Taking the Scenic Route

I took in the collection from the 24 hour urine test today.  When I was filling out the paperwork for the labs and pre-registering for the delivery (same office, so I decided to do both) I realized I was really having to work to focus my eyes.  After having the blood draw, I went back to my doctors office to see if they could test my blood pressure because I just feel really ‘off’ and was having some problems focusing my eyes.  I can do it, but I really have to work at it.

I feel like I am having low blood sugar issues actually.  I am just a bit off balance and almost dizzy, but not enough to really be major, it is just that I have to actually concentrate on walking to keep from running into things.  My brain just feels really fuzzy and I keep getting lost mid-sentence at times. 

My blood pressure is up a tad…145/94, my reflexes aren’t quite normal, but not as bad as they could be, but my eyes are still fine.  He is thinking that my symptoms might indeed be low blood sugar related to the protein loss.  Basically, the baby is taking protein, my body needs protein, but it is releasing protein instead of using it.  I think he was very glad I brought the test in today.  (I was just supposed to have it done before Wednesday). 

He wasn’t ready to move the delivery date up quite yet, but I think it hinges on just how much protein I am losing.  I get the sense that bp is usually the major issue with pre-e, and although I am quite a bit above my baseline, I am still only in the mild range.  If the protein loss has ramped up too much that might signal time to go though.  Kidney failure is not worth risking at this point in the pregnancy.

oh..almost forgot the most important part…the baby is fine.  good heart rate and reacts to stimulation.