Is this normal? Symptoms thread!!

PeggyOlsonFTW · August 2015

Anyone else sick of the 9,000 discussions about morning sickness, sore boobs and whatnot? Post and discuss your symptoms here instead of clogging the main page with them. Thanks!

PeggyOlsonFTW · August 2015

How do we get this to be sticky??

AliSummer · August 2015

Thanks for starting this.

I hope it works.

PeggyOlsonFTW · August 2015

Me too. The bowel movement thread kind of sent me over the edge this morning.

St0v3s · August 2015

tennisbabymama · August 2015

There is s thread like this. It may be a page or so behind but it's called What are your symptoms? Just an FYI.

mrsmtothek · August 2015

KDHB13 said:

Anyone else sick of the 9,000 discussions about morning sickness, sore boobs and whatnot? Post and discuss your symptoms here instead of clogging the main page with them. Thanks!

THANK YOU!!

imrachellea · August 2015

I don't know if we're going to want to make it sticky, because as we progress, the symptoms change. I know there was a thought to doing it weekly...HOWEVER, I do like the reminder yesterday that there is a place for symptoms in our weekly ticker change check-ins! Can we make a sticky that reminds people to put their symptoms there? That seems more logical.

PeggyOlsonFTW · August 2015

imrachellea said:

I don't know if we're going to want to make it sticky, because as we progress, the symptoms change. I know there was a thought to doing it weekly...HOWEVER, I do like the reminder yesterday that there is a place for symptoms in our weekly ticker change check-ins! Can we make a sticky that reminds people to put their symptoms there? That seems more logical.

I thought people could just keep adding to the post over time and discuss changing symptoms and whatnot. Anything to kill the hourly symptom posts.

AliSummer · August 2015

imrachellea said:

I don't know if we're going to want to make it sticky, because as we progress, the symptoms change. I know there was a thought to doing it weekly...HOWEVER, I do like the reminder yesterday that there is a place for symptoms in our weekly ticker change check-ins! Can we make a sticky that reminds people to put their symptoms there? That seems more logical.

That would be ideal, but I don't see people waiting a whole week to post their symptoms in the appropriate thread. Their itchy feet and constipation are important and we all need to hear about it immediately.

Seriously though - some ladies might also be scared and they actually need info right away.

rebelone · August 2015

I'm all for a weekly symptoms thread because

A) It better consolidates the same thing

A sticky it will be too long over time and too cluttered

C) While there's a symptom segment in the ticker change, symptoms change from day to day

sarahufl · August 2015

KDHB13 said:

Me too. The bowel movement thread kind of sent me over the edge this morning.

Yeah, but someone used the Elmo pooping gif. What more could you ask for?!

RE: someone being scared- I think if you have some off the wall symptom that you want to ask about, it's ok to start a new thread. Just not "I need to poop", "I poop too much", "I'm thirsty", "I vomited"

Those get real old. I would also like to put a cork in the idea that if you aren't sick you are going to lose your pregnancy. That just makes everyone feel bad.

jonesl12 · August 2015

I'm sorry I suck ! I worked 11 hours today and am exhausted !! My brain is fried today

I posted a symptom as a new discussion and deserve the highest level of punishment allowable. Seriously sorry . I should know better

Long story short. My right nipple feels like the Devil himself is stabbing it with a spear laced with the blood of sinners from the depths of hell. It started this morning . Your thoughts ?

PeggyOlsonFTW · August 2015

@jonesl12 We forgive you, since you're not a drive by or part of the positivity police.

My nipples occasionally feel like they're on fire. During my last pregnancy I had to wear a bra at all times (even to bed) because any kind of fabric directly on them was awful.

jonesl12 · August 2015

awesome ^ @KDHB13. Thanks for the response.
I'm going to read into it some more as I know this isn't Google.

emslade982 · August 2015

jonesl12 said:
I'm sorry I suck ! I worked 11 hours today and am exhausted !! My brain is fried today I posted a symptom as a new discussion and deserve the highest level of punishment allowable. Seriously sorry . I should know better

Long story short. My right nipple feels like the Devil himself is stabbing it with a spear laced with the blood of sinners from the depths of hell. It started this morning . Your thoughts ?

@jonesl12 My nips stung and burned horribly for the entire 1st trimester of my 1st pregnancy. This time around, not so much. The breastfeeding / pumping probably desensitized them. I used cold packs on them and nursing pads from early on, because even wearing a bra hurt. Thankfully it goes away, and it's normal.

jonesl12 · August 2015

can we make this a sticky please so it's easier for people to find ?

erind228 · August 2015

Yay!!!! A symptoms thread!

chanteee · August 2015

Round / Broad Ligament Pain---
Has any had this? I'm 8 weeks and 2 days and the last 4 days I've been having sharp throbbing pain on the left side. I have 2 kids already never felt this before. It started hours after my 1st OB check which was 4 days ago. My doc said she has no concern because the baby looked well to her and said it's just "broad ligament". Let me mention, I haven't seen any spotting at all.

Thank Goodness, but the pain is like contractions. SCARY

Mommy2be

SisterMaryNapalm · August 2015

Yes! The boobs! Mine started this week and I think they've gone up half a size and ache. My mumma did warn me I suppose lol.

chanteee said:
Round / Broad Ligament Pain---
Has any had this? I'm 8 weeks and 2 days and the last 4 days I've been having sharp throbbing pain on the left side. I have 2 kids already never felt this before. It started hours after my 1st OB check which was 4 days ago. My doc said she has no concern because the baby looked well to her and said it's just "broad ligament". Let me mention, I haven't seen any spotting at all. Thank Goodness, but the pain is like contractions. SCARY

I can't speak to contractions (FTM) but I've been getting cramps since my BFP. As far as I know if there's no spotting then there's no worry. Good luck!

mrsmtothek · August 2015

chanteee said:

Round / Broad Ligament Pain--- Has any had this? I'm 8 weeks and 2 days and the last 4 days I've been having sharp throbbing pain on the left side. I have 2 kids already never felt this before. It started hours after my 1st OB check which was 4 days ago. My doc said she has no concern because the baby looked well to her and said it's just "broad ligament". Let me mention, I haven't seen any spotting at all. Thank Goodness, but the pain is like contractions. SCARY Mommy2be

I get it when I sneeze!! One time I sneezed and the pain afterwards was absolutely unbearable. Now I just try to reposition myself when I feel one coming lol.

