Pregnancy Symptoms, Concerns, Questions & Complaints (Sore Boobs, Nausea, Exhaustion, Bleeding, etc)

flowerpower5838 · August 2015

Hi ladies! A lot of us have the same questions/concerns when it comes to sore boobs, progesterone levels, MS, bleeding/spotting and more. Many of these questions have been asked and answered in past threads, however the same questions are being asked multiple times in one day.

I thought it might be a good idea to either a.) suggest new users start using the search function to see if their question/concern has already been addressed or b.) start a thread where everyone can come to one spot to either ask their question, address their concern or just straight up complain about the downside of pregnancy!

So if you have a question about something going on with your body, are concerned about a pregnancy symptom or just straight up want to whine about MS (and who doesn't every now and then?), THIS is the thread for you.

blueeyedrose86 · August 2015

Can we sticky this? @BumpAdmin

jmathi0149 · August 2015

I just want to say it sucks when your due date is off. I had my annual schedule July 13th. I just happened to get a positive test on the 7th so I knew I was pregnant going into the appointment. They took my blood and my hcg came back at 1600 so they estimated I was around 5 weeks pregnant which made sense based on my June 4th lmp. I had my first ultrasound yesterday which was 3 weeks after my appointment and 4 weeks after my positive test. I thought I was 8w4d but the baby measured 7w2d. It sucks to step back a week but it is really confusing to think of how early I got that positive test, I was a total of 3 weeks pregnant? I get how ovulating later works and all but I still think it's weird. So I am starting 10 days behind. Boo. Edit: typo. Hcg not hug.

fwtx5815 · August 2015

Also in favor of making this a sticky! And can we get rid of the stickies that are old? Pretty please? @BumpAdmin @BumpCaitlin @BumpTara

Swillah · August 2015

jmathi0149 said:

I just want to say it sucks when your due date is off. I had my annual schedule July 13th. I just happened to get a positive test on the 7th so I knew I was pregnant going into the appointment. They took my blood and my hcg came back at 1600 so they estimated I was around 5 weeks pregnant which made sense based on my June 4th lmp. I had my first ultrasound yesterday which was 3 weeks after my appointment and 4 weeks after my positive test. I thought I was 8w4d but the baby measured 7w2d. It sucks to step back a week but it is really confusing to think of how early I got that positive test, I was a total of 3 weeks pregnant? I get how ovulating later works and all but I still think it's weird. So I am starting 10 days behind. Boo. Edit: typo. Hcg not hug.

This! Seriously my biggest worry about my appt tomorrow! I have had way too many losses so I just want to get to 12 weeks.

fwtx5815 · August 2015

I can relate to getting your DD moved back, though mine wasn't as drastic as 10 days. Mine was moved 5 days. Aside from thinking I was a little further along, I liked turning a new week on Wednesday because it was nice having something to look forward to in the middle of the week. Now my new week starts on Sunday

jmathi0149 · August 2015

@Swillah I hope you get great news at your appointment today!

@fwtx5815 my original was Thursday and now it is Saturday! I agree the week days were way more fun!

lightrox · August 2015

My LMP was in May but I got my BFP on July 6th I hadn't realized I didn't get my period in June because I was stressed out my oldest son was having some medical issues and we spent a few days in the hospital. I know I had a bit of spotting in June but didn't even really think about it until everything calmed down and my boobs hurt like crazy so until I had my ultrasound I didn't know if I was due in Feb or March. Apparently the little spotting I had in June for a day was my period that stress must of cut short, so I feel like I got moved back a whole month even though I didn't I'm just happy that we got to see the baby and the heartbeat which made me less stressed since we had a blighted ovum last year.

mrsmtothek · August 2015

Ugh the past few days when I lie down on my side (or randomly just sitting, although this is less common) I get sharp pains in my chest. I have to re-adjust or stretch out in order to make them go away. It feels like something is out of alignment and stabbing me. So weird, anyone else experiencing this?

skruhmin · August 2015

mrsmtothek said:

Ugh the past few days when I lie down on my side (or randomly just sitting, although this is less common) I get sharp pains in my chest. I have to re-adjust or stretch out in order to make them go away. It feels like something is out of alignment and stabbing me. So weird, anyone else experiencing this?

