ps....why are men so needy when we're pregnant? Grow a pair and understand that we're going through some s*** right now (which is partly their fault!) and realize that we don't always want to cuddle, or be passionate, or feed you. Be a man and take care of yourself for once!!!!!!
sorry rant over. I'm just tired and mean right now.
Just one more annoying whine- if this was my first kid, I would probably be posting the news all over facebook following seeing the heartbeat. Now, I'm like....yeah, my probability of miscarriage is much lower but I have NO idea whether I would've had a strong heartbeat the last time at barely 7 weeks. They told me my baby probably stopped growing around 8 weeks so I guess probably by then the heartbeat would've been weak. BUT I NEED GUARANTEES haha. I hate knowing how much I know now about miscarriages and things that can go wrong. I want to go back to being a blissfully unaware FTM.
@curleemama32 MH texted me once to see how I was doing and I said terrible. He said sorry, I said I would say it's not your fault, but it kinda is. He said, Yeah I guess so. I said, You guess? If it's not your fault, I'm in big trouble! LOL
Me, 35 Hubs, 32 Married June 2012 BFP June 2013- blighted ovum, D&C Aug 2013 BFP Oct 2013- twins! A&H born May 2014 BFP Aug 2017- EDD 5/8/17
@curleemama32 you are so right! I swear as soon as the pee stick dries, my husband starts actively trying to be a jerk. He's normally pretty good about most things but when I'm pregnant, I think he forgets how to clean up after himself and not say dumb stuff.
@sarahjean177 ugh yes it absolutely sucks. I totally dread brushing my teeth every morning because I can't stand the inevitable fit of gagging. And yes it's only every morning right now because I can't stand going through that twice a day. Judge away world.
So my boobs have definitely been getting bigger, but I noticed this weekend that my right boob has gotten WAY bigger than my left!! Right now my bra and shirt feel weirdly too tight on that side only. I am not pleased. Anyone else experiencing this?
sandbar517 said: Yesterday, I told my friends I wanted to find a cave and hibernate for the rest of first tri. Just remember, today you are pregnant. Hugs to you.
I just want to drink water!!!! Sorry. Had to let that out. But seriously every time I drink more than a sip or two I start puking it and everything I eat up. It's so frustrating!!
I'm 9 weeks tomorrow and have really had very mild nausea if intense food aversions but I felt hungry for the first time today in weeks. Like actual hunger even though I'd eaten a few hours before. And no nausea. Just had an U/S Friday so pretty sure everything's okay but do symptoms disappear this early? I didn't believe you vanishing symptoms people Til it happened!
Married: 12/19/15
BFP: 9/4/17 EDD: 5/16/18 DD born 5/10/18 Postpartum Complications
The last few days my acne (which I have struggled with for a long time...I have pcos) is beginning to act up. Anyone else dealing with this?!
So far my skin hasn't gone crazy this pregnancy. Just a few blemishes but mostly on my chest. However, my skin was worse than the teenagers' that I teach during my last pregnancy and I've always had good skin. And you aren't supposed to use salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide products. If you find a treatment that is safe and works, please share!
Ugh I don’t think my body is liking the progesterone supplement this pregnancy. I took one (suppository) for the first time last night and woke up an hour or so later with terrible cramps. Gas maybe? Tonight woke up after about an hour or so again and felt so so so nauseous. Am still trying to get rid of the feeling so I can go back to bed.
I took it last pregnancy with no problems. Has anyone else had this problem and found a solution?
I was 9 weeks on Monday and like 2 days before that the tide turned. I ate a super giant dinner and felt good after. Every day since I've had a little less nausea. Yesterday I had almost none. Sooooo nice! And if history repeated, it won't be back either, so yay!
@arteduc8 I've heard of avoiding salicylic acid, but never benzoyl peroxide. I've actually heard that it should be the "safe" alternative, and that's what I'm using now. Do you know why we should avoid it?
Me, 35 Hubs, 32 Married June 2012 BFP June 2013- blighted ovum, D&C Aug 2013 BFP Oct 2013- twins! A&H born May 2014 BFP Aug 2017- EDD 5/8/17
I'm 9 weeks tomorrow and have really had very mild nausea if intense food aversions but I felt hungry for the first time today in weeks. Like actual hunger even though I'd eaten a few hours before. And no nausea. Just had an U/S Friday so pretty sure everything's okay but do symptoms disappear this early? I didn't believe you vanishing symptoms people Til it happened!
