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StacyHoll
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Pregnancy Low Blood Pressure
Posted: 01-07-08 14:47pm
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My blood pressure was 104/40 is this bad?
I don't know how far along I am I just
found out..
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Posted: 01-07-08 14:57pm
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It depends on what your blood pressure is
normally.
It could be higher/lower than normal.
I think the general "normal" blood
pressure is 120/60 (not 100% on that).
Mine was low like yours throughout my
entire pregnancy. I lasted 8 months before
my blood pressure went nuts--it was at
190/120 when they began to induce me.
Don't worry about that though, that was MY
experience.
Every pregnancy is different.
I would ask your doctor.
I don't think it's TOO low though. I'm
also not a doctor.
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Posted: 01-07-08 15:08pm
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I haven't been to a doctor yet. My first
appointment is tomorrow! I am very very
emotional. How was your first appointment?
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Posted: 01-07-08 15:12pm
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It's not bad at all! Don't be scared, this
is your time to enjoy creating the most
beautiful experience, ever.
The first appointment, they take blood,
weight, blood pressure, give you a
physical exam, all that fun stuff. Lots of
paperwork.
Does the father know you are pregnant?
Anthony went with me for my appointments,
which made things a lot less stressful and
he really loved being apart of it all.
You should ask him to go with you.
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Posted: 01-07-08 15:25pm
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Well, I am 24 I have PCOS- I was told
three years ago that I couldn't have a
baby. I never took a test when I suspected
it a few weeks ago, because I didn't think
I could.
The other day I noticed reddish lines on
my breasts and my tummy was more swollen.
My veins on my breasts were sticking out
and I just felt so tired. Also crying
ALOT. So, we went to walmart I didn't tell
him, but I thought maybe we had a long
list of things to buy. We were getting
some advil. I snuck around and grabbed a
test..
He saw it but didn't say anything. when we
got home I took the test. I saw the result
and double took it.. I told him right
away. He was in shock. He gave me a hug
and I was crying and shaking. He told me
everything would be ok
I read about PCOS and I have a 50% chance
of miscarriage. I haven't had any morning
sickness at all. Just get some pains in my
belly.
His sister in laws dad is a specialist in
pregnancy. So, we have a good doctor. Hes
the head of the doctors in our area. He
called her dad at home and hes getting me
in tomorrow.
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Posted: 01-07-08 15:48pm
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Well that is great news then!
I know it is hard, but try not to
worry/fret so much over the risk of
miscarriage. Stress isn't good for the
baby.
Congratulations!
I'll bet anything the father would really
like to go with you for your first
appointment.
I think they might even give you an
ultrasound and you will get to see the
bean of a baby you are carrying!
It's very exciting.
Some women don't experience morning
sickness at all (the lucky ones)... some
(like me) experience it throughout the
entire pregnancy.
Since you have such a high risk pregnancy,
I'm sure you will get the best care.
I read somewhere that taking hormone
suppressants during pregnancy can reduce
the risk of miscarriag for PCOS patients.
Maybe it would be worth a talk to your
doctor?
There is also a high risk for pre
eclampsia to develop, as well as
gestational diabetes. Just really watch
your diet.
I had pre eclampsia and although it was
scary, my experience wasn't all that bad.
Kyleigh was born 100% healthy, 1 month
early.
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Posted: 01-07-08 16:24pm
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I was told that I will be most likely to
get gestational diabetes.. I don't care
about me. I just want a healthy baby!!!
 However, I care
enough about myself to eathealthy for our
baby! I just cant believe it!!!!!
On the phone the doctor said 8 weeks I
have to wait for an ultrasound- I am going
to tell him about the PCOS and hope that
he can do one a bit earlier. I start a new
job next week.
My hips are wider too
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Posted: 01-07-08 16:40pm
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Welcome to Motherhood...
Where stretch marks pop out to scare you
out of no where,
Where your hips give you that permanent
junk in the trunk,
and where your boobs leak whenever you
hear a crying baby.
Oh the joy
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Posted: 01-07-08 16:44pm
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When does that happen when will I start
having milk?
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Posted: 01-07-08 16:44pm
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Based on what I have said how far along
could I be?
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Posted: 01-07-08 16:46pm
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Not until the baby comes.
My milk didn't come until 2 days after
Kyleigh was born, and girl--let me TELL
YOU!
My tatas were bigger than my head. And
HEAVY! I felt like I had a boob job done
with lead.... It hurt sooo bad!
Cabbage leaves. Put them in your bra. You
will smell funky, but who cares? It feels
so much better.
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Posted: 01-07-08 16:47pm
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It would be hard to tell...
Do you remember how long ago your last
period was?
Or when you missed your first period?
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Posted: 01-07-08 16:53pm
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This will be the first period I missed-
totally missed- My last one was really
light
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Posted: 01-07-08 16:56pm
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You're probably around 6 weeks. Don't take
my word for it though....
If I were placing bets, I would take the
first week of September.
I think the odds are that you will have a
boy if you are due then. Don't ask me why
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Posted: 01-07-08 16:59pm
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I was thinking boy
too! You're probably right. When does the
first trimester end?
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Posted: 01-08-08 08:43am
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First trimester is 1-3 months. Second is
3-6 months. Third is 6-9 months.
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Posted: 01-08-08 08:47am
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| StacyHoll
wrote: | | I was thinking boy
too! You're probably right. When does the
first trimester
end? |
1st trimester: weeks 1-13
2nd trimester: weeks 14-27
3rd trimester: weeks 28-40
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Posted: 01-08-08 08:50am
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Wasn't sure about the weeks...
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Posted: 01-08-08 16:51pm
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Thank you so much Marianne for keeping me
informed. I went to the doctor today. I am
still really scared. They are doing an
ultrasound in 4 weeks. He couldn't feel a
utrus. Which I think means that I am not
that far along. Thank you also bridget for
taking the time to answer my post. I am
very greatful for both of you
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Posted: 01-08-08 18:16pm
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No problem girl!
That's what we're here for
If he couldn't feel your uterus, you
aren't very far along at all.
Keep us updated!
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