This kind of sounds like gallbladder pain. Are you having any pains in your right shoulder blade area? Gallbladder issues are very common during pregnancy.

mrsmtothek · August 2015

skruhmin said:

mrsmtothek said:

Ugh the past few days when I lie down on my side (or randomly just sitting, although this is less common) I get sharp pains in my chest. I have to re-adjust or stretch out in order to make them go away. It feels like something is out of alignment and stabbing me. So weird, anyone else experiencing this?

This kind of sounds like gallbladder pain. Are you having any pains in your right shoulder blade area? Gallbladder issues are very common during pregnancy.

The pains in my chest are near my ribs and breasts mostly. Last night I was laying on my left and felt pains on that side. I'll definitely bring it up to my OB next week.

skruhmin · August 2015

Yeah the pain I have with GB pain is in the center of my chest right in between my boobs

fwtx5815 · August 2015

Sometime within the last week, I've started to get these cramp like pains when I wake up in the middle of the night and need to pee. I don't notice this during the day when I need to go, only when I'm lying down. It makes it impossible to ignore so I'm getting up at least once a night.

hope4girl · August 2015

Hi I am 9 weeks and i started to bleed yesterday night, it was bright red and was there for few seconds and then it stopped. I was so scared and started to cry. Luckily i already had my ultrasound appt today and everything went just fine. My baby was there with heart rate of 181bmp, i just want to share my experience and tell all the mommies that dont loose hope, bleeding is not always bad. We dont know the reason of bleeding yet. The ultrasound techinician didnt find anything but i have my appt with doctor tomorrow morning to discuss the ultrasound results.

flowerpower5838 · August 2015

hope4girl said:

Hi I am 9 weeks and i started to bleed yesterday night, it was bright red and was there for few seconds and then it stopped. I was so scared and started to cry. Luckily i already had my ultrasound appt today and everything went just fine. My baby was there with heart rate of 181bmp, i just want to share my experience and tell all the mommies that dont loose hope, bleeding is not always bad. We dont know the reason of bleeding yet. The ultrasound techinician didnt find anything but i have my appt with doctor tomorrow morning to discuss the ultrasound results.

Good luck at your appointment! So nice that you were able to see a heartbeat to put your mind at ease a little.

hope4girl · August 2015

yes , i was so happy i just wanted to kiss the technician!!! it was toughest night for me, i didn't sleep at all and kept going to bathroom to see if i am bleeding again. I am still nervous but i just look at my ultrasound picture and once i see my baby i am all happy again!!!

marcijo88 · August 2015

So I've had some bleeding for the past 4 days... it started as a very light pink but it has increased to more of an actual red today. (Still not heavy bleeding or serious cramping) My friend works in the ER & said it's normal to have periods in the first couple months but i am not sure if this is that time of the month or not bc i haven't been monitoring it... i thought my last period was June 17th but now im seriously beginning to wonder what is going on with my body. My friends say I'm freaking out unnecessarily and that i should be fine. I have my first Dr. Appt this thursday morning.

bntfroggie · August 2015

marcijo88 said:

So I've had some bleeding for the past 4 days... it started as a very light pink but it has increased to more of an actual red today. (Still not heavy bleeding or serious cramping) My friend works in the ER & said it's normal to have periods in the first couple months but i am not sure if this is that time of the month or not bc i haven't been monitoring it... i thought my last period was June 17th but now im seriously beginning to wonder what is going on with my body. My friends say I'm freaking out unnecessarily and that i should be fine. I have my first Dr. Appt this thursday morning.

