Hey Early May-ers...

Sunshine4020

For all of the ladies that have an EDD of May 1st, we officially have 100 days to go!!    

How are all of the early May-ers doing?  Anything exciting?  News, symptoms, AWs, or vents?  Is there anyone left after Bumpageddon?  

I have a weird pain in my side today.  It isn't round ligament (at least not the round ligament pains I have felt already thus far that are pretty fleeting) and it has been hurting for about an hour straight now.  I am not super alarmed (yet), but just Googling at this moment to see if I can find anything.

Anyway, hope you are all having a wonderful HDBD!!  Time to start counting DOWN instead of up!!

=D>

beaseg

I'm contracting like crazy, all day long! Since they're not continuing to get stronger and longer, I know they're BH- but still, not enjoyable. Baby boy is a mad man at all hours of the day and my whole body is achy. Definitely not the pregnancy unicorn! 

chicago1985

Im May 6th and Ive started to have trouble sleeping...I just cant get comfy on my side. The pregnancy pillow helps a little, but this isnt fun

nursemn913

I am due May 1!!! I have been feeling okay, baby girl likes to be super active when I am trying to sleep so just feeling pretty tired!! I also am having trouble getting comfortable when sleeping but that will only get worse I am sure! I can't believe May 1 is coming up so fast!!!

nnjj

100 days!!! Wow had no idea May 1 here!!! Yay

blankenbakerh

May 4th and I have done pretty well until the last week. Having BP issues but starting to feel better!

amiligrace

I'm due May 1st. I started having random contractions a few days ago, and not sleeping as good as I used to. Excited and anxious and it's going by fast for me!

WestRockBaby

I got acid reflux for the first time in my life this past week.

Rosie3rd

I'm due May 1st too and only having 100 days to go made my day. Thanks! Mostly I'm tired, where's that energy you get in the second trimester?! Unless this is me having energy

ldmw

Yay!! I have severe rib pain due to chest cavity expanding and acid reflux. I finally started sleeping better in 2nd tri, but now that 3rd tri is quickly approaching sleeping isn't easy. Baby is so active, feel and see the kicks all day and night. It's exciting!

mamajama3

Due May 7th and symptoms are feeling tons of kicking but she doesn't kick at night (yay!), acid reflux (taking tums like they're candy), feet and ankles swollen at the end of the day, tired, peeing every hour at least but super thirsty and can't stop drinking water and it's really hard to get comfortable as I move my new manatee body around lol, especially at night. Overall so worth it! I really can't wait to meet my little girl

expecting1stlilmiracle

may 7th here! Lots and lots of kicking now. Time is seriously flyinggg

Sunshine4020

I can totally relate to all of the above. Baby moving around like crazy, no sleep and not being comfortable while laying down at allll. I'm not sure this was BH or any sort of contraction... It honestly just felt like a really bad side ache!! Soo strange but it's pretty much gone so I'm not too worried. Probably just something stretching...

seamama525

I am due May 4th. I've been feeling more aches and pains lately. Mainly in my lower back and side cramps. If I sit in the car for too long I get the lower back pain. It's really hard to get comfortable sleeping too! I have a mini snoogle that helps somewhat but it's still pretty uncomfortable. I miss the freedom of sleeping in any position I felt like!

bellyboo

Hey guys, nice to know I'm not the only one feeling like an uncomfortable whale already lol I'm due May 7th with an active little boy! I swear he's awake 24/7 already. I also get quite bad round ligament pain especially when I go for a quick walk around the block after work. And I soooo miss sleeping on my tummy!

JayKayEss

Due May 2nd. My sleeping pattern is so out of whack due to not being able to get comfortable, back aches, and a very very active baby girl!

marym94

Due may 5 and have had terrible back pains every night don't remember it being this bad with my first!!

afidalgo12

Due May 7 and have felt really good until this past week, and now I feel like I'm falling apart!! Acid reflux, low back pain/sciatica, bloody noses and general 'beached whale' feeling.

Whoever said 'manatee' - right there with ya sister, that is a perfect descriptor!!!

