seems like we need one thread about braxton hicks, everytime i log in there is a new post about it
I don't really mind random posts, but I noticed there were a lot of BH posts today pretty much asking the same thing. I think we are at the point in our pregnancies where the cramps are going to happen, and the confusion will set in!
But then I'm like:
I find it so weird when fly by posters post about medically important questions like "am I going into labor?!?" Wut! Call your healthcare provider!
@tgortney - I just met someone who is 18 weeks pregnant and was asking me questions about when I finally felt better. I felt like a pregnancy veteran. I'm so jealous of ladies on this board and my friends who are even just one week ahead of me, but when I hear someone tell me they are just getting out of their 1st trimester, I thank my lucky stars that I'm not there anymore.
@tgortney - I just met someone who is 18 weeks pregnant and was asking me questions about when I finally felt better. I felt like a pregnancy veteran. I'm so jealous of ladies on this board and my friends who are even just one week ahead of me, but when I hear someone tell me they are just getting out of their 1st trimester, I thank my lucky stars that I'm not there anymore.
Yes! My friend just texted me a few weeks ago saying she was pregnant. I believe she is around 11 weeks now and was asking me all these questions... I'm like... wow, thank GOD I am far beyond that stage now. Except.. can someone tell me what BH feel like?
Anyone else get annoyed by the randomness of different babysizers? I'm 35 weeks today and the bump says LO is the size of a coconut but weighs 4.2-5.8 pounds and is 17-18 inches long. Ovia says LO is the size of a kid's backpack or perhaps a bunch of carrots? And then babysizer says LO is the size of a baseball glove?
I for one have never seen a coconut 18 inches long or one that weighs almost 6 pounds. I have also never seen a bunch of carrots that big! Lastly a coconut and a baseball glove, at least in my mind, don't seem to be that similar in size at all. So which is it?
Anyone else get annoyed by the randomness of different babysizers? I'm 35 weeks today and the bump says LO is the size of a coconut but weighs 4.2-5.8 pounds and is 17-18 inches long. Ovia says LO is the size of a kid's backpack or perhaps a bunch of carrots? And then babysizer says LO is the size of a baseball glove?
I for one have never seen a coconut 18 inches long or one that weighs almost 6 pounds. I have also never seen a bunch of carrots that big! Lastly a coconut and a baseball glove, at least in my mind, don't seem to be that similar in size at all. So which is it?
I've said this almost my whole pregnancy! I don't know what grocery store the people shop at because I've never seen most of the food the size they say. Last week, 30 weeks, the bump said the size of a cucumber and said around 15-16 inches. Cucumbers I get are never that size
Anyone else get annoyed by the randomness of different babysizers? I'm 35 weeks today and the bump says LO is the size of a coconut but weighs 4.2-5.8 pounds and is 17-18 inches long. Ovia says LO is the size of a kid's backpack or perhaps a bunch of carrots? And then babysizer says LO is the size of a baseball glove?
I for one have never seen a coconut 18 inches long or one that weighs almost 6 pounds. I have also never seen a bunch of carrots that big! Lastly a coconut and a baseball glove, at least in my mind, don't seem to be that similar in size at all. So which is it?
I've said this almost my whole pregnancy! I don't know what grocery store the people shop at because I've never seen most of the food the size they say. Last week, 30 weeks, the bump said the size of a cucumber and said around 15-16 inches. Cucumbers I get are never that size
My favorite was sometime in the mid-20s weeks, when the baby was "the size of a small pot roast."
Anyone else get annoyed by the randomness of different babysizers? I'm 35 weeks today and the bump says LO is the size of a coconut but weighs 4.2-5.8 pounds and is 17-18 inches long. Ovia says LO is the size of a kid's backpack or perhaps a bunch of carrots? And then babysizer says LO is the size of a baseball glove?
I for one have never seen a coconut 18 inches long or one that weighs almost 6 pounds. I have also never seen a bunch of carrots that big! Lastly a coconut and a baseball glove, at least in my mind, don't seem to be that similar in size at all. So which is it?
I proudly announced to MH that our Bella Luna is the size of a coconut and he very seriously said, "What does that mean? I've seen some very small coconuts and I've seen some very big coconuts. What size coconut are we talking about?" and just the seriousness in his voice and the intensity with which he needed to determine exactly what size coconut corresponded best to our little girl made me lose it and I totally peed myself!
