Love waking up to charlie horses!

Mrs.Leah.Maria

Grrr. I didn't start having leg cramps until much later with DS. My water intake is spot on - I fill up my Camelbak 4 times a day [12 8oz]. I just don't think I get enough potassium and I hate bananas, so I need the extra boost of the prenatal.

I've been doing pretty well with it comparatively to the beginning of the pregnancy, but still haven't taken it for a full week straight.

Do you guys wake your DH up when you get them? I never know why, but I always wake him up and have the following conversation:

Me: Augh! Cramp! Cramp!

DH: Whaaaaaaat?

Me: Leg cramp!

DH: Can I do anything for you?

Me: No. Aughhhh!

DH: I'm sorry baby, stand up.

Me: I'm okay now. 

Wash, rinse, repeat lol.

GracieLou Freebush

Charlie horses are the worst!  I'm cringing just thinking about it.  Was it bad to the point that you'll limp all day? 

PirateGirl04

Charlie horses suck!  Luckily I haven't gotten any yet!  Hopefully they will go away for u soon!

Mrs.Leah.Maria

GracieLouFreebush*:

Charlie horses are the worst!  I'm cringing just thinking about it.  Was it bad to the point that you'll limp all day? 

No thank goodness! Although there were a few with DS.

ksevin

I definitely didn't miss these!  I hate bananas too so I ended up with a lot of them when I was pg with DS.  When you're in that much pain it's hard to remember to stretch your foot to take the pain away!

Shelleybell

worst pain ever-- charlie horses are actually caused by low potassium.  Since pg they have gotten much worse for me- so I have incorporated a banana a day to help reduce it.  It has made a big difference if I have a banana before bed.

iheartcutepuppies

Doesn't only have to be a banana, either to help them go away. Anything with potassium should help. Here is some other food that could help you! 

Oranges
Apricots
Avocado
Strawberries
Potatoes
Tomatoes
Cucumber
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Chard
Bell pepper
Eggplant
Squash
Crimini mushrooms
Brussels sprouts
Turmeric
Parsley
Spinach
Broccoli

kateisgreat

I woke up with a charlie horse  at 5:30 this morning.  Guess I'll go buy some bananas. I didn't know this was a pregnancy thing, that makes me sad....

 

Mrs.Leah.Maria

Shelleybell:

worst pain ever-- charlie horses are actually caused by low potassium.  Since pg they have gotten much worse for me- so I have incorporated a banana a day to help reduce it.  It has made a big difference if I have a banana before bed.

Yup, I had that in the post. Unfortunately I don't like bananas though.

Shelleybell

Mrs.Leah.Maria:

Shelleybell:

worst pain ever-- charlie horses are actually caused by low potassium.  Since pg they have gotten much worse for me- so I have incorporated a banana a day to help reduce it.  It has made a big difference if I have a banana before bed.

Yup, I had that in the post. Unfortunately I don't like bananas though.

duh sorry I didnt read it all the way just read the charlie horse part. 

bananatiff

I'm not currently getting them (I do in the summers) but I have to say...

LOVE the Camelbak water bottles!  The bite and suck?  That has saved me through this pregnancy. 

Mrs.Leah.Maria

iheartcutepuppies:

Doesn't only have to be a banana, either to help them go away. Anything with potassium should help. Here is some other food that could help you! 

Oranges
Avocado
Strawberries
Potatoes
Cucumber
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Bell pepper
Brussels sprouts
Spinach
Broccoli

Thank you for sharing! I might go print these off! Edited to the foods I'll eat lol.

Mrs.Leah.Maria

Shelleybell:

Mrs.Leah.Maria:

Shelleybell:

worst pain ever-- charlie horses are actually caused by low potassium.  Since pg they have gotten much worse for me- so I have incorporated a banana a day to help reduce it.  It has made a big difference if I have a banana before bed.

Yup, I had that in the post. Unfortunately I don't like bananas though.

duh sorry I didnt read it all the way just read the charlie horse part. 

No worries! I'm glad you have a solution!

craxyrae

Kiwis are high in potassium as well

FordFalcor

You poor thing. I hate those! A few weeks ago, it felt like I was on the verge of one every time I would walk. It's gone away now, thankfully.

And yes, I totally wake up DH. We have a very similar conversation.

Mrs.Leah.Maria

ihearttab:

You poor thing. I hate those! A few weeks ago, it felt like I was on the verge of one every time I would walk. It's gone away now, thankfully.

And yes, I totally wake up DH. We have a very similar conversation.

I'm glad they've left you for awhile!

DH tried to help rub them out with DS and we're not doing that again! So nope, he can't help, but he can be awake with me.