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graciousmeg82

Hello! I'm a mommy to my 27 week DD who just turned 2 in July. My husband and I recently found out that we're expecting our second baby. I'm 7 weeks along and can't keep my s$&t together. I had severe preeclampsia with my DD which is why she was born at 27 weeks. Now I am 7 weeks and already have Hypertension. I just went back to work after taking 2 years off. It's only 2 days a week but I work with patients and it can get stressful at times. Afraid my BP will spike and I'll get preeclampsia again. Need advice and help! Our DD stopped self soothing herself over a year ago and will not sleep by herself. She is also seeing Early Intervention for PT, OT, Educational Teacher and now Speech. She doesn't talk much and doesn't eat anything other than Pediasure 1.5. I'm overly stressed with the arrival of a second child since our DD still acts like a 1 year old. Advice please!!!! Thank you in advance!

Cst2CstBride

Are you being followed by MFM? Have you talked to them about your concerns? In your case I would also ask about anti anxiety meds (that are safe for pregnancy). When I feel overly stressed I try to pinpoint exactly what is stressful and then figure out how to deal with it. So, can you have people help you with the aspects of DDs care that are hard?

Also, my preg hormones were nuts at this point in pregnancy, is it possible that you are feeling more stressed partly because of them?

I'm sorry this is such a hard time. My dd was also born at 27 weeks due to severe pre-e in July, but last July. I hope that your doctors are able to give you some support about the medical piece.