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    Hypertension that’s NOT pre-e

    @kimotaku It sounds like this is likely due to twins. I was plus sized, with twins with mildly high BP until the twins got so big my body was having trouble filtering their systems and mine. I delivered at 36 weeks with a mild pre-r diagnosis. Just know that it’s on your and your doctor’s...
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    Failed GD test, BP has been concerning, too. Feeling scared and sad

    @readingdad I had two factors - I was overweight with PCOS. And I was carrying twins. OB insisted I get tested due to those two factors that can multiple your odds of having GD.
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    Failed GD test, BP has been concerning, too. Feeling scared and sad

    @readingdad It’s so scary and so real. And honestly you might have some remaining ppd and ppa over the whole thing afterwards since it’s that’s insane. But you can do it. You ARE doing it. You are strong and your body is going to help protect you and your doctors will help. Soon you’ll have...
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    C section mom’s with apron belly

    @annointed620 I received this device that’s called a wound pack that suctions onto the wound and continues to vacuum for a week. It was amazing. My facility, a Kaiser hospital, claimed they were using it for mothers with a bit more weight on the front end to reduce infection and help healing. It...
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    Failed GD test, BP has been concerning, too. Feeling scared and sad

    @readingdad Look at this way, at least you’re aware and your physicians are going to keep an eye on you and keep everyone safe. This is the best situation to be in if you have these conditions. Carrying twins is going to increase these risks but you are going to be ok. There are tons of us here...
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