Symptoms Thread 10/10/16

Xstatic3333

Talk about your symptoms here!

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Leg cramps at night have begun, so has the peeing while sneezing. Yay!

madamerwin

Speaking of peeing... It seems like recently, I realize when I have to pee, I have to go NOW. Like, it comes on all of a sudden (or maybe I am just not noticing I have to pee until it's urgent?). Not worried about a UTI or anything - I drink a lot of water so I am not surprised I get a full bladder every 2-3 hours. I think that since my bladder is getting squished, the urgency just seems worse when it's full.

Also, less of a symptom and more of a craving, but cereal has been really good lately. Especially Barbara's Peanut Butter Puffins. With milk, of course, because milk has also been important to me the past few weeks.

kswiger06

Itchy boobs!!! Specifically to the nip area. I feel like I can't go more than a half hour without going through an itching spell. I can't just itch and be done either. It just keeps itching until it's ready to quit I guess. I caught myself scratching at my boobs while sitting in line at the school. I guess that's why guys scratch their balls without noticing, after a while you just do you you gotta do.

varimama

kswiger06 said:

Itchy boobs!!! Specifically to the nip area. I feel like I can't go more than a half hour without going through an itching spell. I can't just itch and be done either. It just keeps itching until it's ready to quit I guess. I caught myself scratching at my boobs while sitting in line at the school. I guess that's why guys scratch their balls without noticing, after a while you just do you you gotta do.

Me too!! I try to look around and make sure no one is standing by my cube when I itch them but sometimes I forget and just hope no one notices...

Vastra

@AfKash and @madamerwin SAMESIES on the peeing. Both the spurting when sneezing and the sudden urging. Appropriately, I am currently in rehearsals for a musical about peeing, so it's completely in character when I run offstage in the middle of things. 

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Haha @vastra that's hilarious! 
@madamerwin I'm sure it's because the baby is taking up so much space, your bladder's maximum capacity has decreased. That has happened to me, too, now. It's only going to get worse.  Yay! 

kswiger06

@jab3 your username picture changes all the time. I have to click to see who you are, then I'm like oh I know her lol

jab3-2

@kswiger06, this is pretty embarrassing and pathetic, but I'll admit it. I don't know how to change it, that's the only reason why it just stays as the stupid generic pictures. I'm sure it can't be too hard to figure out, I just can't be bothered. I'm both technologically challenged and lazy. That's the same reason I haven't posted any pics in HDBD, ultrasounds, no gifs etc. I haven't really minded not posting actual pics because I'm not big on doing that for privacy reasons, but honestly if I knew how, I probably would do so more often. 

kswiger06

@Jab3 I hope you weren't taking that in a negative way. I was just noting that since it changes I'm not sure it's you until I click on the image. It really isn't a major concern though  but if you wanted to do it, and you're on mobile I could probably talk you through it. If your on a computer, I don't have a clue lol... I'm not good with computers, as I'm not very technology advanced either lol and actually until just today with you, I never knew those generic pictures changed. 

jab3-2

@kswiger06, I didn't take it in a negative way at all, don't worry! I'm on mobile. Would you mind sending me a PM to walk me through it please? I would like to have my own little picture thing

kswiger06

Ok @jab3 I sent a pm

becks13-2

I think I have varicose veins coming in. There's a dark purple blotch on my inner right calf that looks kind of like spider veins only thicker, and it's sensitive to the touch. If I elevate my leg long enough it goes away for  a bit, but an time I stand up it goes right back to the purple mess

BlondePeanut

+1 to the itchy nips. yesterday I was like what on earth is this??? they itched SO bad....
Lately I have been starving at night even though I eat my meals during the day, and baby does not like if she gets woken up by my belly growling, she kicks me quite a bit lol. An embarassing one....sensual dreams lol...I had a doozy the other night and woke up blushing. Not that I'm complaining about that so much...
Still in nesting mode, cannot stand minor stuff like if DH leaves his dish next to him for more than a minute after he's done eating I have to go wash it. I also seem to have a short fuse lately if I get woken up....I'm used to getting up to pee but if Dh wakes me up or the phone or something I can get a little ragey.
@BeckS13 - I noticed that I am getting some lovely purple spider veins on my thighs and bumps that look almost like razor burn on my calves. 

MrsDramaK

If my nipples get too cold they burn like the fire of a thousand suns.  It's going to be a rough winter.

Starfish113

Here's my regularly scheduled bitching: I still have morning sickness and I hate it. 

lemieuxk

@Starfish113 My heart goes out to you! You deserve a medal. I barely made it through 13 weeks so I don't know how you're powering through. 

The pressure on my bladder makes me feel an intense urge to pee when I stand up or change positions. I feel like I spend hours each day in the bathroom, but in 3 minute increments. 

foxrosy

Constipation is ruining me! I've eaten prunes, apples, increased water intake and yesterday started Metamucil. Nothing is working. Headed to get some Miralax today.

jab3-2

Thank you @kswiger06, I will check that PM out and get on it. I appreciate you taking the time to walk me through it!

leslie1331

@foxrosy Have you tried apple cider? I heard the apples and it did nothing. Then I got a jug of apple cider and good lord.  Totally worked!!

Patience7150

@foxrosy that is me as well unless I eat a handful of dried apricots everyday. 

Lafreeman21

My new symptom is that I can't make myself actually do anything at work, despite terrifying, impossibly close deadlines on highly-visible projects. Oh wait, that's just me being lazy 

Really, the 45 seconds while I wait for the shower to warm up is my time for my nipples to burn like death. I'm scared of that part of my morning now. 

