Over the weekend I discovered a new symptom to obsess over. It was like discovering a dirty little secret, like cheating. I thought I had truly scored.
F and I have one of those small battery operated wrist blood pressure readers. You put it on, position your wrist over your heart and get your blood pressure and pulse. Friday, the day of beta #2, AND the afternoon I felt the most pregnant so far, my pulse was 86 bpm.
My normal resting pulse is usually between 60-70 so this was an increase. I immediately googled fast pulse during pregnancy and found the best symptom I could have hoped for--one that I can test whenever I want!
Yes, pregnancy may cause elevated pulse rates as your heart pumps more blood and oxygen to your uterus. This symptom may begin even in early pregnancy. It is very normal for your resting pulse to increase 10-20 beats per minute.
Cue, Saturday, when I didn't have ANY symptoms whatsoever. I take my blood pressure and pulse. Pulse 68.
Dammit. There goes my reassurance.
Does this mean my heart is not working extra for my uterus anymore? That it doesn't need to?
Pulse on Sunday. 75. Pulse on Monday. 72 Pulse on Tuesday. 77
Okay, this game is inconclusive at best.
I'll just have to wait for beta #3.
1 comment:
My pulse increased and blood pressure slightly decreased almost immediately after I got pregnant. Though I guess there isn't much wondering anymore if this is linked to what is happening in your uterus since we already know you are PREGNANT!!!
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