Daily Symptoms, Questions and Concerns - Aug 6

nickicb7 · August 2015

Here is the thread to post any weird feelings or symptoms, ask symptoms related questions, or share concerns about your pregnancy. Many of us experience similar symptoms and this thread helps us to keep each other informed and calm.

nickicb7 · August 2015

Last night when I ended up in. My tummy, I felt something like a tennis ball pushing back in at me. Kinda cool. I assume it was just me feeling my uterus. Anyone else notice something like that? It didn't hurt.

Meg920 · August 2015

Anyone else have tailbone pain? I know it's fairly normal, but I feel like 18 weeks is a little early for that!? It's killing me Everytime I get up and down!

On the bright side, I slept amazing last night

ChristinaAnneW · August 2015

Good morning! I've had lower back pain since early on so maybe tailbone pain can come at different times for different people?

I have some Round Ligament Pain questions. I tried going through search but didn't get exact answers and figure I would bring it ip here!

Last night I kept waking up with terrible right lower side twinges, woke me up out of a dead sleep at least six times. They were short but would come right back. I thought RLP would come and go, not be repetitive? Accompanied by light cramping which I know is normal has me sleepless today! Is this how you describe RLP?

I also had twinges down my belly button after my shower that were brief and went away.

I know this all could be normal and we all have crazy symptoms but it still gets me worried.

Sorry for the super long post! My husband was a sweet heart but hearing from ladies in the same situation always helps me!

gerd1986 · August 2015

Yes to tailbone pain! Its awful. I sit at a desk all day and try to alternate from chair to medicine ball but now sitting on the ball makes my hips hurt. I have a feeling its going to get worse before better..

JandJ62914 · August 2015

@nickicb7 I feel like I'm super aware of my uterus these days lol. I haven't laid on my stomach at all recently or felt anything like a tennis ball like you described, but if I lean into something I can tell when it's pushing on my uterus. It doesn't hurt, but I can feel it. It's a weird feeling!

kmcc14 · August 2015

Feeling pretty good today. I've been having a lot of RLP lately, so sneezing and sudden movements are painful. @ChristinaAnneW what you are describing definitely sounds like RLP. I asked my doctor about it at my last appointment, and he said it is completely normal.

anitamtl · August 2015

@nickicb7

I can also feel my uterus (I guess that's what it is), especially while biking or doing some types of exercise. I guess it's normal to feel it when you "squeeze" it somehow.

I am feeling great but a bit anxious because I haven't felt movement at 18w and don't feel otherwise pregnant. I know it's normal and I dislike myself a little for not just enjoying it instead of worrying, but what can you do!

QueenCarlissa · August 2015

Some mamas may have seen me post this but anyone else nips burning?

nickicb7 · August 2015

anitamtl said:

@nickicb7
I can also feel my uterus (I guess that's what it is), especially while biking or doing some types of exercise. I guess it's normal to feel it when you "squeeze" it somehow.
I am feeling great but a bit anxious because I haven't felt movement at 18w and don't feel otherwise pregnant. I know it's normal and I dislike myself a little for not just enjoying it instead of worrying, but what can you do!

Dont worry, it can be anywhere from 16 - 24 weeks before you feel anything. First Time Moms are commonly later, because we can mistake the felling for other things. You'll feel baby move soon!

mommaSimpkin · August 2015

Feeling great today besides wanting to shove my face with food every second..
Any other day I'd be ok with it, but it's Our anniversary today. I'd like to get some face time with DH, but apparently a hungry body/baby isn't gonna allow that.

abbi1995 · August 2015

My nipples are so so so sore!!!! And my pelvis just throbs at times from my vagina back to my butt. I'm weening off my nausea meds but my ms is finally starting to actually disappear!!!!!! Knock on wood. I'm always hungry... I can eat a full bowl of protein and carbs and that usually settles me for an hour or more now I feel starving again 15 minutes later..... What's the deal Loralei mommys gonna get fats:/

jrouge12 · August 2015

Heartburn heartburn heartburn!

dc072175 · August 2015

@QueenCarlissa - when I got out of bed this morning one of my nails barely scratched my nip and I screamed "ouch". My hubs thought I was exaggerating, but it seriously felt like it was on fire when that happened. First and only time I've felt any sort of burning.

tammiv01 · August 2015

Im SO CRABBY! I'm not even answering the phone for fear I'll rip someone's head off!

skfg · August 2015

@tammiv01 - I am the same way, my patience is at an all time low and I find being out and about around people really bothers me. I have been staying as close to home as possible.

samara267 · August 2015

I'm sick and tired of the food aversions. I want to eat like an adult again and not a 4 year old. Also, the yeast infections are driving me batshit crazy.

EC2016 · August 2015

I'm pretty sure what I was experiencing yesterday was round ligament pain. I had it earlier in the pregnancy but not like this. It was so painful I turned pale and thought I was going to be sick. It ended up easing after laying down but I continued to have cramps. I've had some today but not that painful.