Symptoms can come and go as they please and it doesn't mean anything. Some people have mild symptoms that last a few weeks, others have awful symptoms for months. It depends on the person and the pregnancy. It's hard not to worry when a symptom vanishes, but I always try to take the reprieve and run with it because you don't now if and when nausea, exhaustion, etc will come rushing back.
Last pregnancy people prepared me for terrible symptoms because I was expecting twins. I had very mild nausea, one or 2 food aversions, and only threw up twice. This pregnancy seems to be the same with mild symptoms and I'm not complaining. My body just does what it needs to do and I'm grateful for that.
@MrT723 This is my 3rd time taking progesterone, though I've always been on the prometrium orally. With DS and the m/c after I took tiny liqui-gel type capsules that looked like spheres of vitamin E (they were the same clear yellow color and approximately the same size) and had no issues at all.
now, prometrium is the same capsule for oral and vaginal suppository use. it's huge and sticky is there is any humidity. It's taken me 3 weeks to get it to the point where I've figured out how to swallow them without them sticking in my throat and leading to coughing an gagging for 20 minutes the next morning to clear the "congestion" in my throat from it... boo. I'm also waaaaaay more nauseous from it this time (missed 2 days because I fell asleep before taking them and the morning after the second skipped pill I felt about 300% better, started taking them again and back to the nausea)
I know each pregnancy is different, and this is my first time taking it in 6 years so who knows how my body and the drugs have changed. Oh well, I've only got 2-3 weeks left. Sorry, I can't remember how far along you are right now, but fx you find some way to... deal? overcome? survive? lol I'm not sure which one applies, but I feel like it's survive... and that you don't have too much longer left
Angel Babies 1&2 2/14/09 DS born 3/11 Angel Baby 3 6/28/11 9/5/17 BFP!! divorced October 2014 9/6/17 hCG 88 progesterone 9.1 (prometrium started) Married DH 10/15 DH's DS born 6/09 9/8/17 hCG 242!!! Not preventing since 11/15 EDD 5/8/18 Adjusted 5/15/18 TTC since 1/1/16 9/27/17 we have a heart beat!
QUESTION: Lately after I have any kind of processed carb or fruit juice I get a wave of extreme fatigue, nausea, and heart palpitations. So, I have cut out most processed carbs, juices, and limited the fruit intake. Is this something that warrants a call to my OB? (I'm 11 weeks) I just figured I should stop eating those things because they are not agreeing with me. Has this happened to anyone else?
My nausea and palpitations definitely come in waves (I haven't noticed a ton of fatigue, thankfully), but I haven't tied it to any specific cause. It makes sense that something that is high in sugar or carbs would have that affect on you, and as long as it's stopped since you have cut those things out of your diet, I personally wouldn't be too worried. But if it makes you feel better, definitely mention it to your OB.
Me, 35 Hubs, 32 Married June 2012 BFP June 2013- blighted ovum, D&C Aug 2013 BFP Oct 2013- twins! A&H born May 2014 BFP Aug 2017- EDD 5/8/17
@ladystinson I will be 7 weeks tomorrow and will most likely be on it until 14 weeks. I think it just made me so mad because it has been interrupting my precious sleep! My OB is supposed to call today to go over my test results so I’ll ask her for advice. I had a feeling I will have to “just power through” but was praying there was some miracle cure I didn’t know about
@MrT723 oh I understand that! with my son it would be soooooo nauseous in the morning if I took it without eating something. One night I happened to eat a piece of toast with peanut butter shortly before bed and I wasn't nauseous in the morning so I tried it again the next night, same thing! it's worth a shot, maybe it'll help with the nausea (though as I'm typing this I'm remembering you're on suppositories...... maybe see about oral depending on your results? I'm clueless too lol)
Good luck!
Angel Babies 1&2 2/14/09 DS born 3/11 Angel Baby 3 6/28/11 9/5/17 BFP!! divorced October 2014 9/6/17 hCG 88 progesterone 9.1 (prometrium started) Married DH 10/15 DH's DS born 6/09 9/8/17 hCG 242!!! Not preventing since 11/15 EDD 5/8/18 Adjusted 5/15/18 TTC since 1/1/16 9/27/17 we have a heart beat!
