Symptoms 8/2

slartybartfast · August 2016

I don't know what this thing is but it explains my symptoms right now:

fauxpa-2 · August 2016

beff12 · August 2016

Am I crazy, or can Braxton Hicks start around 19 weeks? Because it sure feels like them, but I don't remember them happening this early with DD!

ETA my main symptom right now is grumpiness. I'm lucky DH loves me so much

silverfrost · August 2016

Hahaha. Best gifs.

The symptom that comes to mind first is the feeling of tightness in the skin and muscles of my abdomen, like I'm being pushed and stretched until I can't be stretched anymore. Unfortunately I am only on the brink of being 20 weeks. :P My tummy's been growing the past few weeks, sure, but I never noticed that feeling with my skin...stretching. Very Twilight Zone kind of weirdness.

kbduke · August 2016

@silverfrost yes with the tightness! I feel like the baby is constantly pushing from the inside

BabyRobbinsAdventure · August 2016

Yes to the tightness
Yes to feeling hot (As someone who is usually cold, I'm pretty miserable right now)
Yes to being grumpy

I'm also crying a lot. Like... A LOT. Over everything! For example, each teacher was gifted a box of school supplies from Amazon today (like, we are talking 10-15 dollar value) at work and I was a hot sobbing mess. Didn't help that they were filming it for the news... I'm sure my students will love seeing me cry on TV.

Austenista · August 2016

My nipples are just comically big. My boobs? Same as before. Sometimes DH and I just look at them and laugh. They look like they belong on someone's MUCH larger boobs. So much for gaining a little extra boobage through pregnancy.

As for any other symptoms, nothing much lately. Been inexplicably gassy today and dealing with some mild heartburn. Some crazy-A dreams too.

Awhile back the Ovia app suggested I start a dream journal. Hahaha! Eh no. My dreams are so strange I could spare myself and anyone else from looking back on them. Highlight reel includes Donald Trump at a meat factory wearing ass-less chaps and another with some people I know having loud sex on a mattress we were all three sleeping on in a living room. I was not involved in the sex, but I was on that mattress. Lemme just write that down in my pregnancy dream journal for the memories.

Knottie61132639 · August 2016

I cried at the end of the PGA chapionship on Sunday... My emotions are all a Twitter.

My heartburn/acid reflux blows. Red meat is a big trigger for it.

KateH1216 · August 2016

Heart burn is back. Bad. Like burn through my throat and chest heart burn. The only thing that helps is eating

ETA- spelling is hard when all you can think about is food.

yellingbanana · August 2016

Oh my gosh, you're killin me smalls!

yes to Braxton hicks, they started at week 14 this pregnancy! Eek!

And guess who just got their typical, 2nd trimester yeast infection? That's right, my hooha is a disaster zone. Great.

PensiveCrayon · August 2016

@caseyewhitaker Ovia suggested another user who's seven weeks along pack her hospital bag, so...there may be some issues there. Haha.

I just went back to my fitness class after a month of vacation and holy whatzit the RLP when I make a sudden movement. Luckily it only happened twice, but it was enough to make me grab my stomach both times. Boo. Other than that, just embarrassingly bad acne/chestne/shoulderne/bacne.

slartybartfast · August 2016

pregsomnia, bloating, so much hunger again, very very moody, tiny bladder, constipation, extreme denial about still having 4+ months of this.
baby kicks, hair is full and thick, skin is looking good

Lisa3379 · August 2016

The bad:
1. I always feel like I need to pee, but then I go, and it's not as much as it felt. Super fun on a road trip in Germany where you have to pay to use the public toilets.
2. Lots of movement from little dude. Don't get me wrong, I love feeling him (its nice assurance he's ok in there) but sometimes I get creeped out by it.
3. Breakouts on my face, especially along my jaw line.
4. Super hard to get comfortable in bed. Sleeping is ok, but we like to lie in bed and watch tv, and lying more on my back is a no go, so I have to do a weird side lie down but still be facing forward. Annoying.

The good:
1. My nails are so strong and look so awesome.

Toller · August 2016

The end of last week brought on immediate set in of pregnancy carpal tunnel and something with my elbow- I can't sleep without one or both arms falling asleep and waking me every 1-2 hours!!

I've been to the chiro, wear braces at night, and added an elbow brace which seemed to help, but then last night failed miserably.... I've had mild carpal tunnel (I work at at a desk) that's always been easily managed with chiropractic care but this is unreal... anyone know anything else I can try!? I'm wondering if it's the twin thing and I'm just screwed....

LinziLoo09 · August 2016

Yes to Braxton Hicks - primarily after a workout for me.

