Last week, I was so bloated. I can’t even explain how large I felt. I don’t recall having that feeling in prior pregnancies. My pants wouldn’t button and I was thinking 1 week after a + test is way to soon to get bigger pants 🤦🏻♀️ Luckily I can get my pants on this week. Just been very tired. I had pretty significant nausea with my older two kids, and I feel nervous that I haven’t felt sick yet. It is still very early though (5 weeks).
nothing yet here just very tired (more than usual!) and minor cramping here and there. Though i've already stocked my desk with ginger candies and crackers so im ready to go in a pinch
The fatigue is really hitting me this time. It was all I could do to stay up until 9pm last night. DH definitely judged me when I left the media room to go to bed... "you realize it's 8:55, right?" Also, nothing sounds good.... which is probably the start of the entire pregnancy long food aversions I had last time.
Oh boy this pregnancy has already been vastly different from my last 2. I've never had morning sickness this early (3-4 weeks) but I have it all day long. Also lots of round ligament pain which was what clued me in to testing with DD2, and exhaustion. Plus a fun new symptom I've never had before: dizzy / lightheaded. I can just tell this pregnancy is gonna be fun lol
Ladybug - April 2013 Dandelion - October 2018 Angel "Aurora" - July 2020 Angel "Sawyer" - May 2021 Angel "Maxine" - January 2022 Angel "Violet" - March 2022 Baby Dove due March 2023
@MrsTiger123 With DD1 it was 9 weeks and with DD2 it was about 8 weeks give or take a few days. So definitely not this early!
Ladybug - April 2013 Dandelion - October 2018 Angel "Aurora" - July 2020 Angel "Sawyer" - May 2021 Angel "Maxine" - January 2022 Angel "Violet" - March 2022 Baby Dove due March 2023
@belle2118 - Ugh... I'm so off, emotionally, also. I'm uber social but am feeling like I want to pull away from everyone. I'm just down about a lot lately. Definitely not going to make it the entire pregnancy without some Prozac.
Surprisingly, very few symptoms so far. I got super nauseous in week 5 with my last pregnancy, and my doc recommended B6 and unisom, so I started taking those as soon as I got my positive result. I didn't take unisom the night before last, and I was nauseous a lot of the day yesterday, so I think it really helps! I teared up at a Pelaton commercial this morning, so there's that.
Nothing major yet, a few weird cramps that felt stretchy for lack of a better descriptor. Also, no insomnia but I've been up earlier these past few days. Here's to cautious optimism that it stays that way! I think, technically since I O'd on Oct 21, I'm 4w+2 even though my last period was Sept 20.
Nothing major yet except some minor cramping that has mostly disappeared and general lack of appetite. I’m also more emotional, I think, kinda feel like I could tear up over anything. But it’s early, not even 5w yet, so I’m mentally preparing myself for worse. 😁
I’ve had fairly minor symptoms so far. Bloating, a little bit of dizziness, vivid dreams, and congestion. Yesterday I woke up swearing that I had a clogged duct that miraculously healed in my sleep but then remembered that sometimes boobs just hurt. I’m really curious to see how this pregnancy will be different from my first!
@blaf322 emotional downshifts could very well be from hormones. I had intense depression for the first 11 weeks of my pregnancy with DD2 but once my hormones regulated around week 12 my mood returned to its "normal".
Ladybug - April 2013 Dandelion - October 2018 Angel "Aurora" - July 2020 Angel "Sawyer" - May 2021 Angel "Maxine" - January 2022 Angel "Violet" - March 2022 Baby Dove due March 2023
@mytrueloves I'm hoping to hang in there and not need anything until at least 3rd tri.... but I just didn't get this way with DD so I'm not sure how that'll pan out. We'll see!
@stlbuckeye132 they’ll have to pry my coffee out of my cold, dead hands. I’m proud to have reduced down to one small one shot latte in the morning. So well under the 200 mg recommended limit. I struggle a bit in the afternoon but I drink one cup of decaf and I think the smell helps (and there’s a smidge of caffeine in decaf).
