Weekly Symptoms Thread | 9.5

eggplantface · September 2017

Whoops, a day late. What's new?

jennifer_m21 · September 2017

I noticed that my belly under the belly button is getting hairy! I hear it goes away after baby is born, so I won't shave it in fear that it will grow back thicker and more noticeable!

corcola · September 2017

Hip pain times a thousand! Wtf. I didn't even know this was a potential symptom until people posted about it last week! Yoga is good. Pillow between legs is good. But damn if I don't sit for 30 min and get up with hip pain every time.

Also i'm 18 weeks and don't have that line on my belly that everyone gets?

keshupe29 · September 2017

16 weeks. Like others said hip pain. Mostly if I lose my pillow between my legs when sleeping. Random nausea still. And exhausted all the time.

BrittaniLC · September 2017

corcola said:
Also i'm 18 weeks and don't have that line on my belly that everyone gets?

Not everyone gets the line on their belly. I didn't with DD and I don't expect to get it with this baby either.

I'm only experiencing the SI joint pain on my right side....as of now.

winnie1122 · September 2017

corcola said:

Hip pain times a thousand! Wtf. I didn't even know this was a potential symptom until people posted about it last week! Yoga is good. Pillow between legs is good. But damn if I don't sit for 30 min and get up with hip pain every time.

Also i'm 18 weeks and don't have that line on my belly that everyone gets?

Yeah the hip pain is the worst! I didn't get the line til way later last time, like 25 weeks or later

alwayssomethingnew · September 2017

BrittaniLC said:

corcola said:
Also i'm 18 weeks and don't have that line on my belly that everyone gets?

Not everyone gets the line on their belly. I didn't with DD and I don't expect to get it with this baby either.

I'm only experiencing the SI joint pain on my right side....as of now.

I never got the negra linea either. I'm very pale, so maybe a complete and total lack of melanin?

ash0625 · September 2017

jennifer_m21 said:

I noticed that my belly under the belly button is getting hairy! I hear it goes away after baby is born, so I won't shave it in fear that it will grow back thicker and more noticeable!

This. I looked down in the shower and did a double take. Feel like it grew in over night.

Also - the insomnia is still so real. It doesn't help that our AC quit working and its still pretty warm here. I'm SO hot at night, but even when I wasn't I was awake from 2:00 am on.

eggplantface · September 2017

@corcola I'm 16+4 and don't have the linea negra (yet), and I'm pale.

I'm ravenously hungry, then I eat a few bites and I'm full. Then I'm bloated and have mild heartburn. Then ravenously hungry.

And omg can I please stop peeing.

mayapple44 · September 2017

Anyone else experiencing 'lighning crotch' already?! Im only 15 weeks and feel like its WAY to early for it.

rainafire77 · September 2017

@eggplantface That is exactly me! Starving hungry, three bites and I'm full then massive heartburn/bloating/gas. I lost 2 pounds this last month because I'm having a hard time eating. Dr doesn't seem too concerned because I'm overweight to begin with but he's not happy either.

@mayapple44 I have & I'm at 15 weeks too. I didn't think you get it this early. Seems to happen more if I'm sitting for too long. I thought it was related to my sciatica.

lainikins · September 2017

olitwinturbosnprincess said:

BrittaniLC said:

corcola said:
Also i'm 18 weeks and don't have that line on my belly that everyone gets?

Not everyone gets the line on their belly. I didn't with DD and I don't expect to get it with this baby either.

I'm only experiencing the SI joint pain on my right side....as of now.

I never got the negra linea either. I'm very pale, so maybe a complete and total lack of melanin?

This is my theory. I never got it with my son and don't expect it this time either. I am very pale.

mayapple44 said:

Anyone else experiencing 'lighning crotch' already?! Im only 15 weeks and feel like its WAY to early for it.

I have had it sporadically. I agree, way too early! I don't want that this whole those!

SunflowerMama428 · September 2017

jennifer_m21 said:

I noticed that my belly under the belly button is getting hairy! I hear it goes away after baby is born, so I won't shave it in fear that it will grow back thicker and more noticeable!

Shaving hair and it growing back thicker is a myth. It just appears thicker because instead of a dull point you are cutting the top at a flat angle. Kinda like when you cut grass.

