Is having a cranky husband a valid symptom?? We had a fiasco of a day testing out car seats.
But seriously, no big symptoms here. Still fighting a cold since Wednesday, I will have no voice for my baby shower tomorrow, unless a miracle happens over night. But baby hayd started moving non-stop, and I am LOVING it!!
I way overdid it again today. Pumpkin patch this morning, then baking all afternoon (pretty sure that's how I'm nesting this time around). My feet and back are screaming.
After other ladies complaining about rib pain, and it being one of the topics of conversation at my Centering group, I had been thinking my lucky stars that I was not having any. Then BOOM. It hurts.
I have also been fighting a cold that seems to come and go. I can't tell where one cold starts and the other starts. Ugh! And I just posted the following in last weeks symptoms thread so I'm going to copy paste it here bc this is my main symptom today...
Can we discuss pelvic pain some more. Specifically, the pubic bone? I walked quite a bit yesterday and felt ok and today my pubic bone is pretty sore especially with walking. Not to mention my crotch varicose vein is making me feel lots of pressure in the same area. I can live with it but now I'm freaking out that by the time I get to the end I could be immobile! Eeek!
Heartburn, racing heart - constant every day, extreme lower back pain and Braxton Hicks that make me have to catch my breath and sit down, fatigue, and itch and easily irritated skin.
@trudytudy I had really bad SPD last time around. By the end it was very hard to walk. I felt like a complete invalid waddling everywhere but I made it. It was just painful. This time around isn't quite so bad this time. I do have bad pelvic pain like I had super rough sex
@trudytudy I feel the same way. Everyone keeps asking me how I'm feeling and I feel fine, really. But this hip/pelvic pain is insane. I never share it though because everyone's asking about swelling and heartburn and I'm over here asking for a wheelchair. It's kind of discouraging because I like being active but I've found activity makes it barely possible to move.
@trudytudy I feel like you just wrote my life story, minus the varicose veins part. However, to add insult to all this I just woke up with pink eye. Kill me now! I really thought I was in the clear! My son had it two weeks ago and it generally takes much less time for me to get it too.
For me, the SPD has bad days and not so bad days, but the worst is that laying on my side sucks and sleeping with a pillow between my legs almost makes it worse. Sleeping on my back seems to be the best for the overall pain, but obviously not ideal for proper baby incubating. Oddly enough I seem to find that moving helps. Getting up every so often keeps me from getting too stiff, but I don't walk too much either because that can have the opposite effect. I noticed today that whatever is going on inside right now has pinched something that is connected right under my butt/hip towards the inside. Not exactly sciatic. I just keep telling myself only a few more weeks.
Man I know, it's going to get worse before it gets better. I wish I knew of some exercise to help it, bc like @chellieblueray said I don't like to lay around all the time. I like to be active, plus I have to since I have small kids already. The good news is that it seems once the baby is born We can expect to put this symptom behind us.
Anyone have recommendations to ease cramping? Not BH, more like period cramping. I assume it is probably just my uterus stretching, but geez. I need it to go away. (Not looking for medical advice, just personal experiences with heat/ice/anything else that has helped. Trying to drink a bunch of water at the moment.)
I've been getting period-like cramping every now and then too. When it happens I'm usually sleeping in bed or relaxing on the touch. I've tried getting up and walking around for a few minutes and it seems to help. I haven't tried anything else yet - I don't want to heat/freeze LO lol
Okay, weird question...but I wanted to see if anyone else has experienced what I'm currently experiencing. So, LO is INCREDIBLY active, and his movements have never been what I experienced with DD. Her movements were what I expected: lots of kicking and rolling. She was very active too, but her movements seemed more lazy. This LO's movements are much more "violent" for lack of a better term. At one point yesterday I kind of had a mini panic attack, because I swear he was having a seizure. The movements are localized, and I can tell he is kicking, but the kicks are VERY spastic. The only way I can describe it is it feels like how a cat will "bat" at something. Very quick, hard kicks in VERY rapid succession. Has anyone else had movements like this? Am I being weirdly paranoid? I only have my last pregnancy to compare the movements to, so I am making myself super nervous because they don't compare AT ALL. Please tell me I'm just being paranoid! ETA: I will definitely ask my OB about this at my appointment next week, I just wanted to see if anyone else has had a similar experience.
