So I guess this is more common than I though 'cos Suzi and Hawksey I am also going through the same things aswell! I went for my usual weekly check up last Thursday and was promptly rush off to have some test taken (ctg scan,blood test and blood pressure profile) it was so scary I didnt really understand what was happenning! My scan and blood test where fine but my blood pressure was still 140/90 after an hour of lying down,thinking calming thoughts and being checked every 15mins! (it was 150/90 when I first arrived) They aslo were not going to let me go home but after some questioning and deliberation I was allowed to go but had to go back monday for another b/p profile and then a blood test/urine test today. B/P was 135/95 on monday and eventually went down to 120/80 so I was allowed to go.I have my clinic check up tomorrow so fingers crossed all will be ok.(I was looking forward to sitting on my couch for the next 3wks!!)

Suzi,I've also had bad carpel tunnel at night,pressure between the legs and baby isnt engaged yet either! I had an antenatal class last week and asked the midwife about carpel tunnel and the pressure situation and she told me I could see the physio therapist to get a brace for my wrists and for my back(which apparently helps keep the pelvis bones together and lessens the pressure),I havent done it yet but it might help?

Just wanted to say thanks to shannon and alan,you both really helped explain a few things for me too