If I eat any more fruit. (TMI)

Sammy-Mae

I am going to turn into a bowl of fruit.  I have also been eating bran and activia.  Aside from nasty and painful gas I am still not moving very often.  

It's like the baby is hell bent on me not pooping.   It's not like it's hard or anything when it does happen.  It's just so infrequent that I rejoice when it does.  Last night I was curled up as close to the fetal position as I could get in agony because I couldn't even pass gas.  So please someone offer me another solution.  I have spoken to one doctor and he suggested more fiber and more water.  More water just isn't possible.  I drink so freaking much of it. 

lisamonkee11

I'm starting to have the same issue. I'm planning on trying applesauce & maybe some of that Plum Smart drink (which really is just sweetened prune juice). It's actually pretty yummy.

The thing is, before I got pregnant I had IBS - so I hoped it would all balance out. and it did for quite a while. But now I'm in the nothing's moving camp. Boo.

sherbieface

I know this sounds absolutely disgusting (and it sort of is) but warm prune juice helps me when I need it. Maybe something with the warm liquid and the fact that it's nasty prune juice? Will the doc prescribe you colace or a gentle stool softener?

And on the fruit train--I cannot get enough of watermelon and cantaloupe. It is like a sickness.

EarthMommi1

Oh man!

I know medications are not ideal, but have you tried some colace or miralax? Sometimes the fruit and water bullsh!t just doesnt cut it.

Also, sometimes at work when I get a LOL (little old lady hehe) that just can't go, I mix up a special cocktail of 1/2 part apple juice and 1/2 part warm prune juice. It is nasty I won't lie, but sometimes does the trick.

twinkle115

sherbieface:

train--I cannot get enough of watermelon and cantaloupe. It is like a sickness.

This! I have literally have been eating a full watermelon or two a week. It's ridiculous!!

dlast09

I feel like I should do a little dance when I am able to actually GO. I feel like my intestines are in knots sometimes. Its horrible. 

toyseay

If I find myself not "going" on one day, the next day I eat a half of the Chocolate Fiber One bar!  I takes a lot of control to not eat the entire bar, because it tastes so good.  And I've found that if I eat the entire bar in one day, it contributes to the gas pains.  Half a bar does the trick for me!  And plenty of water, of course!

kew243

I was having major issues... talking painful.  My OB told me about pitted prunes.  I keep a bag in the fridge and eat 2-3 a day or sometimes just when not regular.  This was like a MIRACLE for me.  I have been pretty much regular ever since.  I don't love them, but hey, whatever works!  I've heard prune juice is basically the same.  GL!

Saemilyn

Salad (lettuce) keeps me moving. DH relies on Shredded Wheat cereal. Also exercise helps keep things "on the move".

Mrs. Mo

There are 3 things that always helps me "go":

1) Coffee ( from the caffeine)

2) High Fiber Oatmeal

3) If all else fails, I down a tablespoon or two (or 3) of Olive Oil.

newmomma72

Something really different (and I have no idea why it works) that my mom used with me when I was younger...a spoonful of the dark Karo syrup. It still does the trick when all else fails.

doramar

have you tried papaya? it is really good plus it really helps.  also, you could try fiberone, all bran or some other high fiber cereal in the morning.