Symptoms - Week of 10/24

JAGinMI

There have been some complaints about what a catch-all the "Pregnancy Chatter" weekly thread is and how long it gets so I'm making a thread for randoms and appointments, too. We haven't done any of them as a weekly thread yet so let's try it out.

Let's talk about what new symptoms we are experiencing this week, ladies!

MotherofDragons

I like breaking it up. Thanks, @JAGinMI! 

I'm so tired and so hungry. I know weight gain happens with pregnancy but I am scared of excessive weight gain. I literally wake up ravenous at 12-1AM and have to eat. It's crazy. 

brij2006

I like this!  Helps things not get so lost.

My nausea is getting better (thank God), but after 8 weeks I'm finally feeling a little bit of bloat.  With DD I was bloated by 6 weeks and wearing a belly band by 8 weeks.  I'm still comfortably fitting in my pre-pregnancy jeans.  This is so weird to me.

LMMama

I think this is a good idea! That pregnancy chatter was overwhelming. 

I'm still exhausted all the time. I have such a hard time getting started in the mornings now. I get up at 6:15,  and I've been waking up at 4 and can't go back to sleep. So, that's been great.  I'm also pretty nauseous all the time, especially first thing in the morning, and when I haven't eaten for a awhile. I never threw up when I was pregnant the first time, and this one seems to be going the same. Just a constant feeling of maybe needing to throw up. Oh and my face continues to be broken out with awful painful pimples. The worst!

ClaireCF

@JAGinMI great idea! I definitely like breaking it up. 

I actually got all in my head yesterday about the fact that I don't really have many symptoms and worked myself up about it. I'm only 5w5d so I know it's early but I'm feeling all anxious about it today.

wifeinraleigh28

I'm with you on the nausea @LMMama. I'm nauseous ALL the time even when I'm hungry. Finding something to eat that doesn't make me want to vomit is a constant challenge. I have a phobia of vomiting though, and I truly believe that with enough willpower I can avoid it, haha. Eating used to be my favorite thing to do and I miss that!

I'm also so tired and bloated. Just getting through the day requires so much energy for me right now. It might just be bloat, but I do already look pregnant at 8 weeks. I can't suck in the way I used to. I've been wearing baggy clothing just so that I don't get looks from my coworkers because I look 4 months pregnant in all my normal shirts.

I agree, breaking things up is a good idea. Thanks @JAGinMI!

kdanjou

@MotherOfDragons I hear ya!  I am also waking up ravenous.  I'm only 6 weeks WTF?  I know I don't need to eat like a horse yet.  And then I get nauseated later and both want/don't want to eat.
@ClaireCF I am the same way.  I try to tell myself to be calm because there is nothing I can do about it anyway.  It doesn't work and I still analyze every little feeling.  Like is this pregnancy nausea or just gas?  Ugh.

Elyse1384

I'm nauseous when I'm hungry... I'm nauseous when I eat.... I'm just flat out nauseous.  I'm also insanely tired and just want to sleep 24/7.  I feel like things are going to get worse before they get better if my last two pregnancies are any indication.   

loopstation104

Elyse1384 said:

I'm nauseous when I'm hungry... I'm nauseous when I eat.... I'm just flat out nauseous.  I'm also insanely tired and just want to sleep 24/7.  I feel like things are going to get worse before they get better if my last two pregnancies are any indication.   

This is me, 100%. I felt better at 11 weeks last time (and I know that's lucky.) ugh. 

helloaustin123

I've been feeling better the past couple days but the nausea is back in full force. Also so tired. I went to bed at 8pm last night! Bloated as usual and my appetite is starting to come back after being nonexistent the past couple weeks. Still not craving anything though. 

czielin

I only feel nauseous when I eat vegtables and leftovers. I just had a bunch of carrots because they tasted so good going down, but now I feel like I am going to die. This has to be a boy, all he wants is salty and sweet foods. The tiredness seems to be going away. Now if the nauseous can do the same that would be great !!!

I am so gassy and bloated with this one though. I look at least 4 months pregnant.

motherhubbard19

Just posted in the Ticker change so I'm sorry if anyone is seeing this twice...

Anyone experiencing mild to moderate cramps? Should it be a concern? They are mostly happening at night and waking me from sleep. I have a GYN (not OB) appt this afternoon so I can discuss with my doctor. Just want reassurance that everything is ok with the little squishy. This is my first so I am paranoid and noticing every little twinge *BSC alert*

Also feeling just a bit queasy and I am beyond tired. I was passed out by 9 last night. And I am having to pee... a lot. 

CurlyMommy416

@czielin Omg I ate a bag of carrots last night for dinner.  They tasted like HEAVEN.  Pregnancy is weird.

meg2704

I don't have many symptoms and it makes me nervous! I still have bloat whenever I eat anything and my hips hurt at night but that's it. Oh and the boobs are always sore, but I'm a DDD so that's something I constantly struggle with! 

Assiram42

I'm so exhausted!

I think the worst part is not knowing what I want to eat.  It makes meal planning and lunch prep very difficult.

mombod

I feel a lot better physically than my first pregnancy which im attributing with attemptimg to follow my midwifes nutrition guidelines. Emotionally though..me about ALL THE THINGS! Happy, sad, commercial, food aversion... you name it.

riverrainez

My first symptom showed up over the weekend. Boobs are kinda sore. That was my only symptom last time and will be glad to cap it at that this time around too.

kfry22

I still don't really have any symptoms. I honestly dont feel pregnant which is starting to worry me as I dont even have a first appointment until December 5. I have no appetite and have forgotten eat lately. And I feel a little more tired but that's it. 

babytuck15

@MotherofDragons - I'm scared of the weight gain, too! I never lost the weight from my last pregnancy and just like last time, I am a black hole of hunger.

