@allthingsgo mine also came with a grey jersey cover, if it wears out I’ll probably spring for a new one (new devotee over here only washed it once so far)
Literally feels like someone has smashed my spine with a hammer at the end of the day. Headaches, constantly stuffy nose, ravenously hungry and vomiting can't back full force yesterday. I'm 18 wks today. Also, does anyone hate the snoogle? I don't get it. I wake up drenched in sweat if I sleep with it and with a crick in my neck and back all day...? Am I snoogling wrong?
@mindgrapes08 nope, you aren’t, I sold mine in my first pregnancy because it just became a pain in the butt, I switched to a regular pillow and some conviently places blankets and I’m much more comfortable. I would love to have loved it
@mindgrapes08 I got the mini one bc I wanted to use my own pillow. I’m paranoid about my neck/head elevation because I had vertigo/BPPV earlier this year. It was my second night of using it, and im not totally sold yet. But I’m not sweating using it, maybe because it is smaller?
Are pregnancy pillows difficult to deal with if you like switching positions at night? I change between laying on my left and right side a lot before falling asleep. I’m not big enough to be uncomfortable or need extra support yet, but I know I’ll get there soon.
DS born 2/18/2019 DD born 4/1/2023 Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
@grebretso it takes a special talent to flip with the pillow still in place lol. I eventually got it but you might want to try a regular pillow between the knees.
@grebretso good luck! Fingers crossed for you. I was finding myself on my back at night, so I used about 3 pillows to stop it, and my husband barely fit in the bed so I tried the new pillow and I also got a wedge. Boppy. Now that tiny thing is easy to move lol!
Haha, yeah I’m not a back sleeper, so that won’t be an issue for me! I’m normally a side and stomach sleeper, but obviously sleeping on my stomach is impossible to do now, accidentally and on purpose. I’m so glad I sleep fine on my sides, haven’t had to make any adjustments so far!
DS born 2/18/2019 DD born 4/1/2023 Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
Oooooh yeah it is a special talent to flip over with the pillow in place. I think I roll the pillow on top of myself when I roll over. Practice makes perfect? I just have a body pillow from Target though with the fuzziest cover in the world, so I'm not sure how that would differ with another brand
I don't roll the pillow with me when I turn to the other side. My pillow always stays in the same position in the middle of the bed. I start out on my left side with my back against the pillow and the end of the bottom curve between my knees (so I'm conforming to the C shape of the pillow, and we're just one big C). Then when I turn to the other side, I'm facing the pillow with it between my knees (so now I and the pillow form more of an O, if that makes sense). I mainly just use it for a wedge between my knees, and the extra pillow space is a bonus when I'm on my left side. On a related note, I woke up for one of my middle of the night bathroom breaks, and discovered DH snuggling with the Snoogle, after spending days teasing me for it. HA!
speaking of pains, I had a weird one today, lower R pelvic area... reminded me of ovary pain during ovulation. It was pretty intense and happened a few times throughout the day until I decided to go home and work from home in my pjs on the couch. Ill have to ask the MW tomorrow... not sure if it was RLP or not... If that's what kicks or baby pressing on things (I haven't felt baby really yet) is going to be like, oh boy we're in trouble.
@lifeislove87@ohsunnydays I'm so glad! I ended up just buying a king size pillow from Target which is now my body pillow. @BourbonBiscuits that middle of the night pillow flip truly is a skill! I leave it between my knees and roll to the other side, but it ends up pulling the covers off me with it. 🤷
I am leaking pee like crazy. Been an issue since I was pregnant with DD but it’s so much worse right now. I’m 90% sure after I pee it’s getting trapped in my urethra and slowly leaking out afterwards. All the leaning and waiting isn’t helping much. Ima be in depends full time by 35.
@madreofdragons I have the opposite problem. Mine refuses to budge and I'm running back to the bathroom 5 minutes after I left. No amount of rocking or leaning is helping. Baby girl discovered my bladder and I'm wondering if something is now getting pinched or something. All I know is I feel like I have to pee all the time!
For anyone dealing with constipation, I suggest trying pumpkin smoothies. Had one yesterday and today and um, let's just say I don't think I'll need the Miralax anymore... I'll warn you though, I thought they'd taste like pumpkin pie and that was a LIE.
Well I've had a fun evening! I fainted for the first time in my life today. Went to a Trampled By Turtles concert with H, and felt lightheaded after the opening act while we were waiting for the band to come out. We were standing right in front of the stage, so I told H that I needed to get out and sit in the lobby or something. He didn't take me very seriously (mainly because TbT is his favorite band and he didn't want to miss the opening song), so I just grabbed his arm and started walking through the crowd to get to the lobby. Halfway through my legs started feeling really heavy, and my head felt woozy. Vision got blurred, and next thing I knew, I was on the ground with people all around me. H says that I was out for just a few seconds. Thankfully H caught me as I was falling, so I didn't have a hard fall. But it still freaks me out. I'm reading that fainting is common in pregnancy, so I hope that baby is okay.
I felt fine pretty soon after. Drank an entire bottle of water, and (bonus!) the operating manager at the theater gave us great seats to sit through the show (we originally had general admission tickets, which was standing in the orchestra section). And we found a great BBQ restaurant on the walk back to the car, so I also ate some food, and I'm feeling back to normal now. I think I've felt some flutters since fainting, but since the movements are still so light and barely noticeable, it's hard to tell. I'll call my OB tomorrow and see if I should come in.
Anyone else ever faint during previous pregnancies or this one?
