Jello....constipation

Sfranco2208

So, had my 9wk appt yesterday all looks great and I asked for help regarding constipation seeing it has now been 11 days and I have tried fiber laxatives, stool softener, milk of magnesium, miralax, apple juice...... Well, he didn't seem to care much that I was going on 11 day I eat tons of fruits and veggies and drink a ton of wateralways been healthy for the most part so he said drink jello, an entire package or sugar jello, no sugar free.... So, I did. Talk about so nasty, not only was I so full, I wanted to puke, had to DRINK an extra 400 calories AND still didn't go..... Followed by gaining 2lbs this morning.....Now what??

Sorry for the rant ladies!

sportsmomma

Yuck - that sounds disgusting and like it wouldn't help.

Though I do want to make real jello now... :-) 

born2b4unc

I want Jell-o now, too!!!  

Try nuts.  Almonds or sunflower seeds work best for me.  I NEVER go.  It's just not in my DNA, but nuts almost always seem to work.  It may take a couple of days of eating them, but it's worth a shot!  If not, then good protein for you and baby! 

Sfranco2208

I offered to make the jello and just eat the entire bowl but he didn't go for that idea lol!

I love almonds ill have to try those!

It's not in my DNA either I struggled with it before pregnancy now it's just a few times worse!!

swirl25

Glycerin suppositories. I was having a lot of trouble a couple weeks back and my OB recommended them if nothing else worked. They absolutely DO work [in just a few minutes!] and it is safe for baby. Check with your doctor, but there is no need to suffer that long...GL!

malamutemommy

Oh God that sounds horrendous. Why would he think that would be a good idea? You're just going to make yourself more full haha. Strange! I thought I'd want jello after reading this post, but dang it, nope. Not because of what you said, I was just thinking hmmm maybe that'll sound good, but the more I thought about it, it just sounds bad. Just jiggling around in my mouth and stomach doesn't sound like a good idea right now!

Jen4033

I cannot recall where I read it this morning, if it was a post on here or where, but I read that Coconut oil can be helpful. Not sure how much to take, but I think I'm willing to try it.

itsaleedanielle

I have a friend who SWEARS by McDonald's. Haha, it's so salty, and so greasy that when she has their fries she's ready to go in an hour. I haven't tried it yet because MD isn't my favorite, but it's ridiculous how well she says it works xD

wickedZ

Prunes and Raisin Bran cereal help me.... have you tried those?! I've never heard of the jello thing.....ick!

kelly1891

PRUNES!!!!! But no more than 4/5 the first time you try or youll be on the toilet and and having constipation cramping for a bit....... But a few Yummy and REALLY WORKS!!!! Good Luck

lp0

Coffee definitely does the trick for me.

tailanis

Fiber cereals with warm milk help me. Prunes help out a lot too.

I was actually going to make jello for my DS this morning.

Misschrystal04

Try coconut milk. It's a natural laxitive.

mkarns

My kid gets severely constipated (we've had to take him to the ER) and now what works for us after a few days of no BM is giving him glycerin suppositories. I know it's weird, but it works.

Sfranco2208

You guys are the best! I'm gonna try it all.... Suppositories being my last resort haha! Raisin bran sounds amazing an with coconut milk I might be good to go! I used to do coffee and it would help, about every 34 days at least but ever since I got pregnant coffee has tasted so terrible I can't stomach it!

I tried prunes and even prune juice, I loved prunes as a kid, not so much as an adult lol!

And food, I feel if I eat something terrible and it doesn't get things moving just how terrible I'd feel so I'm trying to be careful!

For you ladies who thought jello, what the hell!?!! I said the same thing when my ob told me that, supposedly the sugar helps pull water to your intestines??? I probably should have done more research before the horrible attempt to down it because it did more harm than good!