@tgortney - I just met someone who is 18 weeks pregnant and was asking me questions about when I finally felt better. I felt like a pregnancy veteran. I'm so jealous of ladies on this board and my friends who are even just one week ahead of me, but when I hear someone tell me they are just getting out of their 1st trimester, I thank my lucky stars that I'm not there anymore.
Yes! My friend just texted me a few weeks ago saying she was pregnant. I believe she is around 11 weeks now and was asking me all these questions... I'm like... wow, thank GOD I am far beyond that stage now. Except.. can someone tell me what BH feel like?
@missnc77 yes!! Pregnancy veteran! I like that lol my best friend has been asking me all kinds of questions and I've done so much research with this pregnancy that I'm like "here, let me show you the ways"
@kp90 maybe you should take a look at the new 5 posts on BH on the first page
@dshannah yes! I agree. That huge banner annoys me, I feel like it's mocking and jinxing me
@missnc77 I am so jealous of your 5 weeks left. I have seven weeks and 3 days left to go, and right now, while I have heartburn and LO is jammed into my ribs again, it feels like so much longer
Anyone else get annoyed by the randomness of different babysizers? I'm 35 weeks today and the bump says LO is the size of a coconut but weighs 4.2-5.8 pounds and is 17-18 inches long. Ovia says LO is the size of a kid's backpack or perhaps a bunch of carrots? And then babysizer says LO is the size of a baseball glove?
I for one have never seen a coconut 18 inches long or one that weighs almost 6 pounds. I have also never seen a bunch of carrots that big! Lastly a coconut and a baseball glove, at least in my mind, don't seem to be that similar in size at all. So which is it?
I proudly announced to MH that our Bella Luna is the size of a coconut and he very seriously said, "What does that mean? I've seen some very small coconuts and I've seen some very big coconuts. What size coconut are we talking about?" and just the seriousness in his voice and the intensity with which he needed to determine exactly what size coconut corresponded best to our little girl made me lose it and I totally peed myself!
Alright, I looked into it... the coconut is made of 3 parts, the exocarp, mesocarp, and endocarp. Apparently the two outer shells are removed so what we see as a coconut is only 1/3 of what's left. But there's no denying this fact: A full-sized coconut weighs about 1.44 kg (3.2 lb). Take that Bump!
And now back to work because I clearly am procrastinating.
anyone got any quick tips for some rough constipation? YIKES there is no more room in this belly for anything!
Depends on whether you want drugs or not and how constipated you are (like when did you last go). Water is always number one, prunes work a treat too (lots of fibre and natural stimulant for the gut). You can also try some docusate as a softener if you want some drugs.
I don't know about snoring, but I've noticed that if I wake up on my right side, my jaw tends to be really sore in the morning and I need to sort of almost pop it back into place. I must be sleeping really weird on that side...but it's also the only side I can fall asleep on. I'll be wide awake for hours if I lay on my left.
Also, am seriously side-eyeing the drama on a certain other thread...I almost want to call MUD, because seriously?!
Do any of you ladies have tricks to reduce swelling? And yes I try to prop them up, I have tried compression stockings and socks and j drink a lot of water. I am losing my mind!! I'm going to try to cut out sodium but literally EVERYTHING has sodium. I am at my wits end and all the remedies the doctor has told me are not working. I just want relief. Ahh.
Do any of you ladies have tricks to reduce swelling? And yes I try to prop them up, I have tried compression stockings and socks and j drink a lot of water. I am losing my mind!! I'm going to try to cut out sodium but literally EVERYTHING has sodium. I am at my wits end and all the remedies the doctor has told me are not working. I just want relief. Ahh.
I wish I had suggestions for you, but I'm in the same situation now (and it happened last pregnancy too). All of those things have helped the swelling to not get suddenly worse, but it is steadily increasing and not going away overnight. I took a bath last night which helped to relieve some of the discomfort so that I could sleep well at least. I hope you find some relief.
@kbrands7 thank you. Glad I'm not alone in my misery. Mine also does not go down over night. They just get worse in the evenings to the point they feel like they're burning. Baths and showers help the pain but definitely not the actually swelling for me. Maybe we should try some ice packs? Worth a shot.
