Hi there All

Thanks for your replies - they are very helpful

In the mean time since posting i have managed to score an emergency appointment on Monday at the "High Risk maternity section" at St George hospital - I called a few people and miraculously it took the receptionist at the specialists to tranfer my call to the hospital - i think she had a little chat with someone because I was offered an appointment pretty much straight away after that - it helps to grovel a little i've discovered.

I've also got an appointment with the Specialist on the 7th Sept (the earliest one available....) so here's hoping all stays ok until then.

When I did the urine test it also came up with traces of Protein - but obviously not enougth for the hospital to be concerned as they sent me home....

Just out of curiosity - what are the side effects of taking medication for HBP through pregnancy?? no one has told me that part yet - they just seem reluctant to administer it....

In the mean time I've seen my naturpath who has me taking - calcium, magnesium and fish oil supplements - as these are not only good for the baby but are also beneficial for HBP - here's hoping they work - she has assured me that these will work - she is also going to take my blood pressure twice a week - one on a week day the other on a Sunday to see if the root cause of my dramas are work related and stress related - i'd bet money on it that it is - but at 18 weeks pregnant I'm not that prepared to give up work yet if i can avoid it - but if i have to, i have to - either way want to get all the advice i can get before making any major decisions.

Geez pregnancy can be a trying time..... #-o but staying positive as that's about all i can do. O

thanks again for all your feedback

dianna xx