Daily symptoms or non-symptoms Mon 4/6

HoosOnFirst

Ok so for the last 3 days I get really nauseous and stomach pain if I don't each every 3/4 hours. I'm running out of snacks, and it's waking me up as much as my bladder does overnight! Grrr. Baby why you gotta be so hungry?

karaelaine1991

I've got a new one that I just noticed yesterday - pressure in my pelvic area. I've been complaining of "hip pain" for the past several months, but when I did I was referring more to what I guess is the hip/leg joint, on the side of my groin area. While I still have that, I also am now feeling pressure and soreness on the insides of my hip bones, almost like baby's pushing on them. I mentioned yesterday that I think she's starting to get cramped in there and this is confirming that to me. Hopefully I can keep her cooking for another 8 weeks at least! I have a doctor's appointment on Friday and it'll be interesting to see what my doctor has to say about all this.

KaLikeAWind

The pressure point pain on my hips when sleeping just gets worse. I find myself doing what many of you have mentioned - rolling onto my back in my sleep to relieve the pain. Also, new annoy-ness with sleeping - I find that whichever side I am laying on, my arm on that side begins to fall asleep. I have always been a side sleeper and have never had problems with the circulation in my arms before. So I wake up now not to pee, but because my arm has gone numb and tingly (and half the time decide to pee anyway). And when I roll to my back in my sleep my nose drains into throat... I pretty much dislike sleeping now.

I've also been feeling pressure various places - the other day it felt really low, sometimes in my sides, other times higher up. I find myself shifting around to open up my torso as much as possible to create space for ewok and for my poor insides. Thank the gods the acid reflux has been kept at bay with the zantac (thanks again, ladies)

katyertl

I'm so sick of this back pain! Yesterday I was almost in tears and last night I could barely sleep. I'm so over being pregnant I want it over with! Hopefully that's just the hormones but seriously I'm so sick of it.

FloGirl82

I'm carrying this baby so high-she is all up in my ribs/lungs...I actually awoke from my sleep on early Sunday morning not being able to catch my breath/breathe. I was even on my left side sort of propped up, so it wasn't like I was on my back or anything. It caused me to have a panic attack-I suffer from anxiety, but have not experienced any anxiety/attacks up until now. I was bawling, and kept telling myself that it's temporary, she will move eventually, that I COULD breathe, etc...I finally calmed down and fell back asleep on the couch. 

She's still pretty high today and is being all squirmy-I'm just going to mention the lack of breath/baby's high position to my OB at my appointment on Thursday if she hasn't moved, although I don't know if there is anything I can do to make her move or change positions. I am going to do my usual workout today and and see if that activity helps her move out of position a bit,  which it didn't yesterday. I can breathe just fine upon standing/moving, but it's when I lay down it becomes a problem. Maybe I'll just have to sleep sitting up or something? 

KarasTwin

Is lack of patience a symptom because I just have absolutely zero patience today. I slept well last night and you would think I'd be in a good mood. I guess because I was around people all day yesterday, but I seriously want to punch all my coworkers today. I just want to go sit in a quiet room by myself. People's voices are annoying me and I can't hear myself think.

Westypet

My husband's idiot cousin was sick at our baby shower this weekend with cold/flu symptoms. He flew into town with a fever, threw up in several bathrooms during the party (which my poor MIL had to clean up), and went rooting through the refrigerator for food at one point when MIL told him to just keep to himself.

Now I'm coughing this morning. I don't get allergies, so I'm PISSED that maybe I caught something. Before I got pregnant, I was that girl that every time she got a cold, it'd be a 3 week bout with bronchitis.

Having a bit of Westyrage this morning. Westy SMASH.

queequeg09256

Since GD is a symptom of pregnancy I got a call today from my doc office saying I passed my 3 hour test! Meaning no GD for me super excited! Also feeling baby more on the bladder these days and that is no bueno! Add my cold and her stretching up into my lungs has make me an instant snorer when I fall slightly asleep. I haven't been to work yet @karastwin but I have a feeling I will also have a lack of patience when I get there.

KaLikeAWind

Westypet said:

My husband's idiot cousin was sick at our baby shower this weekend with cold/flu symptoms. He flew into town with a fever, threw up in several bathrooms during the party (which my poor MIL had to clean up), and went rooting through the refrigerator for food at one point when MIL told him to just keep to himself.

Now I'm coughing this morning. I don't get allergies, so I'm PISSED that maybe I caught something. Before I got pregnant, I was that girl that every time she got a cold, it'd be a 3 week bout with bronchitis.

Having a bit of Westyrage this morning. Westy SMASH.

