Pregnancy Complaints Week of 5.9.16

therealfrizzle

I'm not sure if there's a specific day or way to have a board for weekly pregnancy complaints, but I am feeling the hormones right now and really just wanted to post and see what everyone else is dealing with this week!

MS is all day, every day, and preggo pop chews are making it worse, I can't drink anything without feeling sick to my stomach and am starting to feel the consequences, and everything everyone does puts me on edge! I so want 2nd trimester to get here now!

ceclarlinetlo

Yikes! Sounds like it's hitting you pretty hard. I'm still too early to really expect any symptoms but with my last pregnancy peppermint candies helped me way more than preggie pops drops.

TinaBelcher

Girl YES. MS is making me twitchy, on edge waiting for if to be OVER but I probably have another 2 months of this!   1 week in and I might kill just to eat a meal like a "normal" person. 

pshaortao

Its still very early for me for symptoms but the fatique has already kicked in. This past weekend all I wanted to do is sleep. Not something I can really do with an active toddler demanding my attention all day.

LastMango

pshaortao said:

Its still very early for me for symptoms but the fatique has already kicked in. This past weekend all I wanted to do is sleep. Not something I can really do with an active toddler demanding my attention all day.

Yasss! This^ 

No morning sickness as of yet but the fatigue is real. Having a two year old makes that even more fun. 

ashanne88

LastMango said:

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pshaortao said:

Its still very early for me for symptoms but the fatique has already kicked in. This past weekend all I wanted to do is sleep. Not something I can really do with an active toddler demanding my attention all day.

Yasss! This^ 

No morning sickness as of yet but the fatigue is real. Having a two year old makes that even more fun. 

This is where I'm at too.  Just feeling the extra fatigue.

Josie3=5

I had three really bad days last week where I was pretty sure I was in for it on the long haul. Then, all of a sudden, I got a respite, which is WAAAY different from my second pregnancy, where it was hell on wheels for three months.

The weird thing that I still can't seem to get under control? My skin is reacting to EVERYTHING. Moisturizer that I've used for years, makeup that I've used for years. It got so bad this weekend that my eyelids swelled up and I just had to stop putting anything on my face. Now my skin is flaking off around my eyes from whatever trauma that they just went through. I cautiously put on a really soothing moisturizer and skipped my usual exfoliating - my face is crazy itchy but it's not as bad as it was. Ah, pregnancy - so bloody glamorous.

asnowsurfer

I haven't had any MS yet (just announced the good news to my mom this weekend and she said she never had MS through 3 pregnancies...so fingers crossed it's hereditary!), but I have definitely been suffering from knock-you-on-your-ass fatigue, and uncomfortable (dull) round ligament pain especially when I lay down at night.

Can't complain about the bigger boobs, though! I was trying on some shirts at Old Navy's BOGO sale and was like "who is that curvy lady in the mirror!?" haha

new_ivf

I am having no morning sickness, or nausea whatsoever (5 weeks, 3 days today) In fact, (probably famous last words) I feel no symptoms at all. This worries me - I hope I am still actually preggo!!

I have been noticeably more moody/angry...the mood swings are terrible.

sarahmsoda

I am having MS but pretty minor, just noticeable when I drive and after I eat anything. I am unbelievably tired, grocery shopping at Costco for my carehome this morning almost knocked me right out. I need a nap every day because I just can't function. 

The one thing I am bit worried about is cramping, I have read its likely RLP but it can be pretty intense (not nearly as bad a period cramps but it causes back pain and is just really uncomfortable at night). I am trying not to worry about it but when I mentioned it to the doctor he told me to take it extra easy the next few weeks... and no sex.

bellybabe

Typical symptoms,  so I'm still having a hard time believing the positive tests!

I'm at work another 4 hours and a meeting right after, and I don't know how I'm going to keep my head up! My skin seems to be getting more oily - though I'm not really breaking out (whew!) and I should have worn a sports bra. For sure. No sickness really, yet. Cravings have been monstrous already.

