I presented with high BP at a routine OB appt at 30 weeks so they sent me to OB Triage for additional testing. My bloodwork showed my liver enzymes were through the roof and there was protein in my urine so I was admitted for preeclampsia with severe features. I had no headache, no abdominal pain, no vision changes, literally no symptoms. That routine appointmentt saved my life! My son was born via emergency c-section at 31 weeks weighing only 2.5lbs and spent 72 days in the NICU. I was re-admitted 5 days after delivery when my BP skyrocketed to 185/110. I had called my OB office earlier in the day to let them know about all the swelling I had in my feet and ankles (could only wear slippers on my feet) and that I didn't feel right (I could feel my pulse pounding in my head). The nurse told me the swelling was normal and advised that I not check my BP because it would just stress me out and to come in after a couple weeks to see where it was. I didn't listen and checked with my own home BP cuff and had my husband take me to the ER. Other than that one nurse, every other medical professional I encountered was extremely knowledgable and took the situation very seriously. My OB and I had multiple conversations about my risk factors for developing preeclampsia so I knew what to be watching for. I was able to come off BP meds after about 2 years but still have heart arrhythmia that was likely caused by my elevated BP. The experience resulted in us deciding to not try for another child. My husband specifially was too scared of the risk of losing me and having to endure another child born premature with an extended NICU stay. Thankfully today our son is a happy, healthy, and energetic 5 year old.