Decreased urination?

jayellekay · October 2014

Before the "call your doctor" police arrest me, I just want everyone to know I have an appointment on Thursday, and I'll discuss it with my OB then. I'm not having any other concerning signs or symptoms, so this is not an emergency and solely a question wondering if I'm alone or if this is more common than I realize...

Up until last week, I was having the typical "have to go pee every 5 minute" sort of thing. Now, my fluid input has remained the same or even increased at times, and my need to pee has definitely decreased. I'm 30 weeks on Thursday, and I feel like a FTM because I don't remember this with DD. Is it happening to anyone else? Perhaps it is just the baby's position...but I'm curious. Thanks!

Eora3 · October 2014

hmmm, I guess I am the opposite. The baby has dropped and is putting more pressure on my bladder. I am going more frequently but producing less (because my bladder holds less now).

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sysakbaby · October 2014

Maybe your body needs more water or you are sweating it out? If you live in a dry climate and have been out in the heat you might not even notice you are sweating it out.

If you are increasing the amount of water you are drinking dramatically and still producing less urine that does not sound right. No matter what position the baby is in you still need to excrete the same amount. I would call your doctor before your appointment.

Shortstack06 · October 2014

You may be peeing less, but are you actually peeing more when you do go? It could be baby's position allowing more room in your bladder.

jayellekay · October 2014

gradschoolmom1234 said:

I'm part of the "call your doctor police"... And proud of it! ;-)
Right? How on earth is telling strangers to call their doctors with their medical questions a bad thing? I don't get it.
I don't THINK she was saying it was a bad thing? I interpreted it more as "I know I need to discuss this with a doc so don't freak out on me, but I'm going to ask here anyway". FWIW. Sometimes I need to pee more than other times and I assume it's just normal variation, the baby's position, and how much I'm sweating and things like that.

Yes, this. Definitely not a bad thing to call your doctor! Just letting those who jump on that wagon to let you know that I will talk to my doc about this!

I have been snissing a lot because I've been sick, so maybe that is part of it (duhh, now that I think about it). But even my nighttime trips to the bathroom have decreased. If it's still like that tomorrow, I will call.

CandEChicago · October 2014

jayellekay said:

Before the "call your doctor" police arrest me, I just want everyone to know I have an appointment on Thursday, and I'll discuss it with my OB then. I'm not having any other concerning signs or symptoms, so this is not an emergency and solely a question wondering if I'm alone or if this is more common than I realize...

Up until last week, I was having the typical "have to go pee every 5 minute" sort of thing. Now, my fluid input has remained the same or even increased at times, and my need to pee has definitely decreased. I'm 30 weeks on Thursday, and I feel like a FTM because I don't remember this with DD. Is it happening to anyone else? Perhaps it is just the baby's position...but I'm curious. Thanks!

jayellekay said:

gradschoolmom1234 said:

I'm part of the "call your doctor police"... And proud of it! ;-)
Right? How on earth is telling strangers to call their doctors with their medical questions a bad thing? I don't get it.
I don't THINK she was saying it was a bad thing? I interpreted it more as "I know I need to discuss this with a doc so don't freak out on me, but I'm going to ask here anyway". FWIW. Sometimes I need to pee more than other times and I assume it's just normal variation, the baby's position, and how much I'm sweating and things like that.

Yes, this. Definitely not a bad thing to call your doctor! Just letting those who jump on that wagon to let you know that I will talk to my doc about this!

I have been snissing a lot because I've been sick, so maybe that is part of it (duhh, now that I think about it). But even my nighttime trips to the bathroom have decreased. If it's still like that tomorrow, I will call.

So... you are telling us how to (or not) respond? Yeah about that....

Here is something you haven't addressed in your post or response.... has your fluid intake changed>

JRod13 · October 2014

^^^ same here.

CandEChicago · October 2014

SLC1102 said:
She mentioned it in the first post.

@SLC1102 - Thanks. I missed that.

PacoCat33 · October 2014

I have days that I pee every five minutes and others that I don't. Also, sometimes I'll get a strong urge to pee, but if I stand up or move then it goes away. I always assume it is the baby's positions.

jayellekay · October 2014

Well, after this lovely post yesterday, I was up about half a billion times last night peeing like a racehorse. Pretty sure all is back to normal.

Thanks for the input!

hellopartyof5 · October 2014

Glad to hear it - Just in case someone is searching on the bump for this: Peeing less frequently CAN be a sign of preeclampsia (liquids stay in causing you to bloat, rather than coming out). So if it's a concern you should definitely call your Dr. to rule that out. OP glad everythings back to normal

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