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Constipation Gone?!? (Sorry if TMI!)

BabyIlkyBabyIlky member
in June 2017 Moms

Hi All!

I will be 13 weeks tomorrow and have had a bunch of scans and everything looks great so far! (And it's a girl!) 

I have been extremely constipated the entire time I've been pregnant and then suddenly this weekend I was not constipated anymore! In fact, I have been going more than once per day... I don't feel sick or anything, so I don't think it is food poisoning. (Sorry again for the TMI!) 

Has anyone had a similar experience? I'm trying not to worry about every little thing, but this sudden change has been weird!

Would love to hear your thoughts! Thank you!

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Re: Constipation Gone?!? (Sorry if TMI!)

  • WorkingOnMyNightCheeseWorkingOnMyNightCheese member
    As someone who's currently dealing with the constipation issue, I would consider this a blessing! I think our bodies are going through lots of changes, and it's totally normal. Have you talked to your OB?
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  • MrsCaliRNMrsCaliRN member
    WorkingOnMyNightCheese said:
    As someone who's currently dealing with the constipation issue, I would consider this a blessing! I think our bodies are going through lots of changes, and it's totally normal. Have you talked to your OB?
    Everything PP said (I'm in the exact same boat)! I take it as I would when I'm not KU: bowel frequency changes depending on what you eat, how you feel (ie. stress), and hormonal fluctuations. If you've got looser stools, make sure you stay hydrated and take in enough electrolytes to stay balanced and energized. Also, congrats on being Team Pink! I just can't believe they can tell this early from US only!

    Me: 31         DH: 34
    Married 11/09/2013
    LO#1: LMP 09/14/2014  BFP 10/15/2014  EDD 06/24/2015  DS Born 06/14/2015
    LO#2: LMP 09/18/2016  BFP 10/19/2016  EDD 06/27/2017 DD Born 06/27/2017
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    DD1 4.14.10
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  • mamaelle27mamaelle27 member
    TMI alert...I go back and forth between constipation and diarrhea. I described my symptoms to my doctor and she said it sounds like pregnancy IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), which apparently is a thing. It's really frustrating b/c I never know the right thing to eat and I feel like I can't leave the house. You're not alone, pregnancy really messes with your stomach.
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  • ccc123456ccc123456 member
    Ahhhhhh this is totally me right now. I was definitely constipated for the first few weeks of my pregnancy, now though, it's become like clockwork. My stomach starts cramping and I have to find a toilet immediately. This is all such fun!!
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  • BabyIlkyBabyIlky member
    edited December 2016
    Oh my gosh, ladies -- Thank you so much for your responses! You're the best! 
    It's always so comforting to know that we are not alone in this!!!! 
    (And I should probably just appreciate not being constipated and stop worrying so much!)

    @MrsCaliRN -- Oops! Sorry, that was confusing. They were actually able to tell the gender from my MaterniT21 blood work. I don't think they'll be able to tell on the ultrasound until about 16 weeks. But we were excited to find out that we are on Team Pink so early! :blush:
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