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18-20 Week Growth Spurt

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Just last week I was thinking to myself, "I'm surprised I'm not peeing more than I am, even though I'm drinking a lot of water".  Well, I spoke too soon!  I don't know what has happened these past 4 or 5 days but my body feels so incredibly different ('m 18 weeks and 3 days).  I am peeing all of the time and if I wait too long it legitimately hurts.  I'm getting up 2-3 times a night now and am awake almost every morning by 5AM.  On top of that, I really feel like the baby has grown and is starting to move up.  It really feels like my insides are being pushed up until my ribs, which is a really weird feeling.  I get full so easily now and find myself having to eat more often but smaller meals.  I was shocked the other night at dinner when I could barely finish half of my burger... that never happens!  My heartburn has also come back with a vengeance.  I feel like I have a lump in my throat most of the day, which they say is because of heart burn and reflux, no fun.  It's just amazing how much can change week to week!

I've read that the baby goes through a big growth spurt during weeks 18-20 and I was just wondering how everyone else is feeling?  Anyone with similar symptoms?

Ashley
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Re: 18-20 Week Growth Spurt

  • mapchick77mapchick77 member
    I hit 18 weeks today and for the past week I have definitely had days where I feel like my ab muscles are definitely being pushed/moved/stretched as things shift around inside. I have also definitely noticed I have less room in my stomach for food. I was also wondering if there was a little growth spurt going on.
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  • rebennett06rebennett06 member
    I have felt exactly the same way-18 weeks today and starting this last week feel like I'm already getting huge and if I wait even two minutes to pee it is a lot of pressure!!!
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  • CMBHolmes76CMBHolmes76 member
    I have those symptoms and I'm only 16 weeks. For the last couple of weeks, I feel like I haven't grown, but I now know I have something to look forward to.
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  • brittneyandadambrittneyandadam member
    I felt a big change after 17w. The heartburn got really bad and I can't eat as much...I've actually been getting sick after dinner b/c I'm so hungry, but my stomach can't handle my normal amount of food. I also feel like my upper stomach has started protruding more.
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