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Today: At 35 prescribed BP medication, IUD not find, pregnant- need a little hug

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seacloud · 13/02/2013 19:27

Hello just some words of wisdom would be nice to hear

Basically have battled BP for last couple of years, have 2 DC DS 4 and DD 2. On monday as a result of BP being high I burst a couple of blood vessels in my eye and thought I had conjunctives: no its BP related. They sent me home to call me in again to say I needed to go onto medication to stabilise it.

Whilst there THIS MORNING my doc asks to check my coil- she can't find it- I get home and bingo am pregnant.

Obviously am numb from being prescribed BP medication but quietly relieved as all the battles I have had with them and the spots in the eyes, the fainting spells etc, the heart monitoring equipment has given me some validation that I was right.

However I am in total shock now. DH and I had a quick chat and were not adverse to having a 3rd but it was going to be if and when everything with my weight management, bp issues were sorted. And we were happy with our 2.

My worries are: Weight gain, issues of BP and my general health and then obviously am older mum.

Tomorrow am having blood tests for cholesterol and then seeing the doc on monday re my pregnancy.

For health reasons I have since lost 2 stone in weight have started swimming and a few fitness class's so I guess I am just wanting to know if its possible to have a healthy pregnancy. I had pre eclapsia with DS and as a result insisted on closer health care with DD and her's was a much easier pregnancy and delivery.

The doc wanted me to come in and discuss my options straight away but I asked for Monday as I won't have the children and DH and I can talk.

And I feel really stupid and embarrassed or am I hormonal I know what my options are but feel very uncertain x any thoughts from other mums out there would be welcomed please

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HavingALittleFaithBaby · 13/02/2013 20:44

No real knowledge or experience but bless you, I just wanted to answer your post and offer a . It's good that you're not opposed to being pregnant. Well done for losing the two stone, that's brilliant and definitely will help :) it's also good news that they've identified what's making you unwell re your BP. I guess it depends what medications you're prescribed as to how they manage your blood pressure but I think you're wise to see the GP when you can discuss things in more detail. There's certainly no reason why you can't keep swimming. Not sure if its your cup of tea but I know slimming world take on pregnant members if they've got permission which might be one way to manage your weight in pregnancy.

I hope you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. I'll stick around to hand hold as things progress :)

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