I’ve been pooping my brains out every evening for the past 3 nights. Not sure if it’s the new additions to my smoothies (Hushup+Hustle blender bombs, extra flax seed and half a spoonful of chia seeds) or if it’s pregnancy related, but I feel light as air every night when I go to bed. So I guess it’s good? Except that my kid likes to flush the potty mid poop and yell “bye bye poo poo!!”
@BourbonBiscuits pooping is so exciting to me these days. Happy you are feeling good. Your kid is funny! these blender bombs you speak of sound amazing!!! Does it keep you full for a while?
@ohsunnydays@sjnsjnsjn it's pretty awesome except that I feel so dehydrated after so then I'm chugging water lol.
The blender bombs are here: https://hushupandhustle.com/collections/blender-bombs. I usually get the aloe and collagen because I can put those in a fruit smoothie or a chocolate/peanut butter one. I think I'm going to order the coffee cacao almond butter one next though. Literally I have a smoothie when I get to work around 7:15 and am not hungry until 2:00. I make myself eat around 11:45 just that I don't get nauseous (and so I eat something healthy rather than grabbing a handful of starburst and a bag of chips at 2:00). They're AMAZING. I didn't know about these when I was BF DS but I know they'll be my lifeline when I'm BF this one.
On the opposite end of the pooping spectrum, I just spent 30 unproductive minutes trying to poop, then walked straight to CVS to buy Colace. Hopefully that does the trick. It's been two days (and before that it was three days), and I'm used to having a bm every day like clockwork.
My lower back is killing me, it's been sore for the past month+ but the pain level has really amped up. I am flying to Europe in a week and NOT looking forward to being on planes feeling like this
PSA: if you have a terrible rash around your vagina and labia that you think is chafing (as I did), but it seems to be getting worse and not better, you may want to consider getting it checked out to make sure it's not actually a yeast infection. Found out today that what I thought was the worst chafing of my life was actually a "record-setting monster yeast infection". Oral and topical antifungal medicine should do the trick within a week. Add yet another ailment to my list of recent troubles (swollen parotid, allergic reaction to the antibiotic for said swelling, constipation, yeast infection). Guys, the wheels are falling off.
The moment you cough and immediately feel a gush of discharge... i assure you it was not pee. I go comando under my pjs at home and lets just say if i was any slower i woulda left a wet mark on the couch, went right through my pjs. Wtf! Ill have to confirm with the midwife on thurs that watery discharge is not a concern...
Oh no @hannahbananas11 I’m glad you got it checked tho - maybe the antibiotics causes the yeast infection? I think that happens to my cousin sometimes lol
I feel like a house. People are sayong awww your bump...and I'm over here like yeah, the leech that makes me not feel normal. And having a bm lately, hahahaha. That is so not a thing. So much pain in my lower back and right in the middle of my bra line(like the top of the bump??). I think he likes hitting me there. And legs..ummm can cankles have cankles? They hurt. And soo tired. Like past first trimester exhausted. Appt today with a new ob(same practice, different one since my other one was such a butt). Maybe he has tips. Luckily, the only thing not swelling is the nether regions! Yet...and I have a sinus infection. Going back to bed after my appointment.
Glad we all have solidarity in dying! 3rd tri...not my favorite.
I’m becoming more and more thankful for being pregnant in fall/winter. I’m so hot! I’m usually always cold and this time of year I wear about five layers constantly, but I’m currently getting away with normal, non-thermal leggings and just two layers on top (shirt + open cardigan) and I haven’t even turned on my office heater yet. If I was as hot as this in summer I might die.
DS born 2/18/2019 DD born 4/1/2023 Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
Well I thought I wouldn't get constipated this time around because I've been surprisingly regular. I was sadly mistaken.
I also started getting the start of leg cramps (charlie horses) the other night. I started taking my magnesium supplement and I hope they don't start happening all the time. With DD it was a major issue throughout pregnancy and I kept getting them during labor too and it was terrible. This time I'm being proactive and so far it's not been too bad.
So I sneezed today and scared the shit out of this poor baby. She totally spazzed out, punched me in the hip, kicked me in the rib and slammed her head on my cervix. Sorry kiddo!
My feet are starting to swell : ( I was hoping that running and being very active would prevent that. Nope. Also most people want space heaters for winter, I want a space AC! It is 82F in my office area right now, wtf.
I asked the MW today about the watery discharge rushes... it's normal, woohoo! But if in doubt she said to put a pad on (I guess I should inevitably buy some, waaaaahhhhhh), and if it seems "wet" in 2 hours to call them. Which, isn't the case in my experience so far, it's just been like a sudden gush, then nothing. Phew.