MrsCayEye · August 2015

@chanteee I've had RLP really early this time. It doesn't feel like cramping (and definitely not contractions, yikes) for me, it's a sudden, sharp pain that goes away quickly. It happens when I sneeze or stand up or turn too quickly.

Jlnitti80 · August 2015

@MrsCayEye & @chanteee do you get the pains while stretching too? I get them in the mornings if I stretch before getting out of bed. I also get side stitch pain from walking long distances now which didn't happen pre-pregnancy.

MrsCayEye · August 2015

@Jlnitti80 yes it'll happen when I stretch sometimes too.

Jlnitti80 · August 2015

Thank you! I'm a FTM and really wondering what I thought pregnancy would be like before getting pregnant. My conclusion has been that I must have never actually thought about it because EVERYTHING surprises me these days.

MrsCayEye · August 2015

@Jlnitti80 no problem! Pregnancy is weird and has such a huge range of what is considered normal. It also impacts things you never would have thought about, like nasal congestion. My worst symptom right now is frequently getting the chills like I have a fever, so weird.

Jlnitti80 · August 2015

@MrsCayEye YES!!! I have had that every night this week. I have been going to bed with hoodies and yoga pants all bundled up like its January with no heat vs August and open windows.

knitknit · August 2015

I've been having pretty icky lower back aches, sometimes with leg pain.

I also had an ectopic pregnancy scare this week due to an ultrasound mixup with the radiologist. It's a long story, but the moral is that when your doctor tells you that there is no intrauterine pregnancy indicated on your ultrasound, but you KNOW that the tech showed you a gestational sac on a screen a few hours earlier, TRUST. YOUR. INSTINCTS. Make the doctor double check everything, even if he is condescending and/or resists (this happened to me); you know your body better than he does, and you've got to stand up for yourself. In my case, the doctor FINALLY called the radiologist and got the correct ultrasound report (there was a gestational sac! just like I %$#%$# said!), but he still did extra blood work this morning to confirm rising HCG levels. They're awesome, and everything is fine, but I am now looking into a new doctor.

AliSummer · August 2015

Bump

emslade982 · August 2015

I've got a funny symptom, and I know it's pregnancy related, since I had it with my first. I get the hiccups every day. And I never ever get them when I'm not pregnant (even drunk or eating spicy foods). Sometimes it's just 2-3 in a row a few times a day. Other times it's like 45 minutes long. I find it funny until my chest starts to hurt. Anyone else have this?

jonesl12 · August 2015

emslade982 said:
I've got a funny symptom, and I know it's pregnancy related, since I had it with my first. I get the hiccups every day. And I never ever get them when I'm not pregnant (even drunk or eating spicy foods). Sometimes it's just 2-3 in a row a few times a day. Other times it's like 45 minutes long. I find it funny until my chest starts to hurt. Anyone else have this?

Yep! It's usually only one or two at a time though.

shawnacrest · August 2015

I feel like I have the hiccups constantly! Glad I'm not the only one

minorfall27 · August 2015

I just feel hungry *and* nauseous allllll the time.

PeggyOlsonFTW · August 2015

bump

iamrandom · August 2015

I'm wondering if anyone else on here is dealing with OHSS? My ovaries feel like they are on the verge of exploding into a million pieces. I swear I can *feel* me right ovary just pulsating angrily. I had my first ultrasound on Friday (6w2d) and everything was good--heartbeat, placement, measurement--but my RE did mention that my ovaries are gigantic. My free fluid is almost all gone--thank you cabergloline--but when I sneeze or move too quickly, I feel it all in my ovaries.

Cat&Baby · August 2015

I have constant diarrhea. And I just feel like I've got some kind of bug all the time. I'm only 7 weeks. Please tell me this gets better.
My Dr is aware and not worried

PeggyOlsonFTW · August 2015

@Cat&Baby Totally normal and it gets better in a way. Before you know it you'll swing over the to the other extreme and be constipated. So fun!

emslade982 · August 2015

@Cat&Baby I swing between constipation and diarrhea. It's normal. Try eating some bananas or white rice, as they can clog you up a bit (if you can eat them without feeling queasy).

tennisbabymama · August 2015

Burping. It's so embarrassing guys! I feel like I'm going to throw up I never actually throw up, it just comes up as a burp. At my in laws yesterday I constantly had to move away from the group to burp. Ha! Geesh.
Also still struggling with the occasional dull headache and major feeling of just being hit by a truck.
Extreme fatigue and some queasiness.

3 MORE WEEKS until my first doctor appointment at my 10th week. SO ANXIOUS AND SO EXCITED. I need that peace of mind.

sarahufl · August 2015

KDHB13 said:

@Cat&Baby Totally normal and it gets better in a way. Before you know it you'll swing over the to the other extreme and be constipated. So fun!

I am going in between those things right now and it.....is not fun.....I take public transportation to work and it gets uncomfortable sometimes.

K&Elizabeth · August 2015

Second time mamas- did your round ligament pain start earlier this time around? I also have strep throat right now but my hips are killing me!

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