Anyone else with gestational hypertension?

Question

I’m 30w5d and my BP has been up and down for the last couple of weeks. My doctor told me yesterday that she may induce me around 37 weeks, depending on how things go. I also have a huge blood clot and have been on lovenox injections for the last two weeks, as well as having a heart rate consistently above 100. Has anyone else dealt with similar issues?

Answer

Mine had been up and down for since 18 weeks. It would raise significantly and then drop back to normal. Then suddenly at 32+6 I just didn't feel right, and went in to be checked. 
Within five minutes of being there I was being prepped for an emergency section. My high blood pressure suddenly had changed into severe pre eclampsia. I didn't really feel any different. Just not right. 
I'm not trying to scare you, but please, especially seeing as you have hypertension, if you feel something isn't right get checked!

Answer

I had high blood pressure when I was sick with a cough/cold and eating lots of sugar (hello Christmas cookies). My mom said when she was pregnant her blood pressure decreased a lot after she controlled her blood sugar. Have you tried making dietary changes? Getting induced at 37 weeks sounds good to me right now.. I’m 31 weeks and feeling so uncomfortable now!

Anyone else with gestational hypertension?

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