@arteduc8 I've heard of avoiding salicylic acid, but never benzoyl peroxide. I've actually heard that it should be the "safe" alternative, and that's what I'm using now. Do you know why we should avoid it?
I have found varying information. If I remember correctly, during my last pregnancy, my Dr said it was ok in the lowest dose only as needed. That concerned me so err on the side of caution. This pretty much sums it up:
OTC Benzoyl Peroxide
The safety of using benzoyl peroxide during pregnancy remains a concern. BP works by killing acne bacteria deep within the skin and is found in concentrations of 2.5%, 5%, and 10% in topical creams and gels. There are also prescription forms of BP or combinations of BP with other active agents that you can get from your doctor.
Here are the two sides of the debate for benzoyl peroxide and pregnancy safety:
Benzoyl peroxide is commonly used: Currently, there are no case reports about benzoyl peroxide and birth defects in research studies. So far it appears there is a low risk to the unborn child.
However…
Benzoyl peroxide is a category C drug: So far, there have been no studies on humans or animals that show risk correlations between benzoyl peroxide and pregnancy. This means the risk is still unknown. About 5% of each topical dose is absorbed systemically. It is unknown if BP passes into breast milk.
Make sure you consult with your doctor about taking BP safely.
also experienced heart burn last night- I had THE WORST heartburn last time, but it didn't start this early. Praying to god this was just regular ol heartburn rather than pregnancy related bc I do not want to go through that again.
@sharkmama39 my has faded now, but my heartburn the first few weeks this time was insanity. I couldn't eat, but if I didn't it was worse, I had a hard time sleeping, even water burned my throat. I don't know why, or if it would work for anyone else, but orange sherbet killed it instantly! just a spoonful or two (or a bowl because it's delicious!) and I would actually be able to eat and sleep again!
Angel Babies 1&2 2/14/09 DS born 3/11 Angel Baby 3 6/28/11 9/5/17 BFP!! divorced October 2014 9/6/17 hCG 88 progesterone 9.1 (prometrium started) Married DH 10/15 DH's DS born 6/09 9/8/17 hCG 242!!! Not preventing since 11/15 EDD 5/8/18 Adjusted 5/15/18 TTC since 1/1/16 9/27/17 we have a heart beat!
I'm not typically vomitous, so after beginning to take B6 and feeling my nausea lessen over the last couple weeks, I thought that I would get away with no puking this pregnancy - but then I threw up my morning water today. Something similar happened last pregnancy; I didn't puke until about 12 weeks, and then I threw lasagna up all over my husband's brand-new Xbox 360 (special HALO edition). It was homemade, too (the lasagna, I mean).
First time nausea hit me at work and I'm a school teacher, meaning I can't leave my classroom for the bathroom...spent the whole afternoon trying not to throw up... bring on the crackers and ginger ale...thank god my free period is the last period of the day...I just sit and stare, no work ever ends up getting done.
@justsuzie Can't say I can recall anything exactly like this happening to me, but I pretty much live in the fatigue zone 92.5% of the time. I would definitely suggest asking for an early glucose test if you can link it back to items with sugars in them. But as @sandbar517 said, probably ok for now if you can control with diet
Me: 32 DH: 31 *The old lady by 5 whole weeks* Married: 11/2013 M: 6/2016 E: 5/2018
I have occasional palpitations and I still have the weirdest, messed up dreams almost every night. Hoping these bad dreams do not last the rest of the pregnancy.
New low for me: I just bought ensure shakes so I can eat something. I haven't gained any weight so far, which I'm sure is fine from a medical standpoint, but I'm starving while puking it all up, or I'll start eating then I'll be too nauseous to take more than a few bites. I've got to get nutrition somehow outside of vitamins...
The last few days my acne (which I have struggled with for a long time...I have pcos) is beginning to act up. Anyone else dealing with this?!
So far my skin hasn't gone crazy this pregnancy. Just a few blemishes but mostly on my chest. However, my skin was worse than the teenagers' that I teach during my last pregnancy and I've always had good skin. And you aren't supposed to use salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide products. If you find a treatment that is safe and works, please share!
Thanks for the reply! It's so frustrating, it makes me feel really down. I am keeping fingers and toes crossed it may ease up once the first trimester ends (I am 8 weeks 4 days).
