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L412Angel
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 Posted - 07/30/2010 : 12:06:30 AM
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I am starting my 24 hour urine tomorrow at 6 am...do I have to go downstairs and put it in the fridge? I typically pee every few hours... I would like to sleep in a bit tomorrow and if I keep having to go downstairs to put pee in the fridge...ugh...Or can I leave it out for a few hours?
Should i be drinking tons of water and avoiding certian foods while I do this? Any tips?
Also should I be doing a 24 hour urine when I am on vaginal inserts of progesterone (the stuff to help keep progesterone up?) |
*Laura Angel
(Factor V Leiden & Hyperlipidimia)
Mom to Cara Angel, born still at 30+3 days on 11-17-09 due to Severe PE/HELLP(Class III)
Baby #2 due March 2011
"An Angel in the book of life wrote down my baby's birth. And whispered as she closed the book "too beautiful for earth."
http://onlyangelsmakethelist.blogspot.com/ |
Edited by - L412Angel on 07/30/2010 12:10:05 AM |
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kqkitty
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Posted - 07/30/2010 : 12:10:41 AM
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| When I was in the hospital, they just kept the jug on ice in a bucket. Can you do that? |
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Caryn
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NaomiHope427
Junior Member
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Posted - 07/30/2010 : 12:04:34 PM
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Laura,
You know, when I did my 24 hr urine in the hospital, a nurse told me they only put it on ice because of the odor that it may bring. I was very surprised to learn about that! I was never told befoer about that, but makes sense. She said having it cold or with ice doesn't affect the results. But you can doublecheck on that, but that was what I was told! So next time I do one, I think I may just keep it with me. Its a pain having to keep going to the fridge and what not! :) Hope that helps! |
Mommy to an angel, Naomi Hope Marish, 28 w 1 day, due to severe Pre E, IUGR, lived 35 days (We all love you & miss you dearly)
4/27/09-6/1/09
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Expecting #2 due 10/22/10
Diagnosed with Mild PreE at 25 weeks, anemia as well at 32 weeks., steriod shots on board at 25 weeks and "rescue" dose at 32 weeks. |
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ashley1228
Starting Member
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Posted - 07/30/2010 : 3:40:39 PM
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I was told that the progestrone inserts wouldn't change the 24 hour urine outcome and to continue with the meds and the collections. I was also told NOT to change anything about your diet. Eat and drink as you normally would. If you change your diet/liquid intake only when you do a 24 hour collection it isn't as accurate.
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KelliKBock
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Posted - 07/30/2010 : 7:39:34 PM
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| Wait, I was NEVER told to put it in the fridge...and I've done this four times... |
Blessed Thrice:
Son born 8/29/03 (mild PE delivered at 39 wks.)
Daughter born 8/17/06 (Had G/D but PE FREE!)
Son born 12/19/08 (developed PP PE 48hrs. after stayed in hospital 10 days on and off mag. & released on BP meds. & I still haven't quite healed, emotionally...)
*TTC* when I reach my weight loss goal of 40lbs...Prayerfully Jan/Feb =0)
http://www.facebook.com/kellikbock
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L412Angel
Senior Member
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Posted - 07/30/2010 : 9:34:02 PM
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| Oh boy? I am pretty sure they told me to put it in the fridge? |
*Laura Angel
(Factor V Leiden & Hyperlipidimia)
Mom to Cara Angel, born still at 30+3 days on 11-17-09 due to Severe PE/HELLP(Class III)
Baby #2 due March 2011
"An Angel in the book of life wrote down my baby's birth. And whispered as she closed the book "too beautiful for earth."
