Has anyone had this during their pregnancy? Or experience w/ a family member who has had this?
Up until this point my blood pressure readings have been normal, but Monday I had a regular Dr. appointment and they took my blood pressure 3 times and each time it was high 141/100, 143/96, 139/98. I wasnt stressed or anything that day infact I actually took the day off from work and just kinda relaxed. I am a little concerned w/ it being so high all the sudden.
I have also had a lot of swelling (which I know is normal to have during pregnancy) but that and the high blood pressure has me
sorry not to have any personal experience to add, but I wanted to reach out to you anyhow. During my pregnancies, I worried about that, and every other darned thing that could go wrong, I had nightmares about all the warnings and tests.
Be your own best advocate, and don't be afraid to pester your doctor. they love it. haha
if you feel like something is wrong, trust your gut. It's bigger now, surely it knows more, right?
there's a precious cargo in there, and your fears are valid, if not correct. Toxemia is a big deal, and you have every right to feel concerned. Remember to calm yourself if it becomes overwhelming. Clear your mind, don't react to fear, and regulate your breathing. That technique saved my life when I had a severe laceration, as I was trying to be more calm, you could actually see the blood flow slow down, and when I'd start freaking out that I was going to die, whoosh, lots of blood. it was kind of amazing. relaxing about a panic situation seems counterintuitive, but it worked for me, so it seemed like the kindhearted thing to pass it along. wish I had more to offer. I'll keep you and your little one in my heart and wish you well.
I'm sure that's worth a lot in hippie land, but it's all I've got.
Hope it helps, and I wish you the best outcome. It's hard facing how vulnerable they are when all you want to do is nurture and protect them, from the first moment you know they exist.
