learning to take it "EASY"

Every pregnancy has its hiccups, as i was so comfortingly told by my Dr. last week.  You just have to roll with the punches and learn to listen to your body, and Learning I am.
After a busy day at work on Monday i called the Dr. to let them know what my sugars had been over the last week, and mentioned some cramping and pressure i was having at the end of the day.  Silly me to think it would just be pushed aside and i could continue on my merry way.  After confirming with the on call Dr. I was sent for monitoring at 5pm. After a quick Ultrasound to check on baby and make sure all was well, i had to see the Dr.  My blood pressure had sky rocketed. 150/90.  i was told to go home and rest, and check my pressure again in the morning. 

After our staff meeting the next morning, I had my manager check my pressure again. 158/94. Needless to say I was sent home from work with strict instructions to lay low and rest, no work, house or otherwise and to follow up with the Dr. again on Friday.  So after a few tears, and trying to make sure my shifts for the week were covered, i went home. 

Its very difficult to rest.  Being laid up on the couch when you don't feel bad is so hard.  It was a major lesson in patience. I am so very thankful for my husband and all the extra he did around the house while i was unable to do it.  I am also so very grateful for the amazing friends i have that checked up on me and made sure i was surviving. 

Thankfully my appointment on Friday morning went great. My pressure is back down to normal and i was ok'd to go back to work under strict instructions that I check my blood pressure often and take it as easy as possible.
Today's the first day back, wish me luck!