Well, Bryson will be here before we know it. Only 9.5 more weeks until my due date :) I went to the Dr last Wednesday for just a routine check up & to find out the results from my gestational diabetes test. I don't have gestational diabetes which is great news :) but, my platelet levels have dropped :( The usual platelet levels should be 400-150 at 11 weeks my level was 155 & at 28 weeks it had dropped to 126. The Dr. said there really isn't anything I can do or not do to make this level rise. It's just one of those things that happens. They did tell me that I will be checked again at 36 weeks. As long as it doesn't drop to 100 or below I am "good to go." If it does drop below 100 I wont be able to receive an epidural (if needed) & could possibly have to have a C-Section & have a platelet transfusion. So, please pray that my platelet levels at least stay the same or better yet that they rise!
I am obsessed with Google, so of course I Googled if there was anything I can do to make my platelet levels rise & all the websites basically told me what the Dr told me, but I could try to eat red meat to increase my iron levels, or eat lots of protein, whole grains, oils, & leafy greens. So, we shall see if any of this helps at all!
On a happy note, this weekend is my first shower! I cant wait. I have a shower for the next 3 weekends. I will be sure to post pictures!
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