Maybe this should go in bitchfest but I have a giant hemorrhoid that’s so annoying and sore. I’m really hoping that my doctor can give me something for it this week.
I guess this is a partial TMI, partial question for those who have more experience. So I know breast changes happen, mine have definitely gotten bigger, fuller, and heavier. Fortunately the all over aches and nipple tenderness seems to have subsided for the most part, it's more tolerable now. Jogging is still out of the question, though. =P
But my nipples/areolas are strange now, and I'm not sure if it's normal, or something I should ask my OB about. Before when they'd get cold or aroused, just the nipple and a little bit of the areola would harden and evert. But now the whole areola gets hard, everts, and it is so firm that it's almost uncomfortable. It's so large, I can't imagine it fitting in a newborn's mouth, and so firm I can't imagine any sort of latch being able to be achieved. So I'm not sure what exactly is going on. Does any of that sound like it's in the realm of normal breast changes for a FTM?
@neeraja_k That sounds like what has happened to me each time. They darken and get larger so newborns can see them better, as their eyesight leaves much to be desired.
I hate these comments, but just wait until you have your first true engorgement after your milk comes in. Nipples and areola both get so sore that you can't stand to even think about them.
Formerly known as Kate08young August '18 Siggy April Showers:
Me: 28 H: 24 Married: 7/22/14 Baby L: 8/4/2015 August 2015 Moms Baby E: 11/18/2016 December 2016 Moms TTC #3 08/2017 BFP 11/27/2017. Twin B lost 11/22/2017, Twin A doing well.
@neeraja_k yep, totally normal. My areolas have definitely gotten darker in the last week or two and I had forgotten how much they actually do change during pregnancy. They're also basically always standing at attention now. But don't worry, even little preemie DS was able to fit enough in his teeny mouth to figure it out.
My TMI: I realized this weekend that I've reached the point of pregnancy where if I'm not wearing a bra and I sit down, my boobs rest on my belly. This is a big deal for someone in the IBTC hahaha
April Siggy Challenge: April Showers
About me:
29 y/o Married 6.26.11 BFP 12.23.13, EDD 9.2.14 - baby girl, born too soon at 22w6d due to a placental abruption on 5.5.14 BFP 8.4.14, EDD 4.15.15 - rainbow son, born at 30w4d due to a placental abruption on 2.8.15, healthy 3 y/o now! BFP 2.28.17, EDD 11.8.17 - baby girl, miscarried at 11 weeks on 4.21.17 BFP 11.28.17, EDD 8.8.18, delivering in July - another rainbow baby boy!
@elsieisamoocow mine is that I’ve reached the point where I have to lift up each boob to dry underneath them after I shower! As a fellow member of the IBTC this is also a huge deal.
Another TMI is that I have been sweating like crazy this pregnancy. Not profusely but enough where I would never ever go in public in a grey shirt. Typically my underarms do not sweat like this unless I’m doing cardio.
my TMI is that I’m on spring break and feeling so lazy with this crummy NY weather that last night I went to bed in the same pjs I woke up in... and wore all day.
DS born 04/22/15, Pregnant again 03/01/17 however loss due to PPROM at 20+6 weeks now TTC rainbow
+1 for lifting boobs to dry them! Going to have to bust out the baby powder when it gets hotter. I was a C before getting pregnant and I really need to get measured for new bras.
It's such a relief when I cough in the shower bc then I don't have to worry about how much I'm peeing myself. Coughing and sneezing when I'm out and about is downright terrifying these days - especially if I forget to wear a liner! At least I know the shower doesn't judge me
Last night DH and I had some spontaneous sexy time.
I made such a mess, we had to use a hair dryer to dry the bed and I still ended
up sleeping with a towel down.
As another member of the IBTC, this boob stuff is soooo weird. I basically never take this soft padded sports bra off. Lately when I sneeze it's like lightning going through my boobs, like it's going to shoot out my nipples. (Actually, that would be a cool superpower.) It's really wild to me that they can rest on another part of my body. That's definitely a new sensation. But they just look weird to me now. DH assures me he is still a fan.
Seriously with the boob sweat. I am normally a 36DD but with both pregnancies I've become a 40G+. The boobs are definitely sitting on the belly and by the end of the day it doesn't smell great in all those crevices. And we still have months to go! And I literally live on the sun.
My boobs are bigger but that's normal even for PMS. But I started this pregnancy with 38G/H so yeah... My nips are being little assholes though, they pop up out of nowhere at the worst times. Like when I'm meeting a new colleague at work. That was awkward.
@princesslockness Yes me! And it's so uncomfortable. To be honest, I'm not even sure what to do about it. Switch to all cotton underwear? Use some sort of powder after showering?
@princesslockness If you have chafing, anywhere, this product is a miracle. My husband even uses it when his bits get irritated rubbing skin-to-skin during the sweaty summer months. I've used it under my breasts when a bra rubbed me raw, to my inner thighs/groin, to even my rear after my colonoscopy when it was all irritated and sore.
I can't wear synthetic underwear anymore. Too many yeast infections and skin fungal infections in the past. Once I switched to all cotton panties, I've never had another problem. I had to wear some slinky satin panties once under my dress pants for a special occasion, as they had no seams that would show, and I was a sweaty, itchy mess...I couldn't wait to get home and take the damn things off. heh
Team huge boobs. I can't wear any clingy form fitting maternity shirts because boobs. So much boobs. I prefer the circus tent variety of maternity wear.
