im stranded here till tomorrow.. the gp didnt answer the phone. i have hairdresser at 1 tomorrow so ill see if i can get up in the morning tomorrow. see what they say,

Deff give them a ring, the first thing my midwife always asks me is if ive had any swelling!

yes those are signs of pre-eclampsia so Id go get checked soon hope its not that but better to be safe and rule it out

Got a mw appt for 11 30 tomorrow morning, last one! she sid they will bring my notes then and would of just left them at the surgery but ill get them now tomorrow instead.

what exactly IS pre-eclampsia? i dont wanna google... :S

here is some info from babycenter because I dont really know how to explain it exactly but I had it with my son and what I had was mild so I was put on bedrest at about 28weels and delivered at 36 weeks with no real complications due to it. I dont know how to quote it so sorry but this info has been copy and pasted




What are the symptoms of preeclampsia?
Preeclampsia can come on suddenly, so it's very important to be aware of the symptoms.

Call your midwife or doctor right away if you notice swelling in your face or puffiness around your eyes, more than slight swelling of your hands, or excessive or sudden swelling of your feet or ankles.

Sudden swelling is caused by water retention that can also lead to rapid weight gain, so let your caregiver know if you gain more than 4 pounds in a week.

Be aware, though, that not all women with preeclampsia have obvious swelling or dramatic weight gain — and not all women with swelling or rapid weight gain have preeclampsia.

With more severe preeclampsia, you may experience other symptoms. Call your caregiver immediately if you have any of these warning signs:

Severe or persistent headache
Vision changes, including double vision, blurred vision, seeing spots or flashing lights, sensitivity to light, or temporary loss of vision
Intense pain or tenderness in your upper abdomen
Nausea and vomiting
Symptoms can vary from woman to woman, and preeclampsia can occur without any obvious symptoms, particularly in the early stages.

Some symptoms of preeclampsia, such as swelling and weight gain, may seem like normal pregnancy complaints, so you might not know you have the condition until it's discovered at a routine prenatal visit. This is one of the reasons it's so important not to miss your appointments.

What is preeclampsia?
Preeclampsia is a complex disorder that affects 3 to 8 percent of pregnant women. A woman is diagnosed with preeclampsia if she has high blood pressure and protein in her urine after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

(It's possible to have preeclampsia before 20 weeks, but only in rare cases, such as with a molar pregnancy.)

Preeclampsia most commonly shows up after 37 weeks, but it can develop at any time during the second half of pregnancy, including during labor or even after delivery — usually within the first 48 hours.

Preeclampsia can range from mild to severe, and it can progress slowly or rapidly. The only way to get better is to deliver the baby.

thanks, i will go tomorrow with a urine sample and ask her. I feel sick a lot these days too but i am quite good at not letting myself vomit (i have a fear of vomiting and choking) so i just hold it in. Its been since the weekend i think.. but ive noticed my urine is a brighter colour.. im forcing myself to drink lots of fluid this afternoon and see if it makes the headache go.. i hate taking pills.

hun be careful

i have had pre eclampsia 3 times so your resident expert lol

Lily was induced at 35 weeks as a result

its life threatening to you both i undetected - dont leave anything to chance

if you get to feeling real bad with headache and such lay on your left side for a while...it helps if your BP is getting high...and yeah make sure you drink plenty of water because Ive had protein in my urine due to lack of drinking water (dont like it much) because the results can be off if your arent hydrated well. that is the one symptom I never got was the nausea/vomiting and Im so glad becuase like you I cant stand vomiting.

more info I wanted to share if it works...


http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/preeclampsia-eclampsia