I made it to 38.5wks with DS before my BP sky rocketed I was induced 3 days later. My BP has never gone back down to what it was pre-pregnancy so I have been extra careful this time. I have extensive family history of Pre-Eclampsia in my family both my mum and sister had it in all their pregnancies so I did well to get to 38.5 with my first.

As the other ladies have said not really anything you can do to stop it, but try to stay calm not stress as much. Try to limit coffee & chocolate. Lots of water. I am also doing preggi belllies this time to see if the excercise will help keep it down (may not be possible with your back). As I have had the worry of my BP on the higher side of normal for the last 2yrs I kind of know what triggers it to rise.

Funny thing is mine was normal last time I went. I asked my ob to do it again as my DS is 2 and it's never been normal in all of those 2yrs lol. I said to DH it was because I drove my little car and not the big giant and wasn't as worried about finding parking.

It can be serious so keep very close eye on it ask your DH to watch out for swelling. I didn't realise it at the time but I took on a lot of water and it wasn't until DH and my ob told me I could kind of see it.

Look after yourself rest as much as possible. I know it's near to impossible with a toddler.

Hansie x