And since it looks like my blood pressure is starting to increase again, now I'm getting tiny broken capillaries...everywhere. Like my chest and my shoulders primarily. I had these last time too, and fortunately they went away after the birth. But I feel like a red-spotted dalmatian.

And the acne has never stopped for me with pregnancy. There is no solution. My "glow" is oily, red, and inflamed apparently.

Image: https://i.giphy.com/58PZ5r8nro7T2.gif

SmashJam · August 2016

Yes to always hot
Yes to really needing to pee but then it no being a lot...I have also had that pressure and tightness people are talking about I wonder if the intense need to pee is coming from this feeling of tightness?
Also related to pee...if I ever have to hold it, when I finally go the muscles in my pelvic region/lower abdomen are really sore-releasing that final pee can sometimes be painful because of this. Maybe my muscles are tight from pee holding? Anyone else have this experience?

Mamax2 · August 2016

Peeing like crazy! I never feel like my bladder is completely empty, which is annoying. Headaches, lightheaded, and cramps. My hair, even thought it's falling out, looks great. I'm really loving water right now as well.

Knottie61132639 · August 2016

The jaw acne- so crazy! Me too!! I got the cleansing wipes from target and post sweat I use them to try and combat them!

Christinaruth74 · August 2016

I got up to pee 4x in a 30minute period last night. so that's fun.
Jawline acne
movement (yay!)
nausea - typically in the afternoon/evening
still vomiting anywhere from 3-10x / week
crazy sex dreams
sciatic pain. Womp.

swhiddon33 · August 2016

AGREED. Haha.

The Ugly:
~ So much stretching and general aching. Getting into a comfy position is challenging. Was told that because our uteruses (uteri?) and bladders are muscles, they are affected just like any other by fullness, dehydration, etc. So. Thaaaaaaat's why I feel crampy when I need to pee. Nice.
~ All of that business (and the need to pee 54 bajillion times) is causing some sleep loss. Ho-Hum.
~ Crazy dreams, from the silly to the scary baby related ones, which suck. Last night, DH messed up my zucchini bread. A-Hole.
~ HUNGER. SO. MUCH. HUNGER.
~ Easily out of breath. There are so many stairs at the office and this is becoming an issue.
~ Sinus pressure. This could just be related to the fact that it's summer time in GA and not necessarily pregnancy-related, though. Par for the course here.
~ Gas. Like. Whoa.

The Lovely:
~ My skin is actually really nice. Admittedly, it's never been terrible even during Flow.
~ My hair is growing quick which rocks because I did a huge cut shortly after my BFP and haven't been thrilled with the decision ever since. It was to my low back and awesomely naturally mermaid-like. I'll get there again, mark my words.
~ The acid reflux I've been plagued with for years has seemingly EVAPORATED. I hope I haven't jinxed it now but I swear Little Dude is in there making some repairs because it's amazing how little it seems to be an issue and it was A DAILY STRUGGLE before. I was on Nexium for YEEEEEARS.
~ Despite my massive appetite, I'm maintaining a healthy and steady weight gain. So far, so good.
~ The kicks, jabs, and rolls are the best feeling in the world. Knowing he is healthy and safe are too. Give me the good, the bad, the ugly....but keep those in place and I'll take it all over and over again. I know deep down we all would.

WE ARE SUPER HUMANS.

DumbledoresArmy · August 2016

I've been getting these really intense pains around my cervix area. Feels like inflammation, or throbbing pressure pains. Happens a few times a day, mostly while I'm in bed, and it's bad enough to wake me up! Doctor said my cervix was little inflamed and tested me for preterm labor, UTI, yeast infection, and bacterial vaginosis. Didn't have any of those things so I was put on pelvic rest for a few weeks but otherwise was given no explanation! Weird!!!

beff12 · August 2016

I'm glad to know others are feeling BH. @LinziLoo09 I don't work out because I'm a lazy bum, but I've noticed them when I sit in a weird position or am up chasing DD around the house.

My new symptom, almost literally overnight, is acne. Woo.