In the future I would not listen to your friend on advice on your body. If you weren't already going to a Doctors appointment tomorrow I would tell you to go to the ER, but since you are I would just wait it out. Bleeding is commom in the first trimester, but if it were me and I were nervous I would get it checked out.

jmathi0149 · August 2015

marcijo88 said:
So I've had some bleeding for the past 4 days... it started as a very light pink but it has increased to more of an actual red today. (Still not heavy bleeding or serious cramping) My friend works in the ER & said it's normal to have periods in the first couple months but i am not sure if this is that time of the month or not bc i haven't been monitoring it... i thought my last period was June 17th but now im seriously beginning to wonder what is going on with my body. My friends say I'm freaking out unnecessarily and that i should be fine. I have my first Dr. Appt this thursday morning.

Do you know your blood type? If you happen to have negative blood you would need to get a shot of Rhogam within 72 hours of bleeding to prevent your body from building up antibodies to fight off the baby as an infection. Good luck at your appointment tomorrow. Sensing prayers and positive vibes your way.

Hullabaloo2016 · August 2015

Has anybody noticed morning sickness is worse when you are tired? I mean, it's first trimester so of course we are tired all the time, but I've noticed if I don't get a good night's sleep or when I have to get up for work at 0430, those days are worse than when I get good sleep at night. Or, like Sunday I napped ALL DAY and by the evening I felt better, we'll at least good to eat something more than saltines and ginger ale.

skruhmin · August 2015

Hullabaloo2016 said:

Has anybody noticed morning sickness is worse when you are tired? I mean, it's first trimester so of course we are tired all the time, but I've noticed if I don't get a good night's sleep or when I have to get up for work at 0430, those days are worse than when I get good sleep at night. Or, like Sunday I napped ALL DAY and by the evening I felt better, we'll at least good to eat something more than saltines and ginger ale.

Yes, but it's also when my unisom/b6 starts wearing off - usually in the evening.

fwtx5815 · August 2015

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aschneider89 · August 2015

Thought I'd post my concern here. I'm 8w1d and developed a cold yesterday (I thought it was summer time?). In the last week my symptoms have become less or changed. As in less sore boobs (still swollen), less nausea but more eating, and not constipated but... ya know. I had a mmc in April and my first prenatal appt is Monday. We saw the HB at 6w3d, but am worried. Don't know why!! My husband thinks I'm nuts and is ready to cut me off here lol idk if I'll have the strength to make it to Monday with my worries! Don't know what I'm looking for, just felt like sharing may help

Parker16772 · August 2015

Just got home from my first appointment and I am not to sure what to think. Based on my LMP and when I think I ovulated (based on positive OPKs and ovulation pain) I would have been six weeks today. He did an ultrasound and there was a sack but no visible baby. He said that puts me at 5w 2days and it's totally normal not to see a baby at that point and I probably just ovulated later than I thought. I got a BFP at 9 DPO (from when I think I ovulated) so I don't really see how I would have ovulated a few days later and got a BFP at only 4 DPO. This puts my EDD at April 4th but I am going to hang around if you ladies don't mind. I will be having a RCS at 39 weeks so I will have a march baby anyway. I hate that I don't go back for three weeks but I guess there isn't anything I can do about that!

fwtx5815 · August 2015

aschneider89 said:
Thought I'd post my concern here. I'm 8w1d and developed a cold yesterday (I thought it was summer time?). In the last week my symptoms have become less or changed. As in less sore boobs (still swollen), less nausea but more eating, and not constipated but... ya know. I had a mmc in April and my first prenatal appt is Monday. We saw the HB at 6w3d, but am worried. Don't know why!! My husband thinks I'm nuts and is ready to cut me off here lol idk if I'll have the strength to make it to Monday with my worries! Don't know what I'm looking for, just felt like sharing may help

Symptoms can come and go without explanation, who knows, you might get even more severe symptoms by this time next week. If you haven't already, go check out the thread called Chances of NOT Having A MC - there's a chart that will maybe be able to provide some comfort for you. Hope your appt on Monday goes well!

