I saw a high risk ob/gyn today for the first time (finally!) and we've decided to go ahead with a c-section. It's not at all what I really wanted, I was so hoping for a drug free vaginal delivery, but given the surgeries that I have had in the past and all the issues I'm having right now (low blood pressure, fainitng, dizziness, etc) he said it's the safest route for myself and the baby.
He says it's ultimately my decision, but there is a 50/50 chance something could go wrong with a vaginal delivery and I'd end up having a c-section anyway because of my history and current medical issues. Soooooo.....I'm going to get to meet my little girl on May 7th!!
The postive side of a c-section is that Josh (SO) and his family will be able to plan and be here for the birth of our daughter, which I'm really happy about. I've been worried lately that I'm going to go into labor on my own and he would miss it.
(He's 12 hours away)
The doctor didn't really say much as to what could be causing all the dizziness and fainting and low blood pressure, but he did give me a prescription for two new medications to try, so I'm hoping they start to help. I've been feeling so so so crappy lately, I've been experiencing a lot of pain in my lower abdomen, to the point where I can't even move it hurts so bad, as well as feeling a lot more dizzy then I have in the past. So hopefully these new medications will work and I can start getting more active again. (He says the lower pain is muscular from inactive use of my muscles because of all the rest I've been under).
As for stats, blood pressure still really low, my little girls heart rate was good, I gained 6 pounds this visit (yay yay yay!) bringing it up to a total weight gain of 15 pounds. (There was a concern that I haven't been gaining enough weight) and as of today my little girl is breech.
I think that's it. I need to get around to taking a 28 week belly picture, and posting that. Hopefully I'll get that done tonight. Thanks for reading through my post!
I have a date!! (And an update)
much easier to plan when you know a date. I hope the meds work fast for you. You might also try the "cure all" during pg. More water LOL. I know sometimes uping the fluids in your system (by upping I mean over 80oz a day) can bulk up your blood, and combate low BP. That is one of the reasons the open up your IV wide open when you get an epi. (b/c one of the side effects of the epi. can be LBP). Then you'd just have to worry about peeing every 5 min. as if you weren't all ready LOL.
I know I worry about that too as my DH is 13-14 hours away (driving time) and I have a feeling our little monkey will not make it to her due date.....I told my hubby he better bet his butt on a plan the moment I call and tell him she is coming....LOL. 
8/24/07
