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December 2011 Moms
karaknr
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Lets talk poo (This may gross you out, just a warning)
karaknr
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Ive seen some women say they've been constipated, some say theyve had gas, and some say they've had diarrhea. So Im curious, have your bowl movements changed since you found out you were pregnant?
I started going several times a day since I got my BFP (used to be a 1 time every few days gal). Not only do I have to poo more, I have gas, a lot! And my poos are softer and floaters now instead of being hard and sinkers before. Ive heard that the soft floaters mean youve got a lot of fiber in your system so that is good, it's just that I wasnt expecting such a drastic change in BMs!
Nothing to worry about of course and it is all apparently very normal, just curious to see who else has been shocked by this symptom.
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Re: Lets talk poo (This may gross you out, just a warning)
hehe. Nothing is off limits now.
Before I was pretty regular. Once a day, every morning. About the same amount and a milk chocolatey color. Now? God, I wish. I am CONSTIPATED and it sucks. When I finally get it to pass it is little, dark brown pebbles. I am trying trying to drink more water, but I am having such a terrible time keeping anything down in the morning it is making it worse. And gas is definitely not my friend right now. blah. I was definitely surprised by the severity of this symptom. I know that everyone is different, and the grass is definitely greener, but sometimes I wish I was on the diarrhea side of things.
Hazel: LOL! Well hopefully you can come live over here with me right in the middle :-).
Sorry to hear about the m/s
Maybe try drinking some juice that appeals to you (OJ is my thing right now) and mix 2 tsp of Benefiber in it? It is COMPLETELY tasteless. But I know the extra Fiber helps loosen me up and it's also good for baby. Try it in the evening that way you wont be as tempted to upchuck it too haha.
I hope that will help you some though!
Constipation & gas pains - I have so much going on in the front of my body that the back of my body went on strike and refuses to work.
I remembered my mom always told me to eat a pickle when I had this issue. I have asked DH to pick up a jar on his way home.
Breastfeeding and pregnant!
This for me too! My turds have gotten GINORMOUS lately! They used to be like goat poop. Little pellets that wouldnt stick together. Today is my own personal record of longest turd. (this is so gross I know.) but it was HUGE! Ive been drinking a ton of water too, so maybe that is why Peaches haha.
"For this child I prayed; and the Lord hath given me the petition which I asked of him." 1 Samuel 1:27
"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations." Jeremiah 1:5
Not gross! I set my personal record yesterday.
Breastfeeding and pregnant!
Mine are lighter in color and skinny, but LOOONG! I've also had a couple small floaters, haha!
Weeks 5-6 I was going multiple times a day, but now I'm back down to once a day, or every other day, I hope this is not a sign of constipation!!
BFP #2: 8.31.16 Dx w/ GD @ 28w DD Born @ 36w: 4.21.17
I wish I could poo! I now pebble poo and it sucks!!!! I'm so bloated, haven't had a normal poo in like 1 1/2. My doc says to take 2 Colace a day. NOT HELPING! My stomach looks like I am 4 months pregnant. I just wanna poop!!
I'm constipated too! The bloating is so uncomfortable, and I'll feel like I can poo but when I get to the bathroom only pee comes out! I can't believe how quickly my poo habits changed...
12/07 Married my best friend!
10/08 Started TTC
12/10 Diagnosed with Idiopathic Infertility
2/11 IUI #1 50mg Clomid + HCG Trigger BFN
3/11 IUI #2 50mg Clomid + HCG Trigger BFN
4/11 IUI #3 50mg Clomid + HCG Trigger BFP!!! Due 12/24/2011
The day I got my BFP the diarrhea started. Either I am constipated or having diarrhea, I no longer have normal bowels
aah the glamorous side of pregnancy.
I will never cease to be amazed at the changes my body has already gone through. I'm giving the colace a go (PLEASE PLEASE WORK) and chugging the water. Also trying Activia yogurt when I can keep it down. Yogurt pretty much sounds disgusting to me today, but I'll choke it down for a little relief.
My sister is a labor and delivery nurse, one day a Dr pointed out to her that when pushing and a mother poos if its dark/black means she has been taking her prenatals, if its lighter then she most likely hasn't.
Just a thought
I used to have these wonderful, massive poops. It felt so great going to the bathroom. I would go at least once a day too.
Now I go a couple times a day and they are tiny dark ones. I drink lots of water, but it doesn't help. I'm considering trying a bit of metamucil as I heard it is safe for pregnant women.
You guys are funny! But I'll play. I used to be very regular: pooping 1-2 times a day and them being large and satisfying. Now I am lucky if I can push a few pebbles out at all in a day
Although the other night I ate 2 heads of boiled broccoli at like 11 pm and woke up the next morning with the wooorst diarrhea. We just need to re learn our bodies I guess.
Oh and I had the worst gas before I got my BFP....I mean at work I would have to walk away from my aisle and seclude myself because it would be a guarantee to put my husband to shame!