I think I have tendonitis in my Achilles tendon on my right foot. I keep getting these catches where it feels like it's all hung up. It's worse when I've been in the same position or when I wake up in the morning. My whole foot cramps up, too. I can get it to pop, but it's only temporary relief. Anyone else experiencing something like that?
Don't hate me, 39weeks +2 and feel pretty good. But could be baby taking it easy on her mama today for my birthday. Also starting maternity leave today so I'm enjoying my couch!
Happy birthday, @LaurenS119 !! So glad you're feeling good and get to enjoy relaxing today!
@Raymer2 - I hear that popping sometimes, too, but it isn't always me! Google says the baby's bones are also shifting (hilarious because my brother and I are horrific joint crackers, driving our spouses nuts). And a few other theories what it could be. Wild, isn't it?!
We had an awesome shower yesterday! We were overwhelmed with awesome generosity. Last night after getting home and sorting through everything I had a serious bout of sickness come on. Took a phenergan and an hour later I was passed out on the couch. Woke up to pee and DH brought me to bed where I continued to sleep all EFFING NIGHT. It was FABULOUS! Having some back pain and contractions though nothing I'm getting excited over. Still feel drunk from meds. It could always be worse! Major nesting in order today!
I really don't think this baby can drop any lower without falling out! Anytime I'm up right in the last few days, I have consistent contractions and then as soon as I lay down at night, they stop. I'm 37 weeks, 4 days and I've been having unproductive contractions since 29 weeks so I'm pretty over it. Last pregnancy my water broke so I knew it was really time so I'm just hoping the same thing happens again!
Today is my last day of work!!!! Yay!!! Less than 2 hours left to go! I have tomorrow off and am having a spa day which I am getting a salt glow, massage, mani and pedi- can't wait cuz my back and feet have been killing me! I also tomorrow have my last dr appt and nst so they are gonna check me to figure out my induction plan! Then wed I go in for my induction!!! Can't believe I'll have a baby here this week! I'm not nervous about the induction or the pain I just hope LO is gonna be ready since he's being induvlced 3.5 weeks early!
Officially overdue. I can't say I wasn't expecting it, but it's still a little disappointing.
I felt bad last night, because my husband wanted to take some Tylenol pm because he had a headache and wanted help falling asleep. I have been losing my mucus plug (again) and have been getting mild cramps, so I told him it was probably a good idea if he didn't, just in case. Next morning, still pregnant.
My leg cramps and weakness are worse today and my stomach has decided to join in with cramping. I have a dr appointment on Thursday if I can still function by then. DH keeps wanting to take me to the hospital after every pain. He's been so sweet and attentive.
Had my weekly NST this morning and Dr. popped his head in and told me the team is thinking about inducing me Wednesday night. I always said it would be nice to be able to prepare for when she's coming but now that I have a possible induction over my head I am TERRIFIED! What on earth do you do during your last 2 days as a childless person!? Haha
Other than that? Cramping, lightening crotch & mighty sleepy. Ugh.
I have all the awesome aches & pains like back ache, head ache, swelling, waddling, cramping, constipation, pressure, & my inner thighs & vagina are killing me! The skin on my stomach is sagging now? Does anyone else have this? I'm at the right weight gain & not super overweight or anything.
@fishback23 I think it counts as a symptom. I am bouncing back and forth between terrified and excited in a pretty extreme way. Today is our two year anniversary, and I totally got so freaked out about baby that I forgot June comes after May. DH went and got flowers and donuts and our big date is a newborn care class. #romance Besides forgetfulness and emotional whiplash, I'm doing okay. Stuff sucks, but not anything that I can't handle. Thank God.
I live in North Carolina....and it's f-ing HOT! Up until now I have had no swelling and feeling pretty good, so today I decided to get the oil changed in the car and have it detailed before baby comes. Man, the heat is intense. I'm a hot, sweaty, grunting mess with chubby feet! Trying to stay hydrated and in the a/c. Thank God I don't have to go through July and August like this. I would die. Come on baby girl, mama is ready! 37 weeks tomorrow.
All the normals: acid reflux, exhaustion, joint pain. Lack of energy to respond to the many people calling and texting to check in.
A new one starting yesterday -- I think I've been feeling baby's practice breathing like some others have mentioned! Thought at first it was hiccups, but it really was a new movement that I hadn't felt before, very regular and lasting for awhile. Has happened a couple of times again since the first one.