SarahS11

Starting last week... all day sickness, but not throwing up... I just feel horribly, horribly hungover ALL THE TIME.  I hate it.  I had it last pregnancy, too, but at least then I wasn't chasing a 2 year old around.  It is hard.  I am exhausted.  DH is supportive, but he tends to "forget" we are pregnant.  He will come home from work and be like "How are you?" and I will say, "Ugh I feel so so sick" and he will be like "oh man, I hope you aren't coming down with anything contagious"... Bless his heart, but seriously?!

therealfrizzle

@sarahs11 I just talked to my DH yesterday about how it doesn't seem like he realizes I'm pregnant and we're going to have a baby in 8 months. The guys seem to have it much easier!

But, I have to say, DH really upped his game today. I told him how I was really wanting some lemonade and not a single vending machine had it, so he went to Chic-fil-a, bought a whole gallon, came to the courthouse where I work, went through security, and brought me some lemonade to make today a bit better. All my pregnancy frustrations went away and I just stood there trying not to burst out crying from happiness.

TinaBelcher

Heck yes @asnowsurfer I'm so down with the boob growth! 

awww @PMForbie what a sweet thing for your H to do! 

cjs260

@PMForbie How wonderful! Go your H! 

My boobs ache, and I'm so very tired. And I'm trying so, so hard not to be short and snarky, but I fail at least once an hour.  

HairBossMama

I ate potato soup today, it didn't go well. My favorite soup is ruined for life

Josie3=5

The fatigue....oh the pregnancy fatigue.

My H is out of town, my youngest was up multiple times last night with a weird cough/gasping thing that gave me another grey hair (like croup but with no fever and no other sign of it? ugh) and was up at 4:15am this morning. Now, I've got a shitload of work to get done and get said youngest through a 2hr appointment for speech evaluation. I am waay to tired for all of this today.

Ali Grindell

Exhaustion is #1 for me right now. Headaches have kicked in this week, as well. I have severe bloat (I look 4 months pregnant). I've been getting nausea here and there but nothing consistent. My appetite has actually been suppressed. I get hungry but when i eat, I barely get through half my meal before i'm full. 

TexasGal24

I can't stop eating! I wake up hungry, eat/snack throughout the day, and eat a full dinner. I also eat later and have to have a snack before I go to sleep. I feel like this is all in my head but the hunger pains seem very real to me! Before my BFP I wouldn't eat breakfast until mid/late-morning, no snacks, light lunch, and a regular dinner.  

I keep expecting MS to kick in and make me recoil from the kitchen but honestly eggs are the only thing that keep me full and pickles and blue cheese have become staples in my diet (not eaten together...not yet atleast.. ). 

katesmama0706

So tired. So so so tired. I fell asleep last night at 6:30 and had to drag myself out of bed at 7:30 this morning. My boobs are sore and I really need to clean out my fridge before I'm too grossed out to do so but I can't find the motivation to do it. 
No MS yet but it kicked my trash last time. I'm trying to not look for it but I feel like it's waiting around the corner for me to let my guard down! 

emerald24-2

I am a stomach sleeper and I can't sleep well anymore because my boobs hurt too much. Other than that, I am feeling no symptoms. I know I will regret saying this later, but.... I almost wish I had morning sickness. Then maybe I'd actually feel pregnant?

clichedemorgy

I'm so absolutely tired this week. Tired and hungry. I keep waking up every two hours, starving. I get a little queasy from time to time but other than that, just tired and hungry.

AshleySparkle720

I don't even want to see or hear about food.

reguernj

Yes. The fatigue. All day every day it seems. Trying to keep my head up at work is difficult. 

Yesterday I was pretty mean to my husband very short and snarky. I was just so hungry (because I felt so sick that the idea of food turned my stomach) and irritable. I guess you could say I was very hangry.

I've had really crazy dreams, which didn't come until much later with my first pregnancy. I actually dreamed that I died, which was super weird....

lochness

I actually don't have too many complaints yet.  I was pretty gassy and crampy in week 4 and needed to pee all the time, but for the most part week 5 has been rather kind to me.  Feeling pretty normal minus my breasts still feeling sore and an occasional cramp.

