pre-e

Giraffealaff · January 2014

So my OB just called. He said its looking like pre-e. I have to do another 24 hour urine starting sunday morning. I'm kinda freaking out though. Dr. Google told me the only treatment would be delivery through c-section or induction. Neither of which I'm obviously not looking forward to.

So, who has experience with this? Advice for a FTM?

becausemom · January 2014

Ugh. I'm so sorry love.(((( Hugs)))

sandraanddrew · January 2014

I had pre-e with DS. Started around 36 weeks for me also. Fortunately, mine wasn't severe and they were able to hold off delivery until 39w4d when I was induced. However, I had daily monitering for blood pressure, urine analysis, and NST's every other day.

Fortunately, you are really close to term, especially if they are starting your 24hr collection on Sunday, it gets you a few days closer.

I was told to watch for extreme swelling with pitting, headaches, and pain in your upper right side.

Good luck!

Giraffealaff · January 2014

kalimom2be said:

No experience....but I am sorry you have to go through this! ((hugs))
Here is some cute baby animal gifs to brighten your day (since you liked the other post)

So yeah, you really are my favorite person ever.

Thank you ladies for the hugs. I think im freaking out because if this 2nd test dosnt go right im probably having this baby next week

rachelemark · January 2014

Thoughts and prayers for you! I don't have any advice as a FTM as well, but I'm sorry you're dealing with this stress.

Amyjoy1972 · January 2014

Lots of hugs and T&P

littlepig2 · January 2014

no advice but big (((hugs))) to you!!!

clozgoblu · January 2014

No experience, but when I was being monitored for at risk pre-e my doc said the same thing, we'll try to deliver around 37 weeks or sooner if my body really starts going crazy or the baby shows signs of stress. I'm sorry to hear you're going through this, (((hugs))).

Giraffealaff · January 2014

armalan12 said:

I'm high risk for developing pre-e due to having high bp before pregnancy. My doctor is awesome with the way she words things, and while doctor google is right about the options to fix it, it also typically reverse all the symptoms right away and is fine. My doctor seems to believe there are medication options you can take to control it to some extent before you must deliver baby. At least meds to bring the bp down if that's the biggest issue. I know it's really scary! Lots of love and support!

The weird thing is I havent had high Bp. Protien, check. Swelling, check. HPB nope.

Hopefully my doctors are like yours in that they can come up with a possible way of managing.

ZAngel · January 2014

I had sudden pre-e and severe HELLP with my 2nd pregnancy. I had to deliver immediately via c-section but everything turned out to be okay. I recovered completely within a few days and my daughter was perfectly healthy. If it does turn out to be pre-e and you need to be delivered, it's not ideal but you are doing what's best for yourself and your baby. I pray that your LO doesn't need any NICU time and you have a fast recovery. It's good that they are aware and you are being monitored. I will keep you in my prayers!

Giraffealaff · January 2014

sandraanddrew said:

I had pre-e with DS. Started around 36 weeks for me also. Fortunately, mine wasn't severe and they were able to hold off delivery until 39w4d when I was induced. However, I had daily monitering for blood pressure, urine analysis, and NST's every other day.

Fortunately, you are really close to term, especially if they are starting your 24hr collection on Sunday, it gets you a few days closer.

I was told to watch for extreme swelling with pitting, headaches, and pain in your upper right side.

Good luck!

Thank you, this gives me a little more insight and hopefulness that I may be able to keep growing this baby a bit longer.

1linedrawing · January 2014

Sending love and hugs!!

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coffeyandyogapants · January 2014

sorry to hear this, stay strong!

kalimom2be said:
No experience....but I am sorry you have to go through this! ((hugs))
Here is some cute baby animal gifs to brighten your day (since you liked the other post)

Um these gifs are the cutest things Ive ever seen

eg214 · January 2014

@scromeltte I'm in virtually the same spot as you and posted about this sorta thing earlier.

I do not have ANY symptoms. I was having HBP readings over the past 3 weeks at my midwife's office, but after they let me calm down for 10-15 minutes, they went back to normal. My urine dipsticks have never shown protein, I don't have swelling, see spots, or have headaches. I have been monitoring my BP at home at least four times a day and increasing my protein intake. I haven't had a high reading since. My MW came to my house today for an appointment and got a reading lower than it's probably ever been. I'm baffled, but she said my 24 hour urine catch came back with not so good results. I'm still waiting on her to talk to me about them. I was hoping to know answers today, but guess I will find out tomorrow

Hang in there. I'm confident that my medical providers will make sure baby girl and I stay safe and I'm sure yours will as well. Things don't always turn out the way we want them. I've surely learned that over the past 8ish months.

Feel free to PM me if you'd like to be buddies.

keags5496 · January 2014

No experience with actual pre-e, but I was induced because of go with DS1 and ended up with a CS. Try to take the mindset that you need to do what's best for you and baby and if that means having an outside baby then that's what'll happen. You are in amazing hands! Hugs!

JordyInIndy · January 2014

Just here to pile on the (((hugs))). Thoughts and prayers coming your way.

Giraffealaff · January 2014

DesirreK said:

More ((hugs)) coming your way!! I don't have any experience at all but am definitely thinking of you!

And here I was hoping for twinsies! We'll keep those fingers crossed.

vbryant55 · January 2014

@Scromlette I am currently on hospital bed rest due to Pre-e and have been for the past 3 weeks. Depending on what exactly your levels are and your doctors preference you can placed on home bed rest or hospital. The thing about pre-e from what I was told is that it can escalate very quickly. In my case my BPs are good but the protein in my urine has increased significantly ever week. The goal is to reach 37 weeks and I am currently 35. With protein as long as you don't reach 5g in 24 urine you are ok and can just be on bed rest. I hope you have "not so bad" results and can cook that baby for a lil longer!

lihau88 · January 2014

No experience or advice to offer, but wanted to offer ((hugs)) and lots of T&P to you!!

Giraffealaff · January 2014

vbryant55 said:

@Scromlette I am currently on hospital bed rest due to Pre-e and have been for the past 3 weeks. Depending on what exactly your levels are and your doctors preference you can placed on home bed rest or hospital. The thing about pre-e from what I was told is that it can escalate very quickly. In my case my BPs are good but the protein in my urine has increased significantly ever week. The goal is to reach 37 weeks and I am currently 35. With protein as long as you don't reach 5g in 24 urine you are ok and can just be on bed rest. I hope you have "not so bad" results and can cook that baby for a lil longer!

Wow! I'm sorry that you've had to deal with this for so long! Thank you for sharing your experience. TBH, My doctor and I haven't had much of a chance to talk about what exactly a pre-e diagnosis means/is, so the information you have given is very helpful.

I very much hope you are able to reach 37 weeks! Tell that baby I said it's not time!

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