anybody else high risk due to BP???

[happigail]

it seems ok for me, although i'm on both labetalol and that one and not preg just ttc. my bp is still top end of normal.

 

[soootired]

Hi all just thought I would add my experiance in the hope it reasures. I hate having to take drugs in pregnancy but the doc kinda take over and you feel you have no choice. I had PIH last pregnancy, always being sent up to the maternity unit for blood (gets very anoying) and practically force fed propranolol at the end to keep it under 150/100. (propranolol inst as safe in pregnancy as labetalol but I was on that as i get bad fast heart beats too). Baby was born 8lb10oz so no growth problems, had breathing probsa at birth but not sure if that was rellated. My heartrate shot up after birth (be warned!) and I had to keep taking propranolol and stay in hospital for a while. I also breastfed and she had a slightly low heartbeat for a bit. Me being paranoid as docs were not worried. Kept to a low dose when breastfeeding only taking it when needed. She is now happy health 18 months VERY active and has always done all milestones early
Now in changed frompropranolol to labetalol in second pregnancy as bp gone very high and omg the symptoms are horrible plus I am having to put up with fast heart rate. My doc mentioned methyldopa but saids the side effects are worse which is why labetalol is the standard (think mythyldopa is safer for babs though) Again babs is fine but being induced next week as I am struggling. Sorry if this dont make sense as I am tired lol

 

[2nd Time Mom]

Hi all just thought I would add my experiance in the hope it reasures. I hate having to take drugs in pregnancy but the doc kinda take over and you feel you have no choice. I had PIH last pregnancy, always being sent up to the maternity unit for blood (gets very anoying) and practically force fed propranolol at the end to keep it under 150/100. (propranolol inst as safe in pregnancy as labetalol but I was on that as i get bad fast heart beats too). Baby was born 8lb10oz so no growth problems, had breathing probsa at birth but not sure if that was rellated. My heartrate shot up after birth (be warned!) and I had to keep taking propranolol and stay in hospital for a while. I also breastfed and she had a slightly low heartbeat for a bit. Me being paranoid as docs were not worried. Kept to a low dose when breastfeeding only taking it when needed. She is now happy health 18 months VERY active and has always done all milestones early
Now in changed frompropranolol to labetalol in second pregnancy as bp gone very high and omg the symptoms are horrible plus I am having to put up with fast heart rate. My doc mentioned methyldopa but saids the side effects are worse which is why labetalol is the standard (think mythyldopa is safer for babs though) Again babs is fine but being induced next week as I am struggling. Sorry if this dont make sense as I am tired lol

Sounds like the worst part is just about over chica... Hang in there & keep us posted on how you are doing & on the birth of the bambino!!!

 

[2nd Time Mom]

Just checking in.... Went to perinatal ultrasound yesterday where they measure the baby extensively to make sure growth is okay (been on HBP med Labetalol since April 18th @ 22 weeks)...

The LO is measuring 2 days ahead & growing just fine.... In 5 weeks I go back & start stress tests (for the baby) as well as the ultrasounds.

My BP yesterday was 144/84... Not perfect, but perfect considering I was in the 150's over 100's & rising the night they put me on meds.

Wish us luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[anna_marie]

I had high blood pressure during pregnancy and had HELLP syndrome.

 

[jojosmami]

Hi ladies! Well I'm 35 wks today and this is baby #3! I had pre-e with my 1st son ( who is 6 now) and was induced @ 36 wks, w/ my DD ( who is 2 1/2 now) I went into labor and my water broke and gave birth @ 34 wks. This pregnancy is was taking the 17 HP shots to prevent pre term labor but am having problems with my BP. Have had elevated BP off and on and some swelling and tons of headaches! Last week the high risk Dr sent me for a 24 hr urine and it came back high. I have to get another one done this coming week. I also get non stress tests 2x a wk and they check the fluid. This morning when they checked it it went from 14 on Tues to 10 today. Have already lost my mucus plug and been having contractions. Nothing steady but they def hurt!! Nervous because they mentioned if my urine continue to be high then they will probably induce me at 37 wks that is if the fluids don't continue to decrease as well! I was really hoping for a full term baby this time around but looks like that won't happen!

 

[2nd Time Mom]

Hi ladies! Well I'm 35 wks today and this is baby #3! I had pre-e with my 1st son ( who is 6 now) and was induced @ 36 wks, w/ my DD ( who is 2 1/2 now) I went into labor and my water broke and gave birth @ 34 wks. This pregnancy is was taking the 17 HP shots to prevent pre term labor but am having problems with my BP. Have had elevated BP off and on and some swelling and tons of headaches! Last week the high risk Dr sent me for a 24 hr urine and it came back high. I have to get another one done this coming week. I also get non stress tests 2x a wk and they check the fluid. This morning when they checked it it went from 14 on Tues to 10 today. Have already lost my mucus plug and been having contractions. Nothing steady but they def hurt!! Nervous because they mentioned if my urine continue to be high then they will probably induce me at 37 wks that is if the fluids don't continue to decrease as well! I was really hoping for a full term baby this time around but looks like that won't happen!