Sorry you're not feeling well, and this dude was a total jerk / a-hole to come to a place with a pregnant woman when he was so sick. What a clueless piece of...

But I love the "Westy SMASH".

mccall35

I just had a prenatal appointment this morning and found out that I failed my 1hr glucose screen. Gah, so now I have to do the 3hr test. I'm bummed that a GD diagnosis may be in my immediate future. I guess it's time to give away all that Easter chocolate we bought for "DS" (aka me and DH).

bee19831

Tired! All the time lately ! I have zero energy . Feel like I'm fighting a cold

DolphinLover2002

30 weeks today with twin girls! These last 8 weeks need to go fast! I finally got over my morning sickness about week 24, but just recently again have started gagging/throwing up when I brush my teeth. I've had severe back pain for months now. 2 weeks ago the pelvic pain started and I just cry because it hurts so bad. I get charlie horses in my calves at least twice a week. I have horrible hip pain, but only when I sleep. This is making for some sleepless nights. I often wake up on my back, guess I'm looking for some relief without knowing it. My poor dh wakes up every time I move and get up to pee. I'm losing energy fast. I'm exhausted by the time I get home from work. Thank God I have an amazing husband. He gives me massages daily to help with the pain! Hopefully everyone gets through these last couple months without too much pain. I just keep telling myself it'll all be worth it when I get to hold my girls for the first time!

Westypet

mellymar said:

Westypet said:

My husband's idiot cousin was sick at our baby shower this weekend with cold/flu symptoms. He flew into town with a fever, threw up in several bathrooms during the party (which my poor MIL had to clean up), and went rooting through the refrigerator for food at one point when MIL told him to just keep to himself.

Now I'm coughing this morning. I don't get allergies, so I'm PISSED that maybe I caught something. Before I got pregnant, I was that girl that every time she got a cold, it'd be a 3 week bout with bronchitis.

Having a bit of Westyrage this morning. Westy SMASH.

Sorry you're not feeling well, and this dude was a total jerk / a-hole to come to a place with a pregnant woman when he was so sick. What a clueless piece of...

But I love the "Westy SMASH".

Haha thanks! I'm such a baby when it comes to colds because they suck for me so bad. Why couldn't he have had tummy troubles?? I can deal with that.

About people coughing and feeling feverish around pregnant people or people who are prone to illnesses... They sometimes have no sense and it is infuriating to me. Wash your hands and stay home or keep to yourself when you feel ill in the beginning! I know the world has germs, and I can't stay in a bubble, but not everyone has a cold for 4 days and bounces back.

*hiss*

Westypet

DolphinLover2002 said:

30 weeks today with twin girls! These last 8 weeks need to go fast! I finally got over my morning sickness about week 24, but just recently again have started gagging/throwing up when I brush my teeth. I've had severe back pain for months now. 2 weeks ago the pelvic pain started and I just cry because it hurts so bad. I get charlie horses in my calves at least twice a week. I have horrible hip pain, but only when I sleep. This is making for some sleepless nights. I often wake up on my back, guess I'm looking for some relief without knowing it. My poor dh wakes up every time I move and get up to pee. I'm losing energy fast. I'm exhausted by the time I get home from work. Thank God I have an amazing husband. He gives me massages daily to help with the pain! Hopefully everyone gets through these last couple months without too much pain. I just keep telling myself it'll all be worth it when I get to hold my girls for the first time!

You poor thing. Thank goodness hubs is your massage therapist- much deserved and much needed.

Ladies with hip pain: does elevating one leg when laying on your side relieve any hip pain? Putting pillow underneath hip? There's got to be something we can do to get relief other than take Percocet. Heh.

karaelaine1991

Westypet said:

DolphinLover2002 said:

30 weeks today with twin girls! These last 8 weeks need to go fast! I finally got over my morning sickness about week 24, but just recently again have started gagging/throwing up when I brush my teeth. I've had severe back pain for months now. 2 weeks ago the pelvic pain started and I just cry because it hurts so bad. I get charlie horses in my calves at least twice a week. I have horrible hip pain, but only when I sleep. This is making for some sleepless nights. I often wake up on my back, guess I'm looking for some relief without knowing it. My poor dh wakes up every time I move and get up to pee. I'm losing energy fast. I'm exhausted by the time I get home from work. Thank God I have an amazing husband. He gives me massages daily to help with the pain! Hopefully everyone gets through these last couple months without too much pain. I just keep telling myself it'll all be worth it when I get to hold my girls for the first time!

You poor thing. Thank goodness hubs is your massage therapist- much deserved and much needed.