Do any of you ladies have tricks to reduce swelling? And yes I try to prop them up, I have tried compression stockings and socks and j drink a lot of water. I am losing my mind!! I'm going to try to cut out sodium but literally EVERYTHING has sodium. I am at my wits end and all the remedies the doctor has told me are not working. I just want relief. Ahh.
My yoga instructor suggested the "waterfall" pose: lie on the floor with your butt up against the wall and your feet resting on the wall for half an hour once a day.
@kp90 my solution for everything at this stage is childbirth. I'm officially giving up and realizing there's so little that actually helps anything right now!
Do any of you ladies have tricks to reduce swelling? And yes I try to prop them up, I have tried compression stockings and socks and j drink a lot of water. I am losing my mind!! I'm going to try to cut out sodium but literally EVERYTHING has sodium. I am at my wits end and all the remedies the doctor has told me are not working. I just want relief. Ahh.
I wish I had suggestions for you, but I'm in the same situation now (and it happened last pregnancy too). All of those things have helped the swelling to not get suddenly worse, but it is steadily increasing and not going away overnight. I took a bath last night which helped to relieve some of the discomfort so that I could sleep well at least. I hope you find some relief.
Second this . I do just about everything recommended and nothing really seems to help . But I do agree the bath does give some relief . I think we are all going to have to endure the puffy feet until these babes come out .
Do any of you ladies have tricks to reduce swelling? And yes I try to prop them up, I have tried compression stockings and socks and j drink a lot of water. I am losing my mind!! I'm going to try to cut out sodium but literally EVERYTHING has sodium. I am at my wits end and all the remedies the doctor has told me are not working. I just want relief. Ahh.
Same here. I am down to two pairs of flip flops I can wear and I bought a pair of slippers for work. I get some dirty looks but screw em. My fingers are so swollen when I wake up in the morning I can't even grip my one cup of coffee.
I just used Mama Mio lucky legs cooling leg gel for the first time tonight. Can't say yet if it is reducing the swelling, but it did take away that super tight feeling. And it smells nice I've read that Burts Bees makes something similar too.
Just wanted to get to the 1k mark for the thread!! no randoms particularly just tired and not looking forward to day at work, hey ho, not much longer everyone!! X
Re: **The Everything Random Thread for May 2016**
I find it so weird when fly by posters post about medically important questions like "am I going into labor?!?" Wut! Call your healthcare provider!
I don't even know what thread to resurrect to stop this madness.
Been married since 2009.
Unicornuate Uterus (yes I menstruate glitter)
Several MCs
DD born 2013 (our miracle "you can't have babies" baby!)
Yes! My friend just texted me a few weeks ago saying she was pregnant. I believe she is around 11 weeks now and was asking me all these questions... I'm like... wow, thank GOD I am far beyond that stage now. Except.. can someone tell me what BH feel like?
I for one have never seen a coconut 18 inches long or one that weighs almost 6 pounds. I have also never seen a bunch of carrots that big! Lastly a coconut and a baseball glove, at least in my mind, don't seem to be that similar in size at all. So which is it?
Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
Menopur 75ml (upped to 112.5ml), Ovidrel, & IUI IUI #1 8/31/2015
9/15/2015: BFP HCG - 400, 9/17/2015: HCG - 827, 9/21/2015 - HCG 3,327!@kp90 maybe you should take a look at the new 5 posts on BH on the first page
@dshannah yes! I agree. That huge banner annoys me, I feel like it's mocking and jinxing me
@missnc77 I am so jealous of your 5 weeks left. I have seven weeks and 3 days left to go, and right now, while I have heartburn and LO is jammed into my ribs again, it feels like so much longer
BFP #1: 9/12/2015
DD: 6/1/2016
BFP #2: 1/16/2018 MC 2/2/2018
And now back to work because I clearly am procrastinating.
Also, am seriously side-eyeing the drama on a certain other thread...I almost want to call MUD, because seriously?!
Been married since 2009.
Unicornuate Uterus (yes I menstruate glitter)
Several MCs
DD born 2013 (our miracle "you can't have babies" baby!)
I wish I had suggestions for you, but I'm in the same situation now (and it happened last pregnancy too). All of those things have helped the swelling to not get suddenly worse, but it is steadily increasing and not going away overnight. I took a bath last night which helped to relieve some of the discomfort so that I could sleep well at least. I hope you find some relief.
no randoms particularly just tired and not looking forward to day at work, hey ho, not much longer everyone!! X
edit for spelling