Daily Symptons 4/22 - Happy Earth Day!

medicmomma6115 · April 2015

I didn't see one started yet for today..So here you ladies go!

I woke up in SO much pain this morning. Particularly low back pain. I have a 50 minute drive to work, and sit at a desk for 8 hours with a small break + lunch every 2+ hours. I don't know how I'm going to handle it. My desk chair isn't custom to my body & the idiots at my office take my chair and adjust it all the time. Drives me CRAZY!

I've also found the only way I can sleep or sleep somewhat comfortably is on my back with my torso propped a bit with either one of my sides propped.

Ultimately, I'm starting to get VERY uncomfortable at 33w, 6d.

karaelaine1991 · April 2015

@FireFghtrWife518 thanks for getting us started!I hope your back pain subsides a bit!

As for me, so far just heartburn. I've been really stubborn about going to get medicine - basically I'm too lazy to make the 2 minute trip to CVS haha. But I think today on my way back from my internship I'm going to make the stop, I'm seriously sick of this. I know we've been over this a million times, but what was it that you ladies recommended again? I feel like it began with a P? If no one else remembers I'll just get Maalox because that's what my mom recommended from her pregnancies but her last one was 15 years ago haha

HoosOnFirst · April 2015

karaelaine1991 said:
@FireFghtrWife518 thanks for getting us started!I hope your back pain subsides a bit!

As for me, so far just heartburn. I've been really stubborn about going to get medicine - basically I'm too lazy to make the 2 minute trip to CVS haha. But I think today on my way back from my internship I'm going to make the stop, I'm seriously sick of this. I know we've been over this a million times, but what was it that you ladies recommended again? I feel like it began with a P? If no one else remembers I'll just get Maalox because that's what my mom recommended from her pregnancies but her last one was 15 years ago haha

I just switched from Zantac 75 to Zantac 150 and my heartburn is much better!

Prilosec and tums were the other recommendations from my doc.

ashleyahuff · April 2015

For heartburn I use Zantac and tums several times a day.

Yesterday I started seeing spots for a few seconds, like shooting stars. And it happened again today! Dr apt this afternoon.

Totally freaks me out!

karaelaine1991 · April 2015

hoodoll82 said:

karaelaine1991 said:
@FireFghtrWife518 thanks for getting us started!I hope your back pain subsides a bit!

As for me, so far just heartburn. I've been really stubborn about going to get medicine - basically I'm too lazy to make the 2 minute trip to CVS haha. But I think today on my way back from my internship I'm going to make the stop, I'm seriously sick of this. I know we've been over this a million times, but what was it that you ladies recommended again? I feel like it began with a P? If no one else remembers I'll just get Maalox because that's what my mom recommended from her pregnancies but her last one was 15 years ago haha
I just switched from Zantac 75 to Zantac 150 and my heartburn is much better!

Prilosec and tums were the other recommendations from my doc.

Prilosec, that was it! Thank you! I'll also take a peek at the Zantec 150 and see which is cheaper haha. Thanks again!

HoosOnFirst · April 2015

FireFghtrWife518 said:
I didn't see one started yet for today..So here you ladies go!

I woke up in SO much pain this morning. Particularly low back pain. I have a 50 minute drive to work, and sit at a desk for 8 hours with a small break + lunch every 2+ hours. I don't know how I'm going to handle it. My desk chair isn't custom to my body & the idiots at my office take my chair and adjust it all the time. Drives me CRAZY!

I've also found the only way I can sleep or sleep somewhat comfortably is on my back with my torso propped a bit with either one of my sides propped.

Ultimately, I'm starting to get VERY uncomfortable at 33w, 6d.

I have a desk job (accounting) and back pain is killing me. I try to get up and stretch or walk every 2 hours. But also, our chairs suck and so I got one of those back pillows specifically that curve against a chair - I would recommend looking into one! It's not a perfect solution but provides additional support!

finchfeeder80 · April 2015

I'm a Zantac girl here myself. Although I admit I feel like it's not working as well, so maybe when this bottle is done I'll pick up Prilosec and see what happens. I believe the Zantac was cheaper at my local Target, which was part of the immediate appeal.

