Since the middle of the night last night I've been increasingly nauseated and had no appetite. Right now I'm in the fetal position on the couch battling intense nausea... Mayyyybe a pre-labor sign?? Or just a horrible third tri symptom?
Really thought my water just broke but I think I just peed myself a little in bed. Got me excited for nothing. I sad
"Did my water break or did I pee myself?" is one of my favorite third trimester games! It's right up there with "Am I having contractions or do I need to poop?" and "How can I get away with farting in public?"
Pro tip: my friend told me the other day that her water broke in a huge gush while she was in the grocery store. She immediately dropped a jar of pickles on the floor so it would look like the mess was caused by pickle juice.
That is so clever!! A waste of a perfectly good jar of pickles... But at least for a greater cause haha.
I just imagine myself at the mall in a puddle of amniotic fluid and pickle juice... "weird, these pickles fell off the shelf!" "ma'am, this is JC Penny" "I know, right?"
Really thought my water just broke but I think I just peed myself a little in bed. Got me excited for nothing. I sad
"Did my water break or did I pee myself?" is one of my favorite third trimester games! It's right up there with "Am I having contractions or do I need to poop?" and "How can I get away with farting in public?"
My OB thinks that the reason I'm measuring a few weeks ahead is because I have a high amount of amniotic fluid. That makes sense because I feel like if you were to stick a needle in me I'd literally pop - the pressure is so intense. I just want my water to break already.
I suddenly have the worst hemorrhoids. Wtf?!?! What's helped others? I'm sitz bathing, witch hazeling, ice pack...hubby is picking up some preparation h for me. Uhhh...this is miserable!
I suddenly have the worst hemorrhoids. Wtf?!?! What's helped others? I'm sitz bathing, witch hazeling, ice pack...hubby is picking up some preparation h for me. Uhhh...this is miserable!
I had one for about a month! I would clean the area with just mild baby soap and my hand, then towel dry and wipe some preparation H wipes before bed. I also tried to take a shower as soon after going poop as possible.
I suddenly have the worst hemorrhoids. Wtf?!?! What's helped others? I'm sitz bathing, witch hazeling, ice pack...hubby is picking up some preparation h for me. Uhhh...this is miserable!
I had one for about a month! I would clean the area with just mild baby soap and my hand, then towel dry and wipe some preparation H wipes before bed. I also tried to take a shower as soon after going poop as possible.
This is awful. I had one last pregnancy, but after my csection. I wasn't even constipated then or now! Unfair!
I suddenly have the worst hemorrhoids. Wtf?!?! What's helped others? I'm sitz bathing, witch hazeling, ice pack...hubby is picking up some preparation h for me. Uhhh...this is miserable!
I had one for about a month! I would clean the area with just mild baby soap and my hand, then towel dry and wipe some preparation H wipes before bed. I also tried to take a shower as soon after going poop as possible.
This is awful. I had one last pregnancy, but after my csection. I wasn't even constipated then or now! Unfair!
It sucked! But I tell you keeping the area clean so it can heal naturally is really key!
I suddenly have the worst hemorrhoids. Wtf?!?! What's helped others? I'm sitz bathing, witch hazeling, ice pack...hubby is picking up some preparation h for me. Uhhh...this is miserable!
I have been suffering the dreaded hemorrhoids for all of 3rd trimester. I have tried the Tucks pads (which helped), witch hazel, prep H, and even a prescription. But what is *finally* helping me is mixing coconut oil with lavender essential oil (using a ratio of about 3 to 4 drops of lavender oil to a Tbsp of coconut oil). And I use it every time I go to the bathroom. Not only has it relieved the pain and itchiness, but it has made them shrink back up a bit. I am another May mum but have only just started reading this board. Yet I had to chime in because I feel your pain and have found great relief with this combo! Best of luck!
I suddenly have the worst hemorrhoids. Wtf?!?! What's helped others? I'm sitz bathing, witch hazeling, ice pack...hubby is picking up some preparation h for me. Uhhh...this is miserable!
You know what didn't help? Looking at my butthole in the mirror today. It did not help the situation at all.