Good Luck on going full term this time around!

 

[missmayhem]

37 weeks is full term hunny so no need to stress!!! baby will be just fine

i've had my 12 week scan and all is well with the baby, have announced to every body and now just relaxing about the house, helps the BP is my excuse

 

[soootired]

Baby number 2 induced at 39 weeks, took propranolol from 33 weeks then labetalol at the last few days to try and keep blood pressure under 150/100 but regularly went over this. Baby 9lb!!!!!! and very healthy :0-). Blood pressure probs went instanly unlike last time and feel better than I have in months.
Good luck ladies

 

[happigail]

Baby number 2 induced at 39 weeks, took propranolol from 33 weeks then labetalol at the last few days to try and keep blood pressure under 150/100 but regularly went over this. Baby 9lb!!!!!! and very healthy :0-). Blood pressure probs went instanly unlike last time and feel better than I have in months.
Good luck ladies

I want to be able to write a post like this x

 

[Becky9384]

Hey girls mind if I join? I am in the hospital right now with HPB. I had a 140/90 around 25-26 weeks and was put in the hospital for a day to do a 24 hour urine which came back clean. I've had labs almost every week too. Well Thursday night I had a spike of 161/98 then it went up to 180/97. It dropped but went down to like 122/101. I should be going home tonight though to be on home bed rest for two weeks till it's safe to deliver Paige. I hope she doesn't have to come out any earlier than that I don't want her to stay in the hospital. So here's to hoping i make it two more weeks on bed rest!! I can't wait to meet my baby girl!! To everyone in the same situation!!

 

[soootired]

Baby number 2 induced at 39 weeks, took propranolol from 33 weeks then labetalol at the last few days to try and keep blood pressure under 150/100 but regularly went over this. Baby 9lb!!!!!! and very healthy :0-). Blood pressure probs went instanly unlike last time and feel better than I have in months.
Good luck ladies

I want to be able to write a post like this x

I am sure you will its so stressful taking drugs and not knowing what is best but all worth it in the end. good luck

 

[2nd Time Mom]

Hey girls mind if I join? I am in the hospital right now with HPB. I had a 140/90 around 25-26 weeks and was put in the hospital for a day to do a 24 hour urine which came back clean. I've had labs almost every week too. Well Thursday night I had a spike of 161/98 then it went up to 180/97. It dropped but went down to like 122/101. I should be going home tonight though to be on home bed rest for two weeks till it's safe to deliver Paige. I hope she doesn't have to come out any earlier than that I don't want her to stay in the hospital. So here's to hoping i make it two more weeks on bed rest!! I can't wait to meet my baby girl!! To everyone in the same situation!!

Wishing you the best & hoping your little one stays in the oven as long as possible!!!!

 

[happigail]

Well girls I am now 4 weeks pregnant... So this should be an interesting ride. Happy and terrified all in one.

Editing to add: I have had an ectopic pregnancy.

 

[you&me]

Huge congratulations Happigail!!!

 

[happigail]

Huge congratulations Happigail!!!

Thank you loads! Please can friend request you? I think you give great advice and I have recognise you from the boards forever! I adore your avatar.

 

[you&me]

Huge congratulations Happigail!!!

Thank you loads! Please can friend request you? I think you give great advice and I have recognise you from the boards forever! I adore your avatar.

Awww thankyou please do, that would be great!!

I am in most sections of the board: preemie section because of Reagan, baby club for Amber...and now pregnancy forums too

 

[nov_mum]

Hi ladies, is it ok if I join also? I have a history or PE with both previous pregnancies and was induced at 35 and 38 weeks. Both times I became symptomatic around 31-33 weeks and got protein a week or two later. This time around I have symptoms at 22 weeks so am I bit freaked out to say the least. I have been started on methyldopa which is like having a hangover from hell! I constantly want to sleep and the headaches are awful. Every morning I wake up I feel like I drank 4 bottles of chardonnay!

Anyway, I am hoping to get as far along as possible, at least 30 weeks as I see the outcomes tend to be a bit better. Every time I read of a 27 or 28 weeker being born and doing well I am over the moon and it gives me reassurance.

 

[Becky9384]

Just found out that with my bp creeping up and what not I will be induced before 38 weeks!!!!!!! Holy moly thats like next week! Getting so excited!!

 

[needshelp]

I recently got told my blood pressure was slightly high. They told me that they were not going to worry yet as I'm only 21 weeks but would closely monitor...i'm having severe cramping on my right side (right beside my belly button) would this be the reason? with high blood pressure, is it best to rest or walk it off? i went for a two mile walk today thinking exercise was good for it!!? I'm not sure as I'm new to this all!! thanks in advance for any ideas or thoughts!