Has anyone tried Again after Preeclampsia

Hi Chelsea,
I delivered a 34 weeker on June 18, 2004 due to severe Pre-eclampsia/Eclampsia, my Baby Girl died at the age of 7 1/2 months due to issues related to Her prematurity.
I have since delivered Her Brother Leonidas after a completely HEALTHY pregnancy on September 6, 2007.

Hello.....so glad to find a site where I can discuss what I went through with others who can relate. I had HELLP syndrome when I was 30 weeks with my daughter Daniela. I was in a very bad state. Everyone thought that it was gastritis. I recall complaining about abdominal pain and I was going into shock. When they realized the problem at the hospital....they rushed me into the ER for a c-section.....I had blood platelets transfusions, steriods, high blood pressure (210/110)....you name it......It was the scariest moment in my life. My Daughter weighed 2 pounds and 9 1/2 onz and was in the NICU for 46 days......she had a lot of complications......God blessed me with her.....she is healthy and no complications now....I went through the same trauma.....not knowing if I should have another baby in the near future....since this could happen again...or....maybe it won't the next time......guess what.... I am pregnant with my second child.....I am already 28 weeks and feel good so far......no high blood pressure to date .....Doc. is watching me and I am trying my hardest to stay strong....sometimes I get scared and cry....I guess its normal ...but I have faith in God......He keeps me strong.....I have heard of my husband's friend who had Hellp the first time and then had 4 more without complications.....Stay strong and follow your instinct and heart.....many blessings to all

I am so thankful to read eveyones replies! I developed HELLP while on bedrest in the hospital. However, I never had elevated blood pressure. I kept complaining that one of the boys was kicking me. They did an ultrasound and found that my liver was enlarged...since I didn't have anything else, they decided to watch it. That night in my fever, sweating, magnesium state I just randomly happened to ask what my platelets where. The nurse said," oh they are great, they are in the 200's". I replied, "wow, that is great because they always high like 700's (some genetic condition)". The nurse got this look on her face and darted out of the room. A couple of hours later my doctor came in and said they were taking the babies. It was later that she told me they almost lost me. They said I had really "brisk" reflexes, my liver enzymes were off the charts, my migraines weren't going away and the platelets...yada, yada......

My doctor and I discussed #3, but she said there were no guarantees and that twins were out of the question. We did IVF to get the boys (I actually miscarried a triplet) with 2 embryos, so the risk of twins is pretty high for me. Sometimes I don't know if I should stop thinking about another one and just be thankful for my 2 beautiful miracles. Thanks for sharing your stories.

Hello Ladies!
I am in the same boat as Chelsea. I had a beautiful, healthy son 17 months ago. He is very active and keeps me on my toes but I can't help wanting another little bundle! My husband is not as in to it though:( I had pre-eclampsia, I was put on bed rest at 33.5 weeks. I spent 3 very long, boring weeks on the couch! Trips to the hospital every Monday and Thursday from then on. Then the day came at 37 weeks when they decided to keep me. After being induced, iv's full of mag sulfate, 13 hours of labor, 3.5 hours of solid pushing, and an emergency c-section, on Dec. 8 2006 my beautiful 6lb 11oz boy was here!! Healthy and prefect in every way. My husband had to go through the whole scary birth process by himself because they had to sedate me for fear of seizures. My bladder wasn't working right, my kidneys were starting to shut down, I can't blame him for being scared. He wants another but can't get over the fear of me not making it home from the hospital. I am doing as much research as I can to ease his fears, but I don't know if that is possible. If there is anything you all can share to help ease that fear, please do! I am very open to any options or possibilities to keep pre-eclampsia at bay a second time around.
Kristen

Hello, everyone: This is Pam with the education department of the March of Dimes. Here is a link to our fact sheet on high blood pressure and preeclampsia http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/14332_1222.asp

You may also want to look at the Web site of the Preeclampsia Foundation http://www.preeclampsia.org/

I hope this info answers some of your questions. Wishing you all well.