Ladies with hip pain: does elevating one leg when laying on your side relieve any hip pain? Putting pillow underneath hip? There's got to be something we can do to get relief other than take Percocet. Heh.

I tried this one night and didn't notice much of a difference. I also didn't like that it made it harder for me to switch sides, so I didn't try it again. Hopefully others have had better experiences!

KaLikeAWind

I tried using a memory foam pillow underneath my downward hip for a few nights, and it seemed to help in the beginning, then didn't seem to help at all after a few days. Also, I found it hard to confine myself to that one small area when flipping from one side to the other. Now that my belly is bigger I can imagine the frustration over that to be worse. It may be one of those things where if you alternate using / not using it you may get some relief. I've been considering trying again recently

DolphinLover2002

Westypet said:

DolphinLover2002 said:

30 weeks today with twin girls! These last 8 weeks need to go fast! I finally got over my morning sickness about week 24, but just recently again have started gagging/throwing up when I brush my teeth. I've had severe back pain for months now. 2 weeks ago the pelvic pain started and I just cry because it hurts so bad. I get charlie horses in my calves at least twice a week. I have horrible hip pain, but only when I sleep. This is making for some sleepless nights. I often wake up on my back, guess I'm looking for some relief without knowing it. My poor dh wakes up every time I move and get up to pee. I'm losing energy fast. I'm exhausted by the time I get home from work. Thank God I have an amazing husband. He gives me massages daily to help with the pain! Hopefully everyone gets through these last couple months without too much pain. I just keep telling myself it'll all be worth it when I get to hold my girls for the first time!

You poor thing. Thank goodness hubs is your massage therapist- much deserved and much needed.

Ladies with hip pain: does elevating one leg when laying on your side relieve any hip pain? Putting pillow underneath hip? There's got to be something we can do to get relief other than take Percocet. Heh.

I have a pregnancy pillow that I use every night. It goes between my legs and then under my belly to support it. It helps the hip facing upwards, so that's nice. But 99% of my hip pain is from the side I lay on. So it does nothing for that. It does take some of the pressure off my belly though, so that helps a ton. It is a huge pain when flipping side to side though. I guess the little bit it helps me is worth it.

PhoenixFrances

Not sure if this is a "symptom" but I have been crying all morning! First because my hubby did not want to help fix things around the house which he has been putting off for months... This includes the washer which has a horrible (something must have died in it) smell.. It never completes a cycle before the error message come on, then u have to turn it off and run it through the rinse/spin cycle... One load takes about an hour and a half!!! That's just one of the many things I need fixed before baby comes. Then my kids (9 & 13) have been fighting all spring break and I have been the only one home with them. It was just at to much to bare. Into the shower to drown out the noise and cry some more. I'm hoping it's just hormones and not a sign of anything to come.. I just keep thinking postpartum depression. That would not be fun! Hope everyone else is having a better day emotionally!

laurendutch

My symptom is really oregnancy related but due to my Celiac disease. I must have been exposed to gluten yesterday bc I'm so fatigued today. Not tired but bone tired...can't keep my eyes open! Naps are out of the question bc my 4 year olds are crazy and will get into some kind of mischief!

LaurenAnn0405

For me it's shortness of breath and chest pain. It got so bad on Thursday night that the on call OB told me to go to the ER and I ended up spending a lot of time there doing tests (they were worried about a blood clot) and they found nothing and there was nothing they could recommend to stop it from happening- I just hope this doesn't go on for the next 9 weeks! :-w

btm013

I officially can't sit on my couch without being uncomfortable This saddens me as it's been my sanctuary for most of my pregnancy - particularly during my first trimester when I was really sick. The only place I am comfortable is in a firm chair - dining room table, rocker in the nursery. This might not be such a bad thing as it's getting me on my feet and moving to get things done around the house. However, that's making my ankles swell. <sigh> Pregnancy is such a joy haha.

Nikelizabeth

This is my 3rd baby and I got my very first leg cramp (Charlie horse) 2 nights ago! It happened in the middle of the night and holy cow I thought I was paralyzed! My calf felt ok yesterday, a little sore but no biggie. But today it's even worse and I can barely walk! I really hope this doesn't happen again!