Girls. I hate being pregnant. Its horrible to complain and I do feel extremely grateful to be pregnant, but I feel so big. My stomach is so hard and I feel it cant even stretch more but it’s definitely going to. I just want to be doneeeeee. I’m so uncomfortable
@cali1710 I’m with you girl. I’m so done too and my pregnancy hasn’t even been that bad I’m just tired of being tired and uncomfortable and I want wine lol
@cali1710 Same. I was rehearsing with an ensemble last night, and every time I tried to take a deep breath my abs would hurt. So basically my singing is shot for the next few months.
I'm ready for the next 8 weeks to be over too! Today was miserable so I'm wondering if it was a growth day. I feel like my abs are splitting and my hips are crumbling. And fun new problem - my right hip feels like it's out of place every time I stand up and I've almost fallen a few times if I take a step too quickly. I'm trying to take it easy but my older boys have taken on different sports this winter and they practice on the same days at the same time in different locations. So I have to take one while DH takes the other. My days don't end until almost 8. I'm beat!
Count me as another one who's sick of being pregnant and simultaneously crumbling with guilt for feeling so sick of being pregnant.
I just can't stop thinking about wearing a god damn belt. Like some dark wash, medium rise bootcut jeans with a brown belt and a white t-shirt with a little Tan France french tuck.
And sleeping on my stomach. I don't even like sleeping on my stomach but when I'm pregnant it's all I want to do.
Also being able to stretch in the morning without the mortal fear of charlie horses would be great.
I want to sleep on my stomach so bad. Someone was selling one of those blow up things with a stomach hole cut out today and I almost bought it jist so I could lay on my stomach for a while !!!
Also so the fear of a Charlie horse in the middle of the night is terrifying. I’ve had two so far and legit was crying during one of them, and woke up the whole house
Oh man I’m a big stomach sleeper so its killing me. I get massages every few weeks and my massage therapist has the bed with the pillows so I can lay on my stomach. Its amazing.
Girls I’m joining in. Officially feeling just... big. I haven’t worked out since Sunday, and was feeling like I should work out, so I did now. Oof belly feels significantly bigger. I have a compression thing I wear with working out but it made me uncomfortable after a while. Meh!! Hopefully will feel better after some sleep. I had a concert last night with an insane set up (up and down the stairs at least 15 times) and I’m a little worn out!
I'm with everyone. I miss being able to eat normally without fear of massive acid reflux, indigestion or vomiting. I miss drinking liquids while I eat. If I eat and drink together right now, I get super nauseous. I miss being able to sleep . It's sad but most of all I miss being able to bend down. I hate having charlie horses all the times and the thousands of doctor appointments!
I miss being able to breathe properly. How is this kid supposed to triple in weight in the next 12 weeks without killing me in the process? My lungs are already pushed to the limit!
DS born 2/18/2019 DD born 4/1/2023 Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
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The blender bombs are here: https://hushupandhustle.com/collections/blender-bombs. I usually get the aloe and collagen because I can put those in a fruit smoothie or a chocolate/peanut butter one. I think I'm going to order the coffee cacao almond butter one next though. Literally I have a smoothie when I get to work around 7:15 and am not hungry until 2:00. I make myself eat around 11:45 just that I don't get nauseous (and so I eat something healthy rather than grabbing a handful of starburst and a bag of chips at 2:00). They're AMAZING. I didn't know about these when I was BF DS but I know they'll be my lifeline when I'm BF this one.
Add yet another ailment to my list of recent troubles (swollen parotid, allergic reaction to the antibiotic for said swelling, constipation, yeast infection). Guys, the wheels are falling off.
@hannahbananas11 that sounds terrible! You poor thing! I’m hoping itll clear up quickly for you!!
Current mood:
Glad we all have solidarity in dying! 3rd tri...not my favorite.
DD born 4/1/2023
Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
I also started getting the start of leg cramps (charlie horses) the other night. I started taking my magnesium supplement and I hope they don't start happening all the time. With DD it was a major issue throughout pregnancy and I kept getting them during labor too and it was terrible. This time I'm being proactive and so far it's not been too bad.
Also most people want space heaters for winter, I want a space AC! It is 82F in my office area right now, wtf.
I'm trying to take it easy but my older boys have taken on different sports this winter and they practice on the same days at the same time in different locations. So I have to take one while DH takes the other. My days don't end until almost 8. I'm beat!
I just can't stop thinking about wearing a god damn belt. Like some dark wash, medium rise bootcut jeans with a brown belt and a white t-shirt with a little Tan France french tuck.
And sleeping on my stomach. I don't even like sleeping on my stomach but when I'm pregnant it's all I want to do.
Also being able to stretch in the morning without the mortal fear of charlie horses would be great.
Also so the fear of a Charlie horse in the middle of the night is terrifying. I’ve had two so far and legit was crying during one of them, and woke up the whole house
DD born 4/1/2023
Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024