Cankles and pedicures

Klavanga74 · October 2014

If I had my laptop I'd figure out how to do a clicky poll but I'm on the ipad and technologically challenged. So, if you're a pedicure lover and planning on pretty toes for delivery, how close to your due date are you going to do your toes (ha! Can anyone see their toes?)? Second, I've been super lucky to not have swollen ankles or feet. They kind of blew up tonight, though. That wouldn't be related to high BP, would it? I know it's a super common thing, just wondering why, all of a sudden. My BP has been low all pregnancy. It's not on my list of things to call about.

MuffinMom14 · October 2014

I'm getting a pedicure Friday if this thing doesn't come out first. Hair Thursday, toes Friday, and massage on Sunday. So. Baby can come Monday.

flyingncmama · October 2014

I've got plans for a pedicure and hair cut next Thursday,assuming baby cooperates and stays in until the 10th.

ashie0610 · October 2014

I'm getting a pedicure tomorrow and cannot wait.

I wouldn't worry about the swelling if your BP has been fine. I've been the opposite and had a couple of spikes but absolutely no swelling.

As @Nicb13‌ said, swelling is a pretty common pregnancy symptom and is really only a sign of pre-e when it's in combination with seeing spots, a severe headache, and/or pain along your upper ribs near your bra line.

AmandaJean12 · October 2014

Especially at night, I wouldn't get too concerned about swollen feet at this point. Mine haven't been bad either but by the end of the day sometimes they're like little blimps if I was out and about too much or sitting at my desk to long.

Klavanga74 · October 2014

I'm thinking I'll do toes tomorrow. Maybe the foot massage will help the Cankles! @SPurp13‌ ....ooooh massage...did you find a place that has one of those pillow things that let's you lie face down? I haven't found anyplace that has that this pregnancy. I hope you get that! Can't wait to lie on my stomach...

melaniedel · October 2014

I will have my pedi Thursday and hair next Thursday. I have pedi every two weeks either way so they can't be too bad, but right now I am having them use colors that I already have incase they chip:)

andrieya · October 2014

I like to get one every week if possible. I don't think she will be here on her due date this week, so I'll probably go get one on Saturday.

MuffinMom14 · October 2014

Klavanga74 said:
I'm thinking I'll do toes tomorrow. Maybe the foot massage will help the Cankles! @SPurp13‌ ....ooooh massage...did you find a place that has one of those pillow things that let's you lie face down? I haven't found anyplace that has that this pregnancy. I hope you get that! Can't wait to lie on my stomach...

No, they just have the wedge and you lay on your back, then sides. At least that's how it was around 20 weeks when I went last.

pushgal84 · October 2014

I'm pretty gentle with my feet so pedicures well last me awhile. I had mine done about 3 wks before EDD. Also, my feet didn't begin to noticeably swell until 38 wks. Dr said as long as my BP is good and I don't have any other pre-e symptoms, then it's nothing to worry about (just to echo what pp have also said).

angeltennis3 · October 2014

I plan to get one this week, probably Thursday (so at 37+3). I think I will wait and get another one at 39ish weeks, as well.

savicke2009 · October 2014

I painted my toes last week, and I'll probably do them again next week

just to be ready.. with number one I painted them the night before my induction

Nichole7041 · October 2014

Not to thread hijack but while we are around the subject is anyone bothering to wax/shave before delivery or their cervical checks?
I have my first check next week...

white714 · October 2014

I just had a pedicure today, mainly because I cannot reach there anymore and my feet were gross! They are very swollen too and look disgusting, it was kind of embarrassing rolling my pants up...

flyingncmama · October 2014

Nichole7041 said:
Not to thread hijack but while we are around the subject is anyone bothering to wax/shave before delivery or their cervical checks?
I have my first check next week...

I tried to shave a couple weeks ago, it wasn't worth it. I will shave my legs before my csection though.

Starfish17 · October 2014

I'm getting one on Saturday at 38 weeks which should hold me over until after baby comes. Did you eat a lot of salt today? Sometimes that can make swelling worse - try propping your feet up and see if that helps...

Lindzoid · October 2014

@Nichole7041‌ I've been shaving my bikini line my entire pregnancy and legs once a week. It would drive me insane not to! If it will make you feel better do it.

DreadGamerWife · October 2014

I am getting my last pedi on Friday (39 weeks, 2 days).

Nichole7041 · October 2014

@lindzoid Ok thank you. It would make me feel better but I just can't see down there anymore haha

angeltennis3 · October 2014

Nichole7041 said:
Not to thread hijack but while we are around the subject is anyone bothering to wax/shave before delivery or their cervical checks?
I have my first check next week...

I shave every few days, regardless. However I am hoping to labor at home for a while and will most likely try to take a shower and shave before I head to the hospital. It just makes me feel better, personally, and I have a feeling it will be a few weeks before I am ready to bring the razor near my bikini line for a while!

Klavanga74 · October 2014

Shaving...I haven't but need to really badly.

lrobi13 · October 2014

DH painted my toes on Sunday and I had a baby on Friday.

The lady garden needs a good grooming. Saw it for the first time in months today and I was shocked! But I couldn't work up the give a damn to fix it tonight.

There was so much going on during l & d that I didn't care what it looked like

Saragoeswest · October 2014

The lady garden lol

vrj0522 · October 2014

I just got a pedi today, at 38w4d. If baby doesn't come in a week, I might get another one. As far as swelling goes, it's pretty normal. I didn't swell at all with DS but I have been swelling this pregnancy since 36 weeks and a few days. Try to drink water, put your feet up and change positions. If you sit too long or stand too long that can make the swelling worse so just try to switch positions and know it's fine and normal, as long as your BP is measuring fine.

angelle530 · October 2014

I get a pedicure every two weeks, the place I go to does a 20 minute foot/calf massage with the pedicure and it's amazing! Makes my swollen feet and legs feel SO much better.

ohioloveyou · October 2014

I'm getting a pedi today because I don't want to try and trim my toenails by myself. Too hard. I have 3.5 weeks to go, so hopefully it lasts! If not DH will be painting my toes again, can't splurge like that all the time.

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