Is this normal? Cankels...

dleigh81

at 18 weeks? I figured the time would come when my feet and ankles would get swollen but it seems early. I'm definately drinking enough water. I have an apt with my peri on Monday but you ladies are so helpful. Did this happen to you? When? TIA!

omalley

I can't remember when the swelling came to stay but I know off and on in the beggining I had swelling.  Good job drinking the water and maybe try to put them up when you can.  I used to have a box under my desk at work to prop them up on.

annabananas

I'm pretty sure its normal. Im almost 22 weeks, and Ive been noticing my lack of ankle definition now for around a month.  When I take off my socks at night, I now have huge indentations where the elastic was!  Not so sexy, but a small price to pay  

I second the last reply, try to keep your feet up as much as possible throughout the day.  Exercise helps too, to get the blood circulating around.  GL!

SoldiersGreenBean

One other thought is to watch your salt intake.  Salt helps you retain water.

amanda31H

I read this post yesterday and was thinking that I hadn't looked at my ankles in awhile... last night when I got home from work I looked at my feet and my ankles are gone!!!  Made me laugh.....  I'm also drinking gallons of water- I can't get enough.