Second Tri Symptoms Thread

spatter1

Ok... this might get me a few flames but the original symptoms thread is getting out of control! I feel like we're all well into this second phase of pregnancy and probably experiencing some new symptoms we want to share/know if others are experiencing as well. I've seen discussions on BH, leaking boobs, dandruff, weight gain, etc. All very fair topics but can we make a new 2nd trimester symptoms thread and start fresh here?

I can start! I'm getting out of breath walking up stairs even though I still haven't gained any weight. I also have been experiencing super annoying GI issues - I get gas pains nearly every evening around 7pm and it lasts until I go to bed. I assume it's related to my ute popping out of my pelvis moving things around on top of the fact that I'm probably not eating as well as I should be. Damn it is annoying and uncomfortable! 

Ok... who else is with me here???

dancingsphinx22

I'm sorry about your pains!! That sounds terrible

For me it's the gas aroma. Goodness, Mother Nature is cruel.

Also, I still have all day nausea (17wks4), which sucks more than I thought it would. I dont want to move at all because I don't want to get sick. Sometimes I do get sick, depending on what I eat (goodbye spaghetti, bananas, and spicy food)

I get tired much more easily. I'll feel like I ran a marathon all day without doing much of anything.

This isn't a symptom, but I'm still not over the fact that none of my jeans fit. I gained weight all over apparently - butt, thighs, calves! Sigh. Time to shop.

Happy symptoms:

My hair and nails are thicker and stronger, so that's cool.

Having a stronger sense of smell can be good! I got some new amazing candles, and when I bake, it smells more heavenly than before.

That's it so far

jasmuin

I agree with the gas problem

For me it has been constant headaches for the last 5-6 weeks. I've gone to the chiropractor a couple of times but that only helps for a day or two. I went to my eye doctor and got a new prescription for contacts and that has lessened the intensity, but my headaches are still there. Especially by the end of the day. I'm going to my OB in a couple hours to see if they can figure it out.

MariaSara1134

I'm 17w/4d and my symptoms aren't as bad as they were in the first tri, but I still get sick.

I also get heartburn so often I'm always eating Tums! Sleeping has become annoying, I wake up every couple hours and because of feeling nauseous it takes a while to get elevated and comfortable again. I'm only running on a couple hours of sleep right now and I've got a headache but hubby came home for lunch so there's that.

Apparently, after reading the BH thread, I've felt that a few times too lol. I had no idea why my stomach was tight all of a sudden, and it didn't hurt at all so I told my husband and was like doing a little dance hoping it'd stop cuz it was freaky. It's my first pregnancy so I'm still discovering some things! I've been feeling what I think is my baby moving, so hopefully it starts becoming unmistakable and then I can start letting my family feel his kicks

Also I'm starting to have tiny beads or whatever of colostrum. It's insane my boobs have never had purpose before!!

Aaand last thing is I'm so emotional I cant even listen to music without a quivering lip because Im always thinking of my baby. Despite all this sickness I'm still beyond excited to meet him.

I know this post was super long. I had no idea I had so many symptoms before I wrote them down lol. I've never done a whole report on my symptoms before but I wanted to do it on here to help get your thread going! I hope everyone else is feeling better!

yodiggity

My most annoying symptom is the lack of a sex drive. I was hoping it would return at the second tri but I'm almost 19 weeks and cannot stand to be touched. Poor SO. 

cglr2012

My worst symptom is migraines. They are the worst I've ever experienced and CONSTANT. I can't take a drink of anything without it going straight through me. Constant trips to the bathroom are getting really old. But other than those, my sex drive is at an all time peak and my DH doesn't understand or even want to have sex as much as I do.

spatter1

My sex drive is either on fire or freezing cold. The other morning I woke up and just NEEDED to have sex. I made my husband wake up an hour early so we could get it on before work. But tonight just the thought of it is unappealing.

cbrefeld

I'm having super itchy skin on/under my boobs and they are still super sore at week 17. More energy but out of breath more quickly too.

elasticheart13

Itchy boobs and belly for me. And RLP with some BH yesterday. Oh and the most bizarre dreams on earth.
And the heartburn. And I'm still waiting for the pregnancy glow. My hair looks like crap.

