re: Preeclampsia - what am I in for?

My wife has it pretty bad right now and we are scheduled to deliver tomorrow.(twins)

She got it at around 30 weeks. The doctors said she would probably go at 34 weeks, but she hung in there and today is 37 weeks.

The swelling she incurred is what the doctor described as being "extreme" so I don't know if your wife will be as bad. Her blood pressure is very high, but they don't take the babies until 160/100.

The swelling is super intense at the ankles and gradually worked its way up to the lower abdomen. It's pretty freaky because it was clearly defined where the swelling stopped. Her legs are so rigid and hard, yet they are huge. I guess they're filled with blood and other bodily fluids.

So, lack of mobility is the biggest problem. She has a hard time getting around the house, putting her clothes on, getting out of the tub, etc. I basically do everything for her around the house and help her put her pants on.

We got a lazy boy at 32 weeks and she found it to be helpful up until around 35 weeks. All I can say is.. good luck and keep in mind that premature babies do a LOT better now than they used to.