@rachelredhead I had no intention of not having my morning cup of coffee... but it just doesn't taste good to me now and I haven't been able to drink it the last few days. This is a cruel, cruel development, and I hope it changes asap!
@stlbuckeye132 ugh, that’s rough! Can you try a caffeinated tea? A can of coke? Would it be more palatable if it was cold, one of those Starbucks bottled Frappuccino things, etc.? Hope it gets better soon!
@rachelredhead I'm not a pop drinker, and I had a pumpkin cream cold brew on Saturday but only drank about 1/3 of it because it tasted gross. I didn't even know I was pregnant then and just assumed the barista got it wrong, but now I'm not sure. I'll try again this weekend! I may try tea tomorrow. Hopefully something works! haha
Not sure if this is a symptom or not or if my body is just generally being stupid but I’ve woken up at 4:30 the last 3 nights and am super over it 😴 let me sleep, body!
I went to yoga class last night and everything was great until we were supposed to relax flat on the floor facing down. It was super painful to put any weight on the boobs so I kind of had to arch up a bit to take the weight off. I have rocks tits right now.
@coffeeandcookies84 . I hear you on the night bloating. I have parent teacher conferences today, and had to wear something that could hide all the bloat. Being a STM also means that the bloat is even more real.
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BFP: 5/30/16 and MC on 7/6/16 BFP: 12/4/16 Due 8/8/17 -- Its a boy! Born 8/14/17 BFP: 5/19/19 and MC on 5/27/19 BFP: 6/24/19, MC on 7/24/19 BFP: 10/24, no heartbeat on 11/27, D&C 12/2 Officially diagnosed with Secondary infertility and recurrent miscarriage IVF started Feb 2020 retrieval and PGT testing: 18 retrieved, 17 mature, 16 fertilized, 9 to blast, 8 PGT normal. Transfer #1: June 14, 2020
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@littlebug2010 yes! I already had a little bump left over from DS so that definitely helps with the 5 weeks = 5 months once the daily bloat show starts.
Im also up 10lbs from first pregnancy, so there’s that too.
@b_1029 that was one of my very first symptoms that kind of tipped me off that something might be up. I normally sleep like a log until my alarm goes off, but I’d be waking up at odd hours.
i think this is why some BMBs start a bump in the night thread 😆
@coffeeandcookies84. YES! I’m up more than I want to admit from baby 1. But wow I feel so big when I get home. Wearing all the black today to hide.
**TW Loss/pregnancy mentioned** Married: 7/21/12
BFP: 5/30/16 and MC on 7/6/16 BFP: 12/4/16 Due 8/8/17 -- Its a boy! Born 8/14/17 BFP: 5/19/19 and MC on 5/27/19 BFP: 6/24/19, MC on 7/24/19 BFP: 10/24, no heartbeat on 11/27, D&C 12/2 Officially diagnosed with Secondary infertility and recurrent miscarriage IVF started Feb 2020 retrieval and PGT testing: 18 retrieved, 17 mature, 16 fertilized, 9 to blast, 8 PGT normal. Transfer #1: June 14, 2020
Mommy to a super cute havanesse puppy and baby boy!
@coffeeandcookies84@b_1029 yeah, I keep waking up well before my alarm which is NOT COOL. And my dreams are freaking weird. Not scary, but super vivid. I can’t remember them really but I wake up basically thinking, “wtf was that??”
@littlebug2010@coffeeandcookies84 my bloat is way worse at night too. I remember from last time it actually looked like I had a baby bump at night and in the morning it was gone again 😆.