http://onlyangelsmakethelist.blogspot.com/ |
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mommy2maddie
Junior Member
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Posted - 07/30/2010 : 10:04:49 PM
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| I once asked a nurse if it was necessary for the 'pee jug':) to be put in ice, because they kept letting the ice melt and not putting more in for hours. She said that they use to not have to put it in ice or the fridge but now it is recommend, I cant really remeber why she said it was recommended, maybe something to do with bacteria? It probably just depends on the lab/hospital where you are getting it done. |
Alissa (22)
DH Richard (23)
DD Madison 6/15/08 at 29 weeks 2lbs. 7oz. 45 days in the NICU Severe PE
DS Richard "RJ" Junior 10/07/09 at 35 weeks 5lbs. 13oz. 5 days in the NICU PIH and PROM |
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KelliKBock
Junior Member
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Posted - 07/30/2010 : 10:11:19 PM
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| Well, that's interesting. Like I said, I have done it four times and was never told to do that. I did it twice through a lab & twice through my doctor's office...crazy! I was just handed the big orange jug with paper instructions...and was told how & when to collect... PS. I hated them...G.R.O.S.S...I don't do so well with things like that, or at least collecting them. |
Blessed Thrice:
Son born 8/29/03 (mild PE delivered at 39 wks.)
Daughter born 8/17/06 (Had G/D but PE FREE!)
Son born 12/19/08 (developed PP PE 48hrs. after stayed in hospital 10 days on and off mag. & released on BP meds. & I still haven't quite healed, emotionally...)
*TTC* when I reach my weight loss goal of 40lbs...Prayerfully Jan/Feb =0)
http://www.facebook.com/kellikbock
http://kellikbock.blogspot.com/ |
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Heather J
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Posted - 07/30/2010 : 10:34:19 PM
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| There are two kinds of jugs; one has a preservative in it and does not require refrigeration, and the other doesn't and needs to be on ice or in the fridge. If they told you to ice it, I would. Unless you know for a fact that it has the preservative (I've always had the kind that have to be refrigerated) in it, I would error on the side of caution and ice that jug! ;) |
Heather (PAI-1 4G/4G), mama to:
Nicolas Edison (6/04) 36 weeks 5.1 lbs. due to severe PE, HELLP, abruption
Ella Amelia (3/07) 37 weeks 6.2 lbs. and NO PE!!! (lovenox pregnancy)
Riding the crazy train again! Expecting babe #3 in January!
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KelliKBock
Junior Member
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Posted - 07/30/2010 : 10:52:08 PM
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| Wow, Heather, you know your stuff! I would have never known anything other than not refrigerating it, seriously. I now will be asking everytime from now on! |
Blessed Thrice:
Son born 8/29/03 (mild PE delivered at 39 wks.)
Daughter born 8/17/06 (Had G/D but PE FREE!)
Son born 12/19/08 (developed PP PE 48hrs. after stayed in hospital 10 days on and off mag. & released on BP meds. & I still haven't quite healed, emotionally...)
*TTC* when I reach my weight loss goal of 40lbs...Prayerfully Jan/Feb =0)
http://www.facebook.com/kellikbock
http://kellikbock.blogspot.com/ |
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Heather J
Pregnant Again Moderator
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Posted - 07/30/2010 : 10:58:35 PM
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| I only remember because the doctor's office gave me an instruction sheet. One section was how to handle the refrigerated kind; the other section was how to avoid getting the preservative on your skin if you had the other! LOL. |
Heather (PAI-1 4G/4G), mama to:
Nicolas Edison (6/04) 36 weeks 5.1 lbs. due to severe PE, HELLP, abruption
Ella Amelia (3/07) 37 weeks 6.2 lbs. and NO PE!!! (lovenox pregnancy)
Riding the crazy train again! Expecting babe #3 in January!
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atvlady
Advanced Member
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Posted - 07/31/2010 : 12:10:31 AM
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| I put mine in the fridge but kept it in 3 Walmart bags and tied! |
Delissa(37, Hashimoto's, NAFLD and Diverticulitis. Possible Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome. Tested positive for LA while pregnant.) Hubby(44)
#1 Rissa-Janelle "Darren" King born 6-6-09 10:33 p.m. passed 6-6-09 11:53 p.m. 20+1, 192 grams (6.8 ounces), 9 inches long. She was the size of a Barbie doll but a tad bit bigger. Severe PIH, severe Preeclampsia and severe HELLP.
TTC #2 Now! |
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