@morgantu Mine was like that as well! I felt a few little taps several weeks ago and then almost nothing. Now, for about the past week, he's been full throttle in there and I feel it frequently throughout the day and a ton in the evenings!
@morgantu I'm so jealous. I'm not feeling anything! Only felt it 4x, but now I'm not sure it was baby at all. I want to feel the kicks so I know all is well.
@scaredunprepared I'm right there with you - just waiting! Every few nights I lie down after cold water, or something sweet, and still nothing. However! I feel the bump more and more when I roll around in bed, or bend at the waist. I know that once I feel this kiddo, I'll be counting down the days until DH can feel him too!
NTNP since Dec 2012 | TTC since Jan 2016 Dx: Unspecified IF BFP#1 Nov 2017 • Blighted Ovum + MMC • D&C at nine weeks BFP#2 Apr 2018 • It's a boy! • Born 13 Dec 2018
@echo-charlietango yup, same boat. I can feel the bump (internally, not externally cuz belly fat), but I can't see it or feel baby yet. So much waiting!
Okay, so this feels like such a ridiculous thing. It was a major downpour today and I had to do this acrobatic stretch with two heavy bags in order to get into the car without stepping in 4-5 inches of water. Now my belly hurts and there is a lumpy knot in the muscle. It’s way too high for baby, so I’m not freaking out on that count. But what is this? Did I pull a muscle in my abs getting in the car? It sounds ridiculous.
I'm feeling pretty good. Still have crazy indigestion and sciatica, but those are my only two complaints. This is my first baby where I don't feel him all the time by now! It's kind of a bummer, but I'm guessing it's because of my low lying placenta? baby kicks are my favorite thing, so I'm ready for them!
I feel like all the illustrations show baby facing towards the spine with their butts against our belly...so are we supposed to be feeling kicks or baby twerking? lol
@Katzalia is it feeling any better today? I think that, yes, it's possible you pulled something. Keep an eye on it. If it gets worse, maybe call your ob?
Possible TMI- poop stuff So I know a bunch of people are constipated, but I'm having a....different issue. A few times a day I get a pretty strong cramp (no like a menstrual cramp, like a "get yourself to a bathroom soon" cramp), so I go, and things are loose. At first I just chalked it up to a few days of weird eating, but it's been like 5 days of this now. Is this a pregnancy thing or do I have a mild stomach bug?
@morgantu lol TMI is all pregnancy is! I have the same-ish thing going on. But it's a mix of constipation and omg I gotta go NOW. Never "normal". I attribute my constipation to pregnancy, and the loose bms to the fiber chews, prune juice, pear juice, greens juice, activia, and colace I've been taking. Did you add any supplements, probiotics, or dietary changes recently?
@scaredunprepared I haven't been taking any supplements (other than regular pnv) and nothing new... Maybe just a new symptom. Sorry you're dealing with it too, but thanks for making me feel less yucky.
@katy0990 thanks for the reassurance. It's just uncomfortable! I've always had issues with gas pains and bloating, this just adds some more gastrointestinal fun
Ugh, I guess I pushed myself a little too far on my lunch time walk - I've been having *awful* pelvic pain ever since! Hoping it goes away after a night's sleep. Too early for this level of pelvic pain!
@morgantu I'm right there with you, but mine is so predictable- it's always about 15 minutes after I eat. Not pleasant but at least we aren't stopped up?? That's even more uncomfortable.
I mentioned to my doctor that I've been feeling mild cramps (they seem to happen more often after a run/walk and are not very intense at all) and she prescribed me magnesium pills. Anyone have experience with taking these?
NTNP since Dec 2012 | TTC since Jan 2016 Dx: Unspecified IF BFP#1 Nov 2017 • Blighted Ovum + MMC • D&C at nine weeks BFP#2 Apr 2018 • It's a boy! • Born 13 Dec 2018
New thing I am dealing with. Pregnancy has flared my feet issues, Planters Fasciitis. It's been many year since I have dealt with it but I've been reading that pregnancy can induce it. I am in terrible feet pain all the time right now. The only thing that worked for me before was cortisone shots in my feet but i think that is a no when pregnant. If I don't get it under control, it is going to make getting to and from work completely miserable. I could barely walk on my feet when I got home yesterday.
