Stupid Questions Sunday 7.3

slartybartfast · July 2016

Dumb/Obvious/Googleable/Repeatitive - this is the place to ask it. You know the Bump search function sucks, so let us be your search bar today!
Just know we are random internet strangers and don't know the things your medical providers do.

slartybartfast · July 2016

Any other runners not running this pregnancy? I'm taking it off because of an injury (to my posterior tibial tendon) that I can't seem to get rid of. I've vowed not to run until I'm back to pre-pregnancy weight because a few extra pounds actually make a huge difference. However, it's killing me. I hate not running. So... my question is - how are you dealing with it? (Or I guess anyone taking a break from pre-pregnancy passions)

I'm doing the elliptical and in theory will start swimming laps but it doesn't replace what running does for me. Watching people sprint their hearts out in the olympic trials is making me want to sob.

dmontgo · July 2016

@slartybartfast I am also not running.

My time immediately took a hit, which was fine...until the breathlessness and sciatica ramped up. Then running was simply not comfortable...more like ouch ouch ouchies.

But I do keep moving and active. Lots of walking, squats, dumbbells for my arms, and a lot of swimming. I've noticed my body doesn't make much progress in terms of building muscle anymore, but that will likely go away once baby gets here. I'm giving myself a lot of grace and just making sure I'm rested, comfortable, and healthy above all else.

penelope4612 · July 2016

I've totally bailed on the gym since getting pregnant. If we go, I get hungry halfway through and have to leave (the hunger quickly turns to dizziness). It doesn't help that I've also been working late and don't have the energy to go to the gym after work.

I'm trying to find some workout DVDs I can do at home (maybe prenatal yoga?).

My question is - what are you guys doing for headaches when Tylenol doesn't work? Any ideas?

princesslockness · July 2016

@slartybartfast I have quit riding horses. I just can't work my hips and abs well enough that I feel comfortable above a walk. I have found that I personally just need to stay away from horses right now, or I get the sads.

@penelope4612 I will get on the counter/in the tub with a warm wet washcloth on the back of my neck, and run hot water over my feet. That for me has worked when Tylenol and caffein haven't cut it. This doesn't get rid of it completely, but I can function again.

sourlemon · July 2016

I'm still running so far this pregnancy. Last pregnancy I wasn't allowed to run and it was tough. I ended up walking a lot! This time I was determined to keep running. But by running I mean I'll go on a 3 mile walk/run and run for .25 to .5 miles at a time then walk. So it's not straight running or I get major cramps and pelvic floor pain. I did just order a support belt to see if that will help.

However, at my appt on Friday I hadn't gained any weight (17 weeks) at all this pregnancy and the Dr said if I don't show some gain by next time then I'll have to cut back on exercise. The first thing to go will be the run/walks to be changed into slower walking. I'm not ready for that.

PensiveCrayon · July 2016

@slartybartfast I've been doing women's-only fitness classes since my BFP, but now that I'm back home for a month I'm going to try running. I've never been a great runner, and I've definitely slowed even more with the babe. I second the weight training though! I'm probably going to get a punch pass to my college's gym and do some lifting while I'm here too.

R0824H · July 2016

@penelope4612 I've laid down with 2 damp tea bags and a cool cloth over my eyes and I find it helps a bit!

Toller · July 2016

@Kate08Young I quit riding too for the time being!! I did it starting at bfp (this is our last chance from ivf) and I just can't risk a fall... it sucks so bad. I originally planned to still hang at the barn but my work schedule changed some etc and now I think it will just make me sad...but I might still give it a go....

yellingbanana · July 2016

@penelope4612 for headaches, I've been drinking pregnancy tea and it seems to help. I'm not sure if it's the herbs, hot water, or both.

