@MK1013 when I was pregnant with DS constipation was a huge problem...if you can stomach it (I could because I have the palette of an 80 year old) Sunsweet sells these individually wrapped prunes. I would eat 2 a day and it really helped.
@scooteriste I'm and IVF'r too! All the hormones are making me crazy!
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Married to DH since May 2009
TTC Baby #1 since October 2012
Dx with Stage 3 Endo December 2013
IVF #1 Retrieval: February 27- 21 eggs retrieved, 16 fertilized via ICSI
Still no symptoms but am finally eating solid food again after a 2 week virus. Also, around half past RIGHT NOW I'm totally sleepy. I usually like to browse the board before bed but I just...can't...keep...my...ey...ZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzz
@theabels Gotta love blasting our bodies with hormones! I just got my estradiol reduced and thank goodness, because I was having tons of issues that I thought were pregnancy symptoms but were from high blood pressure caused by too much estrogen!
Anyone else having the side effect of rapid fingernail growth? My nails have always been short, stubby, slow to grow and really thin. Now they're growing like I drink gelatin three times a day and are thick! It's like having acrylic nails! I love it! I'm giving my self a mini manicure (no polish) when I get home tonight! Lol
I hear that happens because of the prenatal vitamin. Hair grows more lush and nails grow faster and look more...manicured.
Anyhoo, I feel slightly nauseous at all times but especially at night, like around dinner, when the fatigue comes crashing down on me. If I don't lie down the nausea is worse. I sometimes get that weird metallic taste in my mouth. The sore boobs are starting to subside and I haven't felt RLP in awhile. I feel more bloated today than ever and like my stomach is somewhat harder in there. Smells are bad, very, very bad. I keep spotting off and on which is VERY unnerving, but it always goes away and with no cramping.
Someone cooked FISH in the microwave at work today. FISH. WHO DOES THAT?
I would have quit. I almost divorced my husband because he cooked fish in our house while I was pregnant even though I told him never again the first time he did it. I came home, took a breath and then instantly threw up.
@scooteriste it's interesting you mention that as an effect of the estrace. I am currently on it and have been having heart palpitations. I thought it was a pregnancy symptom but maybe it's something to do w the estrogen. I see my re Thursday so I'm definitely going to bring it up now just in case! Thanks for sharing that's tidbit.
@irishrose54 I have poor circulation in my feet. One of my first clues during the TWW was how easily my feet were falling asleep and going numb... in a 74 degrees environment. I don't get the painful legs, but I think I will bring up the poor circulation issue with my OB. I advise you to do the same with your OB at your first check-up, just to be safe. But stabby sore boobs seem quite normal!
Keep in mind, if you choose to bf, that this can present in your nipples of all places. I struggled with Raynauds and some BP meds were required to improve vascular action in my boobs to nurse. So weird.
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Hello, discharge, my old friend. Welcome to week eight, where panty liners reign and surprises are around every corner!
Married DH 12/31/13 BFP#1 1/21/14 ended in loss DNC 3/5/14 BFP#2 7/2014 Baby Girl born 4/15/15 BFP#3 2/10/2016 natural mc 2/27/2016 BFP#4 6/25/2016 Due 3/2/2017
Omg, I hate everyone today. I thought to myself, "man, I haven't really been hormonal lately" and today everyone is on my black list. A house is being built next door, and they're starting their tile saw at 7AM! I'm normally not waking up until 8/8:30. I'm want to go over there and individually punch all of them in the faces.
Agh!! I'm just so tired!
yep, not irritable AT ALL... Can I claim insanity due to pregnancy when I'm arrested?
My abs feel like sort of like I have been doing hardcore ab workouts, which I haven't... I feel like I read this one on another BMB once when I was lurking, but I've never really heard of such a feeling during early pregnancy before.
@irishrose54 I felt that way too. If you're near a drug store, they all have free blood pressure check machines near the pharmacy. Do it a few times so you can get an average.
I was up all night with a killer migraine. I took Tylenol, which dulled it, but it keeps coming back faster than you're supposed to take Tylenol and never goes away. The only thing that ever works for me, migraine-wise, is Immitrex, which I haven't specifically asked my doctor about but Google says is most likely a no. I also threw up this morning for the first time, though it's not clear if that's thanks to morning sickness or my migraine....
why can't I have glowing skin and great hair/nails instead?
my boobs grew overnight. DH was just mentioning the other day that they weren't getting bigger yet. Then this morning, they are huge! Starting to ache too.
I kicked DH out of bed last night because he showered and re-applied deodorant. normally a nice gesture, but the smell of deodorant is the WORST thing to me right now. He begrudgingly got up and washed it off himself
@MK1013 when I was pregnant with DS constipation was a huge problem...if you can stomach it (I could because I have the palette of an 80 year old) Sunsweet sells these individually wrapped prunes. I would eat 2 a day and it really helped.
@scooteriste I'm and IVF'r too! All the hormones are making me crazy!
They also make flavor infused ones in a yellow bag. I like them better! Same brand! And they definitely help! Add a softener too!