Also, I think baby is laying sideways because I'm having movements on both sides like crazy, I hope he turns. I still have 10 weeks for that

virginiaunicorn11

This is a really awkward symptom and maybe tmi... Sometimes it feels like the baby is literally kicking my, um, butthole. And I have hemorrhoids but fortunately they don't really bother me. Though I would really rather not go into labor already having them

HoosOnFirst

I have a non-symptom to report! I was talking to DH about how wild my emotions have been - like meltdown mode and crying jags. And he sweetly said two things: one, that it really hasn't been that bad (and that I'm typically an unemotional person so he's appreciated me being emotional in some ways); and two, that I've actually relaxed in a lot of areas - little things bother me less since I'm focused on the important things. Case in point, we had this discussion on our date night on Saturday. The restaurant got my order WAY wrong but I was too hungry and didn't want to ruin the night, so I let it go. That would never have been the old me! So maybe this pregnancy has in some ways made me LESS crazy. I'll take it.

laurendutch

hoodoll82 said:

I have a non-symptom to report! I was talking to DH about how wild my emotions have been - like meltdown mode and crying jags. And he sweetly said two things: one, that it really hasn't been that bad (and that I'm typically an unemotional person so he's appreciated me being emotional in some ways); and two, that I've actually relaxed in a lot of areas - little things bother me less since I'm focused on the important things. Case in point, we had this discussion on our date night on Saturday. The restaurant got my order WAY wrong but I was too hungry and didn't want to ruin the night, so I let it go. That would never have been the old me! So maybe this pregnancy has in some ways made me LESS crazy. I'll take it.

You are Team Green, right? I'm calling it and saying that you are pregnant with a boy I was actually great and not hormonal with my boys. However, with this pregnancy (girl) I'm a hormonal, moody mess!

teather5

Soooo tired (31 weeks tomorrow). Plus today is my 30th bday. Spending the day relaxing with no plans... So nice.

HoosOnFirst

laurendutch said:

hoodoll82 said:

I have a non-symptom to report! I was talking to DH about how wild my emotions have been - like meltdown mode and crying jags. And he sweetly said two things: one, that it really hasn't been that bad (and that I'm typically an unemotional person so he's appreciated me being emotional in some ways); and two, that I've actually relaxed in a lot of areas - little things bother me less since I'm focused on the important things. Case in point, we had this discussion on our date night on Saturday. The restaurant got my order WAY wrong but I was too hungry and didn't want to ruin the night, so I let it go. That would never have been the old me! So maybe this pregnancy has in some ways made me LESS crazy. I'll take it.

You are Team Green, right? I'm calling it and saying that you are pregnant with a boy I was actually great and not hormonal with my boys. However, with this pregnancy (girl) I'm a hormonal, moody mess!

We are actually having a girl. But maybe a really CHILLAXED girl? That would be great!

JessHeppell

feeling super nauseous today, and baby is having fun kicking my stomach which is not helping at all. called in sick to work earlier due to my throat being stupidly dry and irritated. i hope its not something serious.

Westypet

I found something therapeutic to do to distract from the terrible pregnancy symptoms!

KaLikeAWind

hoodoll82 said:

laurendutch said:

hoodoll82 said:

I have a non-symptom to report! I was talking to DH about how wild my emotions have been - like meltdown mode and crying jags. And he sweetly said two things: one, that it really hasn't been that bad (and that I'm typically an unemotional person so he's appreciated me being emotional in some ways); and two, that I've actually relaxed in a lot of areas - little things bother me less since I'm focused on the important things. Case in point, we had this discussion on our date night on Saturday. The restaurant got my order WAY wrong but I was too hungry and didn't want to ruin the night, so I let it go. That would never have been the old me! So maybe this pregnancy has in some ways made me LESS crazy. I'll take it.

You are Team Green, right? I'm calling it and saying that you are pregnant with a boy I was actually great and not hormonal with my boys. However, with this pregnancy (girl) I'm a hormonal, moody mess!

We are actually having a girl. But maybe a really CHILLAXED girl? That would be great!

Ah ha! Another OWT down! It's supposed to be if you're chill emotionally its a boy and a girl makes you mad emotional, which @laurendutch is proving out. You guys aren't helping me with my team green guesses at all!
:P

KarasTwin

teather5 said:

Soooo tired (31 weeks tomorrow). Plus today is my 30th bday. Spending the day relaxing with no plans... So nice.

Happy 30th! I was about 7 1/2 weeks on my 30th. We had gone to the TN mountains for a long weekend and I slept nearly the whole time. I was sick and I wish we would have been able to enjoy the trip more as who knows when we'll get another chance.

laurendutch

mellymar said:

hoodoll82 said:

laurendutch said:

hoodoll82 said:

I have a non-symptom to report! I was talking to DH about how wild my emotions have been - like meltdown mode and crying jags. And he sweetly said two things: one, that it really hasn't been that bad (and that I'm typically an unemotional person so he's appreciated me being emotional in some ways); and two, that I've actually relaxed in a lot of areas - little things bother me less since I'm focused on the important things. Case in point, we had this discussion on our date night on Saturday. The restaurant got my order WAY wrong but I was too hungry and didn't want to ruin the night, so I let it go. That would never have been the old me! So maybe this pregnancy has in some ways made me LESS crazy. I'll take it.

