Um, I gained 4 lbs in 1 week. I think most of it was in my ankles. While waiting to be seen, I pressed a finger into my left ankle and noted 4+ pitting edema, otherwise known as severe cankles.
Before we left town for Ike, I had an appointment that revealed a blood pressure that was a tad elevated for my norm. My doc wanted to watch me weekly because of this. I also have a blood pressure cuff at home. I think since he knows that I'll take my pressure at home and will watch it closely he is letting me come back in two weeks. Also, my urine protein was negative and the pressure is back to my norm. Plus, I am not feeling poorly, just enormous.
Ben is still feeling breech, based on the placement of his kicks. One fun thing is that I am feeling movement so much more these days. My stomach is shaking as I write! It is fabulous. This AM, I woke up on my left side turned somewhat on my stomach, and I was given some protest kicks. I turned over and he stopped. Little stinker.
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You have my sympathy. We're in the same boat - I'm gaining about 4 pounds a week these days, have severe foot and hand pitting going on, but BP and urine remain fine.
I wish I had some suggestions to alleviate the swelling, but there just doesn't seem to be a cure.
UGH.
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