@AverageAsh Thanks for the info. I had no idea it was Raynauds. I also didn't know that there could be a risk of having it while BF-ing. I'll definitely make sure to bring up poor feet circulation with my OB. I've learned that stretching frequently during long periods of sitting helps, as does sitting where I can recline my feet, rather than tucking them in like a pretzel on the couch.
I'm 5w5d and the nausea hit for real today. There's a birthday in the office and someone brought cupcakes--I saw a strawberry one and gagged hard. Finding food that's remotely appealing is a serious challenge. Also still having consistent light cramping, which may be a result of the progesterone suppositories I'm on 3 times a day. I cannot WAIT until I graduate from those. I know they're probably less of a hassle than the PIO shots, but I'm so tired of the leakage, not to mention the fact that I can't even process the idea of sex given the mess.
Mostly I just want to nap.
Me: 30, mild DOR Him: 31, totes fine. IUI #1: 5 follicles, cycle cancelled :-/ IUI #2: 1 follicle, BFP, chemical IVF #1: 12 follicles, 9 eggs, 1 fresh 5dt and 4 on ice. BFP, beta #1: 326, beta #2: 841
Omg, I hate everyone today. I thought to myself, "man, I haven't really been hormonal lately" and today everyone is on my black list. A house is being built next door, and they're starting their tile saw at 7AM! I'm normally not waking up until 8/8:30. I'm want to go over there and individually punch all of them in the faces.
Agh!! I'm just so tired!
yep, not irritable AT ALL... Can I claim insanity due to pregnancy when I'm arrested?
OMG I relate to this on so many levels. I normally am very chill, a go with the flow kind of person and all of a sudden the littlest things are pissing me off. Ugh. I'm sick of my short fuse so I can only imaging how people around me are feeling .I'm such a joy to be around right now.....
@AverageAsh Definitely good to know about the circulation. I showed my endocrinologist my fingernails (I have hashimotos) when I was in her office the other day because they were completely PURPLE and cold. She said it was normal. I didn't think so but gotta trust the doc I guess. I suspect there is more going on though. I am keeping my eye on these circulation issues.
Does anyone else feel a weird 'pressure/fullness' at the very top of their abs (i.e.. where the ribs part)? I've had it the last week and I can't slouch anymore. It is such a strange feeling and hubby thinks I am a bit nuts right now...
I was up all night with a killer migraine. I took Tylenol, which dulled it, but it keeps coming back faster than you're supposed to take Tylenol and never goes away. The only thing that ever works for me, migraine-wise, is Immitrex, which I haven't specifically asked my doctor about but Google says is most likely a no. I also threw up this morning for the first time, though it's not clear if that's thanks to morning sickness or my migraine....
why can't I have glowing skin and great hair/nails instead?
@anonellis Ask your doctor about that migraine medicine because you might be able to take it! This is what came up on Ovia: (mobile bumping, sorry if it's huge)
@SienaC thanks so much for the suggestion! I spoke to my doctor and he said while its one of the ones to try to avoid, particularly in the first trimester, it's fine to take it if it's necessary. So I took a half a pill and hopefully that will suffice.
@MK1013 ugh it's just the worst. Absolute misery. I was in so much pain last night I was sobbing, and crying always makes my migraines worse! I caved and took half an immitrex after I talked to my doctor. I was hoping they'd go away during pregnancy, because apparently that's a thing for some people. But not for me!
@MK1013 I've had the same feeling today. I've felt amazing up until now and I've had the thought of ooooh I must be one of those wonderful speshul unicorns who has the best pregnancy ever! And now today, the nausea hit. Right before lunch and I was like oh I must be hungry. Nope still feel like throwing up. And I'm sooo tired! It feels nice to have some symptoms, but I don't know how I'll wait til week 10 to tell people in my office if I feel like this every day
The last couple days, I've found myself being easily winded. I attempted to do some Wii Fit (please don't judge - I'm out in the boonies so there's no local gym, and the heat index outside is over 100 today!), and I just had to stop. I was out of breath with my heart rate up and a bit lightheaded after barely getting out a jig. I'm regularly active, so... what gives? Anyone else similarly experiencing this?
@dubcompanion I have asthma on top of it all...I am followed closely by my pulmonologist but seriously concerned about how I will feel as things get farther along. He says asthma in pregnancy either gets better, worse or stays the same. Hopefully it wont get worse!!
@longliveregina Yepp. Same here. When I got my BFP I said to my DH that I should have realized I was expecting again when all the hair on my face was suddenly growing faster again.
@Spartanrd4 Hoping it doesn't worsen for you either! I had severe asthma as a child. Then it pretty much disappeared by second grade. I'm curious now about asthma reoccurrence in adult - particularly during pregnancy.
@dubcompanion that was my first pregnancy symptom! Google told me (as it tells me for every symptom that I look up) that it's progesterone's fault. I get winded walking up one flight of stairs...
Also having weird pain in what feels like my uterus whenever I sneeze or cough. RLP?
Rlp is the pits:( It always feels like something has gone horribly wrong.
