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meggan

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Preeclampsia
Posted: 01-19-07 22:56pm

Wow.. Ok im really really nervous.. I know I have mentioned that I have gained a lot since I have gotten pregnant.. Anyhow I lost my first baby in april and got pregnant again in march.. From that pregnancy I gained 20 pounds.. With this pregnancy I gained 50. Withing the last 3 weeks I put on 15 pounds alone with an increase of blood pressure and swelling.. My doc is concerned that I might have preeclampsia. I had some blood tests today and im so nervous it might be posetive. Anyhow what are my risks with preeclampsia.. My doc said if im posetive he'll deliver me the following day.. Im so scared.. Any advice or help.. Ill be full term on sunday but I am still very nervous
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alexa84

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Re: Preeclampsia
Posted: 01-19-07 23:28pm

meggan wrote:
wow.. Ok im really really nervous.. I know I have mentioned that I have gained a lot since I have gotten pregnant.. Anyhow I lost my first baby in april and got pregnant again in march.. From that pregnancy I gained 20 pounds.. With this pregnancy I gained 50. Withing the last 3 weeks I put on 15 pounds alone with an increase of blood pressure and swelling.. My doc is concerned that I might have preeclampsia. I had some blood tests today and im so nervous it might be posetive. Anyhow what are my risks with preeclampsia.. My doc said if im posetive he'll deliver me the following day.. Im so scared.. Any advice or help.. Ill be full term on sunday but I am still very nervous



i wish I could help but I have no clue about preeclampsia. But I do wish you luck with everything!!
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Mabel

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Posted: 01-20-07 13:06pm

I have had it. I don't believe they call it preeclampsia anymore - dont' they refer to it as pregnancy induced hypertension (pih) now?

Don't be afraid, you'll more than likely get some medicine in an iv while they are inducing you. If he had to test for it, that means you aren't showing any other signs, other than weight gain - and that is good. Wink

you'll be fine. It's hard not to worry, I know. Good luck!
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Eyes Wide Shut

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Posted: 01-20-07 14:22pm

I had the same symptoms...But no preeclampsia.

I just ate to much. The extra load made my pressure rise and limbs swell.

Even if you do...You'll be fine!

Sarah
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Idony

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Posted: 01-20-07 14:31pm

Im sorry, that must suck waiting, waiting for test results that could negetivly impact your baby is the worst

but just think, on the bright side if you do have it then youll get to see your little baby sooner lol

always gotta think on the bright side (no im not an optomist I just dont like worrying about things, and I really dont like seeing other people worryed about things, it kills me to see someone sad for some reason)

~alicia~
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