As for what does help, I just keep reading all the same stuff, and I'm like, how much time in the day am I supposed to have to dedicate to my butthole?? I can barely brush my teeth in the morning, I don't have time for a sitz bath. I did order a squatty potty today though, really hoping that helps.
Back contractions started at 12:45am, have kept to being about 5-7 minutes apart (unless I'm doing something active then they're closer to 3 minutes apart). Also had some blood tinged discharge. Midwife says I'm in early labor!
I went in to my doctor's office last week because I thought I was having contractions 7 minutes apart and it turned out that during the NST they identified that I have an irritable uterus, with minor contractions associated with that. Between having those (which mostly just feel like light, constant menstrual cramps) and Braxton-hicks, I'm having a really hard time figuring out how to time the real contractions when they happen--I know I must be having them because over the past 3 weeks I've dilated to 4 cm and am about 80-90% effaced, but I don't know what they feel like compared to the others. Any suggestions for pinpointing the difference between B-H, I-U, and the real thing, especially early contractions that are not as intense?
I suddenly have the worst hemorrhoids. Wtf?!?! What's helped others? I'm sitz bathing, witch hazeling, ice pack...hubby is picking up some preparation h for me. Uhhh...this is miserable!
You know what didn't help? Looking at my butthole in the mirror today. It did not help the situation at all.
As for what does help, I just keep reading all the same stuff, and I'm like, how much time in the day am I supposed to have to dedicate to my butthole?? I can barely brush my teeth in the morning, I don't have time for a sitz bath. I did order a squatty potty today though, really hoping that helps.
I'm not laughing at the 'roids, but your response definitely made me LOL. Here's to hoping the squatty potty helps!
Just wanted to put my nausea and weakness out in the universe. I wish I was able to tell the difference between late third tri symptoms and impending labor symptoms.
Just wanted to put my nausea and weakness out in the universe. I wish I was able to tell the difference between late third tri symptoms and impending labor symptoms.
This is me today! Nauseous and I could totally lay on the couch all day. Yay for work
Married: May 2012 DS1: May 2016 DS2: Jan 2019 Baby #3 EDD: 6/18/24
Pro tip: my friend told me the other day that her water broke in a huge gush while she was in the grocery store. She immediately dropped a jar of pickles on the floor so it would look like the mess was caused by pickle juice.
That is so clever!! A waste of a perfectly good jar of pickles... But at least for a greater cause haha.
How did she explain the wet spot on her pants? The pickle juice splashed up?
Hmmm... I didn't ask that question, so no idea! Maybe she had on dark pants?
Married: May 2012 DS1: May 2016 DS2: Jan 2019 Baby #3 EDD: 6/18/24
I've never been so happy to see bodily fluids after 6 hours of contractions last night I can't take it anymore I'm so tired between working and no sleep .. I'm sure we all are !!
Ugh I'm just ready. I've been having contractions for two days which have gotten progressively more intense but I still wouldn't call them "painful" or at least no worse than diarrhea or period. Some take my breath away and make me stop but dr's have said basically unless i need pain management or my water breaks it's nothing. The lower back ache and pelvic pressure are mounting and I just feel...different...can't explain it. DH and I both feel she's ready and this is early labor but who knows for sure. Just want it to speed up or stop because right now I'm too distracted to be a good wife or employee.
Started having timeable contractions at 10pm on Monday that lasted until Tuesday morning. I went shopping as planned with my mom and then last night I had more contractions and thought baby flipped breech. He wasn't moving for a long time and I got REALLY nervous so we went to L&D at 5am this morning. They monitored me for about an hour and I was having very mild contractions every 4-6 minutes or so and they checked to make sure baby was still head down and he is! They sent us home, but I have my 37 week appointment tomorrow morning and they will be checking me then. I'm thinking I'm in VERY early labor, but we shall see
I don't necessarily want him to come at 37 weeks, but it wouldn't be the worst thing in the world.
