If u had preeclampsia in a previous pregnancy, ur chances of having it with this pregnancy increase. With preeclampsia u have protein in ur urine, increased BP, headaches, spots flashing before ur eyes. I just delivered at 32 weeks due to preeclampsia. When I went to my prenatal visits,my BP was normal. I was also seeing a neonatologist because my baby girl was small, every time I saw the specialist my BP was up. I did a 24 hour urine collection, and I had protein in my urine. Was admitted, protein/BP continued to increase but I had no other s/s. After being in the hospital for several days with BP still high, my liver enzymes started to increase(the preeclampsia was getting worse). At that point the specialist decided to do a c section because it was no longer healthy for me or my baby girl. She was delivered 4-22-12 and weighed 2#13oz(she was small due to the preeclampsia)other than being small, she is doing GREAT. So get that checked out.
With my first I had a super easy pregnancy, like didn't even feel pregnant until he'd kick the crap outta me!! With this one it's total opposite, and I today I would deff say my bp was up, got to work today and had a flat tire on my car 10 min later :/ not to mention all the bull crap I've been dealing with at work!!
The sugar issue doesn't necessarily mean gd. It can just be a little jump or dip in your sugar. Also fluxes in your bp as you go about your day can cause the flashes/head aches, but it doesn't necessarily mean you have preeclampsia.
Also had the whole ribs under my boobs hurt!!
Well I had my GD test 2 weeks ago and passed. I havent noticec extreme swelling in my hands, but they are bigger( had to find replacement wedding rings 2 weeks ago)
Btw I had pre eclampsia my last pregnancy so I know the fun of it :-P.
Yep, protien in your urine (checked every ob visit), elevated b/p, swelling especially to the hands and face, flashes/black spots in your vision (can also be indicative of blood sugar problems), and headaches (also can be a sign of sugar issues)
They say protein in your urine? I think that's right my cousin had preeclampsia. They should check for that though when u do your urine samples.