MrsJ2410 · September 2017

+1 for starving>getting too full> getting indigestion> suddenly starving again and +1 for early lightening crotch. Definitely noticed it around 14/15 weeks and get it here and there still. Hip/back pain, anxiety.

jennifer_m21 · September 2017

SunflowerMama428 said:

jennifer_m21 said:

I noticed that my belly under the belly button is getting hairy! I hear it goes away after baby is born, so I won't shave it in fear that it will grow back thicker and more noticeable!

Shaving hair and it growing back thicker is a myth. It just appears thicker because instead of a dull point you are cutting the top at a flat angle. Kinda like when you cut grass.

Oh! Good to know! Thanks!

psm2462 · September 2017

+1 for all the digestive issues (constant cycle of hunger, too full, bloating, heartburn, constipation, diarrhea -- I'm basically an ad for Pepto), and for the surprisingly early lightning crotch, which I didn't have the first time around!

I'm super pale, and did get the linea nigra with my first but not until end of second tri/beginning of third tri. It faded between pregnancies and hasn't shown up this time around yet (17 weeks tomorrow).

Surprisingly, my frequent urge to pee has backed off a little? Read somewhere that in first tri, the frequent urination is actually hormonal and not due to pressure on your bladder (that fun comes later), so some women get relief from that in second tri. I'll take any little bit of relief I can get!

clc515 · September 2017

So um... what's lightning crotch?

rainafire77 · September 2017

clc515 said:

So um... what's lightning crotch?

Lightning crotch is the nickname given for the sudden and often sharp pain some pregnant moms experience deep in the pelvis or vaginal area during pregnancy.

And it feels exactly like it sounds.

keshupe29 · September 2017

Anyone else having tingling in arms or hands? I have this today. Like I slept on it funny. I read it could be carpel tunnel but most things I see say 3rd tri? Seems early?

alice0218 · September 2017

Oh god! to the lightning crotch. I hope that doesn't start happening to me, or at least not too often. So sorry for you ladies.

I am have agita/heartburn so much! I just ordered some dinner but I'm like ugh, even water is making my chest rumble and gurgle, IDK if I can eat food. But I'm hungry too. I'll just try.

Also, I've noticed my hip flexors, or the tendons around the front pockets of your pants, they are so tender! I feel like if I lift my leg, I have to assist with my hands because those tendons are just like "no". I assume this is pregnancy related?

ashhsa · September 2017

I am very pale and did get Linea negra but only in the third tri and it was never very dark. It did stick around a couple months post Bub though!l was kinda a cute reminder, as opposed to the other reminders you get that are not so cute.
Question for STM with toddlers- my daughter kinda sits on my tummy- kicks it, hits it, the works

but never hard enough to hurt, although sometimes it gives me a fright, is this dangerous to bubs in my tummy? She is just the kind of kid that has to be on me all the time, and I hate pushing her away, but don't want to let her put baby at risk either....

SarahFoley725 · September 2017

I never got the line with DD but I got probably 674 stretch marks.

keshupe29 · September 2017

ashhsa said:

I am very pale and did get Linea negra but only in the third tri and it was never very dark. It did stick around a couple months post Bub though!l was kinda a cute reminder, as opposed to the other reminders you get that are not so cute.
Question for STM with toddlers- my daughter kinda sits on my tummy- kicks it, hits it, the works but never hard enough to hurt, although sometimes it gives me a fright, is this dangerous to bubs in my tummy? She is just the kind of kid that has to be on me all the time, and I hate pushing her away, but don't want to let her put baby at risk either....

My 3yr old does the same. We remind her gentle etc. sometimes she remembers sometimes not.

night_nurse · September 2017

eggplantface said:

@corcola I'm 16+4 and don't have the linea negra (yet), and I'm pale.

I'm ravenously hungry, then I eat a few bites and I'm full. Then I'm bloated and have mild heartburn. Then ravenously hungry.

And omg can I please stop peeing.

18+4 today

Yes to feeling so hungry and then only eating a few bites! My SO basically had an intervention with me today questioning my eating habits. I just told him I do what I can.

OB was also not concerned with the weight loss as I was already overweight.

So glad I now have a name for those random pains. Lightning crotch! Who knew! Usually happens at work as I am on my feet for 12+ hours.

