Daily Symptoms Thread - Wednesday 2/25

frankengibbs · February 2015

Happy Hump Day, J15 Bumpies!
How are you all feeling? Old symptoms, new symptoms, you know the drill.
Post it all here!

frankengibbs · February 2015

As for myself, I'm still muddling through allergies but since I've been so busy and not home, they haven't been as bad. Definitely pet-related.
Dealing with some dry skin, I will literally put on lotion and minutes later my breasts, belly and back feel dry like I hadn't done it at all. I'm thinking it's time to switch up lotions again.
In other skin news, I'm a bit broken out which is never fun, but it is what it is. I'm past the point of caring. I barely bother with make-up anymore, if I look awful, no one's said it yet so I'm hoping it stays that way.
All together, I'm feeling well and LO has been kicking like crazy since last night and hasn't stopped which makes this mama very happy.

BabyList · February 2015

I can't breathe! I'm super congested and this baby is all up in my ribs, smashing my lungs. I'm sitting at my desk and feel like I just ran a marathon!

frankengibbs · February 2015

BabyList said:
I can't breathe! I'm super congested and this baby is all up in my ribs, smashing my lungs. I'm sitting at my desk and feel like I just ran a marathon!

Ugh, that sounds miserable...I noticed that I run out of breath a lot more quickly than before. Not a fan, especially when I become breathless when I'm eating...

KaLikeAWind · February 2015

I'm steadily losing sleep as time goes on. I woke up this morning at 4am and couldn't go back to sleep for an hour, and then once I did I woke up again not much later after that. Early on, I was sleeping pretty late, and I miss it. (:|

MamaBish · February 2015

mellymar said:

I'm steadily losing sleep as time goes on. I woke up this morning at 4am and couldn't go back to sleep for an hour, and then once I did I woke up again not much later after that. Early on, I was sleeping pretty late, and I miss it. (:|

I've been having sleep problems too, lately I wake up for about an hour in the middle of the night. SO annoying.

frankengibbs · February 2015

@mellymar‌ The problem I run into with sleep is hip pressure from sleeping on my sides especially considering I have mild untreated scoliosis, sometimes I even have numbness, but it goes away quickly if I adjust my sleeping position. I roll around a lot but I think I'm starting to get use to it.
Hopefully you'll get some good sleep soon, if from nothing else exhaustion.

frankengibbs · February 2015

@MamaBish‌ Insomnia or bump-related discomfort?

finchfeeder80 · February 2015

Old symptom for me. The heartburn is just out of control. I'm going to have to consult the list my OB gave me and see what else is on there besides Tums. They just aren't providing any lasting relief and its been a near constant thing this week. It's not miserably bad, and I'm not in any actual pain or anything, it's just an uncomfortable nuisance, especially at 1am.

Other than that, we're just a plugging right along!

FloGirl82 · February 2015

I'm cranky even though I finally slept pretty well last night, and am feeling particularly whale-esque today-just feeling enormously large and lumbering. Ugh. I usually feel pretty good about myself but today I just want to stay in my pajamas and sweats and not do anything but mope. But nope, I'm at work. Waaahhh

MamaBish · February 2015

frankengibbs said:

@MamaBish‌ Insomnia or bump-related discomfort?

Insomnia, just wide awake and bored, lol

MamaBish · February 2015

finchfeeder80 said:

Old symptom for me. The heartburn is just out of control. I'm going to have to consult the list my OB gave me and see what else is on there besides Tums. They just aren't providing any lasting relief and its been a near constant thing this week. It's not miserably bad, and I'm not in any actual pain or anything, it's just an uncomfortable nuisance, especially at 1am.

Other than that, we're just a plugging right along!

My OB list includes Pepcid, I don't like taking it (or any other medicines) but if I can't sleep, dealbreaker! It works very well, hopefully it's on your list too so you can find some relief!

valeriemarie24 · February 2015

Definitely feeling the dry, itchy skin, and the hip pain when I sleep. I've gotten a bit of energy back so I've been doing some cleaning around the apartment, but at the same time my nausea has returned. So I want to get stuff done but then I don't at the same time

katester91 · February 2015

Itchy skin which has turned into a rash all over my body. When I called my OB about it they suggested using Benadryl and hydrocortisone cream. They aren't really helping. I decided to change everything I use like my laundry detergent to tide free and clear and a sensitive dove body wash and I stopped using this stretch mark cream that was suggested to me (I changed all of this after the rash started). I've posted about this before but it's to the point I can't stand it. If anyone has any suggestions at all I would love to hear them. I'm desperate! I've never been so itchy in my life and the bumps all over my body are driving me crazy!!!