Fainting is so scary, I’m glad you’re okay! I haven’t fainted during pregnancy, but I came really close once while not pregnant, due to dehydration and heat. It was like everything was in slow motion and I started losing my eyesight and hearing. Luckily I was next to a bench and I’m 100% sure sitting down immediately prevented actually fainting. It’s only happened once, but I’m not surprised fainting is more common during pregnancy if it happened to me just like that without being pregnant! Your body is working really hard all the time now, which is so easy to forget sometimes, and you end up overexerting yourself doing things you’d normally handle just fine. Fainting is probably just your body’s way of saying “hey, take it easy while I try to create another human in here”.
Definitely call your OB to make sure, but I’d say you and baby are most likely fine now, and I’m glad your H caught you so you didn’t take a hard fall!
DS born 2/18/2019 DD born 4/1/2023 Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
@hannahbananas11 so glad you’re okay! That does not sound fun. Our bodies are so complex and maybe this was the way to say “slow down” or “listen to me” . Was it really hot there too?
@ohsunnydays It wasn't really hot, but it was stuffy because there were so many people all packed in near the stage. I'd been standing in the same spot for about an hour at that point, and hadn't had anything to eat in a few hours (and probably didn't have enough water, either). I didn't lock my knees at all, but I think the standing contributed to it along with the stuffiness and being a little dehydrated.
My OB's office opens in 30 minutes and I'm planning to call right away and try to get in. I've read that fainting doesn't usually harm the baby, but my PGAL brain makes these types of things into horrible scenarios. I'm hoping they'll let me come in, check the heartbeat for reassurance, and then see if they should test my iron levels or blood sugar levels just in case I've developed anemia or gestational diabetes recently. Low iron or low blood sugars could easily explain the fainting (but then again, so could all of the other factors that I just listed).
The worst part was how embarrassing it was. I was wearing a short-ish dress, so I'm sure my underwear was on display for the whole theater. Plus, someone panicked and called 911, so a firetruck arrived. The nice part was two of the firemen were Jason Momoa-level gorgeous, so, there is that.
@hannahbananas11 I've only fainted once or twice in my life but I am notorious for almost fainting. I know the signs! It's happened once so far this pregnancy and it was definitely scary. My tricks to avoid full on fainting are lying down with legs up or sitting down with head between my knees, and drinking orange juice or eating something sweet. If you don't already, start carrying around a granola bar or something like that at all times.
Definitely see you OB just to make sure nothing is off but I wouldn't be all that concerned. Take care of yourself!
@hannahbananas11 I fainted multiple times with dd1. It is such a horrible feeling especially when you know the signs. I'd never fainted before and in my first trimester I fainted in a grocery store, while unlocking my car, in a mall, and going up the stairs. Baby was always fine, but definitely let your ob know and take it easy. Stay hydrated!
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@hannahbananas11 I am glad you're ok! Fainting is definitely embarrassing, even though it shouldn't be. Stay hydrated, and hope you can get into your OB today.
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not totally sold yet. But I’m not sweating using it, maybe because it is smaller?
The only annoying part of my snoogle is getting out of it when I have to pee in the night. Its like detangling from a snakes grip ha.
DD born 4/1/2023
Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
DD born 4/1/2023
Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
DD born 4/1/2023
Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
On a related note, I woke up for one of my middle of the night bathroom breaks, and discovered DH snuggling with the Snoogle, after spending days teasing me for it. HA!
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Also, anyone else dealing with nose bleeds? I have never gotten one before and today everytime I blow my nose its bloody .. tmi i know
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BFP 9.7.15 CP
BFP 12.31.15 MC 2.28.16
BFP 10.14.17 CP
BFP 3.10.18 D&C 4.13.18
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BFP 10.14.17 CP
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I have the opposite problem. Mine refuses to budge and I'm running back to the bathroom 5 minutes after I left. No amount of rocking or leaning is helping.
Baby girl discovered my bladder and I'm wondering if something is now getting pinched or something. All I know is I feel like I have to pee all the time!
DD born 4/1/2023
Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
I felt fine pretty soon after. Drank an entire bottle of water, and (bonus!) the operating manager at the theater gave us great seats to sit through the show (we originally had general admission tickets, which was standing in the orchestra section). And we found a great BBQ restaurant on the walk back to the car, so I also ate some food, and I'm feeling back to normal now. I think I've felt some flutters since fainting, but since the movements are still so light and barely noticeable, it's hard to tell. I'll call my OB tomorrow and see if I should come in.
Anyone else ever faint during previous pregnancies or this one?
Definitely call your OB to make sure, but I’d say you and baby are most likely fine now, and I’m glad your H caught you so you didn’t take a hard fall!
DD born 4/1/2023
Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
My OB's office opens in 30 minutes and I'm planning to call right away and try to get in. I've read that fainting doesn't usually harm the baby, but my PGAL brain makes these types of things into horrible scenarios. I'm hoping they'll let me come in, check the heartbeat for reassurance, and then see if they should test my iron levels or blood sugar levels just in case I've developed anemia or gestational diabetes recently. Low iron or low blood sugars could easily explain the fainting (but then again, so could all of the other factors that I just listed).
The worst part was how embarrassing it was. I was wearing a short-ish dress, so I'm sure my underwear was on display for the whole theater. Plus, someone panicked and called 911, so a firetruck arrived. The nice part was two of the firemen were Jason Momoa-level gorgeous, so, there is that.
Definitely see you OB just to make sure nothing is off but I wouldn't be all that concerned. Take care of yourself!
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TWIN LOSS 7.2.15
BFP 9.7.15 CP
BFP 12.31.15 MC 2.28.16
BFP 10.14.17 CP
BFP 3.10.18 D&C 4.13.18