pre-eclampsia and concerned about extended hospital stay...
i know there was just a post about pre-eclampsia...i was diagnosed the other day after an overnight hospital stay and 24 hour urine test. my BP since being sent home on bed rest and BP meds (i've been on them since friday night) has still been quite high. i'm seeing my doctor again tomorrow and i'm worried that i'll end up in the hospital for an extended period of time. i'll be 32 weeks on thursday. the last thing i want is to be in the hospital until delivery!
if i DO end up having to stay, what would you all suggest i pack to bring with me? as of now i've started a backpack and all i have is a bunch of trial size shampoo/conditioners. due to having a PICC line i haven't had an actual shower since october, i have to have baths and my husband washes my hair as i can't get my arm wet. hopefully my husband will be able to bring me my laptop and i'll have him bring my pillow from bed. i know i won't get much sleep, i NEVER sleep when i'm in the hospital, i just can't. i wish they'd give me something to help with it but they never do.
i just can't imagine being stuck in the hospital for possibly WEEKS! i know i'll likely be induced early but i don't know HOW early.
ok, i should just end this post now because i could ramble for ages about my concerns!
if i DO end up having to stay, what would you all suggest i pack to bring with me? as of now i've started a backpack and all i have is a bunch of trial size shampoo/conditioners. due to having a PICC line i haven't had an actual shower since october, i have to have baths and my husband washes my hair as i can't get my arm wet. hopefully my husband will be able to bring me my laptop and i'll have him bring my pillow from bed. i know i won't get much sleep, i NEVER sleep when i'm in the hospital, i just can't. i wish they'd give me something to help with it but they never do.
i just can't imagine being stuck in the hospital for possibly WEEKS! i know i'll likely be induced early but i don't know HOW early.
ok, i should just end this post now because i could ramble for ages about my concerns!