We can buy at Walgreens, Walmart, and Target. So I think it’s pretty widely available. I’ve used it for running and it’s as good as any of the fancy made for running products.
The antibiotics I'm on for my sinus infection are even better than Colace! I experienced "chub rub" between my thighs for the first time while wearing a dress last week. My mom mentioned that I was waddling by the end of the day. Would those products help with that?
Me:32 DH:45 DSD: 20 DSS: 18 Team green baby due: Aug 6th, 2018
@derbysquirrel I wear skimmies underneath when I wear a dress or skirt so I don’t get the rub. They are so comfortable and keep everything from rubbing.
This baby is kicking me in the vagina and also whenever it does a big roll or kicks my intestines? I have to fart. I haven't had gas this whole pregnancy until this week, and its only with baby kicks. Hubby is not amused and is like "let me guess its the baby's fault again" IT IS!
@hannerbananers what!!! That's wild about the anti chafing stuff! I have a sample of some super spendy primer (can't remember which brand) and I was like "this feels so familiar!!" Now I know why! I love the anti Chaf for my bikini line after I shave.
Re: The great TMI thread w/o 4/3
But my nipples/areolas are strange now, and I'm not sure if it's normal, or something I should ask my OB about. Before when they'd get cold or aroused, just the nipple and a little bit of the areola would harden and evert. But now the whole areola gets hard, everts, and it is so firm that it's almost uncomfortable. It's so large, I can't imagine it fitting in a newborn's mouth, and so firm I can't imagine any sort of latch being able to be achieved. So I'm not sure what exactly is going on. Does any of that sound like it's in the realm of normal breast changes for a FTM?
I hate these comments, but just wait until you have your first true engorgement after your milk comes in. Nipples and areola both get so sore that you can't stand to even think about them.
Formerly known as Kate08young
August '18 Siggy April Showers:
Married: 7/22/14
Baby L: 8/4/2015 August 2015 Moms
Baby E: 11/18/2016 December 2016 Moms
TTC #3 08/2017 BFP 11/27/2017.
Twin B lost 11/22/2017, Twin A doing well.
My TMI: I realized this weekend that I've reached the point of pregnancy where if I'm not wearing a bra and I sit down, my boobs rest on my belly. This is a big deal for someone in the IBTC hahaha
About me:
Married 6.26.11
BFP 12.23.13, EDD 9.2.14 - baby girl, born too soon at 22w6d due to a placental abruption on 5.5.14
BFP 8.4.14, EDD 4.15.15 - rainbow son, born at 30w4d due to a placental abruption on 2.8.15, healthy 3 y/o now!
BFP 2.28.17, EDD 11.8.17 - baby girl, miscarried at 11 weeks on 4.21.17
BFP 11.28.17, EDD 8.8.18, delivering in July - another rainbow baby boy!
Another TMI is that I have been sweating like crazy this pregnancy. Not profusely but enough where I would never ever go in public in a grey shirt. Typically my underarms do not sweat like this unless I’m doing cardio.
my TMI is that I’m on spring break and feeling so lazy with this crummy NY weather that last night I went to bed in the same pjs I woke up in... and wore all day.
Last night DH and I had some spontaneous sexy time. I made such a mess, we had to use a hair dryer to dry the bed and I still ended up sleeping with a towel down.
I had yoga last night and spent the last 30 minutes trying really hard not to fart because I knew it would be a noisy one haha
My nips are being little assholes though, they pop up out of nowhere at the worst times. Like when I'm meeting a new colleague at work. That was awkward.
Me: 37 Him: 38
Married 11.07.2015
ETA: I have been stealing H's briefs all week to help it not rub/irritate more.
Formerly known as Kate08young
August '18 Siggy April Showers:
Married: 7/22/14
Baby L: 8/4/2015 August 2015 Moms
Baby E: 11/18/2016 December 2016 Moms
TTC #3 08/2017 BFP 11/27/2017.
Twin B lost 11/22/2017, Twin A doing well.
Formerly known as Kate08young
August '18 Siggy April Showers:
Married: 7/22/14
Baby L: 8/4/2015 August 2015 Moms
Baby E: 11/18/2016 December 2016 Moms
TTC #3 08/2017 BFP 11/27/2017.
Twin B lost 11/22/2017, Twin A doing well.
I can't wear synthetic underwear anymore. Too many yeast infections and skin fungal infections in the past. Once I switched to all cotton panties, I've never had another problem. I had to wear some slinky satin panties once under my dress pants for a special occasion, as they had no seams that would show, and I was a sweaty, itchy mess...I couldn't wait to get home and take the damn things off. heh
https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/gold-bond-friction-defense-stick-unscented/ID=prod6107565-product
We can buy at Walgreens, Walmart, and Target. So I think it’s pretty widely available. I’ve used it for running and it’s as good as any of the fancy made for running products.
Married 1/28/17
TW:
BFP #2 10/10/17, MC 11/4/17
BFP #3 12/17/17 Birth 8/13/18
BFP #4 4/21/19 Birth 12/5/2019
DH:45
DSD: 20
DSS: 18
Team green baby due: Aug 6th, 2018
Totalllllly off topic but that monistat anti chafing gel is THE BEST FACE PRIMER EVER! Its identical to the NARS stuff they sell for like $40 at sephora. My make up artist friend told me its the same formula.
https://www.glamour.com/story/i-wore-monistat-on-my-face-las