spatter1

My pregnancy pants make my tummy itch! I really hope it's just bc I needed to wash them, bc they are sooooo comfy aside from that!

rebelone

My hands and feet are swelling. I feel like a big fat swollen balloon. 

loveymay

Heartburn is getting ridiculous. Ive been getting more headaches lately, and still dealing with congestion and nosebleeds. I feel out of breath a lot. Haven't noticed any colostrum leaking, but the snissing has started! No fun! Also, my boobs have grown and my upper tummy has ballooned out and is rounding out, so when I sit naked (under my robe, after a shower, haha) my boobs touch my upper stomach, which is the weirdest sensation! I feel like Jabba the Hut! Lol

CCLow87

Shortness of breathe from simple tasks, heartburn, being gigantic (ha!), back pain, EMOTIONAL, and the horrendous gas. Yay babies!

Monicagail1

OMG, the gas!! It's awful and just started around 16 weeks. I can barely stand to be in a room with myself, lol.

AmadorRose

@spatter1 I lose my breath watching DH's game characters run around on TV (Fallout 4 came out today) and I apologize to my patients when I screen them so they don't think I'm creepy. I'd say this has happened since about 13 weeks. I'll blame it on my petite build and short torso - told DH tonight that I think my boobs grew because my lungs had to go somewhere, and that was the only place left!
Attaching a photo of my spirit animal:

mrsmtothek

This week at nighttime, my uterus has felt super heavy. I feel compelled to grab my belly when I walk around!!

Also, my butt actually hurts sitting down. What a pain! Har har.

spatter1

@AmadorRose haha ugh I know it's awful! I won't take the stairs at work even though I'm only on the third floor because I know I'll be out of breath for 10 minutes after!

sarahufl

All you gassy folks- mine was absolutely HORRID from about 16-18 weeks. Now, well into 19- it seems to have lightened up. So maybe there is hope for you, too

My sex drive is equally hot and cold, I feel bad for H.

I have a lot of back pain still and get out of breath easily but I mostly feel good.

Oh, but the discharge. My sister and I call it 2nd tri swamp-crotch. It is seriously gross.

Goldsgirl9

I'm definitely out of breath mush easier and the sinus congestion is out of control. Thankfully the headaches have subsided after weeks of getting them daily.

@sarahufl swamp crotch?!? I'm dying! I've heard of swamp ass but never swamp crotch. I love it!

spatter1

@sarahufl yes to swamp crotch, so so gross but glad to know this is common.

sarahufl

@goldsgirl9 and @spatter1- she really coined the term after 2 summer pregnancies in south Florida. I have the benefit of being a New York fall/winter pregnancy. I can only imagine how bad it is when it is also 9 billion degrees outside.

Goldsgirl9

Apparently, FL forgot it's November. It's miserable. I'm not asking for it to be cold but the 70's would be nice. I'm so over temps near 90, pregnant or not!

AmadorRose

sarahufl said:

All you gassy folks- mine was absolutely HORRID from about 16-18 weeks. Now, well into 19- it seems to have lightened up. So maybe there is hope for you, too

My sex drive is equally hot and cold, I feel bad for H.

I have a lot of back pain still and get out of breath easily but I mostly feel good.

Oh, but the discharge. My sister and I call it 2nd tri swamp-crotch. It is seriously gross.

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kalanieileen

I am so over this exploding vagina bs.

runningwild

Goldsgirl9 said:

Apparently, FL forgot it's November. It's miserable. I'm not asking for it to be cold but the 70's would be nice. I'm so over temps near 90, pregnant or not!

Totally agree! I am in Florida too and so sick of the heat/humidity.

fourtsixand2

I also can agree with the lack of sex drive.  At the moment, my lower abdomen feels like it's stretching.  It's not painful, just annoying.

Ljljljl

Peeing. CONSTANTLY!!! There's been plenty of times I've rushed to the toilet expecting a waterfall, but only let out a few drops!

littleredx2

My most annoying symptom right now is my boobs. They get all tingling feeling and then I get the exact feeling of a milk letdown. I'm not noticing any leaking or anything yet so it's just weird and uncomfortable at times.

