Help!! And hold my hand!

[BloodyClearBlue]

I don't know where to start with this so please bear with me.

I am two weeks late for my period and am terrified I'm pregnant again. I took a test this morning (clear blue digital one) and got that bloody sodding error message despite following the instructions to the letter. I can't go get another one because I have to wait in all day so it will have to wait until tomorrow now.

The reason I'm so terrified is because I have three DCs already, the youngest is 6 months old and I developed pre-eclampsia 24 hours after giving birth. Since then I've continued to suffer with high bp and am taking bendroflumethiazide to keep it under control. I can't take these pills whilst pg so don't know what would happen with that and i'm ridiculously scared of getting pre-eclampsia again. The thought of spending most of the pregnancy in the hospital away from my children terrifies me and would be a logistical nighmare in terms of childcare/DHs work etc.

OTOH, I always dreamt of a big family and would love another baby. I just accepted that it wouldn't happen after DC3 because of the above. Please hold my hand and, if you don't mind, share your experiences of high BP in pregnancy/pre-eclampsia in subsequent pregnancies.

BTW, have namechanged for this because I know a lot of people on here and aren't ready to share this with others yet. TIA

Hi BloodyClearBlue. I have no experience of the above but just thought I'd let you know that I'm holding your hand and thinking about you.
Try not to worry too much. xxx

Thanks Renaissance, I can't help but worry like crazy though. Wish this delivery would hurry up and I could go out and get another test but knowing my luck it will turn up at 5:30. I neeeed to know, right now I'm driving myself mad googling bp/pregnancy related stuff and it's NOT helping!

If you are pregnant I'm sure you will find a way through it. Although saying that I don't know about PE or the meds that your on. Hope it all works out ok for you. x

Hello,

I'll hold your hand because I'm in the same boat.

I have a 4 months old baby and a 5 year old and 8 year old, I am roughly 5 weeks pregnant.

I never had high blood pressure but gestational diabetes and my last baby was premature so im petrified!!!

Just find out whats happening then you can deal with it in the best way dont panicxxx

Have you managed to get another test done yet?
Thinking of you. x

Hi, try not to worry. Your periods can be irregular after having a baby especially if you're breastfeeding, so maybe it's that? x How annoying about the test, especially when you were all geared up to see a result!

hi BloodyClearBlue

i dont have the experience but just wanted to send you a message wishing you well, have you managed to get another test xxx