Will I Ever Deflate??!!

alijeff2313 · July 2013

I am 34 weeks and I feel like an elephant. I don't think my feet could possibly get any bigger without popping like a balloon! My rings don't fit. My bracelets and watch don't fit! I know there are other moms out there that are swollen too and I feel bad for each and every one of you!! These little bundles of joy will be worth it...but right now I don't think I will ever deflate!!

inthelost · July 2013

I feel like I'll never deflate either!!! My feet are SO swollen! The doctor and everyone else promises me that the swelling does go down, but I'm not convinced either, lol. I guess we just have to hang in there and wait, even if it sucks!

Texasmomma13 · July 2013

I'm with you. I wish my ankles had pressure release valves.

LaurendaMB · July 2013

I hear drinking lots of water actually helps reduce swelling. Make sure you're all staying hydrated! Won't eliminate the swelling but it it may alleviate some of it!

LJUTCMommy · July 2013

At 37 Weeks, my feet continue to grow. My coworker just told me my face is very puffy today. My doctor told me on Tuesday that it will probably just get worse until I deliver.

Ugh.

cbm3228 · July 2013

Ugh me too, I hate being swollen. Try drinking a LOT of water. Like lots and lots, seems weird but it really will flush you out.

sfeebs13 · July 2013

I was doing very well, or so I thought as far as swelling is concerned.

This past week the swelling has begun! I had to remove my rings and flip flops or sandals have pretty much become the only option.

MynaBird · July 2013

I'm with you. I took my rings off weeks ago and then had to stop wearing a larger temporary stand-in ring when my fingers suddenly swelled even more over the course of a single morning! I swear I've worn a pair of shoes to work, slipped them off under my desk, put them back on a while later (to get more water!) and found them suddenly a half-size too small.

ashcart01 · July 2013

I hate that- when I take off my shoes and I can't get them on again! Ugh! I feel for you

chicsahm · July 2013

It is pretty amazing how much weight/fluids you lose the 2 weeks after you give birth!! I LOVED getting on the scale and seeing the weight just fall right off and my face come back to normal

It will come