I'm feeling alright, but really nervous about my appointment this afternoon. My bp has been creeping up slowly all week and it wasn't great this morning, so I'm afraid of what it will be by this afternoon when I actually see my OB. I feel a little off today, but I can't tell what's potentially bp related and what's sinuses. Like I mentioned on another thread the other day, the oak pollen has started falling here, and it's always one of my harder allergy seasons.

virginiaunicorn11 · April 2015

finchfeeder80 said:
I'm a Zantac girl here myself. Although I admit I feel like it's not working as well, so maybe when this bottle is done I'll pick up Prilosec and see what happens. I believe the Zantac was cheaper at my local Target, which was part of the immediate appeal.

I'm feeling alright, but really nervous about my appointment this afternoon. My bp has been creeping up slowly all week and it wasn't great this morning, so I'm afraid of what it will be by this afternoon when I actually see my OB. I feel a little off today, but I can't tell what's potentially bp related and what's sinuses. Like I mentioned on another thread the other day, the oak pollen has started falling here, and it's always one of my harder allergy seasons.

Good luck with your appointment, and hope that BP drops. Keep us posted.

I woke up today and had my first bloody nose. So weird.

Have not been getting enough sleep, not because of the horrible reasons you all have to suffer from - just that between work and language class, I don't get home til 9:00, finish dinner at 10:00, and am too wound up to go to bed til at least midnight.

Today I had to deal with the legal department on some contract issues. Between doing this in a foreign language, finding them to be totally unflexible and unreasonable, and being exhausted, I got suuuuuper cranky. A kind colleague stepped in to help me, took me for a coffee break, and now life is beautiful again.

Thanks for letting me vent about these stupid little things. Hope you all feel better soon xo

ngaines27 · April 2015

@finchfeeder80 Wishing you luck for your appt this afternoon! Let us know.

I woke up with a headache this morning.

Hoping the meds kick in soon as I have 4 kids with appointments today. No rest for the weary.

Also dealing with heartburn, and low back and hip pain. Definitely paying my chiropractor a visit tomorrow!

karaelaine1991 · April 2015

@finchfeeder80 good luck at your appointment!

lovethatcolosun · April 2015

Overall I've been feeling irritable and sleepy. My DS has chosen this week to start acting like a 3 yr old even though his birthday isn't for a few months. He's testing me for sure, which then leads to more anxiety about having a newborn and a 3 yo. Maybe his behavior is just a fluke because I've spent so much time nesting and cleaning lately. Fingers crossed.

frankengibbs · April 2015

Had a restful night's sleep, would've been better if I didn't have to wake up for work, but oh well...Woke up with an appetite which is a good sign so now I'm just waiting for the oldest child to go to school so I can make myself something to eat with out being bugged.
As far as symptoms overall, I think the worst is this shooting hip pain. I can barely put on pants or pick something up off of the floor without groaning. I can't wait for this one to go away.
But today will be a good day. Going to go grocery shopping and start my new protein diet, DH is going to have his blood work done so we can cross CF off of the list of concerns for good, and then I plan to nap for as long as I possibly can.

JessHeppell · April 2015

frankengibbs said:
Woke up with an appetite which is a good sign so now I'm just waiting for the oldest child to go to school so I can make myself something to eat with out being bugged.

yes good. eat ALL the things.

laurendutch · April 2015

lovethatcolosun said:
Overall I've been feeling irritable and sleepy. My DS has chosen this week to start acting like a 3 yr old even though his birthday isn't for a few months. He's testing me for sure, which then leads to more anxiety about having a newborn and a 3 yo. Maybe his behavior is just a fluke because I've spent so much time nesting and cleaning lately. Fingers crossed.

