The Tribble Family Blog: A Change of Plans at Christmas

The month of December has been a busy one! There is always so much to do when you are getting ready for the holiday and wrapping up work for the year. We were planning to go to Louisville for Christmas break, but my doctor decided that I should not travel so far from home. I went for a doctor's appointment on December 19th and was diagnosed with gestational hypertension. While at the doctor they did a non-stress test to monitor the baby's movement and his heart rate to make sure he was ok, and he passed the test. I also had an ultrasound and it showed everything looked good--Tribblet's measuring 5 pounds 7 ounces. From here until I have the baby I will be going to the doctor twice a week to get my blood pressure checked and to get an ultrasound and non-stress test. I was also put on medicine and bed rest to try to keep my blood pressure down.

We were able to spend Christmas Day at Michael's parents' house, I just had to stay on the couch for most of the day :) It was a nice relaxing day, and of course the food was fabulous!

I had another appointment on December 26th and my blood pressure was still high. I had a non-stress test and ultrasound at this appointment too and everything still looks good with the baby. I was put on more strict bed rest and may have to increase my medicine if my blood pressure stays elevated. The doctor told me that their goal is to get baby to 38 weeks and if he hasn't come yet then they will induce. Looks like we are going to have a January baby!!

(I have also included some earlier December photos!)