@cyanope I'm the opposite! DD was crazy and violent while this little guy, while definitely super active, is more lazy. As far as I know, it's totally normal-and definitely goes with her personality. She's still kind of a spaz!
@cyanope Yes, definitely getting a ton of spastic, violent movements. If it makes you feel any better, I clearly remember Googling "Can my baby be having a seizure in my belly?" last pregnancy.
@cyanope DS was like that. Super aggressive and in fast succession. I was once sitting in a chair with uneven legs and his kicking was so strong the chair was wobbling. This LO is completely different, she's much calmer and more of the gentle movements.
That's the perfect description, @bainidhedub! Way better than my cat analogy. Glad you have experienced the same thing, @schaze! Although DD is absolutely NUTS, so I hope that doesn't mean this kid is going to be even more active. Or else I'm kind of screwed! Thanks for easing my mind a bit, ladies!
@cyanope I keep calling it "egg beater". Yeah, he goes just nuts in there sometimes. It's actually nauseating.
@egirl1025 My pelvic pain is pretty much exactly what you're describing. Sleeping is the worst, movement seems to help a little. The thick tendons or whatever that connect the inside of my leg joints to my pelvis are the worst, but now I feel like my actual pubic bone is... IDK moving? There's a scrapey feeling that's downright unpleasant. I find lifting my legs is really difficult, not just painful but actively difficult. If it gets worse I'm going to be legit hobbling.
@cyanope I have the same thing -- some are nice and gentle and some are so violent and jerky that it feels like something must be wrong! Like, what could she possibly be in such a hurry about in there??? But I guess it's normal...
On another note, has anyone else noticed a lot less movement when they're in the car? I'm not sure whether it's just that I can't feel it as much or that there's actually less, but whenever I've been driving for a while I realize I haven't felt any movement and get nervous (and then remember it happens every time I'm in the car so I should chill)...
@aleedee Well, I tend to think that the rocking motion of the car relaxes baby, just like moving around during the day does. That's why we feel baby most when we are not moving (at night in bed, sitting on the couch, etc).
@cyanope yes, this child is A LOT worse than my DD, maybe my placenta is in a different place and now I can feel everything more? I’m not sure but this baby moves so much and feels so strong already, I’m afraid what the last couple of weeks will feel like!!
@trudytudy Well, I haven't been diagnosed with SPD. I plan to discuss it with my midwives tomorrow. I've been dealing with it since 16 weeks but I don't like to complain but it's gotten so bad that it's brought me to tears.
In an effort to find relief for myself, I've done a bit of reading. To ease the pain, I've learned you can take your to fists, put them end to end between your knees, and then use your knees to squeeze your fists. Supposedly, it's supposed to help strengthen your pelvis. And of course, kegels. Kegels are the answer to everything I look up when you're a woman. "Oh, you're arm fell off? Make sure to practice your kegels." Anywho, it's supposed to help and at the very least it's also supposed to help with delivery so I've made it a point to do them more often. Really, I've only noticed that it helps to move often but not over do it. Like, dancing, birthing ball, and walking a mile in one day is too much for me so I pick something to do, usually using my ball and walking if possible, and do those. I might have to rest the next day. Also, heat has been very helpful for me and I tried swimming yesterday. The water was nice but it was 55 degrees outside. I don't recommend that, lol.
Finally, I just try to keep my legs together. Indian style sitting is gone and so is much else that requires leg spreading. I try to keep my knees together because sometimes it eases the pain but, ultimately, I've heard that delivery is all that helps.
Sorry for the book! Hope something helps you. We're almost done!