CaraBoonie · August 2015

Feeling pretty fine today...but I just took a legitimately 2 foot poop and literally exclaimed holy shit out loud when I looked into the toilet, my friend knocked on the door to ask if I was okay it was so loud.

mamajenna_cnm · August 2015

@ChristinaAnneW round ligament pain can affect women differently. It sounds like yours might have been spasming, hence the waking up six times in the night! I'm not sure how many weeks you are, but as your uterus grows, it will irritate those ligaments more and more. I'm a labor and delivery nurse and just graduated with my masters in Midwifery, and one piece of advice that we give to moms is to bring your legs closer to your body when your round ligaments are spasming or hurting...it will help to take some of the tension off of it. If you stretch your legs downward, that can often exacerbate the pain. All of those cramps and twinges your are getting are just growing pains from that sweet baby getting bigger and stretching your uterus. Remember that your uterus is attached to your pelvis by multiple ligaments...front, back, sides....so you'll be feeling lots of aches and pains in all regions as your little babe grows. Not to fear mama...all normal. Make sure to call your doc if the pain is persistent and is unrelieved with position change or a warm bath/shower

also, stay nice and hydrated...it will help with RLP!! Hope his helps

AngelEsshaki · August 2015

I am also having lower back and tailbone pain. When I sit, stand or bend over I could cry. I'm only in my 15th week so I don't want to complain but it's unbearable sometimes. I just feel like it's too early and feel silly for saying anything.

Beverly0628 · August 2015

I'm good today, except my feet are REALLY itchy. No rash or bug bites or anything, and I've been wearing flip flops forever. So weird! It's really driving me nuts!

smoothobturator@hotmail.com · August 2015

Still nauseous and with food aversions. Smells in kitchen from family's stir fry made me want to retch...

ah1013 · August 2015

I've been having almost shooting like pains all throughout my ribs for about two days. Just a handful of times each day but it makes me catch my breath when it happens. Anyone else experiencing this?

sbeara25 · August 2015

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sbeara25 · August 2015

sbeara25 said:
Not I. The

Wow sorry app messed up and now I can't delete...

I haven't experienced this during pregnancy but a couple years ago when my boobs had their growth spurt I experienced serious sharp pain in my ribs and down my arms. Doctor said at that point my boobs were pulling a nerve just wrong. So that could have something to do with it but I'm no doctor

If it's the same as what I had I hope it goes away soon. It wasn't fun at all

ChristinaAnneW · August 2015

I just wanted to say thank you to all the ladies who took the time to get back to me about RLP today. It's much appreciated

aporcelainface · August 2015

These wacky dreams need to gooo. Last night I dreamt that a bat was living in our air ducts and at night turned into a scary vampire with extremely sharp teeth and would try to steal our baby.... Like, what? I don't even watch vampire shows, let alone scary movies. Get outta here with that.

nickicb7 · August 2015

Been having strange pains today. I dont quite know how to describe them, not a cramp, more like a sharp throb but it kind of pulses for a few minutes and goes away. It seems to be around my vagina, or just off to the side. Its weird. Not sure if its anything, no other symptoms, pains or bleeding of any kind.

macattack15 · August 2015

lots of no sleep here, wide awake all night and lots of sick calls for work since I'm not sleeping!
tonight stomach cramps, yay, I feel hungry at the same time I feel like I'm gonna vomit ... not sure f baby's just moving and stretching or if I'm actually
gonna vomit.... love those moments

melthompson10 · August 2015

I'm trying to find a better way to sleep at night it seems like I always end up on my stomach and when I wake up I feel so soar at the bottom of my stomach then my little bump pops out and it goes away I know it's RLP but it's getting worse I'm only 16 weeks. The soarness wakes me up sometimes and when I change positions from side to side it feels weird and hurts!

gianglam · August 2015

I'm in week 19 now but my tummy is still small, hardly anyone recognizes that I'm pregnant. My weight remains unchanged since my first weeks. Is that normal

I'm so worried that my baby is not growing big enough.

ChristinaAnneW · August 2015

nickicb7 said:
Been having strange pains today. I dont quite know how to describe them, not a cramp, more like a sharp throb but it kind of pulses for a few minutes and goes away. It seems to be around my vagina, or just off to the side. Its weird. Not sure if its anything, no other symptoms, pains or bleeding of any kind.

Maybe round ligament pain? It kind of sounds like what I've been experiencing.

hailees · August 2015

gianglam said:
I'm in week 19 now but my tummy is still small, hardly anyone recognizes that I'm pregnant. My weight remains unchanged since my first weeks. Is that normal I'm so worried that my baby is not growing big enough.

Everyone gains weight differently in pregnancy. Have you discussed this with you doctor? If your doctor isn't worried, you shouldn't be worried either. If you search around you'll find that there this has been discussed a lot and the consensus is: everyone is different, this could be normal for you (we can't really tell you for sure), and to talk to your doctor. Hope that helps!

sbeara25 · August 2015

gianglam said:
I'm in week 19 now but my tummy is still small, hardly anyone recognizes that I'm pregnant. My weight remains unchanged since my first weeks. Is that normal I'm so worried that my baby is not growing big enough.

I've lost weight. Doc says it's ok though. I don't know about you but I've got a couple extra pounds that I could stand to lose

but in all seriousness talk to your doctor if you are really concerned. I know my baby is getting what it needs because I've got the extra fat to help. I also know someone who lost weight, was pretty skinny, never showed and didn't even know she was pregnant give birth to a healthy baby boy weighing 8 pounds. Boy was she surprised.

cameronreed · August 2015

@nickicb7 I've also been having weird cramps/pains. It is usually in my lower stomach, but a few times this week a had cramps in my vagina. It felt really weird and when I tried to sit down a had a weird shooting pain up through my vagina! Ouch! Thankfully it passed quickly and doc said it was normal!

nickicb7 · August 2015

Oh good, at least I'm not the only one. I feel better when other people have similar pains!

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