Three was so hard! At 4, it's like they wake up one day a completely different kid. I still have a son who is a "tester" and completely strong willed (aka stubborn). When he gets something on his mind, there is changing it.

KaLikeAWind · April 2015

@finchfeeder80 try to relax when at the drs office - no white coat syndrome! (Harder to actually do than type, I know, but still)

@karaelaine1991 when I begin to have acid reflux (I don't get that heavy in chest feeling of heartburn, I more just get really burpy) I use the zantac 150 after recommends from the other ladies here. It works way better than the pepcid I was trying to use.

I'm totally bushed and feeling it after my busy day of cleaning yesterday. I am paying for my burst of energy in the form of back pain, fatigue, and general just crumminess. I woke up really early this morning and then managed to fall back asleep again, and woke up again about an hour and half ago... I'm ready for a nap already :-q

KaLikeAWind · April 2015

@frankengibbs - yes. @JessHeppell is right. Eat ALL the things.

starrysmile18 · April 2015

I actually have some hip pain as well. Sciatica? I didn't get this with DS, so I'm not sure. I made a chiro appt for tomorrow night, but I'm hoping my OB is ok with me going, as I called the nurses line before hand to check.

Stretching isn't helping, and it hurts to walk. Not only am I waddling a little, I've got a gimp now too. Cool.

JessHeppell · April 2015

"D"H woke me up early so we can go to walmart/shopping town an hours drive away from us. so im not too happy right now.

had a dream that there was a blizzard and polar bears were climbing over houses to migrate and i got a 10 piece from mcdonalds and when i got home they only gave me 4 nuggets

Westypet · April 2015

Is anyone else having random tummy troubles during the day? I find that my stomach is very sensitive lately, with that urgent discomfort feeling at random times.

I'm usually nauseous and/or heartburny, but this is a new one this week.

Between BH, nausea, diarrhea, and intense nesting urges, I don't know what to think about when I'll actually pop.

I think by the time I actually go into labor, I won't realize the difference between a 3rd trimester symptom and a sign of labor, unless it's crazy-glaringly obvious.

teather5 · April 2015

Sensitive nipples, anyone? Even the slightest graze... Eek!

cbrtncanadian · April 2015

Absolute emotional train wreck today... Someone slap me out of it! I can't seem to keep it together for more than 5 minutes at a time...

btm013 · April 2015

I'm exhausted today and have the same old swollen feet. 34 weeks tomorrow so I'm just trying to hang in there.

LolaMarley23 · April 2015

I've been exhausted all week and finally had a night of GREAT sleep!

I did feel LO move in a strange new place early this morning though; right above my left hip. It was the strangest feeling as he has been favoring my ribs the last few weeks! Other than the sleep issues, I have had terrible back pain with round ligament pain so I have been taking things slow as I get up and down. Thank goodness I have only 7 weeks to go!

Mommaswizz · April 2015

Miraculously i got a good night's sleep last night after a really hard day. One of the dogs I grew up with passed away yesterday so i was a legit mess from 5pm on. Nonstop crying actually seemed to make all the pregnancy symptoms go away (go figure). Today i'm just emotionally spent. Still trying to hold it together at work and had to force myself to stay off facebook on the commute in because all the pictures of my furry friend were making me cry my makeup off before 9am.. Grief is one hell of a distraction from pregnancy symptoms.

So for my Killian's sake, hug your fur babies close today and tell them how much you love their faces.

paige0704 · April 2015

Mommaswizz said:
Miraculously i got a good night's sleep last night after a really hard day. One of the dogs I grew up with passed away yesterday so i was a legit mess from 5pm on. Nonstop crying actually seemed to make all the pregnancy symptoms go away (go figure). Today i'm just emotionally spent. Still trying to hold it together at work and had to force myself to stay off facebook on the commute in because all the pictures of my furry friend were making me cry my makeup off before 9am.. Grief is one hell of a distraction from pregnancy symptoms.

