I Must Confess, I Still Believe.

[ingenuemuse]

When I saw my doctor for my monthly check up on 10/2/06 she was alarmed that my blood pressure was through the roof. I assured her that it only happened because I was held up in traffic on the way there, and started panicking that I'd be late, which is true.

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Anemia and blood pressure. Unsolicited advice: Promptly discard if found annoying

[montecristo]

Ow, anemia and bloodpressure. Either of those things make doctors downright paranoid. You ought to get the doctor to fill out all the "why this has to be" stuff on the disability paperwork and bite the bullet and take the time off. Only an idiot would accuse you of goldbricking. You're in your third trimester, you're stressed, anemic, and getting episodes of high bloodpressure -- those issues don't get any easier, the closer you get to delivery -- I've seen the same thing with my ex. Have your ankles and calves started swelling yet? I wouldn't be surprised if they have, in your case. Please, Muse, amuse your friends and amaze your enemies -- get away from those damned harpies with whom you work -- they can't be helping. There are easier ways to make money than there are to fix your health if you break it. Regardless of what caused your pressure to be up, the fact is that it is/was up -- that is what the doctor is considering. High blood pressure is bad for you (yeah, right, I know, who doesn't know that?) and can do all sorts of damage to you, some of it lasting. That doctor is going to start considering all sorts of "unfun" medical interventions if it keeps showing up high. It doesn't matter if it was only high because you were anxious, if you're anxious often enough. You've got to get more relaxed about things. Where's that stoic tough girl we know is in there? Hell, you're an actress -- act like a Zen Master for the next couple of months, as often as you can (AS IF you're not already attempting that, I know).

The anemia isn't good either. Young Michael is obviously sucking up your iron for his own development. Babies are notorious for being greedy like that. My dad has had a bout of anemia. Other than iron supplements, the doctor recommended raisins, raisins, and more raisins. They're full of iron. Get a few boxes. Munch on them all the time. Don't do iron supplements without checking with the doc -- those frequently cause side effects you don't want. Nevertheless, you need iron and so does your growing offspring, and he's not going to take "not enough to go around" for an answer as long as there's a drop of it left in you.

You're in the homestretch now. Good heavens, if it takes a swedish massage every morning and a couple of intense orgasms every night to keep you calm and smiling, then get that husband of yours to accomodate you! Yeah, I know he works hard, but this is your health. He's obviously an earnest sort of fellow -- you two ought to figure out what keeps your anxieties and stress level down and aggressively practice those things, as often as it takes. It might even be more frugal than a big celebration or a vacation getaway.

Do take care of you. If you think carrying Young Michael is work, wait until he gets out! ; )