Constant hunger (but can only eat a little bit at a time) pelvic pain, back pain, hip pain, Braxton hicks, winded doing very little activity. But my little guy moves so much and I've loved that! He'll be here very soon!
This is a new one for me..... However it seems a little obvious. I've not had such a good appetite for about 4/6 weeks, even to the point I alerted my midwife that my lack of food consumption could hinder LO gaining weight. So on my fears she ushered me off for a measurement scan( and thank God LO was gaining still, and was a good weight/size). Now just over two maybe 3 weeks ago my appetite has returned, but at night!!!! From about 8:30pm on wards is wen I want to eat, which to my dismay is also wen I want to sleep. However I've decided to play the game that my body had decided to start, and chow down after sun down.... But my impending problem I discovered tonight WITH THE MOST DISCOMFORT, is that about 30 mins after eating I was sooooo tired I crawled into bed and flaked, only to be woken by an old friend making it's way back up my digestion track!!!!!!!!!! So now I'm awake at "stupid '0' clock", sitting upright for the bloody food to go back where it belongs, (can't afford to throw up. I need all that nutrition to get me through tomoz ). such fun......
So I sent a pic of my swollen feet and cankles to my mom because...it's funny...and she likes laughing at me, so I figured I'd do her a favor. She brought to my attention that my right cankle and foot were much more swollen than my left. So she started FREAKING out telling me I had a blood clot. It took me a little bit, but then it clicked that LO chills on the right hand side and so it'd totally make sense that he or she would be cutting off some blood supply on that leg...I raised the foot of our bed and slept with both feet elevated and on my left hand side and we are back to an acceptable level of swelling. Damn dr Google, totally gave my mother a heart attack...and I friggin need her to be my labor coach...so leave the heart attack for that!
so my symptoms have like super intensified over the last few days. I was doing pretty good for the most part a few days ago, except for leaking a little pee after going to the bathroom, whether walking or sitting down again. Then yesterday it seemed like a gush and didn't feel like I had control, so I thought it might be amniotic fluid (went to the doctor's, it wasn't), but I got diagnosed today with a yeast infection. I've been super hot all day today, not feeling well, my lower back has been hurting since yesterday and I feel like my uterus is doing something funky like it does around period time, but not cramps or contractions. It seems like this peeing thing is getting worse. I'm like afraid to move or go to the bathroom. I'm wearing pads because it's gotten so bad. I'm really hoping I don't like pee myself noticeably at work...
@Sienna516I've been wearing Poise pads for months. I just went up in leak protection levels ((head desk)). Everything intensifies before birth. Unfortunately that's just how it goes. Try to put your feet up as much as you can to get the pressure off.
Been married since 2009. Unicornuate Uterus (yes I menstruate glitter) Several MCs DD born 2013 (our miracle "you can't have babies" baby!)
I've been pretty lucky....besides a truly miserable 1st trimester of morning sickness I've only had 2 really random issues which were more about me than LO (spotting and false alarm trip to L&D at 25 weeks, and then antibiotic resistant UTI that only is known to be sensitive to some class C meds used to treat Anthrax and the plague at like 30 weeks). Besides an increase in sciatica pain and a very swollen hooha, I was feeling pretty lucky. I guess it all waited until the end.
Got crazy leg swelling for the first time last weekend after I was in a wedding (they have since returned to normal slightly puffy), BH on the regular like it's my job (actually tried out the counter app last night just in case - then chugged 20 oz of water and laid down for an hour), and this constant pressure in the vag like baby is about to fall out. I lost a bit of my plug a few weeks ago and I know I'm dilated already. I'm a little worried about a slow leak - my panty liner is always soaked/coated within an hour or two of getting out of bed and then stays fairly steady during the day. They're doing a bonus ultrasound next week to confirm position so they'll be looking at size and liquid at the same time which eases my mind a little bit. Definitely getting to that "any time now" point - kind of hope we make it past our hospital tour next weekend lol.