Yesterday morning it looked like I spilled coffee on my foot, which was weird cause there was no coffee anywhere. I tried to wipe it but it didn't go away. Washed my foot a bunch of times during the day, no luck. Asked my ob today. Apparently, pigmentation changes are normal in pregnancy. WTF?! She said I'm lucky it's my foot and not my face. May or may not go away. I'm really angry. How is this a thing?
@nikky8 I also have PCOS and had pretty much gotten my complexion under control. For the first time in YEARS, I have a huge zit on my back and random zits, some cyst-like which is a nightmare on my face. I will take all the zits for a healthy little babe, but I feel your pain!
I've had acne my entire life. It's just an ongoing issue if I have any sugar in my diet. I had a pretty bad flare up a couple weeks ago, but it seems like it's going away again, like it did last pregnancy. I had six months of clear skin!
9 weeks tomorrow. My nausea tapers off some days, yay! But I'm SO exhausted. I am trying to be healthy and walk 5-10K steps every second day. I was falling asleep on our walk in the forest today. I haven't been driving, cooking, or cleaning. Sore boobs every day, round ligament pain has tapered off too. I have lower back aches and pains, dull but persistent. I'm very hungry all the time - trying to pace myself and I'm really into cheese which was gross to me for weeks.
@ivyvines6 I drank ensure when I was pregnant with my girls because I worked in the ER and there were a lot of times when I couldn't just sit down and eat a full meal, and they worked wonders. Made me feel not hungry, but not overly full either. Bought some with this pregnancy because the nausea was so bad a few weeks ago, and they taste terrible to me this time around! Really metallic-y but super sweet at the same time, and made my nausea worse.
Me, 35 Hubs, 32 Married June 2012 BFP June 2013- blighted ovum, D&C Aug 2013 BFP Oct 2013- twins! A&H born May 2014 BFP Aug 2017- EDD 5/8/17
I've been posting about this in symptoms so I'm going to share an update here even though it's not technically a symptoms topic anymore:
good od news from the doctor, SCH shrunk. It's still there so still a little risk, but moving on the right direction. I'm FINALLY of pelvic rest!! time to get back to working out!!
@sharkmama39 yay! Very happy for you. I hope it continues to shrink away.
My only symptom lately is that I don't want to eat anything. Everything sounds terrible. And then, if I don't eat anything, am starving, and eat a full meal, I am bloaty the whale.
Re: Symptoms Week of Oct. 7
ps....why are men so needy when we're pregnant? Grow a pair and understand that we're going through some s*** right now (which is partly their fault!) and realize that we don't always want to cuddle, or be passionate, or feed you. Be a man and take care of yourself for once!!!!!!
sorry rant over. I'm just tired and mean right now.
Married June 2012
BFP June 2013- blighted ovum, D&C Aug 2013
BFP Oct 2013- twins! A&H born May 2014
BFP Aug 2017- EDD 5/8/17
@sarahjean177 ugh yes it absolutely sucks. I totally dread brushing my teeth every morning because I can't stand the inevitable fit of gagging. And yes it's only every morning right now because I can't stand going through that twice a day. Judge away world.
So my boobs have definitely been getting bigger, but I noticed this weekend that my right boob has gotten WAY bigger than my left!! Right now my bra and shirt feel weirdly too tight on that side only. I am not pleased. Anyone else experiencing this?
Married: 12/19/15
BFP: 9/4/17
EDD: 5/16/18
DD born 5/10/18
Postpartum Complications
BFP: 10/1/19
EDD: 6/12/20
I took it last pregnancy with no problems. Has anyone else had this problem and found a solution?
Married June 2012
BFP June 2013- blighted ovum, D&C Aug 2013
BFP Oct 2013- twins! A&H born May 2014
BFP Aug 2017- EDD 5/8/17
It's hard not to worry when a symptom vanishes, but I always try to take the reprieve and run with it because you don't now if and when nausea, exhaustion, etc will come rushing back.
