11/17/08 Update

Hello everyone! Just wanted to let you know I'm officially on bed rest at least for two days. I had a lot of swelling in my feet/calves/knees this weekend. I spent most of the weekend on the couch with my feet up. This morning I was still pretty swollen and my legs felt bruised so I called the OB nurse. My doctor was out today, but she got me in to see one of the other doctors in the practice. My blood pressure was good 126/72 so she wasn't too concerned. She is having me do ANOTHER 24 hour urine test (I just did one last Tuesday) to make sure everything is still ok. In the mean time I am on bed rest until I bring that test in on Wednesday and see Dr. Perugini. Dr. Freeman said my swelling was "impressive" and could be caused by the blood not being able to flow back up to my body because of the extra weight (Karlie) on the blood vessels at the top of my legs. I was a little stressed at first about work and missing too many days, but my assistant principal assured me they would work it out. We have MORE than enough math teachers on the campus that can step in and teach a lesson if need be. I will let you know if this is permanent or temporary! The other thing Dr. Freeman said is, "That's a big baby in there!" Let's hope not TOO big! I want to be able to deliver her! Keep us in your prayers! Love, Shanda