Today I was in the same bldg as my ob office getting a prenatal massage that my wonderful hubby bought me for my birthday. So I figured afterward I would stop in and have one of the nurses check the accuracy of my home blood pressure monitor. And I had forgotten to bring it yesterday at my regular appt.
The nurse had me check my BP with the monitor (159/94) and then she checked it (150/80 something). So good news was that the monitor is pretty accurate, bad news that my blood pressure was high yet again. She asked me about being done with work and I said that I had wrapped everything up that morning. Since it was high she was going to step out and talk to one of the midwives. Oh and to lay down on my left side in the mean time. There went my quick stop in!
The midwife came in and checked my BP and it was better. She then said that she would talk with one of the docs about increasing my BP med dosage. She reminded me to be resting about 80% of the time.
So she called later and yep they were increasing my dosage from 200 to 300 for the time being. And to be sure to call them if I have any concerns.
Here's to not going stir crazy on the couch!!
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