@foxrosy my savior has been milk of magnesia on an empty stomach in the middle of about 3 glasses of water.

Mamallamallama

Oh. My. Goodness.  I am so over the pregnancy boobs. Every part of them, the massive size, the heavy weight, the noticeable blue veins, the nipple sensitivity and the back pain they are causing. 

Spicyweiner

Last night I decided to not take my Unisom and B6. Today I felt like I was back in first trimester. 
If you feel like not taking it, don't skip it. NOT FUCKING WORTH IT 

foxrosy

I'm gonna try ALL of your suggestions, probably at the same time. That's how bad it is. I literally have fantasies of diarrhea.

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foxrosy said:

I'm gonna try ALL of your suggestions, probably at the same time. That's how bad it is. I literally have fantasies of diarrhea.

Wow. You really are desperate.  

FreshBakedBrownies

foxrosy said:

I'm gonna try ALL of your suggestions, probably at the same time. That's how bad it is. I literally have fantasies of diarrhea.

Omg me too. It's a constant battle this pregnancy. Metamucil just makes me bloated and just adds to my discomfort. I'm up to Colace 3 times a day. Dried apricots help but I don't like them! I've also had improvements when eating lots of pea pods, celery, kiwis, triscuits, kashi bars with chia seeds, apples, citrus fruits, high fiber pasta, etc.
Avoiding bread and pizza seems to help too, but that's just sad.

Starfish113

Spicyweiner said:

Last night I decided to not take my Unisom and B6. Today I felt like I was back in first trimester. 
If you feel like not taking it, don't skip it. NOT FUCKING WORTH IT 

I did that one night with my diclegis. Amazing how much meds are still holding us up at this point!

birdiejo

Ok I know this has been talked about a lot already but sciatica people...what's working? Are you being jolted with lightning strikes of pain any time you move the wrong direction? I don't know if I can last the rest of the pregnancy like this. I can't even go for walks because it's agitating it. I feel like a useless old lady potato.

lct2008

I put ice on my sciatic nerve and it helps. I also have been trying to do some yoga stretches to help and I can tell it does. The child's pose, a kind of downward dog, and the pelvic tilts/cat. 

MoonOverGoldsboro

@homemake I lovetited your post not for your sciatic pain, but for your use of the phrase "useless old lady potato," which is slaying me.

I have a generally shitty back that's plagued by nerve pain, but I've only had occasional sciatic issues so far. I try to be pretty regular about stretching (the yoga poses @lct2008 mentioned also work for me), and I also have to really concentrate on my glutes. They get super tight and throw my whole torso out of whack. I hope you find something that works for you soon!

foxrosy

@AfKash if you felt like you had to push a dry boulder out of your butt everytime you pooped, you might feel desperate too. I'm not trying to have my anus look like roast beef. 
I just made my own damned self laugh.

MrsDramaK

homemake said:

Ok I know this has been talked about a lot already but sciatica people...what's working? Are you being jolted with lightning strikes of pain any time you move the wrong direction? I don't know if I can last the rest of the pregnancy like this. I can't even go for walks because it's agitating it. I feel like a useless old lady potato.

My doctor recommended a heating pad on my lower back (I have pre-existing back conditions so I've had terrible back back since like 14 weeks).  Tylenol and heat helps more then anything else.

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foxrosy said:

@AfKash if you felt like you had to push a dry boulder out of your butt everytime you pooped, you might feel desperate too. I'm not trying to have my anus look like roast beef. 
I just made my own damned self laugh.

I definitely do not blame you.  Meanwhile, I have the opposite problem.  But I certainly don't dream about being constipated. Lol. The struggle is real. 

birdiejo

@mrsdramak I'm in the same boat with pre existing back issues. It sucks! 

WinchesterGirl

I tried one of those maternity support belts this morning for my low back pain... it was pretty horrible the instant I sat down. Did I get the wrong size or something, or do these things just suck? It felt like it was digging into my lower stomach right where Dean always kicks me.

becks13-2

Has anyone else had discomfort walking? I've had the oddest cramps right in the lowest part of my stomach almost near my vagina. I can't walk very fast and it sometimes hurts getting up and sitting down. The pain is not excruciating, but it's a very noticeable discomfort.

LivingLaVidaGinger

I cried for a really long time because DH didn't feel like going car shopping today. I'm not sure if that's symptom or me being a little asshole, but I'm ready for this crying over nothing nonsense to stop rn because I can't handle all this freaking sensitivity. 

mrslittlemac

H thinks I'm pissed because I've moved out to the couch for the last week. I'm not mad at all, I just suddenly cannot stand the snoring. No matter how he lays or how many times I wake him up, he always falls into a loud, deep snore within 5 minutes. I just can't shut off or stay off. The neighbors get home and shut their car door; the furnace kicks on at the other end of the house; our 3x nightly trains I used to be oblivious to. It all puts me on instant alert. Sleep aids turn me into a zombie, so far I haven't found one that will both let me sleep and be a productive human. So here I am!

Gretchypoo

I'm finally catching up to you ladies who are a few weeks further along than me. I'm 21+6 and omg the back and hip pain! It is when I sleep and pillows are zero help. 

I wake up constantly in pain or on my back which I know I'm not supposed to do.

I'm thinking about asking my midwife for a chiropractor recommendation. 

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My legs hurt so bad since last night. They're sore, almost like growing pains. I was so restless all night.