Definitely lost the rest or most of my plug today. Been crampy from time to time with irregular contractions. Still swollen but the bed rest is helping. Anxious for Monday to see if I've progressed past 2.5cm and 70% and what my doctor says is the next step.
Stupid question.. STM's help me out. @kbrands7 when you lose your plug is it necessary to let your doctor know or do they suggest avoiding certain things afterward, etc? Like sex? Baths? I have no idea. Or carry on as usual?
@kp90 You could mention it at your next appointment, but they may just shrug. As long as your water hasn't broken, you can still have sex, etc. without issue. Mine has been coming out fast and furious this week too. Mostly, it's just a little gross.
At my NST today they did blood work that showed decreased platelets. They have been monitoring me the last week for pre-e. They wanted to induce me this morning. I panicked and asked to push it back to Monday if the risks weren't too high. The midwife and 2 OB's there agreed I could go home and do blood pressure checks at home while on bed rest and come in Sunday for them to check me again. Induction is scheduled for Monday at 8pm. I was not prepared for that this morning because on Tuesday things seemed fine. Hope I made the right call on waiting until Monday. Crash course in parenting:always expect the unexpected I guess.
@kp90-- if you're not having (regular) contractions and your water hasn't broken, there's no need to call your doctor about losing the plug.
I've read/heard mixed things about whether it's necessary to avoid vaginal sex or baths. It seems like you're probably okay with baths (although it's best to avoid excessive irritants like bubble bath, Epsom salts, douching, etc.) and probably okay with sex, but honestly I'm probably going to skip out on vaginal sex for the next little while just in case, and also because good lord I do not want to think about the possibility of another blob falling out halfway through.
@AliciaD39 Hugs to you. I'm sure it's scary and overwhelming to be in your position right now. I wish you all the best as you and your doctors decide on a course of action.
@AliciaD39 Hugs your way. I was just in this situation a few days ago and it was just so hard to wrap my head around. My tests came back fine in my case, but it was so hard hearing from the doctor at the time that they could either choose to induce me that day or in maybe a week or so. Especially when you wake up that morning thinking you have all this other time. Just know they're only doing this for the health of you and the baby and you'll be well taken care of and that everything will be ok.
My feet are swelling so bad and I'm so hot that they look like breakfast sausages on a griddle. I feel so attractive.
Right there with you...and because LO loves to chill with his or her butt on my right side all scrunched up, my right foot/cankle is WAY bigger than my left. My dr legit laughed at me today for it.
@ncm0328DD2 loves my left side so I'm swelling more in that leg too and you can see my veins all down my leg (not varicose I don't think just huge blue veins) like they're being squeezed out. Man I'm excited about birth.
Been married since 2009. Unicornuate Uterus (yes I menstruate glitter) Several MCs DD born 2013 (our miracle "you can't have babies" baby!)
@AliciaD39 hugs to you...as others have said, so glad that your Drs are on top of things! Please keep us updated and you will be in my thoughts and prayers. In the meantime, so glad your tests for today came back negative! Hang in there
I think I would kill someone right now for some watermelon and chicken alfredo. No clue why that combo but it sounds amazing. Anyone else with weird cravings? Please tell me I'm not alone.
Been married since 2009. Unicornuate Uterus (yes I menstruate glitter) Several MCs DD born 2013 (our miracle "you can't have babies" baby!)
I think I would kill someone right now for some watermelon and chicken alfredo. No clue why that combo but it sounds amazing. Anyone else with weird cravings? Please tell me I'm not alone.
Yesterday I had French toast sticks and shoestring fries with bbq sauce and maple syrup. Theres a reason I gained 50 pounds.
I think I would kill someone right now for some watermelon and chicken alfredo. No clue why that combo but it sounds amazing. Anyone else with weird cravings? Please tell me I'm not alone.
I think I would kill someone right now for some watermelon and chicken alfredo. No clue why that combo but it sounds amazing. Anyone else with weird cravings? Please tell me I'm not alone.