I also feel really "full" within just my first few bites of food. Like, uncomfortable, Thanksgiving stuffed. I'm running out of room already!

eternalrose

Also May 4.  Definitely uncomfortable to sleep (I'm a belly sleeper, breaking that habit is so hard), serious SPD (support band is helping), terrible reflux, and a ridiculous amount of hip pain.

Wow - excuse that whine lol.  

JuliaRL

Due May 3rd....  but hoping and praying to get at least 50 more days under my belt in the pregnancy. I live at the hospital now. But another 50 days will get me to 32 weeks, which would be SUPER AWESOME. I probably won't be a May Mom with you guys afterall, but March or April looks pretty damn good to me!

Bon2737

I'm also due 7 May, and having the same as alot of you... He is very active all day long, my tummy been bouncing all day.. Hee hee. Want to try take a video, I love it. Don't love the discomfort when trying to sleep and the leg cramps, mostly in mornings Ouch!! Also feel hungry alot but then get so full after just a few bites! And phew it's so hot in Cape Town now so I need to be in front of a fan or aircon all

Rileykal

May 1st here... This is silly but does anyone else get tripped out by the fruits? I found myself staring at a cauliflower at the grocery store today in disbelief, the baby can't really be THAT big... I don't even feel THAT pregnant yet. Or hold up a measuring tape... 14 inches long? How in the world does THAT fit in my belly??! I mean I know she's curled up its just throws me for a loop

Sunshine4020

Haha no lie I had a ruler out the other day doing the same thing! @rileykal

kimadams01

Im due may 1...time going fast..i can never sleep.achy and he mainly loves kick at night..i haven't gained lot of weight.last month only gained 6lbs been eating non stop now i go back monday

Benitess21

I am no different than most of you, I'm due May 3rd -- my little man is an active one, but I love it! Sleep? What is sleep anymore? ( I miss sleeping on my belly - it's hard to get comfortable, my back aches and when I finally do get some what comfy -- yup, I gotta pee! I'm waking up just about every 1hr or 2hr. Definitely feel pain as I do pretty much anything -  I can take the pup out for a walk and feel it in my pelvic bones, or when I'm repositioning myself at night... but remember it's a blessing to grow a little life within us - one day at a time Momma's! We're almost there!! 

=D>

Slpst5

May 1 here...my back has been killing me! It's my upper back and I have actually been having spasms. I feel him moving all the time especially at night. I love watching my belly move. Sleep has definitely been an issue and I'm more tired the last 2 weeks than I was in my first tri. I can't wait to meet my lil man!

mrsmdjbetti

May 4 here! Same as lots of you my back hurts at the end of the day and sleeping so really uncomfortable. Other then that I'm feeling pretty good and am getting excited to find out what this kiddo is!

BeccaE27

I'm due May 2nd and she is a mover and a shaker! I only have real trouble when I stand up, either from sitting or laying down. I have had bad round ligament pain from the start. Also I am over emotional. I want to cry about everything. Granted I'm having some family issues (my sister was just diagnosed with lung cancer) so that's not helping.

blankenbakerh

BeccaE27 said:

I'm due May 2nd and she is a mover and a shaker! I only have real trouble when I stand up, either from sitting or laying down. I have had bad round ligament pain from the start. Also I am over emotional. I want to cry about everything. Granted I'm having some family issues (my sister was just diagnosed with lung cancer) so that's not helping.

Congrats on your LO! I am sorry to hear about your sister and will be praying for your family!