So for my Killian's sake, hug your fur babies close today and tell them how much you love their faces.

Im sorry for your loss... I understand what you mean with the preggo symptoms not even mattering..i lost my dog in february unexpectedly to lung cancer and he was only 5 my heart still hurts everyday! Its one of the worst things to go through but to lose someone when pregnant is just so much worse! I am sending you positive energy!

Today once again i am just so fatigued...a legit walking zombie!! I had a stupid low blood sugar attack this morning so that doesnt help the tiredness and LO is killing my hips !!! Its crazy how low she feels and how much it hurts the hips!! I never had any rib pain so i guess she stayed generally low so far! Hope you ladies have a great day!

KonaCoffeeBean · April 2015

I have old lady hip again today. Most my body feels like it's 30, and in some discomfort. My right hip feels like it's 90.

frankengibbs · April 2015

KonaCoffeeBean said:
I have old lady hip again today. Most my body feels like it's 30, and in some discomfort. My right hip feels like it's 90.

My pain is in my right hip too and I think that's the best description I've heard, it definitely feels 90!

frankengibbs · April 2015

Mommaswizz said:
Miraculously i got a good night's sleep last night after a really hard day. One of the dogs I grew up with passed away yesterday so i was a legit mess from 5pm on. Nonstop crying actually seemed to make all the pregnancy symptoms go away (go figure). Today i'm just emotionally spent. Still trying to hold it together at work and had to force myself to stay off facebook on the commute in because all the pictures of my furry friend were making me cry my makeup off before 9am.. Grief is one hell of a distraction from pregnancy symptoms.

So for my Killian's sake, hug your fur babies close today and tell them how much you love their faces.

I'm so sorry about your sweet puppy, I hope you have an easy day! With all the pregnancy hormones added to it, I would be a mess so take it easy.

Mommaswizz · April 2015

paige0704 said:

Im sorry for your loss... I understand what you mean with the preggo symptoms not even mattering..i lost my dog in february unexpectedly to lung cancer and he was only 5 my heart still hurts everyday! Its one of the worst things to go through but to lose someone when pregnant is just so much worse! I am sending you positive energy!

Today once again i am just so fatigued...a legit walking zombie!! I had a stupid low blood sugar attack this morning so that doesnt help the tiredness and LO is killing my hips !!! Its crazy how low she feels and how much it hurts the hips!! I never had any rib pain so i guess she stayed generally low so far! Hope you ladies have a great day!

I really appreciate the condolences. It always helps to hear from other people who have experienced this kind of loss. Losing a pet is so much more than just an animal dying. It's losing a family member

medicmomma6115 · April 2015

I ended up calling my ob and they wanted to see me because of the back pain I was having.

She said he's head down and thinks that's what the pain is from..and that he's not being very gentle getting into position. But, I now have a doctors note for work to "allow me to get up and walk for 10 minutes every hour." And "if this doesn't work, then I just won't be at work"

lovethatcolosun · April 2015

@Mommaswizz I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your furry sibling. I know the pain all too well. We lost our pit bull last June and we still are sad about his passing. I still cry about it at times. The pain is real and deep because they leave paw prints on our heart. Such sweet creatures. Sending you hugs today.

Mommaswizz · April 2015

lovethatcolosun said:
@Mommaswizz I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your furry sibling. I know the pain all too well. We lost our pit bull last June and we still are sad about his passing. I still cry about it at times. The pain is real and deep because they leave paw prints on our heart. Such sweet creatures. Sending you hugs today.

I will take all the hugs i can get! I've read the rainbow bridge poem more times than i can count in the last 24 hours. I really appreciate the support!

