29 weeks and SO SWOLLEN

mochalattemama · May 2013

My mother just really freaked me out because she mentioned how concerned she is about my swelling as she is usually pretty easy going.

I was walking around all day yesterday so that might be a contribution.

This is my first pregnancy and while I am sure even if this is an issue, it's not an urgent matter. My question is should I wait to mention this at my appointment on the 22nd, or contact the office immediately?

Just for a comparison -

now:

less than a month pre-baby:

LaBellaVida · May 2013

that's pretty swollen.

Have you just tried staying off your feet for a while? You need to drink allot of water, and just elevate your feet for a while. This should help the swelling go down.

Are your feet just swollen, or all over? Like hands, face, ect? If so- I would call and mention to your Dr. right away! Being swollen is normal in pregnancy, however; it can also be a sign of problems, like Pre-e, which occurs in 2nd and 3rd tri.

Also- if you are eating salty foods, this can also cause swelling. However; your feet are pretty darn swollen! They must hurt too.

ASmallWonder · May 2013

Similar to another poster, my deciding factor would be whether it's limited to your feet or if it's all over. If it's all over, I'd call your on call doctor. If it's just your feet it sounds like a combo of regular pregnancy swelling and being on you feet a lot (plus possibly too much salt/not enough water) and I'd suggest chugging water and staying off your feet for a while.

homebird · May 2013

That's how my feet looked with dd.

Jasmineeelizabeth · May 2013

My feet were really swollen yesterday, not quite that bad but pretty close.

I was worried as well, but a friend of mine has a blood pressure machine so I took my bp which was really low, and then elevated my feet. I had to go pee way more than usual in my sleep but it went down so much by this morning.

Maybe just keep your feet up today?

bakerlm · May 2013

elmoali:
Similar to another poster, my deciding factor would be whether it's limited to your feet or if it's all over. If it's all over, I'd call your on call doctor. If it's just your feet it sounds like a combo of regular pregnancy swelling and being on you feet a lot (plus possibly too much salt/not enough water) and I'd suggest chugging water and staying off your feet for a while.

Yep. Also increase your protein. That helped me a lot.

rmcseattle · May 2013

That's pretty swollen, I didn't start swelling until 34 weeks and now at 38w3d, my feet get swollen after walking for too long and my hand joints hurt from being swollen. I drink about 12-14 glass of water a day now. Like the other ladies said, put your feet up and chug water. Sudden headaches or dizziness call your doctor...doesn't hurt to mention it at your next appointment either.

Laurakat81 · May 2013

My feet have looked like that off and on for a few weeks now. My hands are too. Your doctor should be checking blood pressure and your urine for protein and if that is fine then it's just an annoying pregnancy symptom. I made sure to let my doctor know at my last appointment just for reassurance and she just smiled, shook her head and said, "oh it's going to a long summer if you're already swelling!". Thanks doc!

Also, typically if you're swelling from blood pressure issues it doesn't go away or at least get much better after a good nights sleep or propping your feet up and drinking lots of fluids for a couple hours or so.

But of course do not hesitate to call your doctor if you're concerned.

lcriordan · May 2013

Your feet look very swollen. I might go to a drugstore and take your blood pressure just to see how high it is. If it is normal and you haven't been having headaches then I think you are okay waiting until your appt otherwise call the dr.

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Ruger04 · May 2013

I was told by my doctor if it goes down over night then to not worry about it. They also said drink a lot of water and lay on your left side. Let us know what they say if you call or if you go in!!! My feet like about the same after working all day

kt012885 · May 2013

Your feet look pretty swollen but I'm also guessing you have gained some weight compared to the 2nd pic.

I had HUGE feet/ankles last week and my mom was really concerned but I had been wearing heels all day to work, so I went home- put my feet up and drank a ton of water and since then they haven't been that big. I have some swelling everyday now- gosh my feet look a lot fatter. I am going to mention it at my appt on Thursday. Try resting and putting your feet up and drink a lot of water and see if that helps. I'm a ftm too- so I'm just telling ya what I've been doing. Seems to be helping a bit. I'd just mention it at your next appt.

JCWhitey · May 2013

So they got swollen like that yesterday and are still swollen like that today? I'm not sure that's exactly "normal". I get swollen ankles a lot when I'm not eating enough protein during the day or drinking enough water, but they always go back to normal by the next morning. I'd say if they don't go back to normal by tomorrow I'd call, just be safe.

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