Constipation = the worst.

Re: Constipation = the worst.

• lorifromwi member

  August 2014

  I was just telling my husband over the weekend that my constpation was so bad I felt severely violated!  I've been trying to drink more and more water, but at times that's just not practical.  I too am missing out on a lot of my fiberous veggies.  I'm very close to going out and getting Miralax to help move things along.

  Good luck, I hope it gets better for you!

   

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• mandi195 member

  August 2014

  More fiber, lots of water, walking...

  
  

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• E&B0811 member

  August 2014

  Miralax was a life saver for me. Colace once a day and lots and lots and lots of water. Like so much water you think you may float and then have one more glass. If leafy greens are hard to keep down now try fiber one bars or something similar.
  
  

  

  

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• SamanthaLaura16 member

  August 2014

  Miralax is my life saver as well.
  

  Me- 27 w/PCOS     DH - 28
  

  TTC since December 2012 
  BFP 6/29/2013 - EDD 3/16/14 - MMC 9/5/2013
  

  Diagnosed with PCOS and taking metformin 750 mg  twice a day
  April 2014 -  - 1st ICI Cycle - BFP 5/15/14 EDD: 1/20/15
  A/S 8-22-14 - Its a BOY!!
  12/15 Checkup & heard his beautiful heartbeat
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• shandorfml2 member

  August 2014

  You know what worked for me last pregnancy...just a little bit of coffee, and I'd start poopin'. And of course water, veggirs and all that healthy stuff...

     

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• kflynn81 member

  August 2014

  I'm always glad someone else posts these posts so I know I'm not alone lol ... Colace and a strong little cup of coffee usually helps. Sometimes I add miralax and try and drink apple and prune juice.

  Me: 33, Endocrine issues & FVL       DH: 32, Nothing 

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• jlworden710 member

  August 2014

  I haven't had it this time around (granted it's early)... but with the last 2 it was the first thing to hit. Difference this go round is I didn't give up my morning coffee

  
  

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• taberbtb member

  August 2014

  I read on my old BMB that probiotics really help so I started to have one of those little drinkable probiotic yogurts every morning and I could definitely tell the difference on the morning I skipped it. GL!

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

   

  
  

    

   

  
  

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• KMW08 member

  August 2014

  
  

  MrsRoy07 said:

  Give me your best tips for dealing with constipation during first tri, because I'm dying here!! I'm definitely not eating enough leafy greens, I know, but they make me want to barf right now so they're not really on the menu. What should I try? Prunes? I've never had this issue before!!

  
  

  In other news, am I only one who feels like they're not allowed to complain about normal pregnancy problems to some ppl because "I should just be happy I'm pregnant?" I AM obviously, but some parts of it still suck!! /side rant

  I like prunes and prune juice, so this option works for me & has been successful. I also made sure to drink plenty of water.

  My OB suggested miralax if I needed it.

  
  

  As for your second thing - about the complaining. You can complain about whatever you want, nobody is stopping you. I will say as a multi loss lady, you won't catch me complaining about anything pregnancy related. There's nothing more in the world I have wanted and I've even prayed and begged for more/stronger symptoms during this pregnancy. This may be my inner bitch coming out but I give super eyerolls to people about this who have had a successful pregnancy--especially on an AL board. I know each pregnancy is different, but you knew what you were signing up for. JMO.
  

  BFP#4 3/17/14 - rainbow Baby BOY arrived 11/10/14 !!
  

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• Denise91980 member

  August 2014

  Water with lemon!

  
  

  
  

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• KJsbabe member

  August 2014

  I take 2 fiber capsules a day and that keeps things moving for me.

  
  

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• rox825 member

  August 2014

  I eat a high fiber granola bar just about every day and try to eat yogurt most days. If I get to the end of the 2nd day without going I start taking 1 colace every 12 hours til I go, but with the fiber bars, yogurt, and fruits/veggies, I don't need the colace too often. That combo seems to work pretty well!

  

  TTC since Sept 2011, Unexplained IF
  Oct 12 - Jan 14: 3 clomid/TI cycles, 2 hysteroscopies, 2 IUIs, 1 BFP (MMC @ 12w), 2 more IUIs
  Feb 14: Gonal-f + IUI #5 = BFP! (EDD 11/4/14)
  Baby boy arrived 11/13/14!

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• boxermamax2 member

  August 2014

  In addition to increased fiber, veggies, water (watermelon is great too) look into a squatty potty - I don't 'go' without using it - even just to pee. I used to strain a lot & it has really helped make elimination so much easier - especially when constipated. Go to www.squattypotty.com & watch the video. They are not expensive but you may be able to get them for less on amazon. If only they had a travel version - I really suffer when I travel!

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• ToriGirl2014 member

  August 2014

  To get the water you need I suggest what I only learned a few weeks ago - use a straw.  That may make all the difference in this nauseous phase, especially if you're having a hard time with the taste of water.

  
  

  1T is all about survival so take as many tips as you can.

  
  

  I second either the Colace or Miralax if it's that bad.  You don't want to end up with a BO.

  BFP#1 - M/C on 12/23/13
  

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• chicagojackie member

  August 2014

  My pnv this time (citranatal harmony they are purple) has 50 of colace so that has really helped. I also do a 1/2 cap of miralax in my am cup of decaf every 3-4 days to keep it going while on progesterone.

  BFP #1: It's a GIRL! DD born October, 2012
  BFP #2: m/c at 7w, February, 2014
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• MrsRoy07 member

  August 2014

  Thanks ladies! I've started drinking smoothies in the morning now with flaxseed and kale in them- I think it's helping!! Miralax is in the medicine cabinet now just in case though

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  DD born 4/25/11

  m/c 8/10/13 at 5.5 weeks

  missed m/c 4/15/14 at 11.5 weeks, D&C 4/17/14

  BFP 6/22/14, Scheduled c/s 2/23/15, It's a Girl!!  

  
  

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