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Trista’s Baby Exclusive: Preeclampsia Nearly Killed Me
After struggling to conceive for two years, Trista, 34, finally became pregnant in November 2006. “EPT sent me about 100 pregnancy tests, and I discovered I was pregnant with the very last one,” Trista says in the new issue of Us Weekly.
But things got scary during Trista’s ninth month. Her doctor found protein in her urine and tested The Bachelorette star for preeclampsia, a potentially fatal hypertensive disorder that typically occurs toward the end of a pregnancy. “I was terribly nauseous and in a lot of pain,” she says.
Trista was diagnosed with HELLP syndrome (a complication of preeclampsia). “The risks are seizures and coma, so they kept me overnight for observation,” Trista explains. “I can’t remember much of the next day. My liver was failing. The only cure for HELLP syndrome is to have the baby, so they induced me.”
After six hours Trista’s levels kept getting worse. “I knew something was wrong when the doctor looked worried.” Ryan tells Us, “They said there was a chance her liver could rupture. They were trying to get us to make a comfortable decision to go with a C-section. Eventually we said if Trista’s health is deteriorating and we’re jeopardizing the baby’s health, then do what you have to do.”
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Michi
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Re: Trista’s Baby Exclusive: Preeclampsia Nearly Killed Me
I LOVE THEM!
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| Posted 9/12/07 10:05 AM |
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MsSissy
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Re: Trista’s Baby Exclusive: Preeclampsia Nearly Killed Me
wow...happy to see everything worked out and they now have a healthy baby.
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| Posted 9/12/07 10:08 AM |
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Samarty
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Re: Trista’s Baby Exclusive: Preeclampsia Nearly Killed Me
The baby is so cute!
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| Posted 9/12/07 10:26 AM |
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CHRISTINEL
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Re: Trista’s Baby Exclusive: Preeclampsia Nearly Killed Me
I am so happy for them..
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| Posted 9/12/07 1:28 PM |
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evnme
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Re: Trista’s Baby Exclusive: Preeclampsia Nearly Killed Me
glad that everyone is ok now
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| Posted 9/12/07 1:32 PM |
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CaMacho
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Re: Trista’s Baby Exclusive: Preeclampsia Nearly Killed Me
I'm glad everything is okay, that's so great! 
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| Posted 9/12/07 1:32 PM |
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leighla
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Re: Trista’s Baby Exclusive: Preeclampsia Nearly Killed Me
I like her hair dark.
I'm glad they've worked out. 
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| Posted 9/12/07 2:02 PM |
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DandN
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Re: Trista’s Baby Exclusive: Preeclampsia Nearly Killed Me
I was one of those people who said their relationship would never last.
glad I was proved wrong - congrats to them!
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| Posted 9/12/07 3:26 PM |
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MrsBumbleb
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Re: Trista’s Baby Exclusive: Preeclampsia Nearly Killed Me
she looks great, beaming with that new motherhood glow
(or maybe just good drugs  )
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| Posted 9/13/07 5:59 AM |
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MelToddJulia
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Re: Trista’s Baby Exclusive: Preeclampsia Nearly Killed Me
Wow!! How scary for her! The baby is so cute!!
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| Posted 9/13/07 6:03 AM |
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Elizabeth
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Re: Trista’s Baby Exclusive: Preeclampsia Nearly Killed Me
I didnt realize she had her baby already. Im glad she's OK, how scary. That baby is so adorable!
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| Posted 9/13/07 8:05 AM |
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lkrpaul
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Re: Trista’s Baby Exclusive: Preeclampsia Nearly Killed Me
That is so scary! I'm glad it all worked out. I love them.
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sunflowerjesss
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Re: Trista’s Baby Exclusive: Preeclampsia Nearly Killed Me
What a beautiful Glad mom and baby are doing well.
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| Posted 9/13/07 10:38 AM |
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shellibean
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Re: Trista’s Baby Exclusive: Preeclampsia Nearly Killed Me
I am so happy for them! They are like the only couple to stay together after the show!
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Re: Trista’s Baby Exclusive: Preeclampsia Nearly Killed Me
Posted by Michi
I LOVE THEM!
Me too!!!!!!
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| Posted 9/14/07 8:29 PM |
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Ali1
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Re: Trista’s Baby Exclusive: Preeclampsia Nearly Killed Me
A friend of mine had the same thing...how scary is that?? That a mothers vital organs start failing and the only thing to do to fix it is to deliver the baby? AND you don't realize it until days before.
The article really opened my eyes with the statistics that 2,000 babies a year die from this and 75 moms a year!!
Bless her and her family....the pictures are amazing. I always thought that they would last! I am glad they have finally gotten their dream of having a baby.
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mommy924
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Re: Trista’s Baby Exclusive: Preeclampsia Nearly Killed Me
I had the same condition when I had my second child. It was very scary. It could happen to anyone and they don't know what causes it.
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| Posted 9/14/07 11:41 PM |
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MrsS518
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Re: Trista’s Baby Exclusive: Preeclampsia Nearly Killed Me
i didnt think they would make it and im glad they did!!
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| Posted 9/15/07 8:07 AM |
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Re: Trista’s Baby Exclusive: Preeclampsia Nearly Killed Me
I had this too. I actually got teary eyed reading this article. It is very scary and very surreal when you are going through it. Poor DH was scared he was going to lose me and the baby 
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| Posted 9/15/07 11:36 PM |
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Bobfan24
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Re: Trista’s Baby Exclusive: Preeclampsia Nearly Killed Me
I had HELLP Syndrome too -- really scary stuff. It's oddly comforting to see it can happen to anyone (but scary at the same time...)
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| Posted 9/16/07 7:17 AM |
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lvdolphins
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Re: Trista’s Baby Exclusive: Preeclampsia Nearly Killed Me
Scary! Glad they are all doing well.
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| Posted 9/16/07 4:24 PM |
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USAFmrs
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