With DS my bp started to creep up at about 22 weeks but fortunately stayed there til 32 weeks when I was placed on meds. He was delivered at 36.5 weeks a full 6pound 11 and only needed help for his low blood sugars (I had GD).
I know what stress it places upon you emotionally. I'm now 27 weeks with DD and so far so good but the fear hasn't gone away -it's just managed.
Please just try to hang in there and stay positive - meditate if you can or do some yoga if allowed -they really do help with the anxiety and do actually help keep your BP down. The docs will do whatever they can to get you guys through safely.
Though it's hard not to feel guilt, whatever happens is really beyond your control. That is what I learnt from my first pregnancy - I went in thinking I could control things (because I'm a control freak) but no, this is one of those times in your life where you have to let go. Trust your body to a point, and then yourself to see any signs and then the doctors to take care of you. That's all you can do. Things sound like they are already hard enough without you having to beat yourself up.
I really hope it all settles down and things progress well.
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