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does anyone have any bloat/gas solutions?

cg0112358cg0112358 member
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Man, this pregnancy is so different from my last already. With DS I had no bloat, craved red meat/salty foods, didn't show until somewhere 20-22 weeks, and had a very easy pregnancy. So far with this one, and I'm not even that far in, I am suffering from a bloat that makes me look like I'm already in the 2nd or 3rd tri and am having no cravings only food aversions. Carbs are nauseating to me and all I can stomach even thinking about are fruits/veggies. I mean, seriously, I am now down 3.5 lbs and still look like this (picture taken on Wednesday).

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So, I've tried gas-x but no help. I'm gonna pick up some shakes or carnation instant breakfast tomorrow to try to settle my stomach with something that actually has some substance to it but it won't help my bloat/gas. Does anyone have any recommendations?

DS1: 8/3/10, DD1: 8/17/13, DD2: 8/13/15
Twins lost to due to partial molar pregnancy: September 2011 
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  • happy2be1102happy2be1102
    I know how you feel. My stomach has been doing the same thing! Mainly at night. It is crazy how huge it gets! I noticed that drinking tons of water is helping with my bloat a little bit. But since all that sounds good to you are fruits and veggies, it may be difficult to get your bloat to go down since they are very gassy foods. Perhaps its just taking your body a little while to get used to this new veg. diet. Hope it gets better!
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  • cg0112358cg0112358 member

    imagehappy2be1102:
    I know how you feel. My stomach has been doing the same thing! Mainly at night. It is crazy how huge it gets! I noticed that drinking tons of water is helping with my bloat a little bit. But since all that sounds good to you are fruits and veggies, it may be difficult to get your bloat to go down since they are very gassy foods. Perhaps its just taking your body a little while to get used to this new veg. diet. Hope it gets better!

    lol, the irony, I was a vegetarian for 5 years in my late teens early twenties...

    DS1: 8/3/10, DD1: 8/17/13, DD2: 8/13/15
    Twins lost to due to partial molar pregnancy: September 2011 
    ~~PAL, PgAL Always Welcome~~
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  • gekeler6gekeler6 member
    I don't have any suggestions since I'm in the same boat.  My bloat is big and look like i'm 4 months pregnant.  My doctor suggested limiting carbs, lots of water, and eating fresh fruits (except apples and bananas).   My digestive system has slowed waaaay down, and I only go #2 every 5 days, which my doctor seemed concerned about.  She also suggested smooth move tea by twinnings....haven't looked just yet since I haven't gone grocery shopping yet. 
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  • Judesmom09Judesmom09
    THIS IS ME!!! Ahhhhhh it hurts!!! the nights are even worse. pain!!
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  • Judesmom09Judesmom09
    imagegekeler6:
    I don't have any suggestions since I'm in the same boat.  My bloat is big and look like i'm 4 months pregnant.  My doctor suggested limiting carbs, lots of water, and eating fresh fruits (except apples and bananas).   My digestive system has slowed waaaay down, and I only go #2 every 5 days, which my doctor seemed concerned about.  She also suggested smooth move tea by twinnings....haven't looked just yet since I haven't gone grocery shopping yet. 

    Is this like a hot tea? like tea bags? where in the store should i look for it?
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  • Harper'smomHarper'smom
    I feel and look the same way. I am going to look into probiotics.
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  • hey_little_birdhey_little_bird member

    everything gives me gas these days. i think even water does.

    not to be crass, but the only thing that helps me is er... letting it out.
    it helps if i lay on one side with my knees bent. after a while i'll switch sides. it really helps things move along.

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  • nlewis123nlewis123
    I'm exactly the same way! I can't help it and sometimes it hurts, but letting it out defiantly makes it better
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