You are Team Green, right? I'm calling it and saying that you are pregnant with a boy I was actually great and not hormonal with my boys. However, with this pregnancy (girl) I'm a hormonal, moody mess!

We are actually having a girl. But maybe a really CHILLAXED girl? That would be great!

Ah ha! Another OWT down! It's supposed to be if you're chill emotionally its a boy and a girl makes you mad emotional, which @laurendutch is proving out. You guys aren't helping me with my team green guesses at all!
:P

I tried I'm really nervous about my baby girl..hopefully it's not a prediction for our preteen/teenage years! Haha!

KaLikeAWind

@laurendutch maybe she'll get it all out of her system early in life and you'll have a chill teen. It could happen

klkonwi

Well I am going on a general leave for the next 11 weeks because I'm still not sleeping and having these awful headaches. My boss approved it and I was bawling and asking her," so ill still have my job when I get back?! Basically in hysterics. And she said yes and that I could have my 12 weeks off after the baby as well. I'm still so nervous about this and getting the paperwork right and if this is the right thing to do......... I worked night shift last night and my boss said," I noticed your still having trouble and your having trouble tracking." Ugh..... So here goes. I guess I will just have to budget to a tee what we can spend. Anyone have any tips on budgeting? Etc ?

lovethatcolosun

My snoring last night was so bad my husband had to sleep in the guest room. Ha ha! Paybacks are a bitch! )

@Westypet your tennis ball addiction makes me giggle.

HoosOnFirst

@westypet I really want to photoshop in a bottle of Pine Sol where the tennis balls are...

Westypet

klkonwi said:

Well I am going on a general leave for the next 11 weeks because I'm still not sleeping and having these awful headaches. My boss approved it and I was bawling and asking her," so ill still have my job when I get back?! Basically in hysterics. And she said yes and that I could have my 12 weeks off after the baby as well. I'm still so nervous about this and getting the paperwork right and if this is the right thing to do......... I worked night shift last night and my boss said," I noticed your still having trouble and your having trouble tracking." Ugh..... So here goes. I guess I will just have to budget to a tee what we can spend. Anyone have any tips on budgeting? Etc ?

I'm so glad you're going on leave so you can nurse yourself back to health before baby.

virginiaunicorn11

Westypet said:

klkonwi said:

Well I am going on a general leave for the next 11 weeks because I'm still not sleeping and having these awful headaches. My boss approved it and I was bawling and asking her," so ill still have my job when I get back?! Basically in hysterics. And she said yes and that I could have my 12 weeks off after the baby as well. I'm still so nervous about this and getting the paperwork right and if this is the right thing to do......... I worked night shift last night and my boss said," I noticed your still having trouble and your having trouble tracking." Ugh..... So here goes. I guess I will just have to budget to a tee what we can spend. Anyone have any tips on budgeting? Etc ?

I'm so glad you're going on leave so you can nurse yourself back to health before baby.

Yes, really!!

Since you asked about budgeting: it sounds super cheesy but the book I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi changed my (and DH's) financial lives. I complain about money a lot on here, but it's because we live within our means while still saving, and so spending money gets super tight.

Good luck! I seriously have warm fuzzies knowing you get to take leave and take care of yourself now.

ngaines27

Sleeping (or trying to sleep) pretty much sucks right now.  My hips and lower back are hurting pretty badly which makes me wonder what in the world I was thinking volunteering to chaperone my kindergarteners class trip to the zoo tomorrow?!?!?!  I'm sure I'll hate myself tomorrow evening. Oh, and the heartburn is KILLER! 

Happy Birthday @teather5 !   Mine is tomorrow. 

laurendutch

klkonwi said:

Well I am going on a general leave for the next 11 weeks because I'm still not sleeping and having these awful headaches. My boss approved it and I was bawling and asking her," so ill still have my job when I get back?! Basically in hysterics. And she said yes and that I could have my 12 weeks off after the baby as well. I'm still so nervous about this and getting the paperwork right and if this is the right thing to do......... I worked night shift last night and my boss said," I noticed your still having trouble and your having trouble tracking." Ugh..... So here goes. I guess I will just have to budget to a tee what we can spend. Anyone have any tips on budgeting? Etc ?

Money will be tight, but your health is the most important thing right now!

KaLikeAWind

@klkonwi wish you could get rid of this headaches! Ugh! But I'm glad you are going to have a chance to rest yourself before baby comes, too.