JEM525 · August 2016

I read about people having RLP but did not know what it was like until today! WTF, it's awful!!! I was on my hands and knees trying to reposition baby and release the stabbing aching sensation from 7am-12pm. I am so greatful for my neighbor who ran to Walgreens for someTylenol for me and my in laws who dropped everything and came over to take care of DS and I. My FIL took my son on a bike ride that lasted all morning and when he came back he took a 4 hour nap. They are amazing. I could not have servived today with out them. I thought sciatica on my left side was bad but this Round ligament pain is no joke. I couldn't even walk when I woke up this morning. My Dr. Set me up with some physical therapy and my neighbor gave me her chiropractors number. Have appointments set up and now I just have to wait until Friday. Thank god for friends and family to help me out!

sammyl1221 · August 2016

Sooooo my skin has been really strange. For the last month on my face I have this patch of dry red bumpy skin that doesn't go away. It's not big maybe size of a dime under my eye bags... I have a natural red undertone around my nose so I'm thinking maybe rosacea? At first I thought it was a hive or something but no. When I was at the doctors they were like oh skin problems are common. But now I just want to know wtf it is.

Also yes to the stretching. It feels like my skin can't catch up to my body growing. This is when I wish had stretch armstrongs body.

slartybartfast · August 2016

sammyl1221 said:

Sooooo my skin has been really strange. For the last month on my face I have this patch of dry red bumpy skin that doesn't go away. It's not big maybe size of a dime under my eye bags... I have a natural red undertone around my nose so I'm thinking maybe rosacea? At first I thought it was a hive or something but no. When I was at the doctors they were like oh skin problems are common. But now I just want to know wtf it is.

Also yes to the stretching. It feels like my skin can't catch up to my body growing. This is when I wish had stretch armstrongs body.

Could be eczema - I never had it til I was pregnant with DS and got a patch on my wrist. I went to the doc thinking I had scabies lol

cjt121413 · August 2016

Toller02 said:

The end of last week brought on immediate set in of pregnancy carpal tunnel and something with my elbow- I can't sleep without one or both arms falling asleep and waking me every 1-2 hours!!

I've been to the chiro, wear braces at night, and added an elbow brace which seemed to help, but then last night failed miserably.... I've had mild carpal tunnel (I work at at a desk) that's always been easily managed with chiropractic care but this is unreal... anyone know anything else I can try!? I'm wondering if it's the twin thing and I'm just screwed....

I am so sorry you're dealing with this! I had terrible carpal tunnel during pregnancy with DS. Two things that kind of helped were icing my wrists and staying hydrated. GL

thedaint87 · August 2016

@sammyl1221 I think I have something similar, just on my leg. I've got 3 patches of red, bumpy, itchy skin that just won't seem to get better. Googling leads me to believe it is eczema, which can apparently pop-up during pregnancy even if you've never had it before. Thanks hormones! I'll be asking at my appointment next week just to be sure.

Austenista · August 2016

So I can't remember who I was chatting with the other day about having to adjust to side sleeping and it making our necks hurt, so I will just post this here.

I tried the Leachco Back and Belly Pillow and had to send it back. It has a thick, tough seam around the curve that is difficult to ignore or be comfortable with. The pillow is very cloud like and soothing but unfortunately made my neck hurt within 30 minutes of laying with it.

I never tried a snoogle.

What I do is use my old body pillow from back in my single days. I stuff the lower half between my legs and if my neck and shoulders are aching from having my arm under the pillow or up near my face, I've started pulling them down to hug the body pillow instead. That seems to provide some relief for now.

ETA: And another thing-

Last night I woke up with miserable pain in my right nipple because I guess I was sleeping on it wrong? Ouch. I got up, went to the bathroom, switched sides, and it felt better eventually. I've never had to be mindful of how I sleep on my boobs before. So painful.

kbduke · August 2016

The pregsomnia is getting worse. I didn't sleep at all the night before last and only got an hour or two in last night. I have no idea how I'm going to function with little to no sleep.

Austenista · August 2016

It's so hot here if I get up and start doing literally anything, i.e. even the littlest of housework like loading and unloading the dishwasher, I'm drenched in sweat. I just did a bunch of house stuff and felt like I was about to burst into flames so I made myself a big bottle of water with ice. I sat back down with it and enjoyed. Bean started wiggling like crazy and I thought "what's Bean's deal?" Then I remembered that was the trick to get babies to dance! Sorry Bean, mama's thirsty!

gowenc · August 2016

Most of my symptoms are the same as in the first trimester but not as bad - fatigue, RLP, some itching. I never had morning sickness, thank goodness, but would feel light headed if I didn't eat frequently enough. That is, until this afternoon. I was reading something online and had a bad wave of nausea, like I felt like I could throw up. It passed and I realized I was hungry, and am better now. But WTF? Nausea at 23 weeks for the first time?

