Let's talk about the nasties, shall we?

AshleyGemini24 · February 2016

I'm almost always wanting some bedroom action, but it's so uncomfortable. If FI takes the extra extra time to warm up the engine before starting the car, it's more tolerable but still kinda uncomfortable. He's so afraid of hurting me that it's kind of a mood kill for him. And then if it is enjoyable, I usually end up nauseous half way through.

aggiefrau08 · February 2016

I have the worst gas. It's been my first sign of pregnancy every.single.time. Yay.

styler91 · February 2016

Constipation, and nothing seems to be working for me.

smmatt08 · February 2016

natsfan2442 said:

I'm glad to know I'm not the only one with the pains/cramping. It has just been today but no fun! I'm also about to go into yoga so wondering how the sore boobs are gonna work out in there in some poses haha. I just hope no one has on any perfume...that's been my biggest smell aversion! It'll all be worth it though!!

I've been keeping my arms under me for any belly poses in yoga because I can NOT lay on my boobs!

lmno304 · February 2016

I keep craving things and then once its in front of me i can't eat it! We tried going to souper salad yesterday and i just couldn't stand the smell.

And i second the cramping. Only mine isn't stopping once i can actually go to the bathroom. And sore abs, like I stretched too far?

nlbungartz7 · February 2016

I have one symptom no one else has posted so far... I have horrible hot flashes.. like I soak my shirt with sweat.. it's horrible. On top of that I live in Arizona. I can already tell summer is going to be horrible..

MRSCORKER · February 2016

nlbungartz7 said:

I have one symptom no one else has posted so far... I have horrible hot flashes.. like I soak my shirt with sweat.. it's horrible. On top of that I live in Arizona. I can already tell summer is going to be horrible..

I'm having night sweats. It's lovely.

GingerGril · February 2016

nlbungartz7 said:

I have one symptom no one else has posted so far... I have horrible hot flashes.. like I soak my shirt with sweat.. it's horrible. On top of that I live in Arizona. I can already tell summer is going to be horrible..

I found my husband on the couch last night, I'm pretty sure it was due to a hot flash. Apparently I turn into a furnace as soon as I fall asleep.

par_mach_kai · February 2016

I have been having headaches every day for the past week. I hate it. I'm the kind of person who gets sick like once a year (feel free to hate me) and I feel like a big baby. I can't seem to do anything. It really makes me think that I only want one child when I always wanted two. And I keep thinking that it's only going to get worse and I'm afraid I'm going to be miserable for the next nine months. I know I'm being dramatic and that it will all be okay. I just hope it goes away soon.

mrsman2018 · February 2016

Yup to being extra moist and constipated. Gross, but it's how it goes.

JDMRS · February 2016

I have had cold sores since kindergarten but in last 5 years I have had 2...until pregnancy. I have had 3 in 4 weeks. It's so gross.
and the boob pain. Oh dear lord the boob pain. I started wearing a sports bra 24/7 and that has helped a bit.

krzyriver · February 2016

JDMRS said:

I have had cold sores since kindergarten but in last 5 years I have had 2...until pregnancy. I have had 3 in 4 weeks. It's so gross.
and the boob pain. Oh dear lord the boob pain. I started wearing a sports bra 24/7 and that has helped a bit.

I can't stand sports bras, so I've had to stuff a little pillow under my boobs at night to lift them up off the mattress. And then I take the snout of this stuffed dog my husband got me and shove it between them so they don't touch! Lol.

I hear y'all on the extra moisture downstairs. Has anyone else been kind of.... itchy? At first I thought I was getting a yeast infection, but it's not unbearable or consistent like it usually is when I have an infection. It's maybe once every few days that I notice it. I don't know if that's because of the extra discharge or if I should check in with my OB. I haven't contacted my OB yet cause I'm still seeing my RE. And it can be a pain to get an appointment with her, so I've been putting it off. Haven't even scheduled my OB intake yet.

ChefWalker · February 2016

It's so helpful to read this and see other people experiencing similar things. I've also been noticing a LOT of extra moisture downstairs. I've also had diarrhea since a few days before my positive pregnancy test. I almost envy the gals with constipation, but I know they both suck.

I have also been having a lot of excess nasal mucous and have felt stuffy for the last few days. I am not 100% sure this is pregnancy related though, because today I woke up with a sore throat. So I think maybe I just caught a little cold.... hard to tell!

SnobunnieMel · February 2016

@nlbungartz7 I am with you. As a Phoenix gal I am dreading the next 7 months. I already made the hub turn on the AC at night because I keep waking up drenched.

Meery82 · February 2016

So far just bloating and sore/itchy nipples. If things continue to progress like my first pregnancy, I've got about a week before the incessant nausea and gagging and vomiting of bile into the sink every morning sets in.

