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Need help and advice for a first time pregnancy

anmeieanmeie
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I know every woman is different, but my whole pregnancy has been totally uncomfortable.  I'm almost 19 weeks and I'm still sick to my stomach and can't get food to go down very easily.  My abdomen is always tight and sore and my back is starting to hurt.  I may just be complaining, I'm just waiting for the day when pregnancy feels good I guess.  All the other ladies I know seemed to like it.  I just feel miserable and tired a lot.  I try to be upbeat and happy and not let anyone know, but it's wearing on me.  Anyone else feel like this?

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Re: Need help and advice for a first time pregnancy

  • KGriggs724KGriggs724

    My first pregnancy was easy.  I had no symptoms at all.  This time, I have aversions to every other food out there, and I'm exhausted, especially chasing my 8 month old around.  My joints havent been working as well, and some days I can barely get off the couch.  I just hit 13 weeks, so I'm hoping it gets better.  I still love being pregnant though.

    I know its rough, but try to enjoy it!  And talk to your doctor about how you feel, maybe they can suggest some exersize or something that will help you!  Good luck!

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  • nygirl07nygirl07 member
    I do...I've had very few days were I feel great.  I've had everything from back problems, on and off constipation, mild cramping and now I just feel blah most of the day b/c my stomach won't settle down after eating even though I haven't thrown up once this entire PG.   I also try not to complain about it but all I keep thinking is that this is suppose to be the easy period and it gets worse in the 3rd trimester :(   This being my first PG mean everything is making me nervous too!!
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  • MamaStef0810MamaStef0810 member

    Like PP said, my first pregnancy was a breeze compared to this one. I really didn't enjoy this pregnancy until close to 20 weeks. Now I feel great.

     Keep in mind that you don't have to love being pregnant every day. You'll continue to have good days and bad, just try to focus on the end result. If it's an especially bad day maybe take some time to do a little shopping or get yourself a nice treat. Best of luck, hope it turns around for you soon.

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  • valeivegasvaleivegas member
    This is my first too & I've had many more 'miserable' days than good ones too.  I have many friends who looovvee being pregnant, feel great, have no 'symptoms', etc. - not me!  I'm still nauseous every morning, threw up a few times last week =(  and overall don't have an 'appetite' for anything - but I'm starving all the time.  It's a very strange feeling.  And now my regular clothes don't fit anymore, but the maternity pants feel too big!  grrr...   Just have comfort in knowing you're not alone...!
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  • pkate98pkate98
    not everyone's pregnancy is easy and enjoyable.  Many ppl don't even enjoy being pregnant.  Hopefully, some of your symptoms will subside and ease up on your for a while!
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  • Annabelle0211Annabelle0211
    I feel EXACTLY the same way!  This is my first pregnancy and I feel bad every single day.  I am always tired and nauseous and food is an ongoing battle.   I have friends that think its great and so rewarding.  I think the only rewarding part is going to be getting to have my baby at the end of this!
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  • NewFamily09NewFamily09 member

    My pregnancies have both been fairly easy, but I'll never be one of those women who likes being pregnant.  It's not awful, but I sometimes miss the things that I can't do anymore, like certain exercise, gardening.  These are things that technically I can do, but when I do them they make me very uncomfortable.  Usually my sciatic pain acts up really bad when I'm active. 

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  • wt.o_eight@yahoo.comwt.o_eight@yahoo.com
    My MIL said the only thing that helped her were Vitamin D injections weekly from the doctor. She was extremely sick and lost 20-30 lbs w/ each pregnancy! Those injections calmed her stomach, gave her a bit of energy, and let her eat a bit. Best of luck!
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  • anmeieanmeie
    Thanks for all the encouragement.  I think I just needed someone else to feel the same way and let me know that it's okay.  I'm so excited and so is my DH about finally having a baby, you feel like a bad person complaining about not feeling good all the time.  Like someone else said, it makes me nervous since it's the first time and I just don't know how I'm supposed to feel.  Thanks again, and for everyone else feeling the same way I feel for you and hang in there!
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  • dana2die4dana2die4 member
    I am almost 19 weeks, I am not sick anymore, but extremely tired, I could sleep all day if I wanted too, and yes, my back is killing me. DH has to massage my back nearly every night. UGH!


     


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