I developed eclampsia when I was eight months pregnant with Connor. I had normal blood pressure and showed no other symptoms of ever having pre-eclampsia before then, so there was never any reason to suspect anything was wrong, let alone expect I was at risk for eclampsia. Oh well, it happened anyway, and when I delivered a perfectly healthy full-term baby at just 4 lbs 12 oz, 16 inches long it was obvious to the Dr's that I had been having problems the entire pregnancy. Connor was born emergency c-section after I had seziure's, totally lost my eye-sight, had swelling in my brain (not to mention the rest of my body), and had a few other symptoms too gross to want to post. My blood pressure was in the 220's/170's the day he was born. Luckily, the cure for eclampsia is simply to deliver the baby. A long recovery followed, and I was not even able to take care of my baby myself for nearly two months, but at least we were lucky enough to have everything turn out ok.
Anyway, some Dr.'s suggested I never get pregnant again (and we gave it some consideration) but when my Dr. (who specializes in eclampsia) gave me the go ahead we decided to try for another one. I am confident that even if I have problems like I had with Connor that my Dr. will be able to safely deliver the baby and keep me in good health. I will have lots and lots and lots of Dr. visits this time as well as a bunch of ultra-sounds to monitor the growth of the baby (a small fetus is the only sign that was there was anything wrong last time). My baby will definitley be delivered early via c-section again. My official due date is August 1, but my Dr. will deliver no later than 3-4 early, so we're looking towards the begining of July.
So far things are going good and we just can't wait to find out if Connor will have a little brother or a little sister. I am following Dr.'s orders to stay nice and stress free (and I'm not complaining about that order) and I'm feeling great.
Here are a few pictures of my teeny-tiny Connor when he was first born. Although I don't want any problems this time, I half way hope for a little baby again. There is just something fun about holding a person that small.
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I have to admit I am hoping for a little girl, however I know I will at some point regret that wish. I also Know at other times I won't. Nut if we can only have two I would like to be able to have one of each. Plus as kids are younger they tend to get along beter with their syblings of opposite gender. I remember some big fights I had with my brother and how close I was to my sister. It wasn't until we boys matured that we got along all the time. (I love ya Matt).
Congrats on the upcoming baby! I'm so sorry you had such a hard time last time. I hope things work out a lot better this time! Are your chances pretty high of having the same problems this time? Good luck!
Congratulations. When do you find out what you are having? I wanted another little boy and we had Alessia. And I love her sooo much and can't imagine life without her. Of course it does make it easier (not easy) to have one and each when deciding whether to have another.
ps he was so tiny!
I am hoping for a little girl as well, even though I was originally wishing for another boy. I guess is doesn't really matter. I am hoping we can find out in about three weeks...we'll see.
Also, it's hard to predict what my chances are of developing eclampsia again. It is really rather rare. With it coming on so late last time it will likely be totally avoided this time by delivering the baby early regardless. I'm just happy that both with Connor and with this baby my pregnancies (atleast for the first eight months) are super easy and comfortable. Of course I don't think anyone could be too uncomfortable being pregnant with a 4 pounder...I'm hoping not to have a big baby this time.
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