7/2 Symptoms and General Questions Thread

kayjay44 · July 2015

Post away!

jennpar21 · July 2015

Couldn't sleep because I felt so sick not sure if its a stomach virus, I ate something bad, or just pregnancy although it does feel slightly different then the usual nausea. My first "real" appointment is today, super excited and nervous. I've had 2 ultrasounds already because of some ovary pain to rule out ectopic and we have seen the HB but not heard it, praying for good news today and for this crud to go away

jshin0884 · July 2015

I have been craving dill chips like crazy! Anybody else have cravings yet?

CuriousKiddosMama · July 2015

Insomnia sucks. Got like 3 hours of sleep last night.

lovekat614 · July 2015

I woke up at 2AM so hungry!

bbax44 · July 2015

I was so dead tired last night i didn't even wake up once, not even to pee. So far today i haven't felt terribly sick, nips still sore, but that's it so far. Have to get my first set of labs done today, hoping everything turns out good since I have no idea what my levels are. 7w6d today.

MississippiCatfish · July 2015

Have any of you guys switched to a pretanatal without iron (mostly the gummies) to deal with constipation? Was it helpful?

I'm feeling pretty okay this morning, other than the normal nausea.

NoelBird · July 2015

Soooo tired. blah. I swear I woke up like 10 times last night to pee, I don't pee that much during the day, it's like my body is saving it for night time to torture me.

ChitownHusker · July 2015

I've been reading the dailies and I'm going to need you guys to explain this lightning crotch thing to me.

fedobs86 · July 2015

@MississippiCatfish I was totally miz for 6 days last week because of constipation. OB said Miralax did that 3 days no relief (plus tons of water to the point it was making me sick). Finally switched to gummies and within 2 days I'm relatively normal. I'm thinking I will do 2 days gummies 1 day nature made w/ the iron ands so on?

jennpar21 · July 2015

@MississippiCatfish I have been taking the gummies since I got BFP at 4w 2d but I still am constipated, not as bad as it seems some people on here though.

paytonpedro · July 2015

Bloated, sore boobies, peeing up a storm, occasional cramping, nauseous, pregnant. Same thing past couple days. Also, I have been craving a supreme pizza like crazy!!!! Trying so hard to keep saying no, but my resilience is wearing thin, and I feel like I may give in for dinner. Also a previous post said dill chips, and now I want them

Just on a side note, I told my boss today who congratulated me as I thought he would. I literally told him to keep it on the DL. Lol.

Edited for typo.

Kiek · July 2015

Just ready to feel better. Poor hubby is getting frustrated because I'm pretty much useless. Moving makes me throw up. All the smells make me throw up. He keeps asking how many more weeks of this. I'm just drained. I feel like such a crappy mom. My toddler takes all my energy and we haven't been to the park and barely been outside in a while. I can tell she's bored. Sorry, this was such a downer. Just feeling a little discouraged right now.

minivanmafia · July 2015

I slept like crap last night... Couldnt get comfortable, seems RLS was kicking my butt and Id get comfortavble and have to pee. Or the toddler would wake up. fml.

camusoh2011 · July 2015

I've been feeling very crampy lately. There is no bleeding with it, so I'm not too worried, but I don't remember being so crampy with my other pregnancies.

kayjay44 · July 2015

MississippiCatfish said:

Have any of you guys switched to a pretanatal without iron (mostly the gummies) to deal with constipation? Was it helpful? I'm feeling pretty okay this morning, other than the normal nausea.

Nope. I'm generally anemic and need the iron. Obviously, it's even worse during pregnancy.

Susanne88 · July 2015

I've been crampy lately too, get a twinge on my right lower side off and on all day. No bleeding and I saw/heard heartbeat this week so I'm trying not to worry too much, but I'm such a worry wort! Nauseous still and sore nipples. 8w2d today

Topits · July 2015

MississippiCatfish said:

Have any of you guys switched to a pretanatal without iron (mostly the gummies) to deal with constipation? Was it helpful? I'm feeling pretty okay this morning, other than the normal nausea.

I just switched my prenatal... Mainly for the reason that it was so concentrated with so much vitamins and iron that starting in week 7 I would throw up within 15 minutes of taking it. Even the early days before the pregnancy nausea hit (before conception thru week 5), I would still have to take it at night on a full stomach (and get constipated too).

Just switched to an OTC gummy brand without iron. My doctor said even taking 2 kids vitamins (think Flinstones), is the equivalent to a prenatal. I chose the one for now without iron, since I was going days without being able to eat anything. I'm sure she will want to get me back on the ones with Iron, but she said do what I could for now.

Prenatal vitamins suck, but day 2 with the new gummy with no iron and feeling much much much better!

MississippiCatfish · July 2015

Topits said:

MississippiCatfish said:

Have any of you guys switched to a pretanatal without iron (mostly the gummies) to deal with constipation? Was it helpful?

I'm feeling pretty okay this morning, other than the normal nausea.

I just switched my prenatal... Mainly for the reason that it was so concentrated with so much vitamins and iron that starting in week 7 I would throw up within 15 minutes of taking it. Even the early days before the pregnancy nausea hit (before conception thru week 5), I would still have to take it at night on a full stomach (and get constipated too).