Married DH 12/31/13 BFP#1 1/21/14 ended in loss DNC 3/5/14 BFP#2 7/2014 Baby Girl born 4/15/15 BFP#3 2/10/2016 natural mc 2/27/2016 BFP#4 6/25/2016 Due 3/2/2017
My abs feel like sort of like I have been doing hardcore ab workouts, which I haven't... I feel like I read this one on another BMB once when I was lurking, but I've never really heard of such a feeling during early pregnancy before.
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Omg I thought it was just me... My whole stomach is tight not just where the baby is. And im not usually one for exercise so I couldn't figure it out.
I have to start off by apologizing. I haven't been very active on here lately. Work has been insane and I just haven't been able to get on here. I hope that I will be able to post more!
So yesterday the acne showed up. I thought I had a bug bite on my neck near my collarbone but nope. It is a massive, painful, embarrassing zit.
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Does anyone else feel a weird 'pressure/fullness' at the very top of their abs (i.e.. where the ribs part)? I've had it the last week and I can't slouch anymore. It is such a strange feeling and hubby thinks I am a bit nuts right now...
I'm feeling the same thing. It feels weird & I have no idea how to get rid of it.
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Re: Symptoms Thread: Week of 07/18
@scooteriste I'm and IVF'r too! All the hormones are making me crazy!
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FET#1 Transfer: 6/30/16
7/7/16 BFP
Initial Beta 396!
Beta 2- 1007
Beta 3- 2952
Official Due Date 3/18/17!
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I hear that happens because of the prenatal vitamin. Hair grows more lush and nails grow faster and look more...manicured.
Anyhoo, I feel slightly nauseous at all times but especially at night, like around dinner, when the fatigue comes crashing down on me. If I don't lie down the nausea is worse. I sometimes get that weird metallic taste in my mouth. The sore boobs are starting to subside and I haven't felt RLP in awhile. I feel more bloated today than ever and like my stomach is somewhat harder in there. Smells are bad, very, very bad. I keep spotting off and on which is VERY unnerving, but it always goes away and with no cramping.
BFP#1 1/21/14 ended in loss DNC 3/5/14
BFP#2 7/2014 Baby Girl born 4/15/15
BFP#3 2/10/2016 natural mc 2/27/2016
BFP#4 6/25/2016 Due 3/2/2017
Hello, discharge, my old friend. Welcome to week eight, where panty liners reign and surprises are around every corner!
BFP#1 1/21/14 ended in loss DNC 3/5/14
BFP#2 7/2014 Baby Girl born 4/15/15
BFP#3 2/10/2016 natural mc 2/27/2016
BFP#4 6/25/2016 Due 3/2/2017
Agh!! I'm just so tired!
yep, not irritable AT ALL... Can I claim insanity due to pregnancy when I'm arrested?
My abs feel like sort of like I have been doing hardcore ab workouts, which I haven't... I feel like I read this one on another BMB once when I was lurking, but I've never really heard of such a feeling during early pregnancy before.
ETA - add words.
2013: BFP #1 - M/C 3/13
2015: Dance break = got healthy
7/2016: IVF #5 = BFP!!!
why can't I have glowing skin and great hair/nails instead?
Samantha - 4/5/2017
Mostly I just want to nap.
Him: 31, totes fine.
IUI #1: 5 follicles, cycle cancelled :-/
IUI #2: 1 follicle, BFP, chemical
IVF #1: 12 follicles, 9 eggs, 1 fresh 5dt and 4 on ice. BFP, beta #1: 326, beta #2: 841
March 2017 August Siggy Challenge- Summer Fails
Married to DH since May 2009
FET#1 Transfer: 6/30/16
7/7/16 BFP
Initial Beta 396!
Beta 2- 1007
Beta 3- 2952
Official Due Date 3/18/17!
Me:
@AverageAsh Definitely good to know about the circulation. I showed my endocrinologist my fingernails (I have hashimotos) when I was in her office the other day because they were completely PURPLE and cold. She said it was normal. I didn't think so but gotta trust the doc I guess. I suspect there is more going on though. I am keeping my eye on these circulation issues.
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Me: 26 Hubs: 28
Married: 6/6/15
Baby Girl: 3/22/2017
@MK1013 ugh it's just the worst. Absolute misery. I was in so much pain last night I was sobbing, and crying always makes my migraines worse! I caved and took half an immitrex after I talked to my doctor. I was hoping they'd go away during pregnancy, because apparently that's a thing for some people. But not for me!
Me: 26 Hubs: 28
Married: 6/6/15
Baby Girl: 3/22/2017
Samantha - 4/5/2017
BFP#1 1/21/14 ended in loss DNC 3/5/14
BFP#2 7/2014 Baby Girl born 4/15/15
BFP#3 2/10/2016 natural mc 2/27/2016
BFP#4 6/25/2016 Due 3/2/2017
So yesterday the acne showed up. I thought I had a bug bite on my neck near my collarbone but nope. It is a massive, painful, embarrassing zit.
Type 1 Diabetic
DS: Born 2/18/17
TTC #2: Jan. 2018 BFP: 3/27/18 EDD: 12/6/18
DD born 04/28/2002
Married DH 03/25/2017
1st MMC 08/13/2016 2nd MMC 02/14/2017
BFP 06/16/17 Rainbow DS Born 02/05/2018