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designerchai2230
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34w2d This pregnancy is getting really hard!
designerchai2230
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Hi there,
Just wanted to take a moment to vent and maybe find some support. I am 34w2d pregnant with b/b twinsies. I am so excited that I can see the light at the end of the tunnel, but the past couple of weeks I've noticed stronger symptoms. Any advice on how to deal with these common yet uncomfortable symptoms?
-Carpal Tunnel in hands and ankles
-Upset stomach (diarrhea)
-Dry mouth at night
-Pelvic pain ('Bruised feeling" worst at night and in morning, hurts to roll over in bed)
- Puffy ankles/calfs
-Breathing nearly impossible at night!
-Acid reflux
Thanks ahead of time for your help and support 
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Re: 34w2d This pregnancy is getting really hard!
I'm so sorry! I just had my own freak out yesterday at 24 weeks because turning over in bed was so impossible! My frustrations turned into tears, and now I'm embarrassed about it. I know I'm no where near your awesome 34 week mark, but for me...
Ice packs on my wrists at night, and when needed, help the hand pain.
Zan.tac has been a god-send for me for relieving acid reflux. I have also accumulated almost every pillow in the house and sleep at a pretty steep angle.
I can't breath either, especially at night. My problem though is the constant stuffed-up/swelling pregnancy gives me ("pregnancy rhinitis" or something to that effect.) Breath Right Strips have really helped in that department. If its because your boys are in your lungs, I doubt they would help.
I just wanted you to know I'm sympathizing with you! You can do this, and have done a great job so far to get to 34 weeks! Great work!
Etta Jane and Claire Elaine are here! Born March 28, 2012.
my blog
What it's like to cloth diaper twins, Part I.
Cloth diapering twins, Part II.
Hang in there! You are in the home stretch!
I bought wrist splints at local drugstore to help with the carpal tunnel symptoms.
I also had my dr. prescribe compression hose for swollen ankles/legs. Bought at medical supply store so they were covered by insurance and to make sure I was fitted properly. Those were a godsend.
I've almost given up on sleep. I half way sleep on my couch with my feet propped up on my ottoman. Its really not comfortable at all but helps keep some of the swelling down. I have pitted edema anymore. My feet get so swollen it feels like my skin is ripping. The hip and pelvic pain is so bad I cant roll over or walk. Not to mention my b has put his body on top of my hip. I cant really move my right leg at all.
I know it all sounds horrible but I know this time next week when im holding my boys it will be so worth all the pain I've gone through. Keep your head up hun. You're not far from the end.
I am right here with you! The last week and a half have been absolutely horrible. My hands are so full of fluid that I am having trouble typing. I am winded after walking up stairs, and cannot find a comfortable way to sleep anymore. My doctor is letting me take Tylenol PM but its not really keeping me asleep .... only making me groggy. And my feet are so swollen they are almost numb.
To think I have four more weeks of this gives me such anxiety. I am trying to take it day by day but its really getting unbearable. I know for the babies sake its much better to stay pregnant as long as possible ... but I do wish someone could put me in a sleep coma until its time to deliver!
I could have written this exact same post, with the exact same symptoms! This pregnancy is kicking my butt these days.
I've been able to cut down a bit on the pelvic pain in the mornings by sleeping with three pillows (two on top of each other, one propped up against them in a slant) and my pregnancy wedge. I slant everything down, with the wedge ending up either under my lower back, or under one of my hips. I still ache in the mornings but not nearly as bad as before. I've also been taking warm baths right before bed every night to help lull me to sleep (HA!) and taking a doctor-approved Unisom. Neither seem to be particularly WORKING, mind you (except the baths really do help with my swollen feet), but I shudder to think what my sleep would be like if I stopped
Hang in there, lady. Take it day by day is my mantra. Every day you get through is an extra day your babies have to get healthy and plump before their big arrival!