Tara0604 · February 2016

coffee89 said:

Most people get constipation when pregnant, I have to opposite. It's horrible.

And for you who do have constipation, get a squatty potty or a stool (like those ones for kinds at the sink) and put them feet up so your knees are at or above your hips. It helps.

This has helped soooo much! I use our kid's 2 step step stool and it has made a world of a difference. Also, I have to take PNV with iron, so now I have to take 2 colace a day. Definitely making a big difference.

JjrLmm2015 · February 2016

Whelp, I've got the gas and cramping going on for sure and my boobs were soooo sore but have eased up a bit today. They're still sore when I feel myself up (classy) but now, as I'm typing they are tingling...almost like they've fallen asleep.

I can't get my ticker to work so...I'm between 5-6 weeks

SteffanieM85 · February 2016

The bloating is sooooooo uncomfortable I just want to cry at times. The only time I feel almost normal is when I wake up, but then I feel nauseous because I'm hungry. I can only eat a few bites of food and then I feel full for hours. Nighttime is the worst, it's like Thanksgiving every day. The food just sits in my stomach for hours. I started eating some prunes and adding extra veggie powder to my smoothies, cutting back on dairy too. I hope it gets better.

Also, we bought a squatty potty last year just because we wanted to try it and it does make a difference. I am so glad we have it now I'm preggers too!

queen_frostine · February 2016

So last night was awful. I ate too much and got heartburn, and I couldn't even barely pee to relieve the pressure, much less anything else. Finally (after wandering around the house for hours basically using laboring positions - guess that's practice!) I was able to pass a bit of gas. Now hoping I can poop soon so I have room for lunch. Seriously, what is going on in there?

I might think I was going insane if I didn't have this thread (or this forum in general).

Spartanrd4 · February 2016

Started having some minor pain, like it feels like it's coming from inside my vagina. Definitely not cramps. No spotting. Anyone else with this? Maybe just my cervix, uterus changing in there? I'll be 8 weeks tomorrow.

lilylover27 · February 2016

I feel you guys on the constipation! I am going to try an find a squatty potty because this is ridiculous! Backed up for a day or so and then of course horrible cramps and gas at night leads to being in the bathroom basically all night! Hoping this passes because it sucks!

strickland8052 · February 2016

Totally with you guys on the gas, constipation, and swamp crotch. Can we talk about another nasty? My food cravings are nasty. Today I wanted spaghettios. Ew! Haven't had those sine I was 7, and they have no nutritional value whatsoever. Why?!?

Blonde1817 · February 2016

Anyone else feel like their nipples are HUGE lately?! Also, one boob and nipple is bigger than the other. Am I going through puberty again? Lol.

missmaehurt · February 2016

DH has given me the nickname of Swamp Thing when I told him about the extra wet

But the boob itch has become unbearable. It's really great at work when I look like I'm groping myself all day. The cramping hasn't been great either, but I have absolutely ZERO sex drive.

Edited because half the post disappeared the first time.

ByeBabyBunting · February 2016

Anyone else have round ligament pain when they sneeze or cough? I didn't have it much with DS1 but it was my first symptom with the pregnancy is miscarried in December.

Tara0604 · February 2016

I have also found/learned that with the gas/bloating/heartburn (mild), that lying down on my left side with 2 pillows is helping. Something to do with the shape and angle of the stomach and being in that position helps.

lilylover27 · February 2016

@blonde1817 yes! My DH described them as "puffy" which I guess was pretty accurate!

takethelongway · February 2016

@ByeBabyBunting I feel like I have round ligament pain, but everyone says it's too early. I started noticing it at 6w exactly. I'm now 6w5d and it's still there, but not as intense as it had been.

hillyrose · February 2016

I have been a gurgling, gas monster!! Thankfully my husband and I are VERY comfortable (prior to this I worried we were too comfortable) with 'gas' humor but I'm worried about when I'm in public, like my gym classes or shopping!!

Tink112011 · February 2016

Definitely extra moist... which I don't remember at all with DS1. I'm happy hearing that others are feeling swampy as well!

UponAStar16 · February 2016

@ByeBabyBunting it hurts when I sneeze but I'm not sure if that would be round ligament pain or just pain due to now slightly growing where I have a surgery scar (where a c-section scar would be)...did you happen to have a c section and maybe it's a similar thing?

eanne9812 · February 2016

Definitely still very bloated. All I want to do when I get home is take my pants off. I barely make it through the door and I'm unbuttoning them (DH loves it!) The nips are definitely getting sore but not too bad. The boobs are quite large though...I measured an E yesterday!

Are they only going to get larger?!? DH is in love with the titty fairy!

lilylover27 · February 2016

@eanne9812 hahahaha titty fairy, my DH love it too! Oh man so using that one!

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