Probably not pregnancy related, but for some unknown reason I also developed an eye irritation last night that I think is a stye. Can hardly open my right eye this morning without it watering like crazy. Such a fantastic thing to happen two days before due date. :P
My overall feeling is just heavy. I've only gained 25lbs, but it feels like 100. And, confirms I need to work out and strengthen my muscles. Also having lower abdominal pain, but not sure if it's RLP or mild contractions. All i know is that it hurts. I have a fear that i will be in labor but chalk up the pain to gas or what not and end up showing up to the hospital with a head sticking out of me. Lol I had my 39 week appt last Friday - little progress since the previous week. Official due date is June 4th, but set induction for June 12th. Hopefully he decides to make his debut on his own before then.
Yesterday marked my first official day of saying, "I don't give a damn how I look when I go out." Heaven help the person who looks at me sideways as I waddle around!
I'm exhausted from waking up every 15 minutes (literally) in a panic and/or needing to pee.
Oh, and I have had the WORST diarrhea for several weeks... I'm sore and tired from visiting the bathroom 8-10 times/day just to poop! I'd like to think this is helping my body prepare, but come on! Way too much preparation going on.
I thought I would make it through 2 pregnancies with no stretch marks but no. One started at the scar from when I had my bellybutton pierced. It's not big, but damn was I close. Hopefully that is the only one.
Lots of Braxton Hicks today, but I think it's because I've been walking around trying to get my classroom packed up. Last week of work this week!!! Baby feels lower so I'm hoping to show some progress at my appointment this week.
I have all the awesome aches & pains like back ache, head ache, swelling, waddling, cramping, constipation, pressure, & my inner thighs & vagina are killing me! The skin on my stomach is sagging now? Does anyone else have this? I'm at the right weight gain & not super overweight or anything.
Yes the skin on my stomach sags too! I feel like its floppin' all over the place. I have no idea why. The only thing I can think of is that's where baby is going to go when he drops? Haha. At least it doesn't hurt like everything else!
Is stupid and lazy a symptom of pregnancy. I'm surprised at how often I forget stuff.
YES! DH and I did a bunch of errands together this afternoon, and I thought he was going to push me into traffic and be done with it. I kept forgetting where we were going, why we were there, what I needed to get. It was all things for ME and if he hadn't been there, I probably just would have been wandering around aimlessly, waiting for the police to bring me home. I am SO distracted!
He apologized for being a little cranky, but I don't blame him. I'm a disaster!
I'm feeling pretty crappy today. Off and on I randomly just feel weak and like my legs are lead weights. It has nothing to do with activity bc it happens even when I'm not doing anything. I just feel "off" today. Ohh late pregnancy.
Cramping, contractions (but nothing serious), my feet are killing me. Especially the soles. Head aches, I think because I have officially cut out caffeine. Every time I stand up I feel like the baby is going to just fall out! 38+4 today. Hoping she comes soon. Oh and we have hit triple digits here in good ol CA. Yay.
Not a symptom but a random thought. I normally shower with bath and body works and use there lotion as well. What do you moms who plan to breastfeed intend to use on your skin once you baby is born?
At everyone feeling out of it, I totally panicked yesterday because I took my prenatal & DHA pill after breakfast. Then when I went back in that drawer for something else I noticed an excedrin bottle that had been there for forever, but freaked that I may have taken that instead of my prenatal. In my rational mind, I know there's no way that happened, but in my crazy, hormonal, anxious, spacey world I could not let it go. I'm totally out of it, and I feel like I have the attention span of a two year old!
So the last 2 nights my uterus has been practicing for baby boy's escape during what should be my sleeping hours. I am apparently having the opposite problem that some other ladies have mentioned. As soon as I lay down, I start getting contractions. They are pretty painful but very far apart-Average 15-18 Mins. They wake me up multiple times throughout the night but about an hour after I get up and moving, they ease up or disappear for a while. So needless to say my main symptom has been straight exhaustion and frustration because really?! Contractions all night that lead to nothing! boo!
Been having pressure/cramping, hip/lower back pain, and lightening crotch since being awake today. Nothing mustering into contractions though. Still 11 days from EDD so I know I can't get too anxious yet.
Good luck to all the ladies with induction/c-section dates coming up soon and those with EDDs this week! Yay, it's finally June!
