Very free now so can blog a bit.
Here’s the story of what happened.
Angela has been visiting the past couple of days! As Fighter’s godmom she wanted to come along for my monthly doctor’s visit so she came! (separate blog post on Angela’s visit later)
Us makeupless cos it was really early in the morning. Had to come in early to do a blood test. Then went to my gynae for my usual monthly scan. She made me do the usual blood pressure check and pee test… and said I had to be admitted into hospital.
My blood pressure was much higher than normal (normally it’s super low, 90/50. Normal is about 120/80). This time it was 130/90. And my pee analysis showed protein present, which are both signs of preeclampsia. T_______T
I’d only vaguely heard of this term two days ago and now I’m so well versed in it sigh.
Preeclampsia is a condition that only develops in pregnancy. I don’t even have any risk factors for it so I also dunno why I got it. Suay max.
Summarized from Babycenter:
The more severe the condition and the earlier it appears, the greater the risks for you and your baby. But when preeclampsia is severe, it can affect many organs and cause serious or even life-threatening problems. That’s why you’ll need to deliver early if your condition is severe or getting worse. Preeclampsia causes the blood vessels to constrict, resulting in high blood pressure and a reduced blood flow that can affect organs in your body, such as your liver, kidneys, and brain. When less blood flows to your uterus, it can mean problems for your baby, such as poor growth poor growth, too little amniotic fluid, and placental abruption (when the placenta separates from the uterine wall before delivery). In addition, your baby may suffer the effects of prematurity if you need to deliver early to protect your health.
And in worst case scenario, besides affecting baby, it can affect my organs, cause stroke or blindness for me and/or cause death for either of us fts. The causes of it are unknown and the only real cure is to have the baby delivered.
It’s something that doctors take very seriously, especially in my case cos I developed it so early that having Fighter out right now is not a good option.
So in the coming weeks, the challenge is to monitor and control my blood pressure so it doesn’t go too high and give Fighter time to grow more. Every day he spends inside is worth a day more to his health and safety.
If it really gets uncontrollable that it’s detrimental to me or Fighter, he will have to be delivered early. And that will come with another set of challenges — certain steps to take to make sure he is ready for the outside world, and hoping there will be no lasting negative effects on him later. 🙁
A lot of people commented that they or their loved ones had preeclampsia too and all went well! But most of them developed it later in their pregnancy thus a better chance overall but Fatty and I are optimistic! We cannot be that suay right wtf.
Anyway on my hospitalization.
The nurses double checked my blood pressure and found it was still 130-140. Damn stupid la this old fat ang moh man who was in the clinic overheard us and said to me “Don’t worry dear, you’re only 130, my blood pressure is 180.”
HAHAHHA WHY LIKE THIS. He is at least 70 and quite obese leh I don’t see how this is comforting at all hahahahaha. But I appreciate his effort. T3T
Anyway kena hospitalized for observation for a day. Fatty canceled his meeting and rushed over and I’m super thankful I had Angela there with me. T___T
Still upbeat wtf.
Here are some key things I remember:
1. Finally got to sit in a wheelchair!!!! Hahahaha. Quite fun being pushed around. :X
2. Got my blood pressure monitored every 4 hours. Did a couple of blood tests and further pee analyses too.
3. No pain nothing which is good! I did have a headache the night before, which developed into a migraine in the middle of the night, waking me up. The headache was there even in the morning and I felt slightly nauseous; I thought it was the migraine but turns out it’s another sign of preeclampsia. Took Panadol after that and it was okay though.
4. Hospital food is expectedly bland. But super healthy I think cos my heartburn all but disappeared since I’ve been here!
5. My blood pressure hovered around 140/100 which is confirmed preeclampsia but still okay.
So the next day, my doctor (Dr Teresa Chow from Gleneagles) said I could be discharged on a few conditions – that I would have to come in for weekly checks with her and I would monitor my BP with a home BP monitor three times a day. If my BP hit 150/100 twice in a row, I had to go in to hospital immediately. If more than 150/100 once, have to come in right away too.
So I was discharged on Thursday afternoon! Went home, took a nap then had dinner. Jammie came over after dinner and halfway Fatty wanted to show our maid how to check my BP in case he wasn’t around. I got…. 160/100. T________T
He checked it three times and it was still the same sigh. So off we went back to the hospital. My bag wasn’t even unpacked so it was very fast wtf.
I think I took it pretty well before this, but the thought of going back into hospital so soon… well, I couldn’t take it. Literally burst into tears and sobbed until I scared myself.
I guess getting discharged I foolishly thought I was over the worst, even though Dr Teresa cautioned me to watch out for it. I stupidly thought I’d have more time before going back in the next time, and I was terrified that it was still so early (I’m only at 28-29 weeks) and already it was spiraling fast.
So yea went back in, got rushed into a wheelchair, blood taken again, and got stuffed with medicine to bring the BP down.
And so here I am. With medicine, my BP is about 130-140, but without it zooms back up to 150-160. Crossing fingers that I will be released tomorrow though!
I am very thankful that I am so loved and cared for though. T____T
My parents, brother and Sherlyn who came and hung out the whole day in my hospital room, providing me with company and love. Mummy and Fat Her couldn’t sleep two nights cos of me and Fat Her came to the hospital and fell asleep and snored damn loudly hahahaha. Luckily he didn’t stay overnight with me or else my blood pressure sure spike again wtf.
Angela who was there before Fatty could get there and helped me check in and keep my spirits up. My assorted friends who came to visit and sent flowers!!!
My in laws who called every hour from Penang to check on me and who are making plans to come down to KL now. Lucked out with them! My brother and sister in law who rushed with me and Fatty to the hospital when I was admitted.
