Pre-eclampsia question

[nov_mum]

Hi ladies, I had PET last pregnancy and was admitted at 34 weeks and induced at 35+2. Last time I had a high bp at 31 weeks which steadily got worse and then protein showed halfway through 33 weeks, closer to 34 weeks hence the admission.

This pregnancy I had a high bp at 33 weeks which has gotten worse (160/100 this am with flashing lights) but mostly has sat around 140/90-150/95. My protein seems to be under diagnostic limits and has fluctuated from 19 to 29 (diagnostic at 30).

I guess we are watching things closer this time and probably picking it up earlier than last time but has anyone had similar patterns and either gone on to have a normal full-term pregnancy or develop pre-eclampsia??

As I am 35+1 now I'm prepared for anything as I know bubs will be ok. I just can't help but think that PET is on it's way back.

 

[priddy]

Hi hun, I had stllbirth due to pre eclampsia at 27 weeks, following pregnancy got to 34 wks before any signs and was induced at 38 wks mainly due to protein as bp didnt rise much. This time round bp went to 140/124 at 30 wks and was put on meds for that but only ever a trace of protein so far so im thinking may get further this tme round but am being checked at hospital twice week bp, water and ctg. Good luck xxx.

 

[nov_mum]

Thank you for your reply. I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. I wish you all the best in your current pregnancy. It sounds like it comes along later in subsequent pregnancies and I have gotten to 35+4 now so am thinking we should get to 36 at least. Protein was 29.6 (diagnostic at 30) the other day so will be interested to see what it is today. BP mostly around 144/96 but had the odd 154/100 and then again the odd 138/90.

 

[ktsl123]

Good luck! I hope you can at least make it to 36 weeks. I had my baby boy at 35 weeks and 2 days as well.

 

[tinky2010]

i am 31 weeks and have been told i have pre-eclampsia they already have had me in hospital and have given me steroids just incase things change quickly but i am proper pooing myself as i have been getting headaches , flashing lights and feel sick alot

 

[nov_mum]

Thanks for your replies ladies. I'm sorry to hear you have been feeling unwell Tinky. At least the steriods are on board now. KTSL123, snap with the 35+2!! Hope your boy is doing well.

Wel, I my samples got lost today by the lab so at 7pm with a BP of 160/100 and pitting odema which showed up overnight I pushed for a check up. The hospital were very thorough and although my urine is now in the diagnostic range for preeclampsia, my BP settled as soon as I got to hospital so with a recording of 140/90 and mild proteinurea they were happy to send me home until my clinic appointment on Thursday. So it's mild PET for me and slowly creeping towards a possible induction. I am hoping to get past 36 weeks which it looks very possible.

 

[Julz1984]

Hey I had Pe when pregnant with my son. My BP changed from 120/70 to 160/110 in 2days!! I was sent right to hospital, induced the next day, and the day after that had an emergency c-section the following day. Is there a chance of getting it again if I had it with my first pregnancy?? I hope your BP stays down so you make it full-term.xx

 

[nov_mum]

There is definitely a risk of getting it in 2nd pregnancies but a lot depends on when you got it first time around and how severe it was. I was admitted at 34 weeks and inducedat 35 last time. My bp went up around 31 weeks and protein showed at 33. This time around my BP started rising around 33 weeks, protein at 35 and now I'm nearly 37 weeks so classed as full term which is good for bubs. The hospital admitted me Thursday for medication management and I was going to be induced on Friday as I had some high bps of 150's/100's but it settled later in the evening so they sent me home with no meds, no induction and an appointment on Tuesday! Useless!! Seriously, reading as much as you can and monitoring yourself is the best chance you have.