<t>HI All. I am off to the UW hypertensive clinic tomorrow and I am very excited about it. It is just so nice to know that my concerns are being taken seriously and that I am getting some great care. I know that these docs are experts and will be able to answer my deepest questions (although after b...

<t>I think that this varies so much - I was 37 1/2 weeks when I was diagnosed - it came on very suddenly, and I delivered that day. It seems that this was a question of the day a few days ago - you may check back a few pages. How is your sister, I have been thinking about her and you. You make me ho...

<t>Do you know why your OB put you on baby asprin? From what I have learned the only reason they should do that would be if you had a blood clotting disorder and then you would have to have tests to find out if you had one. My bp went to 130/70 at about 16 weeks - I am going to go get testing to see...

Totally normal to have during pregnancy. I too would use a humidifier if it bugs you, if not just don't worry about it.

Joy

<t>I had some blood pressure issues prior to having my first dd as well and remember that my bp would go up after taking a shower - that might be why you are seeing flashes at that time. I would mention the pains in your ribs to your OB, but would not be concerned at this time. As for your question ...

<t>I believe that there is research out there that says that women who develop pre-eclampsia are at a higher risk of developing high blood pressure later in life - similar to women who get gestational diabetes. I know that Anne has mentioned it here - maybe under one of the other forums - research o...

As a former teacher I know what made the difference for me - taking my vitamins, since I started taking them four years ago I have hardly ever gotten sick (knock on wood).

Joy

<t>Wow, you know, having never been through all of this I just don't know. I do know that I would be scared to be sent home - is there someone who could stay with her. We were given the choice at 37 1/2 weeks when I developed pre-e to wait in the hospital for a night or to deliver, I wanted to deliv...

I was induced at 37 weeks - you should breath easy right now as your baby is very far along and many women go into natural labor at this point. Rest up and keep us posted.

Joy

37 1/2 weeks.

Joy[:)]