Last pregnancy people prepared me for terrible symptoms because I was expecting twins. I had very mild nausea, one or 2 food aversions, and only threw up twice. This pregnancy seems to be the same with mild symptoms and I'm not complaining. My body just does what it needs to do and I'm grateful for that.
now, prometrium is the same capsule for oral and vaginal suppository use. it's huge and sticky is there is any humidity. It's taken me 3 weeks to get it to the point where I've figured out how to swallow them without them sticking in my throat and leading to coughing an gagging for 20 minutes the next morning to clear the "congestion" in my throat from it... boo. I'm also waaaaaay more nauseous from it this time (missed 2 days because I fell asleep before taking them and the morning after the second skipped pill I felt about 300% better, started taking them again and back to the nausea)
I know each pregnancy is different, and this is my first time taking it in 6 years so who knows how my body and the drugs have changed. Oh well, I've only got 2-3 weeks left. Sorry, I can't remember how far along you are right now, but fx you find some way to... deal? overcome? survive? lol I'm not sure which one applies, but I feel like it's survive... and that you don't have too much longer left
DS born 3/11
Angel Baby 3 6/28/11 9/5/17 BFP!!
divorced October 2014 9/6/17 hCG 88 progesterone 9.1 (prometrium started)
Married DH 10/15 DH's DS born 6/09 9/8/17 hCG 242!!!
Not preventing since 11/15 EDD 5/8/18 Adjusted 5/15/18
TTC since 1/1/16 9/27/17 we have a heart beat!
Married June 2012
BFP June 2013- blighted ovum, D&C Aug 2013
BFP Oct 2013- twins! A&H born May 2014
BFP Aug 2017- EDD 5/8/17
Good luck!
DS born 3/11
Angel Baby 3 6/28/11 9/5/17 BFP!!
divorced October 2014 9/6/17 hCG 88 progesterone 9.1 (prometrium started)
Married DH 10/15 DH's DS born 6/09 9/8/17 hCG 242!!!
Not preventing since 11/15 EDD 5/8/18 Adjusted 5/15/18
TTC since 1/1/16 9/27/17 we have a heart beat!
OTC Benzoyl Peroxide
The safety of using benzoyl peroxide during pregnancy remains a concern. BP works by killing acne bacteria deep within the skin and is found in concentrations of 2.5%, 5%, and 10% in topical creams and gels. There are also prescription forms of BP or combinations of BP with other active agents that you can get from your doctor.
Here are the two sides of the debate for benzoyl peroxide and pregnancy safety:
Benzoyl peroxide is commonly used: Currently, there are no case reports about benzoyl peroxide and birth defects in research studies. So far it appears there is a low risk to the unborn child.
However…
Benzoyl peroxide is a category C drug: So far, there have been no studies on humans or animals that show risk correlations between benzoyl peroxide and pregnancy. This means the risk is still unknown. About 5% of each topical dose is absorbed systemically. It is unknown if BP passes into breast milk.
Make sure you consult with your doctor about taking BP safely.
Married June 2012
BFP June 2013- blighted ovum, D&C Aug 2013
BFP Oct 2013- twins! A&H born May 2014
BFP Aug 2017- EDD 5/8/17
also experienced heart burn last night- I had THE WORST heartburn last time, but it didn't start this early. Praying to god this was just regular ol heartburn rather than pregnancy related bc I do not want to go through that again.
DS born 3/11
Angel Baby 3 6/28/11 9/5/17 BFP!!
divorced October 2014 9/6/17 hCG 88 progesterone 9.1 (prometrium started)
Married DH 10/15 DH's DS born 6/09 9/8/17 hCG 242!!!
Not preventing since 11/15 EDD 5/8/18 Adjusted 5/15/18
TTC since 1/1/16 9/27/17 we have a heart beat!
Married: 11/2013
M: 6/2016 E: 5/2018
Married: 11/2013
M: 6/2016 E: 5/2018
Sore boobs every day, round ligament pain has tapered off too. I have lower back aches and pains, dull but persistent.
I'm very hungry all the time - trying to pace myself and I'm really into cheese which was gross to me for weeks.
Married June 2012
BFP June 2013- blighted ovum, D&C Aug 2013
BFP Oct 2013- twins! A&H born May 2014
BFP Aug 2017- EDD 5/8/17
good od news from the doctor, SCH shrunk. It's still there so still a little risk, but moving on the right direction. I'm FINALLY of pelvic rest!!
time to get back to working out!!
My only symptom lately is that I don't want to eat anything. Everything sounds terrible. And then, if I don't eat anything, am starving, and eat a full meal, I am bloaty the whale.
Married: 8/22/15
BFP #1: 8/22/17 | DS: 4/20/18
BFP #2: 7/14/19 | EDD: 3/18/20