Had a Pre-Eclampsia scare today

I had to go to my GP today for a routine antenatal check up. After testing my blood pressure and urine, he tells me I have to get to the hospital right away , not a good thing to hear when you think you're just going in for a general visit lol. Apparently my blood pressure was very high and there was +1 protein in my urine which made him think I might have pre-clampsia,so after he scared me by talking about how they might be inducing me today, I was rushed to the hospital. There my blood pressure was still high but this time I had +2 protein, ,so after blood and urine tests and waiting 3 hours to hear the results I was told "Oh your blood tests show you don't have pre-clampsia,we aren't sure why you have the protein,your urine test isn't back yet" 
 But since my blood pressure is so high now my midwife has to come around every other day to take my blood pressure. Usually my blood pressure is  110/60, today it was 134/86 ... A bit scary for me because I never had any problems with my pregnancy before

wishing you the best. 

Yikes!

I had pregnancy induced hypertension - no protein in the urine, but hypertension and LOTS of awful oedema.  It was so bad I lost 3 stone in the 5 days after the birth.  It stayed about 150/90 and I did have to be medicated and monitored.  Spent a lot of time in hospital but it was so dire I'd always beg them to let me home. 

Still went into labour naturally at 38 weeks - just days before they were going to induce me - and had a vaginal delivery and stable BP throughout labour, so keep up the positive thoughts! 

Take it easy - especially as it's your first and you don't have to chase after an older one. 

Make Dale take good care of you.........tell him to grow up...........lol and pick up after himself!

Make Dale take good care of you.........tell him to grow up...........lol and pick up after himself!

lol I told him this as soon as we left the hospital. He's been very good tonight,..he made me dinner and I also get foot massages on demand  .. I could get use to this

VERY GOOD!
 

you deserve it!

Hope all is well with you, keep the foot massages coming that should keep you relaxed and happy! 

I'm glad that you're home and feeling a bit better.  I also had high blood pressure at the very end (140/90!!), but never tested positive for pre-clampsia.  I did end up being induced, and my pressure came back to normal within 12 hours of delivery.  It was a hectic week while they tried to figure it all out, but in the end I had a wonderful baby who was happy and healthy.

Sorry, my brain is a little fried right now.  Here's what I'm trying to say - - stay positive!  All this means is that your lovely daughter will be arriving soon.  So exciting!! 

Is it called "Pre-clampsia" in the UK?  Here it's "pre-eclampsia".

It is the same in both countries!

I had a pre eclampsia scare with Philip as well, and so I can sympathize with how scary it can be - you are luicky to have a foot massage generator nearby, make good use of it. Good luck - you are in the homestretch now!

Is it called "Pre-clampsia" in the UK?  Here it's "pre-eclampsia".

it is pre-eclampsia.. I forget there was an "e" in it

Yeah keep those feet up and well massaged! seriously, look after yourself.

Thanks for all the well wishes comments

If you're reading this, drink more water!  Lots.  Like 3 litres/day.