TheNewMrsY · April 2015

My pubic bone feels like it's being ripped apart (which it probably is) and the skin just above my belly button is sooo sore and tender to the touch! Feels like it might burst right open when I sneeze or cough (which is a lot, thanks to allergies!). Pretty uncomfortable today.

klkonwi · April 2015

I'm having a good day for once mentally and physically. Symptoms For today.... I found stretch marks on the outside of my thigh..... Weird because I haven't gained weight there. Must be going on deep down in there/stretching.
I almost threw up when I saw my face in my baby shower pics..... It's sooo fat. That sounds so vain.... But it was shocking to me. I guess I didn't realize that was happening! Love the things we go through for these little blessings!!!!!! Lol

knwilliams01 · April 2015

So this is probably TMI - but we are pregnant women so all goes. From being on bed rest for over 4 weeks, I now have spider veins on my ass. Not on my legs or ankles, on my ass. How lovely.

KaLikeAWind · April 2015

@Mommaswizz I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved Killian. I lost my best friend, my baby-cat, my beloved Fun in September, and it hurts. It hurts so bad. She was with me my whole adult life until then. I spent almost a whole month in a serious depression - it was really a total blur, I lost myself. I still find myself caught by surprise by grief, and the depth of it.

Hugs, gal. My heart feels your grief and your pain. ❤

LaurenAnn0405 · April 2015

@Mommaswizz I'm so sorry that you lost your fur baby. Thinking about losing mine makes me want to leave work right now and go home and hug him! Sending hugs your way

klkonwi · April 2015

@knwilliams01 yeah I found a varicose vein under my right thigh..... It just keeps growing. It's sorta heartbreaking!

FloGirl82 · April 2015

@Mommaswizz I'm so sorry for your loss!

I'm starting to get really fatigued and tired around 3-4 pm every day. My back also has begun hurting constantly. Sleep has been alright for the most part-besides waking up 4-6 times in the night to pee, thankfully I go back to sleep right away-but I am just starting to sputter out energy-wise this time of the day. It sucks, especially since I'm still working full time. I don't have any ambition to do anything when I get home from work, I force myself to do things when all I want to do is relax.

Other than that, I feel huge!! I was actually looking back through my weekly bump pics I have and was laughing at myself-how I ever though I was 'big' at 26-27 weeks is hilarious compared to how big I am now! I've even grown somewhat of an ass-I've never had one until now, haha.

Westypet · April 2015

Mommaswizz said:

paige0704 said:

Im sorry for your loss... I understand what you mean with the preggo symptoms not even mattering..i lost my dog in february unexpectedly to lung cancer and he was only 5 my heart still hurts everyday! Its one of the worst things to go through but to lose someone when pregnant is just so much worse! I am sending you positive energy!

Today once again i am just so fatigued...a legit walking zombie!! I had a stupid low blood sugar attack this morning so that doesnt help the tiredness and LO is killing my hips !!! Its crazy how low she feels and how much it hurts the hips!! I never had any rib pain so i guess she stayed generally low so far! Hope you ladies have a great day!
I really appreciate the condolences. It always helps to hear from other people who have experienced this kind of loss. Losing a pet is so much more than just an animal dying. It's losing a family member

I'm so sorry you lost your fur baby! That is terrible and I'm giving you Internet hugs from afar.

Mommaswizz · April 2015

You ladies truly are wonderful. I can't tell you how much i appreciate the love. Thank you @mellymar @LaurenCearfoss @FloGirl82 and @Westypet .. @mellymar you've spoken of your beloved Fun before and it breaks my heart knowing the pain never really goes it away. I really do want to believe they're all up there waiting for us to come and snuggle again one day.

Even having my puppy, Luna, at home couldnt really soften the blow of losing Killian. He was truly a personality and a family member I wont ever be able to forget. I keep trying to focus on the positives of him being able to go to sleep peacefully at home under his tree and saving my parents the painful decision to put him down. Our fur-siblings and furbabies are just irreplaceable. I'm so thankful to know so many dog (and cat!!) lovers who understand how much pain it causes to lose them.

and i'm tearing up at my desk again. Definitely time to go home. I really can't thank you enough for all your kind words. Makes this hurt a little bit less.

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