Gogogirl16

I'm feeling like I'm coming down with something, achy body and sore throat.  All I have is pain relievers not safe for pregnancy

MrsRahl

TMI alert!...


Has anyone had diarhea? I've had such lose stools and I feel awful! It's been off and on since I got my bfp. I think I'd rather be nauseous it also worries me because of the poop cramps and sticky baby, etc. 

katesmama0706

MrsRahl said:

TMI alert!...


Has anyone had diarhea? I've had such lose stools and I feel awful! It's been off and on since I got my bfp. I think I'd rather be nauseous it also worries me because of the poop cramps and sticky baby, etc. 

No, but I have had to poop like 5 times a day. Annoying and pretty gross even if they are regular stools. 

asnowsurfer

@MrsRahl @katesmama0706 I'm constipated like 90% of the time and the other 10% is loose. I wish I could poo every day. It's ridiculous. I miss the days of regular BM's! hahaha

ashanne88

@MrsRahl I feel like I have to poop all the time.  Not always loose stools, but it feels like I'm pooping waaay more, which is weird.

AliciaGoose

MrsRahl said:

TMI alert!...


Has anyone had diarhea? I've had such lose stools and I feel awful! It's been off and on since I got my bfp. I think I'd rather be nauseous it also worries me because of the poop cramps and sticky baby, etc. 

Yes!! This is my #1 symptom! I'm glad I'm not alone. It freaked me out a bit too but my dr didn't seem concerned. It even faked me out a bit and made me think I had ms but I think it's just been my general upset digestive system. 

urbanorchidgirl

I'm getting a cold Sore throat. Grrr. Gargling to fight it off!

AmyKDuffy

I am ready for bed much earlier this week. Also find it nearly impossible to stay awake when watching a movie. Boobs still incredibly sore! 

AliciaGoose

AmyKDuffy said:

I am ready for bed much earlier this week. Also find it nearly impossible to stay awake when watching a movie. Boobs still incredibly sore! 

I fell asleep in the movie theatre in the middle of Captain America Civil War last night. At 8:15. Luckily I woke up and rallied and was able to finish but it was touch and go for a bit!

LastMango

MrsRahl said:

TMI alert!...


Has anyone had diarhea? I've had such lose stools and I feel awful! It's been off and on since I got my bfp. I think I'd rather be nauseous it also worries me because of the poop cramps and sticky baby, etc. 

Yep. Fun times.

Mspink702

MrsRahl said:

TMI alert!...


Has anyone had diarhea? I've had such lose stools and I feel awful! It's been off and on since I got my bfp. I think I'd rather be nauseous it also worries me because of the poop cramps and sticky baby, etc. 

YES! I have had pretty much it non-stop since finding out I was preg. Last week was the worst but I think a lot of it had to do with nerves. I wasn't hungry and anything I did eat would go right through me. I still have it, but it's not as severe.

emerald24-2

@MrsRahl, @AliciaGoose, @Mspink702 - I'm also in the same boat with the diarrhea. I have hardly eaten anything (not nauseated, just not hungry!) so I don't think it's anything I've eaten......gotta be a symptom, right?

emerald24-2

urbanorchidgirl said:

I'm getting a cold Sore throat. Grrr. Gargling to fight it off!

Feel better! Hopefully it's not a cold and just allergies or something minor!



ETA: figuring out how to quote!

poetryandoceans

While it sucks so many ladies are having diarrhea problems, I admit it makes me feel better to know I'm not the only one. You always hear about constipation with pregnancy I was starting to get worried that I was having the opposite problem...

KarliQ88

My boobs are SO sore! I work as a nurse in cardiac ICU. I had the code pager yesterday (i got notified of any code in the hospital and have to go). It went off so I'm running to this code and jesus my boobs hurt so bad from that. Also the amount of grilled cheese sandwhiches I've eaten is unbelievable. I had one for breakfast today. No nausea,can't say it wont come but it hasn't. 

HairBossMama

Lol @AliciaGoose we went to this new theatre in town with the reclining giant seats. I fell alseep for about 10 minutes until hubs realized and woke me. I was never this tired the first time around. I could nap every day.