fwtx5815 · August 2015

Parker16772 said:
Just got home from my first appointment and I am not to sure what to think. Based on my LMP and when I think I ovulated (based on positive OPKs and ovulation pain) I would have been six weeks today. He did an ultrasound and there was a sack but no visible baby. He said that puts me at 5w 2days and it's totally normal not to see a baby at that point and I probably just ovulated later than I thought. I got a BFP at 9 DPO (from when I think I ovulated) so I don't really see how I would have ovulated a few days later and got a BFP at only 4 DPO. This puts my EDD at April 4th but I am going to hang around if you ladies don't mind. I will be having a RCS at 39 weeks so I will have a march baby anyway. I hate that I don't go back for three weeks but I guess there isn't anything I can do about that!

My initial ultrasound turned out to be off because it was so early, they told me I measured 4w5d at first and then when I went back for my first real appointment and got another scan, it turned out that I was 5 days behind what they first said. It's just so small in the beginning, they may change your EDD again once you're further along.

aschneider89 · August 2015

Through my frantic research these past few weeks, all I've read was that they come and go. I just need to learn to relax and accept my healthy pregnancy thus far! Worrying will fix nothing. Thanks for the words of encouragement! Will keep you updated

dannyjo2012 · August 2015

So, I've been going through my makeup, skincare products, and noticed that BOTH the BB cream and bronzer/blush I've been using have Retinyl Palmitate listed as an ingredient! UGH!

From what I've read, I understand that this isn't as big of a concern as Retinol or Tretinoin, but It's still something to avoid if possible, I suppose.

Anyone else experience this? I'm just overwhelmed by checking ingredients labels!

From now on, I'm using Ivory soap and coconut oil... And for make up, I just purchased some Juice Beauty powder and Well People bronzer.

bjornbear · August 2015

Sounds like heartburn. Try some antacids

flowerpower5838 · August 2015

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Parker16772 · August 2015

fwtx5815 said:

Parker16772 said:
Just got home from my first appointment and I am not to sure what to think. Based on my LMP and when I think I ovulated (based on positive OPKs and ovulation pain) I would have been six weeks today. He did an ultrasound and there was a sack but no visible baby. He said that puts me at 5w 2days and it's totally normal not to see a baby at that point and I probably just ovulated later than I thought. I got a BFP at 9 DPO (from when I think I ovulated) so I don't really see how I would have ovulated a few days later and got a BFP at only 4 DPO. This puts my EDD at April 4th but I am going to hang around if you ladies don't mind. I will be having a RCS at 39 weeks so I will have a march baby anyway. I hate that I don't go back for three weeks but I guess there isn't anything I can do about that!
My initial ultrasound turned out to be off because it was so early, they told me I measured 4w5d at first and then when I went back for my first real appointment and got another scan, it turned out that I was 5 days behind what they first said. It's just so small in the beginning, they may change your EDD again once you're further along.

Thanks. That makes me feel a little better. I went back and looked at my ultrasounds with DS and my first one was 6w 2days and the second one was 7 days later and I was 7w 4days. I guess I needed a reminder of how fast things change this early.

SquirrelGiggles83 · August 2015

I went in to the ER with spotting and cramping two days ago. They did an ultrasound (though I didn't get pictures and there was no mention of heartbeat at 8weeks) and said things looked ok. I'm still spotting - actually more today than yesterday. So, my question is, at what point does it go from "normal pregnancy spotting" to "I should go back to the ER."

bntfroggie · August 2015

SquirrelGiggles83 said:
I went in to the ER with spotting and cramping two days ago. They did an ultrasound (though I didn't get pictures and there was no mention of heartbeat at 8weeks) and said things looked ok. I'm still spotting - actually more today than yesterday. So, my question is, at what point does it go from "normal pregnancy spotting" to "I should go back to the ER."