And most of all, my Fatty who has been a complete rock in this. We still have a few days to our first wedding anniversary and this is the most major test in our relationship yet. And he was there for me every step of the way! From hugging me tight when they inserted the IV needle into my hand and sleeping on a cot in my hospital room, he was there every time I needed him. I really married the right man and I couldn’t ask for more.
More updates later, hopefully when I’m out!
Comments (71)
Jiayou and all the best!!
Wow, Audrey you are one tough cookie! You and fighter will get through this! Happy for you that you married the right guy too. wtf Sending you hugs and support! Hopefully you’ll get much better soon. Keep fighting! xx
Fighter and you will be alright ! Don’t worry ! keep up the positive spirit GO GO GO <3
Your positivity throughout this ordeal is so inspiring! Fighter is so lucky to have a mom like you! I’d be so down and angry and mad at the world, and I admire so much that you are still your happy and bubbly self! You and fighter are in my prayers and I’m confident everything will work out!!!
take care wishing u n fighter healthy!
Hope your BP is stabilized now and it’s not preeclampsia. Best of luck!
be positive and all the best <3
Hope you’ll be okay soon!!!!!
Praying the best for you and Fighter.
Praying for you and fighter! Hang in there Audrey! both of you will be just fine =)
Get well soon, Fighter’s mummy. Sending my best wishes from a preggy mummy too..
hope that you and Fighter be strong ya!
It’s great to see you being so optimistic! I’m sure everything will be fine!! Think positive! Fighter will be just fine!! =)
My doctor for PCOS is dr.Theresa too! God bless in the midst of all the circumstances, wishing you a healthy baby!!!
Hey Audrey! Wishing you all the best!!! It’s great you have such loving and caring friends and family!!!! Justly!!!!
*jiayou
Fighting shorty! You will get better soon!! God bless..
Hope that all will be well soon! Praying for you and your family, you and your husband are my idol couple! Fighting!
All the best shorty & fighter! 🙂
All the best to you and yor baby!!
get well soon.. u have thousands of ppl’s blessing and wishes, u surely will get better soon!
please be okay audrey!! everything will be fine!!
Wish the best for you and Fighter <3nAja aja fighting!
All the very best Aud. I’m sure all will turn out well in the end and when you see lil’ Fighter, it’ll be well worth it too. This post actually made me teared, but it’s tears of happiness for you. Good luck!! XX
Get well soon, Aud! Keep positive mind and all will be fine! Jiayou!!
I wish you and Fighter the best, Aud!
Take care Audrey and get well soon! Pray for you and fighter!
Get well soon audrey n fighter! Jiayou 😀
Stay strong audrey! Sending my best wishes and prayers from singapore X get well soon!!
You will be fine Audrey!! Stay strong and think positively 🙂
stay strong Audrey, Tim & Fighter!! <3 I believe that fighter will live up to his nickname and win this fight!!
My best thoughts and prayers are with you, Fatty and your baby! You’ve got the best and most loving family with you and I’m sure you can get through this with them. Praying for you, I really am! <3
Hi Audrey and Tim! Hello from Canada! I have been reading your blogs since I saw your engagement video and it is really fun to read about your lives. I live in Canada and don’t know much about Malaysia and I enjoy learning about it through your blogs. Anyway, I am very sorry to hear about this stressful event in your pregnancy so want you to know that I am sending good vibes from Vancouver, Canada and hoping that everything goes as smoothly as possible from here on out!
You guys would be fine!
Hugs and prayers for you. Gosh, what a very stressful time. Hopefully the meds will keep your blood pressure in check and that you make it through most if not all of your third trimester. My co worker was hospitalized for her last child and stayed in the hospital for all of her third trimester, but all was well and mommy and baby were safe. Keep your spirits up, and be gentle on yourself. This too shall pass…
Take care and rest well. Everything will turn out fine 😀
OMG!!! Hope you and the baby get through this safely. You have so much inner strength and so optimistic, it’s really heartening. Love from the States!!!nnBTW, is there anything that you need and can fans send them to you? i don’t have much but I really want to help make you feel even a little better ;___;
take care of yourself, and all the best 🙂
Hello there Audrey,wishing you all the best k!you have all the best people with you so take good care!many hugs from me n my mum..yes..she reads ur blog too.. =)
Jiayou Audrey!!! everything will be fine for you and fighter! Jiayou! Stay positive and all will be fine!!!
I wish you, Tim and Fighter all the best. I’m glad that so many people are caring for you 🙂 only 10 more weeks to go approx. You can do it!! Then can update all the the joys of having a newborn. My prayers are with u!!
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All the best!! hope your protein level in urine disappear and ur BP remain within normal range!nnkindly check my blog at http://queenzbeez.blogspot.com/nnIm a new blogger. Thank you!
i dunno what to say cos I’m not a gynae or anything.. But I really really wish that you will get better and have a safe pregnancy. Much love xx
Dear Aud, all the very best! Take care!
Hope wverything goes ok!!
hopefully you get better! i don’t even know what to say. so excited you updated (i’m so damn interested in your pregnancy okay) but this update didn’t me cheese hard except at the fact you’re staying strong cuz you need to stay strong and don’t lose hope! nice to hear your surrounded by love ^-^
praying hard for u. get well soon and stay strong baby fighter!
STAY STRONG AUDREY!! its not easy but you will get there. keep fighting!
Hi audnI got married and pregnant around the same time with yoursnAlso on my 29th week atmnIts weird but it kinda makes me feel related to you in any way wtf i sound so psychonAnyway all i wanna say is stay strong and get well soon! I believe fighter will make it until its due on his 40th week! :)nTake care aud.. n