Yes, I hear ya ladies! These last few weeks are brutal. Lack of sleep, stiff joints, anxiety, mood swings, always hungry and sometimes nauseous (AGAIN)...etc...etc... However, I started listening to guided meditations and I am going to acupuncture once a week, that makes a positive difference! Contractions are a trip, sometimes they are painful - like bad menstrual cramps that last what feels like 5-10minutes and then mild ones...they are still hours apart but I can't help but get nervous cause I know it's the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the "real thing." Good luck & smooth labors to us all.
had my cervical check today (not sure why, but I was curious based on how I got stuck with my first labor)... well, I won't be doing THAT again until labor, when they HAVE too. OUCH!! it hurt like a mo'fo!!! I'm 2cm, still a little long, but soft. In her words, it knows it needs to do something! OUCH. did I mention it HURT!? I'm 37 weeks and I FINALLY have most of my bag ready! I'm still freaking out about how and when it will start....
Pregsomnia is at an all time high. Only ONCE have I actually slept a good stretch, like 10-5. I miss sleep. . Swollen hands and carpal tunnel have been way worse this pregnancy. So much so my finger joints kind of pop out of socket if I try to close my hands and make a fist, especially the middle fingers, anyone else?
The heat is really kicking into high gear and it's miserable. I went to a kid's birthday party yesterday and it was outside in 97 degree weather, ugh. I sweated like a freakin' pig and that heat isn't helping sleep.
So glad im not the only one...my fingers joints hurt so bad and the last 2days some are clicking when i clench my fists which is painful and really odd sensation. I soaked them in epsom salt whixh gave a little relief but nothing too major. They are the worst at night time when i get up to pee i sometimes cant even move them. Hope i can pick my baby up when she comes considering i still have a ways to go
Otherwise my lower back is killing me and i have been naked everyday in my house bc even with AC on im sweating! Happy June though!!
I'm so anxious today! I'm having the most surreal day. I'm officially in labor and I'm at the hospital! \:D/ I was having the worst contractions ever & they just gave me an epidural. I'm on cloud 9 now that it's kicked in. I was so worried I wouldn't make it to the hospital in time to get antibiotics (I'm GBS positive) it's the best feeling knowing that I made it here in time.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this delivery goes as smoothly as possible. I can't believe I'll be meeting my baby boy today! This is all so crazy.
still just feeling bleh. like i should build a blanket fort and stay in it for the rest of my pregnancy/life. really angry and sad and its annoying. little things are getting to me. havent been this emotional since ever. but i think this baby may be a ninja. the movement is constant and wont stop. just needs to work on its aim if its going to fight evil.
I'm so anxious today! I'm having the most surreal day. I'm officially in labor and I'm at the hospital! \:D/ I was having the worst contractions ever & they just gave me an epidural. I'm on cloud 9 now that it's kicked in. I was so worried I wouldn't make it to the hospital in time to get antibiotics (I'm GBS positive) it's the best feeling knowing that I made it here in time.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this delivery goes as smoothly as possible. I can't believe I'll be meeting my baby boy today! This is all so crazy.
Yay!! You made it on time There's hope for the rest of us GBSers Goodluck! Wishing you a smooth and uneventful delivery!
I'm 37+1. Couldn't get comfortable in bed last night. I usually sleep on my left side, but now it feels like I'm so heavy all the weight puts too much pressure on my left hip making me want to try other positions, which aren't comfortable either. Woke up about four times during the night and finally got up at 5:00 am, a hour before my alarm. Tired today and dozed off a little as DH was driving me to work. For the past few days I definitely feel more downward pressure in my lower abdomen and pelvis, a very heavy feeling when I walk. Unfortunately about the only thing that makes me feel better is eating so I'm still probably eating too much and getting even fatter. We got a 12 pack of small single-serving Ben and Jerry's cookie dough ice creams on sale, and I've eaten far too many of them but they are so good!
Very rarely I feel something that MIGHT be a contraction, but I'm not sure. The non-stress tests show that I am having contractions but I can't feel them. Once during the weekend I had a few cramping sensations in the lower abdomen, but they went away quickly. My mom told me she always lost her mucous plug within 24 hrs of going into labor, if there's a genetic component to that maybe I can trust that as a sign, but it hasn't happened yet. The heaviness and lack of energy are really getting old! I want to be active and help DH out with housework, and I feel so useless when I can't! But I have some unfinished business before the baby comes, including getting my FLMA paperwork done before I can go on leave and getting our car seat installed and checked. Despite the discomfort I do hope that he stays in a couple more weeks.
