getting a little scared....

[miss ani]

i'm just hitting 32 weeks, and my BP has been playing funny-buggers.

2 weeks ago at my OB appt it was 140/70. last week when mum (who is an RN) checked it, it was 125/70. today when the midwife checked it again it was 160/90!!

the OB thought that perhaps it was somewhat elevated as i'd rushed to get up to my appointment, but was still concerned. no protein in my urine, and no headaches, visual distrubances or major swelling. however i am incredibly tired (2 weeks left of work *sigh*).

OB has sent me off for urgent bloods today, and i'll find out tomorrow if there is anything wrong. did anyone else who had or has pre-eclampsia not have the other usual symptoms as well?

[madreader]

I suffered very high bp readings when i was 36 weeks onwards and the highest my bp got to was 160/110. I was also hospitalised and bloodwork done and tests and bp was constantly monitored. Anyway because my bp never really came down i went into labour myself and i had my baby at 38 weeks and 2 days. I had to have an epidural because of bp readings. If i were you dont worry and rest to try to keep it under control until you get your results. Hoping everything is ok.

[charlieangus]

if you have no protein in your urine...you're ok. That's when they start to worry. Your Ob is just trying to play it safe..doesn't want to get sued.

hope all is well... and good luck:fingerscrossed:

[miss ani]

thanks guys. :)

had to go to the hospital 3am on friday morning, as i had a slight headache and 'sparkly' lights in front of my eyes. my BP was 152/80 when i got there, so not really high... but enough to concern them again. monitored little bug and she was fine (and not co-operating by staying in the one spot!!). again no protein in my urine. eventually they let me go home at about 6-ish.

i had to go back later that afternoon for a follow up and my BP had dropped to 142/70. my bloods came back normal as well, which was great. and little bug is just fine. i still have to go back on wednesday for another check over
, but i do feel a lot better. i'm going to be leaving work a week earlier than planned (end of this week), which was recommended to me. so i can at least rest up a bit more.