Should I leave the hospital AMA?
On Thursday I came in for my weekly checkup, drs were monitoring baby for fetal growth (31 weeks) as well as my high blood pressure.
Got admitted to the hospital after getting a high BP reading. Thursday night got hooked up to magnesium for 24 hours, 2 shots of steroids 24 hours apart. And closely monitored for BP. BP was anywhere between lowest 130/80s to highest 160s/90s. Upped my BP meds as well, as I was already taking nefedipine.
Friday got admitted to high risk pregnancy floor and was told that I’d have to stay here until 34 weeks when they can deliver. If baby and I can make it that long. And even possibly til 37 weeks if we’re able to. Since then, my readings have been good - anywhere between 120s/60s-70, sometimes a little higher but nothing like the first night I was here. They’ve put me on amlodipine 3 times a day to maintain a good BP. Had an ultrasound yesterday and was told baby is in normal weight and growth range for his gestational age.
My issue is: I know that preeclampsia can be very severe. But I have 19 month old at home with my husband, who works. But hasn’t been able to for the last couple days and we definitely cannot have him not work for 3 weeks to possibly 7 weeks. It’s not financially possible. The only family we have here is his mom, who is turning out very quickly might not be the best option for my son to be around. He is starting to understand when daddy leaves, and mommy’s not there, that he is with my mother in law, she just isn’t stable enough to trust with him for long periods of time. I know I shouldn’t leave the hospital against medical advice but i just don’t know what to do.
Edit/update: thank you everyone for your responses/experiences. I did forget to mention that I have high amounts of protein in my urine. Since this post, they have upped my BP meds 4 times and did a second round of magnesium because I was having frequent contractions (which stopped it). My BP has been stable for the last 3 days at around 115/60s to 133/80s. Combined with drastic changes in my BP and protein in my urine, drs do not think it’s safe for me to go home. Drs are planning on delivering at 34 weeks, which is about 2 weeks from now. My husband was able to speak with his job and they are very understanding at this time and have given him some time off.