Im new here and just looking for some help.
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Im new here and just looking for some help.
by secondtimemamatobe » Sun Nov 25, 2012 05:30 pm
Hi my name is Amanda and I am 27 years old. I am just shy of 18 weeks and I have had some issues and I know preeclampsia is not common before 20 weeks but I would like some answers/help. I have not talked to my doctor yet. I have lately had swelling in my face (especially around my eyes) when i wake up every morning. I have swelling in my hands (it comes on suddenly) and I have swelling in my feet,ankles, and legs. I have been drinking a lot because I am very thirsty but i have not been urinating as much as i think i should with the amount that I am drinking. I get chronic headaches so I don't know if it has anything to do with anything and I also have pretty bad back pain. I don't know if im worrying for nothing, but i didn't have any of these symptoms with my son. Any help or suggestions would be great.Thank you!
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by princess purr » Sun Nov 25, 2012 11:25 pm
I think it is worth going to you doctor and getting checked out.
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Born at 26.5 weeks (1 lb 4oz, 14 inches) because of severe preeclampsia (doc says I was on my way to HELLP but not there yet)
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Expecting our first together! EDD 12/15/13... hoping to make it to 37 weeks 11/24/13
Beta 12dpo 34, Beta 27dpo 11,922. 1st u/s 6w5d, measured 6w HR 132
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Re: Im new here and just looking for some help.
by MomTimesThree » Mon Nov 26, 2012 00:43 am
Hi Amanda-
From your post it sounds like in your momma gut you're concerned about what is happening... and I think that's your best indicator of what to do. A call to your doctor sounds in order... whether it's something to worry about (and those are some very significant symptoms IMHO) or not, you'll have an answer- and your peace of mind is worth it! My guess is that your doctor will also be very glad you called.
Keep posted when you can-
Lauren
From your post it sounds like in your momma gut you're concerned about what is happening... and I think that's your best indicator of what to do. A call to your doctor sounds in order... whether it's something to worry about (and those are some very significant symptoms IMHO) or not, you'll have an answer- and your peace of mind is worth it! My guess is that your doctor will also be very glad you called.
Keep posted when you can-
Lauren
2008-Our Baby Girl, PTL born too early at 30w6d, Fought so hard... Forever Loved & Missed
2010- Lil' Bro, Pre-E at 29 weeks... Induced at 36w6d, Born 37w
2012- Lil' Sis, Super-imposed pre-e at 25 weeks, PTL & GD at 35 weeks, Evicted 36w
2010- Lil' Bro, Pre-E at 29 weeks... Induced at 36w6d, Born 37w
2012- Lil' Sis, Super-imposed pre-e at 25 weeks, PTL & GD at 35 weeks, Evicted 36w
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Re: Im new here and just looking for some help.
by holly3372@msn.com » Mon Nov 26, 2012 09:38 am
I agree with the other girls,always call your doctor when it comes to any concerns especially during a pregnancy. That is what the doctors and staff are there for and you have hired them for the most important job so use them. I also had swelling in my face which is not normal I later found out so better safe then sorry. Will be thinking of you and hope all will be ok, let us know how you are.
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by meli554 » Mon Nov 26, 2012 10:10 am
Have you taken your BP? You could stop by a drug store and use the ones they have near the pharmacy. They're not 100% accurate, but can give you a general idea.
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Re: Im new here and just looking for some help.
by holly3372@msn.com » Mon Nov 26, 2012 01:45 pm
Yes or you can also go to any firestation at anytime and they will take it for you
Benjamin Spider Reeves born 4-28-2010( 1lb 6oz 26 weeks to severe pre-e and Iugr) we lost you after 4 long months in the NICU. You fought so hard,and were so brave.Our first baby .We miss you everyday and love you forever xo
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Re: Im new here and just looking for some help.
by sam10 » Thu Nov 29, 2012 05:59 pm
How are you doing? Have you called/seen your doctor?
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MC 3/2009 and 3/2011
Henry (1/1/2010-1/7/2010) - forever loved and missed; severe PE with Hellp; partial placental abruption, classical c-section at 25.6 weeks
Matilda (Nov. 2012, born at 35.4 weeks) - severe PE
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