Just switched to an OTC gummy brand without iron. My doctor said even taking 2 kids vitamins (think Flinstones), is the equivalent to a prenatal. I chose the one for now without iron, since I was going days without being able to eat anything. I'm sure she will want to get me back on the ones with Iron, but she said do what I could for now.

Prenatal vitamins suck, but day 2 with the new gummy with no iron and feeling much much much better!

Thanks for all the responses to my prenatal question. I have damage down there from the difficult delivery of my firstborn that I don't think will ever fully heal:( I'm not even technically constipated, it just makes everything too hard to pass without pain and I'm trying to avoid miralax, the only thing that usually works when I'm not pregnant.

kateryna72 · July 2015

I can't say enough good things about the rainbow light complete prenatal. It has a probiotic to help with the constipation, and I've been feeling so much better since I switched to it from the gummies.

As for symptoms, soooooo tired. I am seriously lacking motivation and just want to lounge on the couch all day. My poor toddler is so bored. Thankfully we were invited to a couple of 4th of July parties, so I'm looking forward to lounging around someone else's house and eating their food for a change. Hopefully my stomach will also us to have some fun this weekend. Yesterday I almost puked during a walk with my toddler

PaniaO · July 2015

ChitownHusker said:
I've been reading the dailies and I'm going to need you guys to explain this lightning crotch thing to me.

It is precisely what it sounds like. Flash of lightning pain in there. Scarily sudden and goes away just as fast. Feels like I imagine electrocution to be.

I have my second U/S today; I'm pretty nervous/excited. The first was just to confirm the pregnancy was in my uterus, before we could even see the fetal pole or HB... So I hope my #1 daily symptom will be a HB this afternoon!

ETA HB 160, yay! Measuring right on schedule at 7 weeks 4 days.

gigi4487 · July 2015

I am 7w4d and haven't gained any weight but I feel HUGE. Is it just bloating?.... its so annoying because we haven't really told anyone and now we are going to the beach this weekend and I feel like a whale.

gigi4487 · July 2015

Susanne88 said:

I've been crampy lately too, get a twinge on my right lower side off and on all day. No bleeding and I saw/heard heartbeat this week so I'm trying not to worry too much, but I'm such a worry wort! Nauseous still and sore nipples. 8w2d today

I get the twinge on my right said from time to time. It makes me so nervous.

Kiek · July 2015

ChitownHusker said:
I've been reading the dailies and I'm going to need you guys to explain this lightning crotch thing to me.

Sharp, stabbing pain straight up your vagina. Like a bolt of lightning . I'd never heard of it and I'll never forget the first time I experienced it lol. At least this pregnancy I know what it is and it won't be so alarming lol

wisco29 · July 2015

jshin0884 said:
I have been craving dill chips like crazy! Anybody else have cravings yet?

For about 5 minutes then the idea of eating it makes me want to throw up.

What is everyone taking for nausea? I took zofran with dd but have now heard that it's not recommended. I can't take nothing I already deserve mom of the yeAr for wanting to lay around for the last 4 days and feeling like absolute crap

kayjay44 · July 2015

PaniaO said:

I've been reading the dailies and I'm going to need you guys to explain this lightning crotch thing to me.
It is precisely what it sounds like. Flash of lightning pain in there. Scarily sudden and goes away just as fast. Feels like I imagine electrocution to be. I have my second U/S today; I'm pretty nervous/excited. The first was just to confirm the pregnancy was in my uterus, before we could even see the fetal pole or HB... So I hope my #1 daily symptom will be a HB this afternoon!

When you get further along, it can be caused by the baby kicking you in the cervix. It's enough to make you want to pass out or faint.

inomniaparatus · July 2015

Anyone notice more bruising? I feel like I have so many mystery bruises these days! I had bloodwork done and my blood cell counts and everything look normal so I don't think I'm anemic. It's a mystery!

PaniaO · July 2015

magnumJ said:

PaniaO said:

ChitownHusker said:
I've been reading the dailies and I'm going to need you guys to explain this lightning crotch thing to me.
It is precisely what it sounds like. Flash of lightning pain in there. Scarily sudden and goes away just as fast. Feels like I imagine electrocution to be.

I have my second U/S today; I'm pretty nervous/excited. The first was just to confirm the pregnancy was in my uterus, before we could even see the fetal pole or HB... So I hope my #1 daily symptom will be a HB this afternoon!

When you get further along, it can be caused by the baby kicking you in the cervix. It's enough to make you want to pass out or faint.

Holy crap... Okay maybe my lightning crotch was just pseudo-lightning. Definitely no kicking going on yet! Damn, and I thought that was as electric as electric gets. :-O

kayjay44 · July 2015

PaniaO said:

PaniaO said:

I've been reading the dailies and I'm going to need you guys to explain this lightning crotch thing to me.
It is precisely what it sounds like. Flash of lightning pain in there. Scarily sudden and goes away just as fast. Feels like I imagine electrocution to be. I have my second U/S today; I'm pretty nervous/excited. The first was just to confirm the pregnancy was in my uterus, before we could even see the fetal pole or HB... So I hope my #1 daily symptom will be a HB this afternoon!