I think I would kill someone right now for some watermelon and chicken alfredo. No clue why that combo but it sounds amazing. Anyone else with weird cravings? Please tell me I'm not alone.
I want watermelon SO bad! It's just not good yet
Me too. I dream of watermelon.
Whole Foods has ripe watermelon in the pre-cut section. I may have eaten an entire large container yesterday.
I think I would kill someone right now for some watermelon and chicken alfredo. No clue why that combo but it sounds amazing. Anyone else with weird cravings? Please tell me I'm not alone.
I want watermelon SO bad! It's just not good yet
Me too. I dream of watermelon.
Whole Foods has ripe watermelon in the pre-cut section. I may have eaten an entire large container yesterday.
Was just about to suggest Whole Foods precut. We had it yesterday and it was SO good.
Pregnant diarrhea is not cool. I don't think diarrhea is ever a happy situation but I've experienced too much of it these last couple day, putting me in a shitty mood. (Pun 100% intended)
@AliciaD39 I am being induced Monday because I have had high blood pressure combined with urine in protein and dropping platelets. 140/90 seemed to be the BP number that got things rolling for me. However, mine haven't Been that high all the time but combined with the other issues they are insisting on inducing.
Anyone else really itchy? I've been getting itchy at night. I think it affects my legs to become restless. I've been itchy during the day too. Not so bad to where I'm scratching and breaking the skin. I just don't feel comfortable in my own skin. I know itchy skin can be a symptoms of cholestasis but I feel like all these symptoms can be just 3rd trimester crap. Anyone else with the itchy skin!?
Re: 3rd Tri/Labor Impending Symptoms **Updated**
So now I'm awake at "stupid '0' clock", sitting upright for the bloody food to go back where it belongs, (can't afford to throw up. I need all that nutrition to get me through tomoz ).
such fun......
Been married since 2009.
Unicornuate Uterus (yes I menstruate glitter)
Several MCs
DD born 2013 (our miracle "you can't have babies" baby!)
Got crazy leg swelling for the first time last weekend after I was in a wedding (they have since returned to normal slightly puffy), BH on the regular like it's my job (actually tried out the counter app last night just in case - then chugged 20 oz of water and laid down for an hour), and this constant pressure in the vag like baby is about to fall out. I lost a bit of my plug a few weeks ago and I know I'm dilated already. I'm a little worried about a slow leak - my panty liner is always soaked/coated within an hour or two of getting out of bed and then stays fairly steady during the day. They're doing a bonus ultrasound next week to confirm position so they'll be looking at size and liquid at the same time which eases my mind a little bit. Definitely getting to that "any time now" point - kind of hope we make it past our hospital tour next weekend lol.
Told today that pending tests, it's as early as tonight and no later than April 26. My mind cannot wrap around this.
Been married since 2009.
Unicornuate Uterus (yes I menstruate glitter)
Several MCs
DD born 2013 (our miracle "you can't have babies" baby!)
I've read/heard mixed things about whether it's necessary to avoid vaginal sex or baths. It seems like you're probably okay with baths (although it's best to avoid excessive irritants like bubble bath, Epsom salts, douching, etc.) and probably okay with sex, but honestly I'm probably going to skip out on vaginal sex for the next little while just in case, and also because good lord I do not want to think about the possibility of another blob falling out halfway through.
No. Just no.
Been married since 2009.
Unicornuate Uterus (yes I menstruate glitter)
Several MCs
DD born 2013 (our miracle "you can't have babies" baby!)
Been married since 2009.
Unicornuate Uterus (yes I menstruate glitter)
Several MCs
DD born 2013 (our miracle "you can't have babies" baby!)
Tests came back and no induction will be happening tonight. If no visible symptoms before, we are testing again Monday. Deep breath of relief!
Been married since 2009.
Unicornuate Uterus (yes I menstruate glitter)
Several MCs
DD born 2013 (our miracle "you can't have babies" baby!)
Theres a reason I gained 50 pounds.
DD: 05/14/16
At what blood pressure number did your doctor say they would induce you? And how long did it have to stay that high?