3rd Trimester Sick/Can't Eat Much

ashleywebber

I just entered my 3rd trimester on Friday and it seems like overnight I feel sick and can't eat much.  I've had heartburn, a stomach ache a lot, and bathroom challenges.  I have to force myself to eat.  I can't eat much at one time - having to graze more.  I am having twins and suspect that I am just running out of room and it is making everything weird.  Anyone else have this challenge in the 3rd?

atc282

Yep! Mini meals were my best friend. My one DD was diagnosed with SGA so it was extremely important for me to keep up with my nutrition. I drank 2-3 liquid protein shakes (blended them with yogurt or milk and ice) and grazed around the clock otherwise.

Hope you are feeling better soon!

ashleywebber

Thanks for the tips.  My DH told me to graze all day so I get enough calories and don't starve and then eat too much/get sick.  I have those Boost shakes.  I just had one for a snack since my lunch was only half a sandwich.  I am just praying I can eat enough for the babies.  It's weird because I ate like a pig from 13 to 27 weeks.  I couldn't get enough.  Each trimester (day) is different I suppose.

allabydreams

I could barely eat by the third trimester -- just too big and uncomfortable, plus heartburn had kicked in by then. I kept gaining and losing a single pound from about 28 or 29 weeks until my boys were born at 37 weeks. All told, I only gained 25 lbs but my twins were born healthy at 5 lbs 13 oz and 5 lbs 10 oz, and my doctor was never concerned.