@bleucheeznwine yup my allergies have kicked up too. Mostly just feels like my nose is semi stuffed, but then I get these random massive sneezes. Not complaining too much because those sneezes feel so satisfying!
@notthecheat I’m trying to avoid colace as long as possible, so I’ve been taking those little probiotic yogurt drinks. The downside is that they give me gas, but I have been pooping even if just a little bit every time I use the bathroom.
@notthecheat do you like/are you able to keep down watermelon or blueberries? Both are in season right now (at least in the US where I am) and have a good amount of fiber that will help with bowel movements.
My symptoms have been waning the last couple of days, and today I don't really feel nauseated at all. My boobs are only slightly sore, too. And I keep getting little cramps, almost a slight pinching sensation, all over my pelvic area and lower abdomen. I'm so anxious. I hate PGAL brain: I can't enjoy the days when I feel good, because I worry something's wrong. Anyone else feel slightly better? I just hit nine weeks today.
Just kidding. Brushing my teeth this morning caused me to dry heave in the toilet for five minutes.
@hannahbananas11 I’m 9 weeks and yesterday I noticed my nausea and adversions have really subsided. I feel almost normal. Except extremely tired and sore boobs but I can eat again which is nice. I still get nauseous when I’m hungry and still have many adversions but not like before
@becks_726 it seems a lot of us are feeling a break in the symptoms. Hope that gives you some comfort. I think it gives a little worry to everyone... but I think it’s pretty normal.
Also my arm fell asleep 15 minutes ago and is still tingly despite changing positions and moving it around. I feel like I had this last pregnancy once baby was heavy enough to push on veins/nerves maybe? Pregnancy related? Idk. Driving me nuts? Indeed.
@grebretso - you figure it out somehow. Once I had a 104 degree fever with a strep infection and I was on Vicodin and antibiotics and DH went out of town on a business trip. I had a 2 year old I couldn’t drive to daycare and a 3 month old and somehow survived. I’m still not sure how.
And DH and I both had norovirus at the same time this spring... thank god for uber eats because I don’t know how else the kids would have eaten for 4 days.
@cass06_07 I know spotting is common if the cervix gets bumped or irritated, last pregnancy I had it at 15 weeks and I was so anxious but it was nothing. Hopefully it subsides and you can feel better
@hannahbananas11 That's totally normal. It's from your cervix most likely, due to increased blood flow. Seeing any type of spotting or bleeding is nerve wrecking, but I doubt there's anything wrong with you!
DS born 2/18/2019 DD born 4/1/2023 Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
Ugh, my stomach is constantly screaming all day every day. I only feel slightly better when I'm constantly eating but dont really have an appetite either. No vomiting, but have felt close a few times. Headaches, crappy sleep and constantly peeing. Seriously another 4 weeks of this?!?! This is my first pregnancy and definitely was not anticipating constantly feeling sick. I have a very physical job with animals so life is hard right now
So exhausted! I am 7 weeks this week and although I know I have lots of bloating, my belly is already starting to stick out more. I showed very early with my first child too. Making things hard to hide at work. Is this normal??? Also napping as much as possible and having a very hard time handling the heat outside!
Went to the store early this morning for chia seeds and magnesium citrate. Had to ask the clerk to find the chia seeds. He tried to make small talk asking what I was using them for. "Yeah... Smoothies....that's it" -_-
Did 2tsps chia seeds in water. 2 hrs later, nothing. Did 1 oz mag citrate. 12 hrs (and lots of gas) later, one tiny turd. Wtf?? Am I just not making shit anymore? Or is it really being that stubborn? I don't *feel* super constipated, but the recent lack of shit is highly suspicious.
Trying even more chia seeds in the morning and then even more mag citrate prn. If that doesn't work, I'll be forced to go back to the store for glycerin suppositories (thx @kayjay44 )
Also my arm fell asleep 15 minutes ago and is still tingly despite changing positions and moving it around. I feel like I had this last pregnancy once baby was heavy enough to push on veins/nerves maybe? Pregnancy related? Idk. Driving me nuts? Indeed.
I am a stomach sleeper, so I'm constantly laying on my arms, etc. Was never a problem until I got pregnant. Now my arms fall asleep/go numb every time I lay in bed for awhile. I'm pretty sure this happened to me last pregnancy also.
Is anyone else really struggling with body image issues? I feel really stupid for even caring about what my blump looks like. It's really just not important. But knowing that doesn't stop me from being bothered. In the past I've struggled with disordered eating and I still have a tendency to use dieting as a (dysfunctional) coping mechanism in times of stress. These days, I have absolutely no capacity to control what I do and don't put in my mouth. It all makes me feel really powerless.
Me. I struggle every time early on. It actually gets better for me when it’s an actual bump, but I know it’s not that way for everyone.
@jessier19 I don't look any different yet (I sometimes have a blump, but it's no worse than if I eat a big burrito), but the body acne is getting to me. My tank tops and a bunch of my summer dresses have moved to the back of the closet. I'm going to a wedding next weekend, and I had to buy a new dress with sleeves and a closed neckline. My chest and back looks like I have chicken pox and it makes me feel gross and disgusting all the time.
I don't think it's stupid to care what your blump looks like or any other weird body things going on. It really sucks and it's totally valid to feel shitty about it.
DS born 2/18/2019 DD born 4/1/2023 Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
Re: Symptoms (w/o 7/8-7-14)
MMC 2.12.11 @ 8w
PVM 5.8.12
GWM 3.17.15
RPM 2.21.19
BFP 6.8.2018 EDD 02.18.2019
@BourbonBiscuits you just made me snort with laughter!
DD born 4/1/2023
Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
@becks_726 - mine has eased up, but I found the HB last night and this morning so I’m less anxious than I would be.
BFP 6.8.2018 EDD 02.18.2019
@allthingsgo I'm not doing anything this weekend, and my husband is currently cooking for me. Appreciating this lazy weekend, may it never end!
DD born 4/1/2023
Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
And DH and I both had norovirus at the same time this spring... thank god for uber eats because I don’t know how else the kids would have eaten for 4 days.
BFP 6.8.2018 EDD 02.18.2019
DD born 4/1/2023
Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
Went to the store early this morning for chia seeds and magnesium citrate. Had to ask the clerk to find the chia seeds. He tried to make small talk asking what I was using them for. "Yeah... Smoothies....that's it" -_-
Did 2tsps chia seeds in water. 2 hrs later, nothing. Did 1 oz mag citrate. 12 hrs (and lots of gas) later, one tiny turd. Wtf?? Am I just not making shit anymore? Or is it really being that stubborn? I don't *feel* super constipated, but the recent lack of shit is highly suspicious.
Trying even more chia seeds in the morning and then even more mag citrate prn. If that doesn't work, I'll be forced to go back to the store for glycerin suppositories (thx @kayjay44 )
@BourbonBiscuits it's totally a worm
@hannahbananas11 I could try... I've been keeping down fiber one bars but apparently they aren't doing shit either (pun totally intended)
BFP 6.8.2018 EDD 02.18.2019
I don't think it's stupid to care what your blump looks like or any other weird body things going on. It really sucks and it's totally valid to feel shitty about it.
DD born 4/1/2023
Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024