swhiddon33 · July 2016

@penelope4612 a heated rice pack to the forehead. You can buy them on Amazon (here is the one I have: Earth Therapeutics Mind/Body Therapy Anti-Stress Sinus Pillow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MUFJXQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3.NExbTKFK5AB). Heat it for about 30 seconds in the microwave. Can also be made cool by freezing a bit in a freezer bag. Repeat as needed. It really helps me a lot!
Also don't be afraid of a spot of caffeine. I go to it before trying Tylenol and usually can avoid a pill altogether.

mysteryship · July 2016

@penelope4612 My headaches got way better after I started taking a magnesium supplement. I hadn't realized that there wasn't any in my prenatal. I'd check with your doc and check what's in your prenatal before starting it, but I read 250 mg is good in pregnancy, and it really helped my neck pain and headaches that were getting pretty hard to handle.

fauxpa-2 · July 2016

My doc also recommended a (200-250 mg) magnesium citrate supplement for headaches and constipation during pregnancy.

Reigh007 · July 2016

swhiddon33 said:

@penelope4612 a heated rice pack to the forehead. You can buy them on Amazon (here is the one I have: Earth Therapeutics Mind/Body Therapy Anti-Stress Sinus Pillow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MUFJXQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3.NExbTKFK5AB). Heat it for about 30 seconds in the microwave. Can also be made cool by freezing a bit in a freezer bag. Repeat as needed. It really helps me a lot!
Also don't be afraid of a spot of caffeine. I go to it before trying Tylenol and usually can avoid a pill altogether.

Or you can even make a rice bag:
get a sock and some rice, fill it up, tie it off and microwave!

Reigh007 · July 2016

So my question: anyone else feel movement early and then nothing really since? I had one dat at 15w2d where baby was just going nuts! Now 17w4d and haven't really felt much since. It's been 4.5 yrs but I don't remember having a lull in movement with my first. u/s on Thurs so at least I'll know if things are ok then but still nervous!

cgss11 · July 2016

Reigh007 said:

So my question: anyone else feel movement early and then nothing really since? I had one dat at 15w2d where baby was just going nuts! Now 17w4d and haven't really felt much since. It's been 4.5 yrs but I don't remember having a lull in movement with my first. u/s on Thurs so at least I'll know if things are ok then but still nervous!

Me! I'm a FTM though, so it's possible it wasn't actually movement for me the first time. I was pretty confident though. I have a OB appointment ttomorrow, and am really looking forward to hearing the heart beat because of it.

sourlemon · July 2016

This early on the movement is definitely hit or miss. I have days where the kid won't quit then go for a few in between.

R0824H · July 2016

QUESTION: so I had my anatomy scan today at 18+4....and I asked about the gender because we planned a reveal BBq for THIS Saturday...I assumed they wouldn't book me so early that they couldn't tell but the tech was grumbling about it being so early to tell because the baby is "so small". After a lot of looking, at the end she told DH and I that she is now 80% sure it's a GIRL!!! At first I didn't care about that 20%...but now I'm wondering...should I cancel the bbq? or just go ahead with a disclaimer of not telling anyone not present until we confirm at 20 weeks? I feel like its too late to cancel it.

sourlemon · July 2016

You can say 80% it's a girl...but tell ppl not to go pink crazy until it's confirmed in a few weeks. I have had friends who were told girl much later than 19 weeks (like 30+) who gave birth to a boy. But I think it's rare. Are you getting another scan at 20 weeks?

cgss11 · July 2016

That's tough @r0824h Was the purpose of the bbq the reveal? Like guests are expecting it? Otherwise, you could still just have a bbq. 80% is pretty high, you're probably safe, but it would be a lot more comforting if the tech wasn't as grumbly about it.

Do you have any 3D ultrasound/boutique places by you? I know the ones I see have you go in after 17 weeks for sex. It costs about $100 from what I've heard. You could try to fit in one of those?

Also, are you sure you're having another ultrasound at 20 weeks? It was my impression from my doctor that the anatomy scan would be the last one for awhile.

