When will this start happening to me?

Davesgrl2011 · April 2012

I am 30 weeks and 1 day. So far I've had no stretch marks, no swollen feet or legs, no bloated face or feet getting bigger or hemmies or anything like that. I haven't been constipated (the exact opposite actually). The only thing that has changed on me physically besides my belly is that my fingers have swelled up and I haven't been able to get my rings off since I took them off before Christmas to make short bread. My hair isn't any thicker- but my nails grow faster. When do you ladies think I will experience all the lovely stretch marks and bloating and joint loosening?

Thanks!

ericamanuela · April 2012

I don't know. I'm right behind you. I'll be 30 weeks on Monday and I haven't experienced the bloated hands, feet, hemmies, constipation, hair thinkness. The only thing I've had is some slight bloating in my face and a couple of tiny stretch marks on my hips. As far as the stretch marks go, I know a lot of women don't get any until the last week. I'm just waiting for everything else to happen.

JG362009 · April 2012

You may not. I went basically 42 weeks the first time without any appreciable symptoms. It can happen -- you can have a totally symptom free pregnancy!

jennyann28 · April 2012

It might not. Those are things that CAN happen, but don't to everyone. I'm 35 weeks, and have no stretch marks, hemmies, or thicker hair, heartburn, or any of the above things you described. The only times my feet have ever gotten swollen are when I've eaten an ungodly amount of sodium (I usually have a very low-sodium diet).

Count yourself lucky, I know I do (though I had m/s for 22 weeks, so I guess I've done my time).

wp3772 · April 2012

I am almost 34 weeks and have nothing as well (other then a big belly) haha

Rings are on, i can take them off every night, I am kinda tired some nights (after working 12+ hour days) but other then that I am feeling amazing and I am having pretty much a symptom free pregnancy..

Fingers crossed it will last the next 6 weeks!!

Ps. my belly button is still in - i pray every night that it will stay that way haha

Jillibean85 · April 2012

I already had my little boy, but just dropping in to check on 3rd tri

I was the same way, i didn't have anything.... best pregnancy ever (both times, luckily), and finally the last month when i "blew up", i got a few little stretch marks. They weren't bad, and faded after i had my LO. And the second time around i got a few extras, all within the last month or so again... And currently those are fading, I'm pretty much back down to pre-pregnancy size, too! Even after having 2... So you may or may not get marks, but if you do, don't stress out about it, cause they really don't look that bad after a little time! GL!

jessandandy09 · April 2012

YOu may not have any of them.. and not to be a downer, but I was sure I didn't have any stretch marks with my DD#1. Then directly after birth I saw them all on the under side of my belly. (they were pretty light and still are but they were there) keep checking with a hand mirror under there so you don't suffer the same delusions I did :-) good luck!

SpankylovesSparky · April 2012

Every body is different. And many luckily won't experience many of these "joys" of pregnancy. In my case, I only have one serious stretch mark that has appeared a couple of weeks ago (it looks like a wound), I have still not bloated or had my hands or feet swell or been constipated, but within the last week I have gotten terrible hemorrhoids...(perfect timing, right?) In my opinion, I'd say just relax and enjoy the ride, maybe you'll get those lovely marks and maybe you won't...(lucky).

YaMrWhite · April 2012

I share your due date and have the same thing pretty much. Only things I've had are bigger boobs, bigger belly, linea nigra, swollen feet 3 times if I've been walking too much. I am not complaining

katylady09 · April 2012

I started feeling pelvic pain at around 30 weeks. I still haven't gotten swollen or bloated anywhere (but the belly haha!). My hair is still about the same, and I haven't noticed a difference in my nails. I didn't have any stretch marks until this week--I suddenly have noticed 3 tiny ones below my belly button--so sad since I thought I was in the clear!

You never know though--you can't predict when things will happen. Every person is different--but the best to person to ask and to predict from is your mom.

mamayo26 · April 2012

I know you are probably saying this becuse you think it will make you feel more pregnant or are trying to plan for them, but you can't.

I have almost all of them and they SUCK! I also have a tone of acne and carpal tunnel!

Just keep doing what you are doing and maybe they will happen and maybe they won't...I wouldn't wish the swelling on anyone. I look like a total blimp!

Hope you ladies remain free of these "lovely'" (noted sarcasim) side effects of pregnancy.

LCLaw3 · April 2012

I thought I was in the home stretch when none of this was happening to me. But, when I hit my last month (around week 36) I started to retain fluid, develop swollen feet, hands and face, gain more weight, and be a whole lot more uncomfortable because nothing seems to fit right. I have only gained approx 25lbs total, but 10 of that was from week 36 (guess baby had a growth spurt), and I never got any stretch marks or linea negra...so I guess some of this really depends on your individual body. I thought I was gonna breeze through this pregnancy with barely no weight gain or discomfort, but boy was I wrong. Especially in the last 4 weeks when ur already ur most miserable (or maybe this is just in my case...), its sucks! But hopefully this doesnt happen to you and you have nothing to worry about. Good luck!

dani2480 · April 2012

You might not! Not every woman experiences pregnancy the same. And some women have a really easy time of it. I've known a number of women who had easy and enjoyable pregnancies. It's just that you tend to hear more about the women who aren't having such an easier time of it, because they tend to be more vocal about it.

So, I'd just enjoy things as they are, and if any of the unpleasant symptoms do sneak up on you, deal with it then. Smile

PotomacSt · April 2012

I had no swelling til 35 weeks, now my shoes barely go on.

Still no stretch marks (knock on wood) but I have a friend who also had none until days before she delivered at 40 weeks, so I know it might still be in the cards for me.

mkflower3000 · April 2012

I also have yet to experience all of this - I took my rings off just in case, but I'm sure that I could still get them on and off if I had kept them. Also no stretch marks and my foot size hasn't changed. I'm mostly hoping that my feet don't grow anymore because they're already kinda big for my height, but it's frustrating because I really need new sneakers and there's no point in getting em if my size does change later. My hair isn't thicker, but it's definitely been way healthier (thanks, prenatals!).

laurack · April 2012

I haven't had any swelling at all. I am still wearing my wedding band and it feels the same as ever. My shoes also feel the same. My face looks the same. I have not seen any stretch marks but of course they could be hiding.

I have been constipated though, and take colace most days throughout pregnancy.

Also, I seem to have a lot of cellulite on my butt/thighs that I don't remember having before.

Davesgrl2011 · April 2012

Thanks ladies! My mom and sisters got pretty bad stretch marks, so I know they are coming, from what I hear it can happen even after delivery, so I guess I won't know until then!

Juleslynn79 · April 2012

The only stretch marks I have are from where my belly button ring was. I think if I didn't have that stupid piercing, I'd have no stretch marks. I have also never dealt with swelling in three pregnancies...with the exception of one hot day and the wrong shoe choice one day last month. With that said, I'm wondering how I'll do in the upcoming six weeks as it gets warmer. My boys were born in Jan/Feb, so I've never been this pg in the warmer weather.

laxhottie23 · April 2012

I'm 36 weeks and don't have any hemorrhoids, heart burn, and the only swelling so far has been in my fingers. But my rings still fit. I do have stretch marks though. Mostly on the underside of my belly. I've had a pretty symptom free pregnancy! So I'm hoping the last 4 weeks stay that way

And my belly button is still in!

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