When you get further along, it can be caused by the baby kicking you in the cervix. It's enough to make you want to pass out or faint.
Holy crap... Okay maybe my lightning crotch was just pseudo-lightning. Definitely no kicking going on yet! Damn, and I thought that was as electric as electric gets. :-O

It does happen earlier, too. It's just a different type

ChitownHusker · July 2015

magnumJ said:

PaniaO said:

ChitownHusker said:
I've been reading the dailies and I'm going to need you guys to explain this lightning crotch thing to me.
It is precisely what it sounds like. Flash of lightning pain in there. Scarily sudden and goes away just as fast. Feels like I imagine electrocution to be.

I have my second U/S today; I'm pretty nervous/excited. The first was just to confirm the pregnancy was in my uterus, before we could even see the fetal pole or HB... So I hope my #1 daily symptom will be a HB this afternoon!

When you get further along, it can be caused by the baby kicking you in the cervix. It's enough to make you want to pass out or faint.

Yikes you guys! And we all know this isn't the worst of it. At least I'll know what this is when it happens. So many things people never tell you about...

kayjay44 · July 2015

ChitownHusker said:

PaniaO said:

I've been reading the dailies and I'm going to need you guys to explain this lightning crotch thing to me.
It is precisely what it sounds like. Flash of lightning pain in there. Scarily sudden and goes away just as fast. Feels like I imagine electrocution to be. I have my second U/S today; I'm pretty nervous/excited. The first was just to confirm the pregnancy was in my uterus, before we could even see the fetal pole or HB... So I hope my #1 daily symptom will be a HB this afternoon!

When you get further along, it can be caused by the baby kicking you in the cervix. It's enough to make you want to pass out or faint.
Yikes you guys! And we all know this isn't the worst of it. At least I'll know what this is when it happens. So many things people never tell you about...

So many things. And you forget about some of them until they happen again, too.

lovekat614 · July 2015

There's a pinned discussion in the TTGP board regarding postpartum preparedness.. https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12576547/postpartum-preparedness-ama-trigger-tmi-warnings/p1

kfaust374 · July 2015

gigi4487 said:
I am 7w4d and haven't gained any weight but I feel HUGE. Is it just bloating?.... its so annoying because we haven't really told anyone and now we are going to the beach this weekend and I feel like a whale.

I'm super bloated too! I've had to by some pant extenders and where big shirts, like you, I've not gained pounds yet which is a relief.

Besides the bloating I had the most horrible dream last night, I dreamt I had to go to the bathroom really bad and when I did (in the dream) there was so much blood. I woke up at 3am flipping out. Of course I went to the bathroom in real life and nothing was there. But I've been so paranoid all day!!!

kayjay44 · July 2015

inomniaparatus said:

Anyone notice more bruising? I feel like I have so many mystery bruises these days! I had bloodwork done and my blood cell counts and everything look normal so I don't think I'm anemic. It's a mystery!

Normal, due to increased blood volume, from what I understand.

kayjay44 · July 2015

@gigi4487 - It's bloat if you're a FTM. I can feel the top of my fundus, so my blump is becoming more bump by the day.

I don't even fit in my normal pants anymore, but my old maternity pants are too big. I bought a pair of pants at Old Navy thinking they'd work, but they're terrible (for me).

gigi4487 · July 2015

magnumJ said:

@gigi4487 - It's bloat if you're a FTM. I can feel the top of my fundus, so my blump is becoming more bump by the day.

I don't even fit in my normal pants anymore, but my old maternity pants are too big. I bought a pair of pants at Old Navy thinking they'd work, but they're terrible (for me).

Yes I am a FTM. Thats good news.I wake up feeling great then on comes the bloat like 30 mins after... Cant wait to have an actual bump and not water weight! LOL

gigi4487 · July 2015

Another question. I will be 8 week on Sunday. I had a M/C in April at 8 weeks and now I am seriously nervous (trying really hard not to be).

I dont have another doctor apt until 7/21 ( at 10w2d). Should I call and request another ultrasound at 9 week or am I overreacting?

charliegoldengirl · July 2015

I have a weird dull cramp on one side and it's freaking me out! Obviously I keep thinking how it's going to be the holiday wknd so the office is closed if something were to happen. I have no other signs of ectopic (no bleeding no real pain etc)... But I keep thinking about it now

kayjay44 · July 2015

gigi4487 said:

Another question. I will be 8 week on Sunday. I had a M/C in April at 8 weeks and now I am seriously nervous (trying really hard not to be).
I dont have another doctor apt until 7/21 ( at 10w2d). Should I call and request another ultrasound at 9 week or am I overreacting?

Most doctors won't offer another one unless they have a reason to (symptoms/multiple miscarriages). You can ask, but they're likely going to tell you to sit tight.

gigi4487 · July 2015

@magnumj Thank you! I just worry myself to death. I will wait and see.

kayjay44 · July 2015

gigi4487 said:

@magnumj Thank you! I just worry myself to death. I will wait and see.

I do, too. It sucks

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