@lexidawg Oh no! That does not sound fun at all. I would maybe see if your OB has any suggestions, but I don't know if the normal pregnnpre stuff (i.e., keeping your feet up) will help. Hopefully you find some relief soon!!
Me: 33, DH: 41 Started IF Feb. 2014 PCOS & MFI (low sperm count and motility) 3 Femara cycles w/natural intercourse over summer 2014, BFN 1 Clomid cycle w/natural intercourse Nov. 2014, BFN IUI March 2015, BFN IUI June 2015, BFN IUI Oct. 2015, BFN IVF Oct. 2016, fresh transfer, 2 day-3 embryos, BFN; nothing to freeze IVF Nov. 2017, fresh transfer, 2 day-5 blasts, BFP; ectopic; 1 blast frozen FET March 2018, 1 day-5 blast, BFP!
@lexidawg I just noticed but plantar fasciitis has flared up too! I thought maybe it was because I've been wearing flip flops which are totally not supportive and a general no no for PF sufferers. I didn't even think it was pregnancy related, but that would make sense. I guess its back to supportive shoes during the day and icing my feet at night.
@lexidawg per recommendation of a PT I work with, I tried Clarks shoes and have been very impressed. I have a pair of flats and sneakers and both provide relief, but haven't been wearing them recently since in summer I prefer sandals. As for work boots/ hiking boots, I've tried SOOOO MANY, and can say without a doubt the best and most supportive for hours of walking are the Ariat women's terrain H2O hiking boot. A bit pricey, but so worth it to save your feet. I got mine on Amazon for $79 the first time, them the second time for $95 because I didn't care how much they were at that point. The first pair lasted about 2 years with almost daily wear (between 5-10 miles a day) at the farm. The second are still going strong. I have tried orthotics made for me by a PT and even those were not as helpful as the Ariat's, or even the Clarks for that matter. I definitely do NOT recommend flip flops!
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Dx: Unspecified IF
BFP#1 Nov 2017 • Blighted Ovum + MMC • D&C at nine weeks
BFP#2 Apr 2018 • It's a boy! • Born 13 Dec 2018
So I know a bunch of people are constipated, but I'm having a....different issue. A few times a day I get a pretty strong cramp (no like a menstrual cramp, like a "get yourself to a bathroom soon" cramp), so I go, and things are loose.
At first I just chalked it up to a few days of weird eating, but it's been like 5 days of this now. Is this a pregnancy thing or do I have a mild stomach bug?
@morgantu lol TMI is all pregnancy is! I have the same-ish thing going on. But it's a mix of constipation and omg I gotta go NOW. Never "normal". I attribute my constipation to pregnancy, and the loose bms to the fiber chews, prune juice, pear juice, greens juice, activia, and colace I've been taking. Did you add any supplements, probiotics, or dietary changes recently?
I mentioned to my doctor that I've been feeling mild cramps (they seem to happen more often after a run/walk and are not very intense at all) and she prescribed me magnesium pills. Anyone have experience with taking these?
TTC #1 January 2016
BFP April 18 2016 | EDD December 29, 2016
Welcome baby A! January 9, 2017
TTC#2 March 2018
BFP March 30, 2018 | EDD December 12, 2018
Dx: Unspecified IF
BFP#1 Nov 2017 • Blighted Ovum + MMC • D&C at nine weeks
BFP#2 Apr 2018 • It's a boy! • Born 13 Dec 2018
Started IF Feb. 2014
PCOS & MFI (low sperm count and motility)
3 Femara cycles w/natural intercourse over summer 2014, BFN
1 Clomid cycle w/natural intercourse Nov. 2014, BFN
IUI March 2015, BFN
IUI June 2015, BFN
IUI Oct. 2015, BFN
IVF Oct. 2016, fresh transfer, 2 day-3 embryos, BFN; nothing to freeze
IVF Nov. 2017, fresh transfer, 2 day-5 blasts, BFP; ectopic; 1 blast frozen
FET March 2018, 1 day-5 blast, BFP!