Pre-eclampsia, did you get it again?

[bumpsmum]

The steroid shots will make baby VERY sleepy Hun last time I was on continuous trace after shots and baby barely moved and nothing to be alarmed over. Both lots of shots with both my boys didn't hurt it was the after affect of what I can only describe as red hot pain spreading fthrough my thigh like fire I will DEF be asking for it in the bum this time lol lots of padding there lol xx

 

[nov_mum]

Good luck for the up and coming section broodyc. I have made it to 37+3 and the last couple of days have been feeling slightly off. My bp seems to be increasing too so have increased my meds. It was 150/110 this morning on waking so no wonder I have been having headaches! Still, at 37 weeks I am incredibly happy and wouldn't mind if she had to come now.

 

[broodyc]

Aww, we have same due date Nov_Mum I am feeling ready for this LO to be born now. Blood pressure seems to be relatively controlled by medication but I am getting lots of headaches, swelling and horrid heartburn. Also I have had about 3 or 4 instances in the last 2-3 weeks where I've had reduced movement which freaks me out. In fairness tho, wen I go to get monitored on ctg, it takes them a while to find heartbeat and wen they do, they always comment that its found in a strange place ie. up near my ribs. Sonographer yesterday also said baby was lying in an interesting position so maybe that has a lot to do with it.

Doesn't stop me worrying sick about the baby tho xx

 

[sethsmummy]

nov_mum sorry to hear your bp is on the up... but like you say at least your 37 weeks baby is more than ready to come out.

I ended up at the hospital today as baby hadnt moved since 11pm last night. he is all good thankfully. Took a while to find his heart beat and also found out my placenta is at the front so that could be why i cant feel him as we could hear him moving around like a mad man whilst on trace. bp is still down at 120/70 and urine is clear x

 

[nov_mum]

It's so worrying when they have their quiet moments! Yay for the same due date I think some times when they are term, they are better out than in to avoid the inevitable escalation of symptoms. I wake up four or five times a night and I feel shake and I know it's bp related. Headaches are getting constant. I have had the best pregnancy so far but I think it's time now.

 

[sethsmummy]

by the sounds of it you are right nov_mum. I dont see the point in leaving things to get really bad before taking action once you are past 37 weeks as thats when the problems start happening and emergencies are more likely such as assisted delivery or emergency sections xx

 

[broodyc]

That's exactly what my consultant says. She said now that I am over 37 weeks, shed rather I had steroid shots and deliver at 38weeks to prevent symptoms escalating and becoming an emergency, particularly given there is history there.

Glad you got checked Sethsmummy!! I haven't really felt anything this morning atall although I felt a few movements after I went to bed last night. I'm currently drinking a cold glass of fanta and hope that gets bubs moving xx

 

[sethsmummy]

fingers crossed bubbs get moving hun! I wonder whether my consultant will see things the same way once i hit 37 weeks depending on how things are going. Id love to have ethan at 38 weeks more time for healing. I have a family party (dads 50th) at the end of march and i really want to go so all my family can meet Ethan but if im not healed enough i cant go. but then again id be worried about what weight he would be with ds1 being small at almost 41 weeks.

lol i feel so bad for saying that.. but then again i dont know any pregnant ladies who are not wishing their baby out by 38 weeks x

 

[saffy1984]

My consultants have said they would like me to carry on to 39 weeks as bp is not too bad - im now 36+5. My liver ALT results are worsening each time im tested and showed a trace of protein last time. They do not seem to be too concerned so I am trying not to be...but feel the same as you that I would like the baby out soonish whilst we are okay. Do not want the emergency thing as I have enough anxiety as it is. Also my bp soared after giving birth lst time...

Nov mum - when will you see your doctors next?
Broodyc it must be nice knowing that you have good plan in place.

x

 

[broodyc]

It is Saffy.... Feels like there is light at the end of the tunnel now just make sure your docs keep close eye on you as the fact your bloods are worsening can't be a good sign xx

 

[nov_mum]

Saw my gp today and he booked me in for induction Friday. Providing bloods and urine come back ok we will have baby out by the weekend otherwise induction earlier. Friday 13th! Cool birthday

 

[nov_mum]

Just realised Friday is not the 13th. Darn it. 11th is still good

 

[broodyc]

My section booked for Fri 11th Jan xx

 

[bumpsmum]

Woo hoo 2 babies on the same day xx

 

[broodyc]

Well ladies!! What a night I've had was struggling to breathe all night and thought I was going to die. Felt like I had an elephant sitting on my chest cane to hospital this morning, my BP was 170/100, have plus protein in urine and they suspect I may have fluid on my lungs. I have been admitted to hospital and am awaiting blood results and a chest x ray. They said depending on results they may look to bring forward section date...... Gulp..... I am so scared ladies I could cry xx

 

[sethsmummy]

omg broody i hope you are ok hun! and i hope if they do bring your section forward that it goes smoothly and you get better really quickly! I cant imagine how scared you are feeling right now but you are in the best place for it to happen

nov_mum gz on getting your induction date hun

I cant wait to get my date on the 17th now. feels like it will be another milestone hit.. hah but i will be sat in the thread by myself lol. you ladies will already have your gorgeous little bundles by then. xxx

 

[saffy1984]

Hope you are okay broodyc, stay strong, they will look after you! xxx

 

[Jakkiw2]

Hope all is ok Broody ... time for baby to make an appearance !

Thinking of you x

 

[bumpsmum]

Sorry to hear you may not get to your scheduled date Hun, sounds like your in the best place tho, will be thinking of you.

Sethsmummy I'm still here :wave: hoping to be for a good while yet xx

 

[nov_mum]

It's scary how quickly things can change broody. I hope you are feeling better today and you and bubs are well. Seths mummy you won't be left on your own, we are all too addicted to forums hehe