I'm feeling very pissed off haha! It's the best way I can describe it. I always assumed I would be late (tomorrow is EDD) but at 38 weeks my midwife said that things look ready for labor when it decides to happen and even though I tried my best not to, my hopes went up! Still no baby!
Also I'm having a hard time regulating my feelings when people constantly call, text, swing by etc. to check on me or to say, "no baby??" I know they have the best intentions, but it makes me want to go off the grid...
Also my best friend is due with her 2nd at the end of the month and I am now fearful that she will deliver before me--so stupid and trivial...I'm definitely not liking these feelings the end of pregnancy is causing me to have!!!
BH have been going on all day, like 7-10 mins apart but don't hurt, some are crampy and some I can barely feel, losing some mucus plug again too.. Hoping it's the starting of something
I'm a monster. Irritable doesn't even begin to describe it. Irritable and crying and downright depressed. I feel like I already have PPD but haven't had the baby yet. Yikes. I'm trying to feel excited for the baby but I am just not there anymore.
Re: Daily symptoms for June 1st!!!! OMG it's June!
@Raymer2 - I hear that popping sometimes, too, but it isn't always me! Google says the baby's bones are also shifting (hilarious because my brother and I are horrific joint crackers, driving our spouses nuts). And a few other theories what it could be. Wild, isn't it?!
I started maternity leave today....cleaning house and getting ready for the big day!!!
Had my weekly NST this morning and Dr. popped his head in and told me the team is thinking about inducing me Wednesday night. I always said it would be nice to be able to prepare for when she's coming but now that I have a possible induction over my head I am TERRIFIED! What on earth do you do during your last 2 days as a childless person!? Haha
Other than that? Cramping, lightening crotch & mighty sleepy. Ugh.
Besides forgetfulness and emotional whiplash, I'm doing okay. Stuff sucks, but not anything that I can't handle. Thank God.
A new one starting yesterday -- I think I've been feeling baby's practice breathing like some others have mentioned! Thought at first it was hiccups, but it really was a new movement that I hadn't felt before, very regular and lasting for awhile. Has happened a couple of times again since the first one.
Probably not pregnancy related, but for some unknown reason I also developed an eye irritation last night that I think is a stye. Can hardly open my right eye this morning without it watering like crazy. Such a fantastic thing to happen two days before due date. :P
He apologized for being a little cranky, but I don't blame him. I'm a disaster!
However, I started listening to guided meditations and I am going to acupuncture once a week, that makes a positive difference!
Contractions are a trip, sometimes they are painful - like bad menstrual cramps that last what feels like 5-10minutes and then mild ones...they are still hours apart but I can't help but get nervous cause I know it's the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the "real thing."
Good luck & smooth labors to us all.
Hope i can pick my baby up when she comes considering i still have a ways to go
Otherwise my lower back is killing me and i have been naked everyday in my house bc even with AC on im sweating!
Happy June though!!
I was having the worst contractions ever & they just gave me an epidural. I'm on cloud 9 now that it's kicked in. I was so worried I wouldn't make it to the hospital in time to get antibiotics (I'm GBS positive) it's the best feeling knowing that I made it here in time.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this delivery goes as smoothly as possible. I can't believe I'll be meeting my baby boy today! This is all so crazy.
but i think this baby may be a ninja. the movement is constant and wont stop. just needs to work on its aim if its going to fight evil.
Yay!! You made it on time
Very rarely I feel something that MIGHT be a contraction, but I'm not sure. The non-stress tests show that I am having contractions but I can't feel them. Once during the weekend I had a few cramping sensations in the lower abdomen, but they went away quickly. My mom told me she always lost her mucous plug within 24 hrs of going into labor, if there's a genetic component to that maybe I can trust that as a sign, but it hasn't happened yet. The heaviness and lack of energy are really getting old! I want to be active and help DH out with housework, and I feel so useless when I can't! But I have some unfinished business before the baby comes, including getting my FLMA paperwork done before I can go on leave and getting our car seat installed and checked. Despite the discomfort I do hope that he stays in a couple more weeks.
Also I'm having a hard time regulating my feelings when people constantly call, text, swing by etc. to check on me or to say, "no baby??" I know they have the best intentions, but it makes me want to go off the grid...
Also my best friend is due with her 2nd at the end of the month and I am now fearful that she will deliver before me--so stupid and trivial...I'm definitely not liking these feelings the end of pregnancy is causing me to have!!!