I'm definitely feeling more nauseous this time around. Just woke up with what feels like the worst hangover.

awoodruff27

I'm slightly nauseated. But only when I smell something strong, or watch the walking dead last night (no spoilers don't worry!). Just.. yuck! 

The exhaustion is real though. I'm tired all.the.time. I get grumpy when I'm tired. So that's no fun. Other than that I feel okay. 

HollyGolightly09

Anyone else not able to sleep? It's killing me!! I am so, so tired ALL the time but can't actually get into a deep sleep. 

babytuck15

I'm in the same boat @HollyGolightly09 ! I feel like I am tossing and turning all night.

MotherofDragons

@awoodruff27 I can usually handle that type of stuff but I was definitely queasy watching it. It was gross. 

CurlyMommy416

I'm basically living off cheese and crackers and taking a 2 hour nap every day while I let my son rot his brain on the iPad.  #survivalmode

FSUNole31

@HollyGolightly09 I have been waking up at 4 AM unable to get back to sleep daily now.  It is driving me insane.  I remember pregnancy insomnia way later in pregnancy.  I just want sleep!

HollyGolightly09

@CurlyMommy416 cheese and crackers... yes!! I even have a pack in my purse, lol. 

alm52386

awoodruff27 said:

I'm slightly nauseated. But only when I smell something strong, or watch the walking dead last night (no spoilers don't worry!). Just.. yuck! 

The exhaustion is real though. I'm tired all.the.time. I get grumpy when I'm tired. So that's no fun. Other than that I feel okay. 

I was queasy watching TWD too!

yesterday I was nauseous most of the day. Today too so far so that's fun. I'm super tired all the time, cramps, other aches and pains and my boobs are huge and sore! I used to wear a 34B with padding and I now fill a 36C with no padding! I also get itchy spots sometimes. Arms, back, side. 

LMMama

@HollyGolightly09 me too! I am so tired but feel like I can never sleep well. A viscous cycle.

HollyGolightly09

@LMMama @babytuck15 @FSUNole31 I guess I'm glad I'm not alone... lol, though I hate that y'all are having to live like zombies, too! FX it moves on soon! 

berg

@motherhubbard19 I think cramping is pretty normal.  I had them on and off for the last two weeks.  It's just your ute expanding and the baby getting all settled in there, all that good stuff.  I think I read that if you get severe cramps and/or severe bleeding, that's when you should be concerned.  But I would just double check with your Dr.

BelhurstBride

I have hangover nausea. As long as I'm eating I feel fine. 

Not going to do much for the size of my ass. 

ClaireCF

So apparently after posting that I was worried about not having symptoms the universe was like "HAH careful what you wish for" cause I suddenly feel like I've been hit by a freight train and want nothing more than to take a nap on my desk. Really cursing the glass walls on my office right now.

meilay

@Assiram42 I'm having the same issue with meal prep. My H wants us to prep all these meals for the week and I'm always like...but I may not want to eat that a couple days from now. So far my only true aversion is chicken/turkey so I should be good but I'd hate to prep something and then not want to eat it. 

danzummer08

I'm 6 weeks 3 days and I just pulled up to Walmart and I'm having serious issues finding the energy to get out of the car.   And even more issues finding the energy to assemble my kids stroller and put him in it!  

silliegirlie143

The nausea is real, folks! I'm not doing so hot lately. Gagging all over the place. I haven't actually tossed cookies yet, but I feel it coming. I think I have to tell me

Every night my legs get SO itchy! I'm afraid I will break the skin at any moment but I just can't stop scratching.

loopstation104

Oh the itchy skin!! It also doesn't help that the season is changing, but MAN my skin was itchy. I lather the cream on big time. And my scalp is super itchy too!

WorkingOnMyNightCheese

The past few days the nausea struggle has been real, but I've never had it with any of my other pregnancies that didn't end so well, so I'm happy to feel like garbage if it means something is cooking in there.

Also, nipples on FIRE y'all. 

meilay

@WorkingOnMyNightCheese mine only hurt if touched but then they're super itchy. Argh!   

WorkingOnMyNightCheese

meilay said:

@WorkingOnMyNightCheese mine only hurt if touched but then they're super itchy. Argh!   

Itchy nips?! The sounds absolutely terrible!

samyv

I'm a little worried. My 6 week ultrasound is on Wednesday but I have been bleeding since last Sunday. The bleeding is light like a first day period. I think it might be due to the Progesterone Suppositories (200mg) I'm taking and also, the radiologist told us it might be twins last week. (Fx!)

I started cramping slightly last night for about half an hour. I tried not to panic, but it came back this morning. I called my doctor and the nurse said to hold off on the US but I can go take a blood test to see if my progesterone went up. Hoping this is the case and everything is okay!

sevenn

I'm feeling exhausted and OMG CONSITIPATION despite drinking over 80oz water daily. Some intermittent morning nausea but nothing prohibitive yet. I'm 5w. The best is yet to come I'm sure!!