Hey all,
Just to update you...had my 12wk scan on Monday and they put me forward to 13+2 (quite nice to skip a week!) I had 24 hr BP monitor and as readings were still fairly high consultant wanted to increase my meds. As I get some wheezing with the Labetalol she decided to change me into Methyldopa instead- just on my first day today so waiting for the sleepiness to hit!!
The consultant and hypertension mw said that if they can get my BP under control there's no reason why I shouldn't have perfectly 'normal' pregnancy and birth. She did say they won't let me go over 40 weeks though and will probably suggest an epidural during labour- I told her about my strong feelings about this and she said that epidurals used in labour are quite different to those used in operations (which is when I had it before). I'm still not keen though as I want to be able to move around as much as poss so I think I'll be quite clear that I only want one if it becomes necessary and not just as a preventative measure.
MissMoody how did you get on yesterday?? Have you noticed any other side effects from the methyldopa? Johnnieswife- how did you cope with 3 months in hospital before giving birth?!
take care all xx
Just to update you...had my 12wk scan on Monday and they put me forward to 13+2 (quite nice to skip a week!) I had 24 hr BP monitor and as readings were still fairly high consultant wanted to increase my meds. As I get some wheezing with the Labetalol she decided to change me into Methyldopa instead- just on my first day today so waiting for the sleepiness to hit!!
The consultant and hypertension mw said that if they can get my BP under control there's no reason why I shouldn't have perfectly 'normal' pregnancy and birth. She did say they won't let me go over 40 weeks though and will probably suggest an epidural during labour- I told her about my strong feelings about this and she said that epidurals used in labour are quite different to those used in operations (which is when I had it before). I'm still not keen though as I want to be able to move around as much as poss so I think I'll be quite clear that I only want one if it becomes necessary and not just as a preventative measure.
MissMoody how did you get on yesterday?? Have you noticed any other side effects from the methyldopa? Johnnieswife- how did you cope with 3 months in hospital before giving birth?!
take care all xx