KaLikeAWind · February 2015

@finchfeeder80‌ my OB med list also has pepcid on it. I think it had something else as well, but I accidentally shredded it with my junk mail (space case) #-o

@frankengibbs‌ Yes! Pressure on my hips! Bleh! I roll around a lot (:|

frankengibbs · February 2015

ktwilki5 said:
Itchy skin which has turned into a rash all over my body. When I called my OB about it they suggested using Benadryl and hydrocortisone cream. They aren't really helping. I decided to change everything I use like my laundry detergent to tide free and clear and a sensitive dove body wash and I stopped using this stretch mark cream that was suggested to me (I changed all of this after the rash started). I've posted about this before but it's to the point I can't stand it. If anyone has any suggestions at all I would love to hear them. I'm desperate! I've never been so itchy in my life and the bumps all over my body are driving me crazy!!!

Have you tried oatmeal baths? It feels kind of like you're sitting in people soup, but it works for me when I get really bad hives on a large portion on my body. They have some good and easy recipes on Pintrest. Otherwise, if it persists contact your OB again and I would also consider seeing a dermatologist since skin is their specialty.

finchfeeder80 · February 2015

@mellymar I forgot today is Wednesday, which means the hubs is home. I got him to read me the reflux list and I can have Pepcid or Zantac. I've never had heartburn issues this chronically before, so I'm not sure which would be better, but I'm going to stop at the store on my way home and read the boxes and give one a try. Like @mamabish said, I'm not a big medicine taker in general, even pre-pregnancy, but if this keeps up, I'm not going to have an esophagus left come June!

@frankengibbs "People soup"

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frankengibbs · February 2015

@finchfeeder80‌ As you can see I'm not the biggest fan of baths lol

I'm the same way about medicine, especially during pregnancy. I worry too much about side effects on the baby and before pregnancy I just hated the idea of being dependant on pills to solve my problems.

frankengibbs · February 2015

mellymar said:
@finchfeeder80‌ my OB med list also has pepcid on it. I think it had something else as well, but I accidentally shredded it with my junk mail (space case) #-o

@frankengibbs‌ Yes! Pressure on my hips! Bleh! I roll around a lot (:|

I'm just hoping the pressure really does go away after baby!

alcrimmins · February 2015

I'm just feeling a lot of lower ab/pelvic area pressure in the front. It usually starts when I'm at the gym and comes and goes throughout the day. Feels like I really need to pee, but the pressure stays even after I've used the restroom.

frankengibbs · February 2015

alcrimmins said:
I'm just feeling a lot of lower ab/pelvic area pressure in the front. It usually starts when I'm at the gym and comes and goes throughout the day. Feels like I really need to pee, but the pressure stays even after I've used the restroom.

Have you talked to your OB? Is the pressure painful or just slightly uncomfortable?
Also...is your OB aware of the exercise you do?

katester91 · February 2015

Thank you @frankengibbs I will try that this weekend. I'm willing to try just about anything at this point!

frankengibbs · February 2015

@ktwilki5 Glad to help

you'll have to let us know the results in the next symptoms thread.

katester91 · February 2015

Will do I just want some relief. My body looks absolutely horrible!

virginiaunicorn11 · February 2015

I've been getting bad cramps (we call the Charlie Horses where I'm from), first in my right foot for a few days. Then last night, I woke up twice with such bad pain, first in my left calf, then my right one. I am drinking enough water so it's not that. I woke up DH with my gasping and moaning, accidentally (he's awesome but there's nothing he can do, so didn't want to bother him). Fortunately it passed in less than a minute both times (my feet can cramp for several minutes at a time.) Today my calves are so sore, like I was weight lifting or something. Yuck!!

Am otherwise pretty lucky on symptoms. But was hoping for med-free childbirth and all I could think was, "oh man, if these are just my leg cramps, I'm gonna need that epidural!"

darrr88 · February 2015

Swollen hands in the morning! Can't even pick myself up outta bed most days. Not to mention lack of sleep not due to my belly btw, before bed my whole body starts itching! I woke up with an awful bumpy rash on my neck! Horrible mood swings, I'm always grumpy or emotional! I cry atleast 5 times a day for no reason. Love being pregnant so far just minus these aches and pains!

ChrisLipstick · February 2015

@amark11 I had the same thing with my last pregnancy until I started taking a magnesium supplement. Might be worth checking if your prenatal vitamins have magnesium and, if not, add some.

virginiaunicorn11 · February 2015

Thanks so much, @ChrisLipstick! I asked my doctor about this today, and mentioned that someone told me about magnesium, and he said, "Yes, that is what I was about to say" and gave me a prescription for it. Will be taking 3-4 tablets a day. (Am in Germany, so don't know if prescription is needed in the US, but am glad to be using it under doctor's approval anyway.)

Thanks again!

leightrain · February 2015

Any one feel like they got really big and stretched suddenly this month? My skin is looking OK, but my upper tummy muscles are feeling awfully tight and stretched. I have pretty tight upper abs to begin with, so suspecting this is normal. Just wondering if it's common for others. I haven't gained a lot of weight suddenly, but my bump has definitely popped out. Seeing the doctor Monday for the 24 week check up.

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