BeccaE27

@blankenbakerh Thank you. Congrats on your LO as well! It's nice to talk to other May moms. I'm one of the last of my friends to have a baby so I don't have any preggo friends. :-( All of this stuff with my sister is very stressful. I was in such a good mood. Being 25.5 week is a huge deal for me as I was born at 25.5 weeks. Knowing my little girl is not going to follow in my footsteps is a wonderful feeling.

mabelino

May 8th here.
Still trying to sleep on my tummy...it's more a side stomach but oh well! Lots of pillows help. My hips are starting to separate already So sitting on firm surfaces are painful when I get up! Lots of popping of joints!
Little lady isn't super active, just random kicks here and there, she is mostly up at night. Feeling alright, for the most part!

blankenbakerh

mabelino said:

May 8th here.
Still trying to sleep on my tummy...it's more a side stomach but oh well! Lots of pillows help. My hips are starting to separate already So sitting on firm surfaces are painful when I get up! Lots of popping of joints!
Little lady isn't super active, just random kicks here and there, she is mostly up at night. Feeling alright, for the most part!

I am also having the same issue with my hips! I expected it since this is my 6th baby but it definitely started earlier this time!

happy924

May 7th and FTM. Feeling generally pretty well. Some back pain and swelling of the feet. I feel my baby moving around a lot but it feels like muscle twitches and tons of flutters. I can see my belly move though. When will I feel kicks or jabs?

AlexandriaPR

Woohoo! So excited! I can't wait for us all to meet our little babies!

I went in this morning to the hospital for my glucose test (it's where my doctor is, DH and I are missionaries in Albania) and the nurse handed me a cup of sugar and told me to go dilute it and come back in an hour! I hope it has the same effect as the stuff in the States!!  

The nurse was surprised I didn't throw it up. I did feel like I drank 6 cups of coffee, though.

sdrhodes12

May 2nd here! Doc said I look like I'm measuring ahead.. Might be an April baby! She's kicking a lot, and I'm noticing it the most in the mornings and after I eat dinner. Feeling good, sleeping well, but I'm starting to get tired so easily now. Trying to still walk for exercise. Excited to meet this baby girl!

sdrhodes12

happy924 said:

May 7th and FTM. Feeling generally pretty well. Some back pain and swelling of the feet. I feel my baby moving around a lot but it feels like muscle twitches and tons of flutters. I can see my belly move though. When will I feel kicks or jabs?

It may be that your placenta is in front of baby causing you not to feel those kicks and jabs. This was happening to me around 20w at my anatomy u/s. I am feeling my baby more now so i think it has moved around. Hope this helps ease your mind a little!

crsanchez87

FTM and EDD of May 3rd! Can not sleep unless I build a pillow fort around me but it's kind of sad because hubby likes to put his hand on my belly while we sleep. My back and hips are killing me throughout the night and I have to change positions often. No major swelling yet which is great but oh the acid reflux. I have never had it before in my life, so uncomfortable so I am eating up those tums. Feel like moving is so difficult but I am trying to keep up with either walking the dog after work or yoga at least during the week. Goodluck may moms! Almost there!

ktzen3

We got a crib and changing table today so that is pretty exciting to feel like I have bought SOMETHING for the baby! Lots more to buy. I am pressing "order" on my amazon cart tonight. crib sheets, changing pads, washcloths, zip up pajamas and some other little odds and ends.

I'm feeling good - not TONS of movement. Wish he would wiggle a bit more. I have an anterior placenta (have had it every time), but I still feel like I should be feeling him more. No physical complaints other than my pubic bone feeling like it's getting split in half.

toddabunny

May 5th here, we have waited and waited but thought we better start getting bits and bobs, we kinda went crazy and think we have nearly bought everything lol, baby is really active now and I have suffered with bad pains in my right hip but seems to be clearing up now thankfully

babyblue0501

Also due May 1st!!

Sleeping like crap, sciatica pain all the time, and constant heartburn. My little one likes to kick early in the morning (especially if I've eaten yogurt for breakfast), randomly throughout the day, and right at bed time after I've gotten a shower, and rubbed cocoa butter on my big growing belly. I enjoy seeing my belly jump, and roll. He especially likes my loud music, and dancing with me at Zumba a few times a week.
As much as I'm scared shitless to be responsible for this amazing little boy, I'm so excited to see, and hold him, and be his Mom.

100 days ladies!

peteresa

Due May 10th, I was lurking on the March board and saw a few babies have been born already and are cute as ever and healthy....our time is almost here, I'm so excited to meet my daughter!