TTC#1 January 2013, BFP 7/4/13 MC 8/7/13 D&C 8/22/13
BFP 5/20/14 CP 5/26/14
BFP 12/6/14 DD Born an Angel on 7/17/15 at 35 weeks
Think I posted this in the random thread before but I'm at the hospital now getting monitored bc of high BP. 24 hour urine came back with high protein so waiting on doctor now to discuss the plans. But basically not going home without a baby. Based on discussions earlier they're probably going to start to soften my cervix and start the induction process. Unless things progressed obnoxiously fast no Star Wars baby, but yay Cinco de Mayo baby. Lol.
Think I posted this in the random thread before but I'm at the hospital now getting monitored bc of high BP. 24 hour urine came back with high protein so waiting on doctor now to discuss the plans. But basically not going home without a baby. Based on discussions earlier they're probably going to start to soften my cervix and start the induction process. Unless things progressed obnoxiously fast no Star Wars baby, but yay Cinco de Mayo baby. Lol.
Well, apparently I had bloody show this morning. Along with the irregular contractions and cramps. Still spotting bloody discharge but seems to be lightening up.
I just had my first bought of what's this - what's going on - could this be it!?! I am pretty sure it was a false alarm, but I was getting pretty uncomfortable. We pulled out my weekend bag and threw it on the bed. That was the extent of it, but it was exciting while it lasted.
I'm sure this is somewhere and I'm missing it but...
my boobs haven't been sore since first tri and all of a sudden today they are hurting. Not like an ache or dull pain but sharp pains that sometimes come and go and sometimes stick around for 15-20 minutes or so. Anyone else?
I'm sure this is somewhere and I'm missing it but...
my boobs haven't been sore since first tri and all of a sudden today they are hurting. Not like an ache or dull pain but sharp pains that sometimes come and go and sometimes stick around for 15-20 minutes or so. Anyone else?
well I just pooped my brains out and lost my plug all at the same time haha I had been having brownish mucus discharge on and off since this morning - now let's get these contractions started ! lol
So my water broke around five today:) haven't been experiencing too much as far as the contractions, so they're going to have me walk in a few before they give me any pitocin. I am leaking absolutely everywhere, endlessly. It's super weird. Lol
We'll see how long this all lasts. Can't wait to meet my baby boy!!!
Re: 3rd Tri/Labor Impending Symptoms **Updated**
What's helped others? I'm sitz bathing, witch hazeling, ice pack...hubby is picking up some preparation h for me.
Uhhh...this is miserable!
As for what does help, I just keep reading all the same stuff, and I'm like, how much time in the day am I supposed to have to dedicate to my butthole?? I can barely brush my teeth in the morning, I don't have time for a sitz bath. I did order a squatty potty today though, really hoping that helps.
good luck!!
I've also had blood tinged discharge and mucus but not timeable contractions so we're just sitting tight.
I am eating pizza at 6am cause I'm starving!
No.... I'm not the least bit jealous at all.
DD: 05/14/16
I went in to my doctor's office last week because I thought I was having contractions 7 minutes apart and it turned out that during the NST they identified that I have an irritable uterus, with minor contractions associated with that. Between having those (which mostly just feel like light, constant menstrual cramps) and Braxton-hicks, I'm having a really hard time figuring out how to time the real contractions when they happen--I know I must be having them because over the past 3 weeks I've dilated to 4 cm and am about 80-90% effaced, but I don't know what they feel like compared to the others. Any suggestions for pinpointing the difference between B-H, I-U, and the real thing, especially early contractions that are not as intense?
Been married since 2009.
Unicornuate Uterus (yes I menstruate glitter)
Several MCs
DD born 2013 (our miracle "you can't have babies" baby!)
Just wanted to put my nausea and weakness out in the universe. I wish I was able to tell the difference between late third tri symptoms and impending labor symptoms.
DS1: May 2016
DS2: Jan 2019
Baby #3 EDD: 6/18/24
DS1: May 2016
DS2: Jan 2019
Baby #3 EDD: 6/18/24
I don't necessarily want him to come at 37 weeks, but it wouldn't be the worst thing in the world.
Pics to follow.
Jk
my boobs haven't been sore since first tri and all of a sudden today they are hurting. Not like an ache or dull pain but sharp pains that sometimes come and go and sometimes stick around for 15-20 minutes or so. Anyone else?
We'll see how long this all lasts. Can't wait to meet my baby boy!!!