What is this?!?

BabyShirah · January 2015

Plz don't yell if there's a post like this! I did search and found similar posts but didn't see any with exactly what I want to ask!! I'm a FTM and 21wks. About a wk ago, I started having these symptoms. Here goes, I feel ok if I'm sittn down, but soon as I stand up to walk, there's ALOT of pressure down there round bladder and all. And lower back pain too. Also hurts when I lay down. It's constant when I'm standing or laying down. Also, feels like I have to pee alot too. I went to dr yesterday and do have a UTI, but can that cause so much pain and pressure? I know you all aren't drs, just needed some input from anyone that has experienced this!! What is it?!

BabyShirah · January 2015

@GFJ48‌ it almost feels like the baby is about to fall out, there's so much pressure!?!

obimom · January 2015

If you explained these symptoms to your Dr. and they didn't seem concerned then I would say you'll just have to deal with the discomfort for now, unfortunately.

Keep track of how long you have been feeling it. Mark it on a calendar so when you see your dr again you can be accurate.

If you are really concerned that it goes beyond a UTI then call your Dr's office for a follow up to discuss.

I have not had a UTI while pregnant but I would imagine it to feel the way you have described considering there is a baby pushing on your already irritated bladder/urinary tract.

Good luck.

beaseg · January 2015

Could be a contraction? I felt that in my last pregnancy and it was just pressure from baby, but that didn't start until well into 3rd tri. Sometimes I feel pressure, but that's from a contraction. I'd recommend to push water big time and lay on your left side.

BabyShirah · January 2015

Thanks y'all!! I did explain it to my dr yesterday and she says it's from UTI and the stretching!!! Said myself and the baby were fine and everything is on track. (Went for anatomy scan)

leekee816 · January 2015

My baby sits low and sometimes feels like there is a bowling ball just sitting down there.

BabyShirah · January 2015

@leekee816‌ yes it's a heaviness like that but constant!! Except when I'm sitting.

leekee816 · January 2015

Yep. I had that at 16 weeks. Once you take meds for the UTI, it'll go away, but if your baby sits low, it'll come back every now and then. Don't be worried when it does as long as your doc knows and they don't seem concerned, just like the other PPs said. I'm a FTM and a hypochondriac, so I've been there

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ETA to correct spelling and to say that I also had spotting around the same time and got super freaked out. But all was well! Just a UTI and a low baby stretching everything out down there.

BabyShirah · January 2015

@leekee816‌ thank u so much! My dr told me it SHOULD go away with the antibiotic. And yeh my LO is right at my bladder. I had this feeling before but neverrr hurt like this!

BabyShirah · January 2015

No spotting thank goodness. Just ALOT of pressure down below and backache

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serenesky · January 2015

It's most likely the Uti. I actually thought I had one a few weeks ago but it turned out I was severely dehydrated from the cold I had that never ended. Also my LO sits low and I offen feel heavy down there.

tinyjoys · January 2015

About a month ago, I was up all night one night with frequent, dribbling urination, pressure and just general discomfort. I went to my OB and was told there was no bacteria in my urine, so he was pretty sure that it wasn't a UTI and more of an irritated bladder due to pregnancy. Three days later, I was doubled over in pain and peeing even more. I called my OB's after hours line and he decided to treat it as a UTI/bladder infection. Within two days of antibiotics, I felt nearly 100%. Definitely take the antibiotic. You'll feel a ton better, I promise.

BabyShirah · January 2015

@tinyjoys‌ I started taking mine last nite and no relief yet

only 2 pills so far tho so it's probably not in my system good enough yet!! Definantly hope this will do the trick!!!! I'm pure miserable!!!!

tinyjoys · January 2015

Yeah, it was right around pill #4 that the relief started. I also upped my water intake and took an Azo cranberry pill twice a day.

BabyShirah · January 2015

@tinyjoys‌ I forgot about AZO's!! I just took pill num 3 and a hot bath. Tomorrow I need to def get some AZO's and drink lots of water!!!! Thank you!!! :x

rivers714 · January 2015

If you don't feel better in a day or two go to a dr. You can get a kidney infection if left untreated

BabyShirah · January 2015

@rivers714‌ I'm taking Keflex prescribed by my OB dr. It's a 10 day course so I'm hoping to feel better SOON!! And thx!!

JuliaRL · January 2015

and to help prevent any further UTIs, do the basics: lots of water, wipe front-to-back, and always try to pee after sex, if not as well as before.

BabyShirah · January 2015

@JuliaRL‌ I think it's the drink lots of water part I'm missing!

mechanicwife · January 2015

I've had two UTI's since being pregnant (I'm prone to them whether or not I'm pregnant), and they felt exactly like you describe. For me they go away much more quickly if I take the antibiotic just as they say, and drink LOTS of water. I also take a cranberry pill (found mine at Walmart) and probiotics all the time to help prevent them. Sorry you have one, they're not fun, at all.

BabyShirah · January 2015

@serenesky‌ what were ur symptoms? I think I may be dehydrated as well!?!

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