I've also been pretty emotional, and anxious. Baby has been very active lately but quiet the last couple days - hard not to worry about that.

littlebirdie28 · August 2016

Any folks use a Snoogle to relieve back pain? I am waking up every day with awful back pain and the only relief is lying on my back, which I try not to do. I think I am sleeping awkwardly.

slartybartfast · August 2016

littlebirdie28 said:

Any folks use a Snoogle to relieve back pain? I am waking up every day with awful back pain and the only relief is lying on my back, which I try not to do. I think I am sleeping awkwardly.

Snoogle definitely makes me more comfortable but u don't think it helps to relieve too much back pain that's already there... Maybe a pt or chiropractor appt?

littlebirdie28 · August 2016

@slartybartfast

:-\ boo. My back is fine during the day. It just is coming from an awkward sleeping position. I feel like an old woman when I get up in the morning these days!!

littlebirdie28 · August 2016

I'm going to give the Boppy wedge a try. I've read that it is pretty firm and that keeping my knee and hip in line might help....

slartybartfast · August 2016

Ugh last night I went to bed while dh and in laws stayed up a little longer. Well I woke up screaming "oh my goodness!" And they came running. I'd had a little nightmare but more than that, it stemmed from being on my back and having that blood supply restricted. I almost passed out and it took me a good 15 minutes to feel okay. I was totally white and didn't figure out that it was all because I was on my back til a bit later so they all were thinking I had some extreme nightmare panic attack or something

Kacie209 · August 2016

I am still trying to figure out how to sleep. I have a Snoogle, and have got it situated where I am sleeping on my normal pillows, but still get the support between my knees. I feel it has helped some back pain with having the long side against my back. I still wake up and move a lot, though, so my other pillow is above my head so if I want to go on my back, I'm reclining in a way vs. somewhat flat. I think I worry too much that I'll be flat on my back at some point. But, having the pillows this way seems to help some.
All the feels! TBS had the episode where Monica and Chandler get engaged on one of the days this week. Bawled. Just bawled... and I've seen this one SO many times. Just any touching moment on ANY TV show/movie and I'm getting teary.
Sciatica nerve pain is come and go. It actually was great last week, but has shown up again this week.
Give me all the food! I am constantly hungry.
I can tell tat my ankles have swelled some. It's not cute.
My hair is dull (where is this lovely hair I am supposed to get) - no volumizing products do anything unless I curl my hair in waves. Also, my eyelashes are pretty nonexistent, no matter what mascara and eyelash curler I use. So sad.

Mamax2 · August 2016

How low is too low for blood pressure? I've been in contact with my perinatologist, and they lowered my dosage Thursday. However, ir doesn't seem to be helping. My bp today has hovered between 90/50 and 80/50. I don't know if I need to give my old dosage time to get out of my system, or what. I figured I'd ask here and she if anyone has any experience with this.

phoenix870509 · August 2016

This child does not realize how much room they have. Squish likes to stay in my pelvic area, so my pelvic area ALWAYS hurts. Need to get this child to shift but their stubborn like mommy and daddy. Just my luck. Back pain intensifying. I'm going to have to get a support band.

In other news, gas, peeing all the time, super oily skin and breakouts and tiredness has come back.

The good news is Squish is very active and I love the movements in feeling.

DumbledoresArmy · August 2016

phoenix870509 said:

This child does not realize how much room they have. Squish likes to stay in my pelvic area, so my pelvic area ALWAYS hurts. Need to get this child to shift but their stubborn like mommy and daddy. Just my luck. Back pain intensifying. I'm going to have to get a support band.

In other news, gas, peeing all the time, super oily skin and breakouts and tiredness has come back.

The good news is Squish is very active and I love the movements in feeling.

@phoenix870509 I am beginning to think I'm having these pains as well, in my pelvic area. I haven't been able to figure out what is wrong, but maybe it's my little nugget?? Is your pain a throbbing, achy sort of sensation right around where your cervix would be? Very, very low abdomen?

phoenix870509 · August 2016

DumbledoresArmy said:

phoenix870509 said:

This child does not realize how much room they have. Squish likes to stay in my pelvic area, so my pelvic area ALWAYS hurts. Need to get this child to shift but their stubborn like mommy and daddy. Just my luck. Back pain intensifying. I'm going to have to get a support band.

In other news, gas, peeing all the time, super oily skin and breakouts and tiredness has come back.

The good news is Squish is very active and I love the movements in feeling.

@phoenix870509 I am beginning to think I'm having these pains as well, in my pelvic area. I haven't been able to figure out what is wrong, but maybe it's my little nugget?? Is your pain a throbbing, achy sort of sensation right around where your cervix would be? Very, very low abdomen?

@DumbledoresArmy it's more like RLP underneath my belly and a soreness on my ilium. Nothing near my cervix area.

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