@chellieblueray I appreciate your testimony! I've been trying to move but not overdo it. Ugh and yes the kegels advice... it's like... enough already! Haha!
Cramp in my left leg just below the back of my leg. So annoying and uncomfortable. Also had a weird racing heart thing this morning (no caffeine). I had to go lay down for 30 min or so.
Completely out of energy, want to post in labour thread, ticker and so many other threads but can't keep my eyes open for long. The meds that i am put on from last week hosp visit makes me sleepy but Lo is in no mood to rest, just goes insanely hyperactive with its activity of punching, kicking and all that @cynope mentioned that i feel my stomach rolls in all directions at the same time. Feeling lightheaded today and heart palpitations.
Anyone else experience chest pain around 31 weeks this time or last? I literally could not fall asleep last night. I can barely take a deep breath and when I do, it feels like someone is stabbing me. Totally uncharted territory for me and I can't tell if it is reallllly bad heartburn or something else. Not cool if this is what I have to look forward to for the next 9 weeks. I also have an insanely terrible cough and sneezing my head off. This has been a fun week so far.
@jaclyn0405 Earlier this pregnancy I had heartburn so bad that I thought I was having a heart attack. I went to the ER and they confirmed it was just heartburn and gave me some meds to help with it. I'm guessing that shortness of breath from baby pushing on everything could contribute as well. Hopefully it's minor, but you may want to mention it to your doctor.
@maueraa07 thanks love! I just gave them a call and they said most likely heartburn as well. Mine feels like I am having a heart attack too so I am glad (but not really) that you experienced the same thing for my peace of mind. I am going to switch from Zantac to Prilosec tonight. I also have a terrible cough that could be resulting in inflamed bronchial tubes since it is a super dry cough so I was given the okay for regular Robitussin as well. I feel like I turned (31) weeks and everything went down the proverbial shi*ter! Lol!
@jaclyn0405 Hopefully the change helps! It's such a horrible feeling. They also had me taking mylanta, which was good for some instant relief during particularly bad moments. Hope you feel better soon!
@jaclyn0405 I have had a heart attack before, and sometimes the heartburn confuses me and I really should know the difference! Hang in there, it's no fun at all.
Well, it finally happened. I peed myself tonight. It was during a really deep/painful cough. I'm so happy I was at home because I needed to change my underwear. Cross that off the list of pregnancy fun times!
I'm trying sleeping in a recliner tonight because I'm so congested. I started having sinus pain today and I want to avoid an infection if possible.
For the hip pain, I've been trying a heating pad and stretching as @schaze posted. I think it helps though it is still present. I also have really bad tail bone pain that is sharp when I stand up.
Just a few more weeks! We can all make it! (Insert peppy cheer for everyone)
I went in for a prenatal massage last week and it helped my hip/pelvic pain so much!! I can actually walk like a regular person again.
Speaking of heartburn, I’ve had to wake up in the middle of the night a couple of times now to grab some tums and I went in for an ultrasound today and yes, my kid already has a ton of hair lol the tech was shocked! But I think we all get heartburn, not just hairy-baby moms!
So exhausted. I have some energy early in the day but it's gone by lunchtime and doesn't come back. I also have crazy heartburn! I had a ton of heartburn with DS and he has always had A TON of hair haha! It'll be interesting to see how much hair this little boy will have!
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But seriously, no big symptoms here. Still fighting a cold since Wednesday, I will have no voice for my baby shower tomorrow, unless a miracle happens over night. But baby hayd started moving non-stop, and I am LOVING it!!
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Can we discuss pelvic pain some more. Specifically, the pubic bone? I walked quite a bit yesterday and felt ok and today my pubic bone is pretty sore especially with walking. Not to mention my crotch varicose vein is making me feel lots of pressure in the same area. I can live with it but now I'm freaking out that by the time I get to the end I could be immobile! Eeek!
