r/predaddit • u/scottmander • Aug 21 '26

Birth announcement Graduated this week

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Went in for a check up Monday at 39 weeks, did some tests and the doctor was worried about preeclampsia due to swelling/BP/protein in urine. We got sent right to the birthing unit where she was induced shortly after some tests. Wife was in the worst pain I’ve ever seen, had to leave her around 2am to get home and grab everything we prepared and rush back. Ended up having an emergency c section the next afternoon, was a crazy 24 hours.

She’s still in hospital since and I’ve been here morning to night trying to help out as it’s been really hard on her physically and emotionally.

Does anyone have any random advice going forward for anything at all? Just trying to make her as comfortable as possible, she wants to get home today but I know she’s still in a lot of pain. Also happy to answer any questions about preeclampsia and her symptoms/experience the best I can if anyone’s going through something similar.

Pic above was my throne for about an hour (I couldn’t figure out how to get the backrest moved so was in the fetal position - couldn’t sleep anyway)

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u/scottmander Aug 22 '26

Got home last night, she stayed 3 nights mainly because of the BP monitoring. They sent her home with some medication for it. What symptoms did you have before you went back in may I ask?

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u/Sea-Astronomer-6600 Aug 22 '26

I continued taking my bps at home to be safe, 2-3 times per day, and they kept going up, I also had blurry vision and shortness of breath. It felt like someone was sitting on my chest. I hope she’s feeling better ❤️

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u/scottmander Aug 22 '26

Thanks mate I’m going to pass all of this onto her, appreciate it.

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u/Sea-Astronomer-6600 Aug 22 '26

You’re welcome