Also...anyone else experiencing an insanely increased sex drive?! Not gonna complain about that symptom though

precious88 · September 2017

@corcola Ahhhh you describe exactly how I feel. Except I also feel nauseous right before I feel starving. But at least I'm not throwing up anymore. Thankful for that.

Gas. So much gas. I offended my pet ferret tonight when he was curled up in my lap. Poor little guy.

jenniferjoy37 · September 2017

I get the feeling of a full bladder, go to pee, and I never feel emptied... it's such a tiny amount. Kind of annoying. Actually. And the acne. God help my acne. Ugh.

love-mom-life · September 2017

I'm suddenly constipated. I'm used to going every day. And now it's every other or couple days. And it's painful when I do go. i eat fairly healthy and drink tons of water. But doesn't help.
What can I take that helps? Benefiber? Metamucil?

babybro218 · September 2017

jenniferjoy37 said:

I get the feeling of a full bladder, go to pee, and I never feel emptied... it's such a tiny amount. Kind of annoying. Actually. And the acne. God help my acne. Ugh.

Yes. This. All of it.

@love-mom-life my OB recommended up to 300mg of colace/day. It's definitely helped.

clc515 · September 2017

rainafire77 said:

clc515 said:

So um... what's lightning crotch?

Lightning crotch is the nickname given for the sudden and often sharp pain some pregnant moms experience deep in the pelvis or vaginal area during pregnancy.

And it feels exactly like it sounds.

OMG that's a thing? Yowza.

@jenniferjoy37 I'm right there with you on the peeing. Super fun.

I still feel full all the time, too, regardless of if I ate or not. Probably gas, but I thought I was past this (1st tri was a PITA w/ the gas)!

rainafire77 · September 2017

My husband is VERY happy that my libido is back!

RSaini · September 2017

Hip pain is gone after 2 weeks of physiotherapy and prenatal massage. I started to feel some Braxton hicks today while laying in bed at the end of the day. I thought it was too early for that at this point since I'm only 16+4.

jenniferjoy37 · September 2017

love-mom-life said:

I'm suddenly constipated. I'm used to going every day. And now it's every other or couple days. And it's painful when I do go. i eat fairly healthy and drink tons of water. But doesn't help.
What can I take that helps? Benefiber? Metamucil?

My doctor recommended Colace. Luck you that you're going every other day or couple days! I can go up to 5-6 days without going... What's your secret?!

Chantel 424 · September 2017

Anyone else get excruciating lower back pain at 18 weeks?

jessa1998 · September 2017

@nightnurse92:
anyone else experiencing an insanely increased sex drive?!

YES!!! I just wish I had a relationship so I could do something about it...

Now I am scared of lightning crotch.... it sounds terrible. I am peeing every 5 mins and actually peed my pants yesterday because it came on so quick I couldn't make it to the bathroom. That was fun.

corcola · September 2017

I totally had lightning crotch the other day while having dinner at a friends house! I had no idea what it was, but had to pretend I wasn't in pain at the time. Now I know...

Also, hell yes to increased sex drive!!

Melissa9481 · September 2017

Headaches that borderline on migraines. Itchy skin All over my body and so tired. I was hoping I'd start to feel better once i got over feeling constantly nauseated. This pregnancy is so very different.

rainafire77 · September 2017

@Melissa9481 I bought Burts Bees Mama Bees Belly Cream and that has been working great for the itchy skin!

SarahFoley725 · September 2017

All things considered, I feel pretty okay. Breakouts are bad and heartburn pops up every now and then. With DD I NEVER felt okay so it kinda makes me worry some days.

mayapple44 · September 2017

@jenniferjoy37 i totally feel your pain! My acne is somehow getting worse. Down my jaw lines, down the sides of my neck, and all over my chest. Its really bad. Were talking proactive commercial bad.

@alice0218 i have that same hip flexor tightness/soreness!

magnolia305 · September 2017

I can just copy and paste my symptoms from last week--lower back pain and headaches. Although I have had some heartburn, as well.

madie008 · September 2017

Ugh, 15 weeks and the pains are starting. My back is paining me by the end of everyday, and when I'm on my feet at work all day my legs get that shooting pain right down the back. was the same with my son, was in pain from the 2nd tri till I healed post partum lol.

Also...am bummed I haven't felt the baby yet! I know I had felt it by this point in my previous pregnancy. Anyone else in the same boat?

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