I'm noticing quite a few BHs as well which has me a tad on edge with my history of preterm labor (gotta up the fluid intake as I know mine are brought on by dehydration).

I have zero sex drive for the most part but I've told DH to push the issue because while I don't think I want it, once we get going, it's amazing and this is my last pregnancy so I need to get in all the glorious feeling pregnancy sex I can :-)

Swamp crotch is full blown here too, gross!

Achieverjo

Occasional evening puking (mostly controlled through Rx)
Huge ass
Puffy face
Fatigue
Snoring like a man
Hemorrhoids (lovingly named Henry)
Occasional swelling in fingers and feet if I eat anything slightly salty

blonde_mama

Anyone else have a crotch that weighs a thousand pounds? It's been happening after I stand or walk for long periods of time. I usually get this while ovulating/on my period but never when I was pregnant with baby #1. Not painful, just uncomfortable and annoying!

leslielipscomb

I've had gas for weeks now. But this past week I've been having BAD gas pains. Anyone else experiencing this?

mechekitty

@jordanbara I have the same feeling. I notice it a lot after I pee. Walking around a lot, or sitting for extended periods of time, and then getting up give me the same feeling.

mrsmtothek

jordanbara said:

Anyone else have a crotch that weighs a thousand pounds? It's been happening after I stand or walk for long periods of time. I usually get this while ovulating/on my period but never when I was pregnant with baby #1. Not painful, just uncomfortable and annoying!

Yes! Only at night. Feels like i'm carrying a dumbbell down there!

kimey1

leslielipscomb said:

I've had gas for weeks now. But this past week I've been having BAD gas pains. Anyone else experiencing this?

THIS! I think it started at 14weeks. Gas, pain, then right to the bathroom I go. Feel fine after the bathroom trip. I'm 16weeks now.

Plus the daily headaches. They're just like the ones I had when I used to take birth control.

sarahufl

mrsmtothek said:

jordanbara said:

Anyone else have a crotch that weighs a thousand pounds? It's been happening after I stand or walk for long periods of time. I usually get this while ovulating/on my period but never when I was pregnant with baby #1. Not painful, just uncomfortable and annoying!

Yes! Only at night. Feels like i'm carrying a dumbbell down there!

We had sex last night for the first time in....um, awhile. And this happened for a couple hours after. I've never been so....aware of my crotch. Not a fan.

spatter1

@leslielipscomb yes I've had some really pretty awful gas pain. Tonight I had a new symptom too- after I ate my stomach felt SO tight, like it was stretched to the max I could barely stand up straight. It wasn't painful just tight feeling. All I had was some cucumber and chicken breast too! Not like I totally carb-loaded or anything. It went away after about 20 mins but man was it uncomfortable.

mswizzard

I keep getting sharp uterine pains directly in the middle of my abdomen. Happens off and on, sometimes it can go on for an hour or two. It freaks me out, but I feel like if I actually managed to get ahold of my doctor they'd just tell me not to worry about it, so I never call. Seems like every time something has freaked me out, they just blow me off. Anyone else had this?

Also with the peeing! Some days I'm almost like a normal person, going every two hours or so. Other days it's every twenty minutes, usually slowing down and tapering off after a few hours. Drives me crazy! I'm about to take a trip and it's making me nervous about my flight.

zazouille

Still burping like a 6 foot 5, 300 lb lumberjack. Where do these noises come from?!

Mrskelley08012015

I feel like I'm posting about a lack of symptom....but I've literally had to pee like 4 times a night since week 4 and all of a sudden I only had to get up once Wednesday night and last not I didn't get up once. It just seems odd to me. Anyone else?

jonesl12

Back pain, abdominal tenderness, cramping, right hip pain, sweating at night , and in my second Uti treatment. This all happened in the past 2 weeks
I think I've been lifting patients too much and hurt myself because my lower abdomen is sore and crampy.

sarahufl

Mrskelley08012015 said:

I feel like I'm posting about a lack of symptom....but I've literally had to pee like 4 times a night since week 4 and all of a sudden I only had to get up once Wednesday night and last not I didn't get up once. It just seems odd to me. Anyone else?

I peed constantly from about week 4 to week 12. Then, it just stopped. I still pee more than I did before, but no longer all night.