R0824H · July 2016

@sourlemon and @cgss11 yes I need to get another US in about 2-3 weeks because they couldn't get all the measurements they needed. I get they could always have a chance of being wrong lol but she went from no way of telling to 80% and that's a little concerning, I looked into a 3d place around here but they won't tell gender until 20 weeks...:|

penelope4612 · July 2016

@R0824H - that's super frustrating. I had something similar happen at my NT scan (the tech was super annoyed when I told her how far I was and was like "well that's the earliest POSSIBLE that I can do this so we'll see, you may need to come back". I'm like, ok well your front desk booked it based on my EDD, maybe let them know?

I'm going tomorrow at 18w 5d. The Dr told me between 18-20 weeks but the front desk insisted on booking me in my 18th week so we'll see how it goes I guess.

For the gender reveal, what were you planning? If you were going to do pink or blue, maybe you could do purple and tell people you THINK it's a girl? And then stress that you're only 80% sure? Or just have tha BBQ without the reveal if people aren't expecting it.

DiFazette · July 2016

@R0824H - how was baby measuring against your due date? I find your U/S techs response weird. Anatomy scans are done between 18-20 weeks gestation as a rule. That doesn't make your baby 'small' unless baby is measuring small. Any chance you can request a different tech next appt? Sounds she might be either immature or inept.

R0824H · July 2016

DiFazette said:

@R0824H - how was baby measuring against your due date? I find your U/S techs response weird. Anatomy scans are done between 18-20 weeks gestation as a rule. That doesn't make your baby 'small' unless baby is measuring small. Any chance you can request a different tech next appt? Sounds she might be either immature or inept.

My u/s says 18+1 so I guess it's 3 days behind? but it shouldn't be THAT much of a difference I wouldn't think. She was a pretty young tech...also had the perma-bitch face on too...although she was very chatty during the measurements. I told her that it was the other tech that booked the date, so it wasn't my fault I was so early. *sigh* it seems like you get a lot more information in the USA (and nicer people) than here

princesslockness · July 2016

+1 to @DiFazette's statement. Your tech isn't acting like a well trained tech. Most techs can tell or give a +80% guess at about 16 weeks. So unless your tech is super lazy or unskilled you should be fine.

sourlemon · July 2016

Ugh yeah sounds like your tech was grumpy and took it out on you.

whitneyp26 · July 2016

I have always found out at 16 weeks and this time I was told %100 girl at 14 weeks. I would have punched her.

R0824H · July 2016

Ha thanks ladies! this makes me feel a lot better about that questionable 20% lol (although I think DH is still holding out on that; he was 100% sure it was a boy so he was shocked when she said girl but he loves it regardless)

*confession* I wore pink socks and scrubs to work today as if I could..."sway" the outcome HAHA

BabyRobbinsAdventure · July 2016

Some techs have "ways" to tell I guess. He explained it to me but not sure I could explain it without a picture. I was told 80% girl at 11 weeks, so I've put that disclaimer to and have showed hesitation to everyone who has inquired so they know how iffy it is. DH went crazy and told his family so now I have to backpedal all of his family members when they talk to me. We will know for sure at the end of July.

maamawaabangi · July 2016

Niaouli essential oil on temples or nap of neck is also very helpful for head aches... And staying hydrated... And pooping.

I decided to try Toms brand deodorant (moving away from aluminum)... I felt like I had sticky pits all day... And by 4 I was stinking. Any natural deodorant recommendations? Preferably non-sticky and stinky...

swhiddon33 · July 2016

maamawaabangi said:

Niaouli essential oil on temples or nap of neck is also very helpful for head aches... And staying hydrated... And pooping.

I decided to try Toms brand deodorant (moving away from aluminum)... I felt like I had sticky pits all day... And by 4 I was stinking. Any natural deodorant recommendations? Preferably non-sticky and stinky...

