This morning I got a call from the doctor and she said my tests from yesterday showed that my liver needs to be monitored closely. So, we had to pick up a 24 hour urine test kit, which is, simply, a giant jug. This isn't the worst case scenario, but it is not the best. If the test shows that I'm not processing protein properly, they will induce me because it is pre-eclampsia. If the test comes back good, they will let it happen naturally, but we still have appointments every few days to make sure things don't worsen.
Yesterday, Justin was so great at keeping me calm while we were told all this and today he is even better. He has to stare at my pee jug every time he opens the refrigerator (did I mention that it has to be kept in there? Ick!) and he is keeping me hydrated to make sure I can fill my jug. This could be a totally embarrassing situation, but he has made me feel at ease. Not just that, he has begun a major deep clean of the whole house just to make sure we are ready if the time comes within the week. He won't let me help much and just tells me to relax and fill my jug. I promised to clean the fridge completely afterwards.
We are two lucky gals to have such an amazing man for a husband and father. I tear up thinking about how great he is. I can't imagine my life without him. Who knew that I would love him a million times more because he cared so much about my pee!
Best part: I dropped the soap dispenser while in the bathroom and he hears the crash and yells, "Don't you dare spill that jug! You have worked so hard at filling it and we are not starting over!" I love that he was concerned about starting over, rather than the fact that we would have to clean it all up.
UPDATE: We are waiting on the results of the jug. They could call anytime now to tell us it is time to induce if it shows pre-eclampsia. Today, my blood pressure was still high and there was too much protein in the small sample, but they said my liver looked good. Time to pack the bag!!
Best part: I dropped the soap dispenser while in the bathroom and he hears the crash and yells, "Don't you dare spill that jug! You have worked so hard at filling it and we are not starting over!" I love that he was concerned about starting over, rather than the fact that we would have to clean it all up.
UPDATE: We are waiting on the results of the jug. They could call anytime now to tell us it is time to induce if it shows pre-eclampsia. Today, my blood pressure was still high and there was too much protein in the small sample, but they said my liver looked good. Time to pack the bag!!
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