Buntis diaries

Patty and I went to the doctor yesterday for our bi-weekly check up when our doctor delivered bad news. My swelling was beyond normal, and my legs were pitting because of water retention. I was warned by my doctor to stay home, stop working and to monitor my BP 3-4 times a day, and rush to the hospital once it is over 90. I've been waking up to swelling legs for two consecutive days, and was told that my BP can strike high anytime within the day. I was flushed with ice cold water upon hearing the news. 

Pitting that lasts for more than 2 minutes.  

I came home and family started to kid about my swelling, and rapid weight gain. My mom's panic was unparalleled when I told her what the doctor told me. I went for a walk and tried not to panic. Our life, at risk. I consistently blamed myself with the number of things I wish I had done better, drinking more milk, veggies, not missing my meds, and list went on. I gathered myself, kept my composure, and gave it a rest. But my terrible headache isn't helping, I played in my head over and over, and i'm pretty sure I heard someone say "Lose your baby" I'm just not quite sure who. Was it my OB? Was it someone else? I tried to rehearse what happened in the clinic, and I couldn't quite remember from point a to b exactly what happened. Rapid weight gain wasn't helping either. I think I gained 3 kilos in 2 weeks. For once it wasn't because i'm fat, it was medically speaking unsafe, and abnormal. 

PANIC. 

Panic loved company, and behold it found misery. But at this time of great panic, I found comfort in prayer. I ran to the Lord who I knew was my only refuge, my source of strength, and my redeemer. I know God will help Patty and I in the next 8 weeks, especially on my delivery day.  I'll meet you my Pattypie, and that's a promise. :) 

I breathed in a little more air, trying to keep myself composed, and hopeful for the future. Thankfully all four of my BP today is normal! :) Thank God! Indeed, he has his way of answering all our prayers in the way that is best for us! :) I must therefore continue to persevere in my prayers for a good blood pressure, safe delivery, and a healthy baby girl! :-) Good thing I saved enough moolah from my savings especially now that I can't work anymore. I'm trying to revive ze old "Tipid Travels" too so I can get a little extra while I'm waiting for my due. Who knows, I may hit a jackpot, before giving birth :) God is great, I know this is his is way of telling me to slow down from working now that I have enough for us to survive while I am on leave. :) and a little extra for Patty's baptism :) 

In other news, this is what came in the mail today! :) I bought washable diapers so we don't have to buy steep priced mamy poko diapers! :) I jumped for joy when I received this package today and forgot everything else for a while. I purchased these diapies for P220 per piece only! :) Product review to be posted soon! hehe 

Never let an impossible situation intimidate you.Let it motivate you - to pray more, trust more, expect more. -RICK WARREN

TO GOD BE THE GLORY! :)