Check out Native brand. It's my fave. www.nativecos.com

penelope4612 · July 2016

Re: the girl thing, I think without a crotch shot they may not actually be able to confirm its a girl. I think they have to visualize the "3 lines" to confirm girl. If they weren't able to get the crotch shot, then all they can really say is that they didn't see a penis so it's probably not a boy.

ashleaf2018 · July 2016

Okay so theoretically, if one was not "regular" and had thrown up milk of magnesia, Miralax, and prune juice... What other options would one have left?

emisi · July 2016

ashleaf2018 said:

Okay so theoretically, if one was not "regular" and had thrown up milk of magnesia, Miralax, and prune juice... What other options would one have left?

I use the Digestive Advantage constipation formula, works like a charm. It takes a day or two, but if you take a couple pills in a row, usually it works (really, REALLY well) fairly soon. I've switched to taking it every other day because it was working a bit too well.

SmashJam · July 2016

@maamawaabangi I use Schmidts, but I would buy the stick not the pot. It doesn't work as well as regular deodorant, IMHO, but it is the first and only natural deodorant I have used so I don't have much to compare it to. Maybe that's normal, haha.

jenlynne0624 · July 2016

Re the feeling movement early on and nothing now, YES! It is stressing me out so much because I was feeling stuff around 15 weeks, and I'm 18 weeks today and haven't felt anything in awhile. STM here so this is making me really nervous.

phoenix870509 · July 2016

I'm getting random "bumps". I might feel one one day and none for 2 days, then 3 the next! So random, so cool, and DH is so frustrated he can' t feel it yet.

This may sound like a weird, TMI question but I'm going to ask it anyways. FTM and I'm noticing some dark lines on my nipples. It looks like dirt, but they don't go away when I take a bath or shower so I don't think it's dirt. They are also kind of crusty-looking at times. Is that normal????

zubenescamali · July 2016

phoenix870509 said:
This may sound like a weird, TMI question but I'm going to ask it anyways. FTM and I'm noticing some dark lines on my nipples. It looks like dirt, but they don't go away when I take a bath or shower so I don't think it's dirt. They are also kind of crusty-looking at times. Is that normal????

Totally normal and happening to me too. Your nips get bigger and the skin expands, plus your nips are like any other skin and shed and flake. Additionally you are probably already producing colostrum so that dries out and gets stuck in there. I exfoliate gently with a washcloth in the shower and use a nipple cream (only doing this because they are so super itchy).

Kacie209 · July 2016

zubenescamali said:

phoenix870509 said:
This may sound like a weird, TMI question but I'm going to ask it anyways. FTM and I'm noticing some dark lines on my nipples. It looks like dirt, but they don't go away when I take a bath or shower so I don't think it's dirt. They are also kind of crusty-looking at times. Is that normal????

Totally normal and happening to me too. Your nips get bigger and the skin expands, plus your nips are like any other skin and shed and flake. Additionally you are probably already producing colostrum so that dries out and gets stuck in there. I exfoliate gently with a washcloth in the shower and use a nipple cream (only doing this because they are so super itchy).

I am noticing this stuff too... FTM here! I sometimes pick at it to get it off, and then it's fine. I may need to pick up some nipple cream. I have some from a Birchbox sample I got awhile back (also is a great lip balm!), but I am sure it's "expired" by now.

kattyc-2 · July 2016

maamawaabangi said:

Niaouli essential oil on temples or nap of neck is also very helpful for head aches... And staying hydrated... And pooping.

I decided to try Toms brand deodorant (moving away from aluminum)... I felt like I had sticky pits all day... And by 4 I was stinking. Any natural deodorant recommendations? Preferably non-sticky and stinky...

I've had good luck with Desert Essence.

sourlemon · July 2016

Re: pooping. Have you tried eating prunes? Maybe juice isn't sitting well but actual prunes may be ok? Or dried mango. Or try some benefiber mixed into a drink?

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