Did you call your OB? If not I would call them and ask if you should come in.

teacher0430 · August 2015

I had a blood draw on Monday 8/3 and my hcg levels were 4,000 something and again on Wednesday 8/5 around 8,900......does anyone know anything about these numbers? Does that indicate how far along I could be? I call today to make a confirmation ultrasound appointment. Also my progesterone was low so I am taking 200 mg of progesterone per day. Thanks ladies!

CassidyACD · August 2015

Everyone seems to be getting numbers for their beta. I had my first appointment earlier this week as a "unconfirmed pregnancy" where we talked, set a due date etc (it was actually funny, she said "I know you found all this our already so when are you due" then just confirmed what I told her) and got a beta. But when they sent me my results they just said "it is positive for pregnancy." I'm assuming the numbers must be good or they would have called right? Also m/s is just getting started blah!

flowerpower5838 · August 2015

teacher0430 said:

I had a blood draw on Monday 8/3 and my hcg levels were 4,000 something and again on Wednesday 8/5 around 8,900......does anyone know anything about these numbers? Does that indicate how far along I could be? I call today to make a confirmation ultrasound appointment. Also my progesterone was low so I am taking 200 mg of progesterone per day. Thanks ladies!

Everyone's numbers can vary greatly especially depending on how far along you are, but it looks like yours doubled which is what doctors specifically look for when they do the beta draws so that's good. I wouldn't worry too much about those numbers telling you much about a due date since you will have an ultrasound soon and that's much more accurate!

flowerpower5838 · August 2015

CassidyACD said:

Everyone seems to be getting numbers for their beta. I had my first appointment earlier this week as a "unconfirmed pregnancy" where we talked, set a due date etc (it was actually funny, she said "I know you found all this our already so when are you due" then just confirmed what I told her) and got a beta. But when they sent me my results they just said "it is positive for pregnancy." I'm assuming the numbers must be good or they would have called right? Also m/s is just getting started blah!

I only got the result of my first draw because I asked. When I heard back about my second draw they just said everything is normal and looks great. I am sure if you want to know your HCG levels you can just give them a quick call and ask, but if you didn't have a second draw there won't be too much to compare it to.

As far as your dating, your doctor will typically go off of your LMP unless you're POSITIVE of the date you ovulated until have an ultrasound, so I wouldn't worry about her leaving the dating up to you at this point!

GL with the m/s! Lots of ladies here recommend ginger candies and making sure you eat something before you get out of bed in the morning.

PinkSunglasses16 · August 2015

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flowerpower5838 · August 2015

So my boobs totes hurt and are already noticeably (to me anyway) bigger. I think that when it comes time to buy a new bra or three I might just buy maternity bras? Any recs for this FTM?

mommygrams0730 · August 2015

CassidyACD said:
Everyone seems to be getting numbers for their beta. I had my first appointment earlier this week as a "unconfirmed pregnancy" where we talked, set a due date etc (it was actually funny, she said "I know you found all this our already so when are you due" then just confirmed what I told her) and got a beta. But when they sent me my results they just said "it is positive for pregnancy."

I'm assuming the numbers must be good or they would have called right?

Also m/s is just getting started blah!

I've only known my numbers when I was miscarrying and then this go round because I thought I was miscarrying again. It's more important that the numbers double than the actual amount...except that too little would indicate something wrong as well as too high could indicate multiples, a molar pregnancy, or nothing just high numbers. I only know this because at about 5+4 weeks my numbers were like 29,410, and my dr did an u/s to rule out multiples and a molar pregnancy.

smount2011 · August 2015

How tired is everyone getting? I'm 10 weeks today, and I feel as if I could sleep for a full day. Lately I've been falling asleep about 7:30, wake up a couple times in the middle of the night (to snack of course) then when my alarm goes off at 6:30 I'm way too exhausted to get up! And this is after I take a couple 30 minute naps during the day! Should I be sleeping this much!?

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