Let's talk about Gas.......

merrylea

I heard that pregnancy is supposed to be the most beautiful time in a woman's life.  All those people are liars!!! I have never felt more tired, cranky and nauseous, and I don't want anyone near me for fear they will touch my sore boobs.  And gas, why don't more people talk about the gas?!?  I am a farting and burping machine. Stinky stinky farts.... and the bloating... ugh!!! It's so bad that its disrupting my sleep at night!!!! Anyone find any treatments that have worked for them?  My husband is NOT enjoying the nightly dutch ovens....

swanbrooner

This would be a great post for the Pregnancy Chatter thread.

LeggoxMyxPreggo

It'll only get more embarrassing from here

Kelliek327

I read that 1/4 tsp. Baking soda dissolved in a cup of water taken on an empty stomach acts as an antacid and can help.  I read it was safe to use in pregnancy so I tried it this morning for the first time.  So far I've been feeling much better than the last few days and I haven't burped once yet today!

Assiram42

LeggoxMyxPreggo said:

It'll only get more embarrassing from here

Holla!

merrylea

Kelliek327 said:

I read that 1/4 tsp. Baking soda dissolved in a cup of water taken on an empty stomach acts as an antacid and can help.  I read it was safe to use in pregnancy so I tried it this morning for the first time.  So far I've been feeling much better than the last few days and I haven't burped once yet today!

Going to try this.  Thanks for the advice!

BelhurstBride

And OMG the gas never really got better after my first pregnancy. You'd think my husband would learn to quit complaining; it's been 7 years now.

BelhurstBride

And OMG the gas never really got better after my first pregnancy. You'd think my husband would learn to quit complaining; it's been 7 years now.

anitamargarita_82

@merrylea I feel your pain, I've never in my life had gas this bad.  It's terrible and frankly uncomfortable.  I don't feel like a fabulous pregnant lady either.  I feel bloated, irritable and constantly nauseous or hungry and paranoid about gaining too much weight.  So frustrating!

JessErinF

@merrylea i feel ya sister!!  have you ever seen that movie "What to expect..." that lady is my spirit sister lol.  she wants too bad ot be pregnant and then the whole process is miserable for her.  I'm with you, i'm  a burping farting machine.  DH has been sleeping on the sofa!! LMAO!!!!

mamaelle27

JessErinF said:

@merrylea i feel ya sister!!  have you ever seen that movie "What to expect..." that lady is my spirit sister lol.  she wants too bad ot be pregnant and then the whole process is miserable for her.  I'm with you, i'm  a burping farting machine.  DH has been sleeping on the sofa!! LMAO!!!!

What to Expect is such a fun movie to watch when pregnant. So many laughs (and maybe tears, too!). 

QueenNub

Gas had me in full blown tears last night and I'm the middle of the night. I think it was gas and constipation. It was so bad, I couldn't stand. 

shmarpler

Oh boy. I thought it was something I'd eaten, but the gas is terrrrrrrribllllllllllleeeeee!

doodleoodle

Just wait until after you have the baby... I ended up having a c section with DD and I had so much gas that I could feel it in my shoulder and it actually brought me to tears. A nurse actually came in and gave me extra pain meds!

kdanjou

Gas makes me nauseated too so I can't tell if it's the first tri nausea hitting me or just gas!

yolandamunoz

oh yes @merrylea !!! I have a gas-bump already at 7weeks, LOL! It is very uncomfortable, I hope these things will go away eventually.

hang in there!!!

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Xath

Talk to your OB first, but I was always told that Simethicone is still safe for use during pregnancy, as it does not cross into the placenta.  

The gas does not get better as time goes on, FYI.

amberp1528

I have burped more this week than I think I have my entire life!!! I thought I was alone for a while. I mean water is making me burp but apparently it's totally normal! 

Praying41

It gets worse...especially after pregnancy... after is worse than during I think. I thought DH would die the first 2 months after. But bloating is bad now!

Jendink

It's finally hitting me I think!  I've had awful has pains in my stomach today!  Ugh!  So miserable. Constipation on top of it doesn't help either.  I don't want to eat or drink anything bc I feel like I'm full up to my boobs. Lol. Ugh!!!!

keip3

I thought I was the only one going through this lol