For me, the SPD has bad days and not so bad days, but the worst is that laying on my side sucks and sleeping with a pillow between my legs almost makes it worse. Sleeping on my back seems to be the best for the overall pain, but obviously not ideal for proper baby incubating. Oddly enough I seem to find that moving helps. Getting up every so often keeps me from getting too stiff, but I don't walk too much either because that can have the opposite effect. I noticed today that whatever is going on inside right now has pinched something that is connected right under my butt/hip towards the inside. Not exactly sciatic. I just keep telling myself only a few more weeks.
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So, LO is INCREDIBLY active, and his movements have never been what I experienced with DD. Her movements were what I expected: lots of kicking and rolling. She was very active too, but her movements seemed more lazy.
This LO's movements are much more "violent" for lack of a better term. At one point yesterday I kind of had a mini panic attack, because I swear he was having a seizure. The movements are localized, and I can tell he is kicking, but the kicks are VERY spastic. The only way I can describe it is it feels like how a cat will "bat" at something. Very quick, hard kicks in VERY rapid succession.
Has anyone else had movements like this? Am I being weirdly paranoid? I only have my last pregnancy to compare the movements to, so I am making myself super nervous because they don't compare AT ALL. Please tell me I'm just being paranoid!
ETA: I will definitely ask my OB about this at my appointment next week, I just wanted to see if anyone else has had a similar experience.
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@cyanope Yes, definitely getting a ton of spastic, violent movements. If it makes you feel any better, I clearly remember Googling "Can my baby be having a seizure in my belly?" last pregnancy.
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Glad you have experienced the same thing, @schaze! Although DD is absolutely NUTS, so I hope that doesn't mean this kid is going to be even more active. Or else I'm kind of screwed!
Thanks for easing my mind a bit, ladies!
@egirl1025 My pelvic pain is pretty much exactly what you're describing. Sleeping is the worst, movement seems to help a little. The thick tendons or whatever that connect the inside of my leg joints to my pelvis are the worst, but now I feel like my actual pubic bone is... IDK moving? There's a scrapey feeling that's downright unpleasant. I find lifting my legs is really difficult, not just painful but actively difficult. If it gets worse I'm going to be legit hobbling.
On another note, has anyone else noticed a lot less movement when they're in the car? I'm not sure whether it's just that I can't feel it as much or that there's actually less, but whenever I've been driving for a while I realize I haven't felt any movement and get nervous (and then remember it happens every time I'm in the car so I should chill)...
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In an effort to find relief for myself, I've done a bit of reading. To ease the pain, I've learned you can take your to fists, put them end to end between your knees, and then use your knees to squeeze your fists. Supposedly, it's supposed to help strengthen your pelvis. And of course, kegels. Kegels are the answer to everything I look up when you're a woman. "Oh, you're arm fell off? Make sure to practice your kegels." Anywho, it's supposed to help and at the very least it's also supposed to help with delivery so I've made it a point to do them more often. Really, I've only noticed that it helps to move often but not over do it. Like, dancing, birthing ball, and walking a mile in one day is too much for me so I pick something to do, usually using my ball and walking if possible, and do those. I might have to rest the next day. Also, heat has been very helpful for me and I tried swimming yesterday. The water was nice but it was 55 degrees outside. I don't recommend that, lol.
Finally, I just try to keep my legs together. Indian style sitting is gone and so is much else that requires leg spreading. I try to keep my knees together because sometimes it eases the pain but, ultimately, I've heard that delivery is all that helps.
Sorry for the book! Hope something helps you. We're almost done!
Edited: spelling
https://www.baby-chick.com/hip-opening-stretches-during-pregnancy/
I'm trying sleeping in a recliner tonight because I'm so congested. I started having sinus pain today and I want to avoid an infection if possible.
For the hip pain, I've been trying a heating pad and stretching as @schaze posted. I think it helps though it is still present. I also have really bad tail bone pain that is sharp when I stand up.
Just a few more weeks! We can all make it! (Insert peppy cheer for everyone)
Speaking of heartburn, I’ve had to wake up in the middle of the night a couple of times now to grab some tums