I have been waking up DRENCHED every morning. It has to be hormone related b/c I'm not hot at all! So annoying... and gross! Like, I just wanna have one lazy day where I throw in some dry shampoo and go instead of having to shower everyday b/c I've been a sweaty freak overnight
I have a completely unique set of symptoms this time. No breast tenderness, food aversions now but I have this weird soapy taste in my mouth when I eat and drink. Never experienced this before. Odd.
@Skk1977 I didnt have a soapy taste in my mouth with my first, but any time I drank water, it felt thick and slimy. It is strange the way the body reacts.
@luckyduck42 same here! Ever since my first pregnancy, water makes me nauseous. It gets really bad every time I get pregnant but never goes away even when I'm not pregnant anymore.
Ladybug - April 2013 Dandelion - October 2018 Angel "Aurora" - July 2020 Angel "Sawyer" - May 2021 Angel "Maxine" - January 2022 Angel "Violet" - March 2022 Baby Dove due March 2023
I don’t know if this is a symptom but I’m feeling a bit anxious today. I live in PA but and in CA for a wedding. H is coming tomorrow and I’m having fun with a friend but I think the travel/being away from H is getting to me which doesn’t bode well as I have a conference in Chicago nov 17-19 (and my first OB appt the 20th!)
Anyone have any good anti anxiety strategies? I’m also a bit nervous when I eat that I won’t feel good which hasn’t happened but if you’re following along with my neurosis I have a bit vomit fear lol.
@pocketrose I have an old therapist that swears by utilizing breathing techniques to help with anxiety. It's just not my jam. For me, generalized anxiety (where I'm just anxious in general, not because of one certain thing that I can pinpoint/fix) doesn't really have a fix other than meds. If you can pinpoint a reason, lists always seem to help me feel better. Good luck... anxiety is a bitch and I'm so sorry you're dealing with it.
At least this morning, I woke up at 3 and sort of fell back asleep again instead of 4:30 and just laying there? Gah, if this continues, I’m not going to make it lol. I already feel like I’m getting a cold from lack of sleep 😴 (throughout our IF I told myself I would try not to complain if I ever got pregnant but damn sleep deprivation is a different story)
also today my boobs hurt the worst they ever have, which I’m weirdly excited about! One day I will believe this is real!
Re: *Symptoms Thread*
Also, nothing sounds good.... which is probably the start of the entire pregnancy long food aversions I had last time.
Dandelion - October 2018
Angel "Aurora" - July 2020
Angel "Sawyer" - May 2021
Angel "Maxine" - January 2022
Angel "Violet" - March 2022
Baby Dove due March 2023
Dandelion - October 2018
Angel "Aurora" - July 2020
Angel "Sawyer" - May 2021
Angel "Maxine" - January 2022
Angel "Violet" - March 2022
Baby Dove due March 2023
Dandelion - October 2018
Angel "Aurora" - July 2020
Angel "Sawyer" - May 2021
Angel "Maxine" - January 2022
Angel "Violet" - March 2022
Baby Dove due March 2023
**BFP#1 9/5/12 EDD 5/15/13 changed to 5/25/13 after u/s, missed mc 10/19/12. D and C 10/22/12**
BFP 4 10/28/19 EDD 7/6/20
Married: 7/21/12
BFP: 12/4/16 Due 8/8/17 -- Its a boy! Born 8/14/17
BFP: 5/19/19 and MC on 5/27/19
BFP: 6/24/19, MC on 7/24/19
BFP: 10/24, no heartbeat on 11/27, D&C 12/2
Officially diagnosed with Secondary infertility and recurrent miscarriage
IVF started Feb 2020
retrieval and PGT testing: 18 retrieved, 17 mature, 16 fertilized, 9 to blast, 8 PGT normal.
Transfer #1: June 14, 2020
Im also up 10lbs from first pregnancy, so there’s that too.
i think this is why some BMBs start a bump in the night thread 😆
Married: 7/21/12
BFP: 12/4/16 Due 8/8/17 -- Its a boy! Born 8/14/17
BFP: 5/19/19 and MC on 5/27/19
BFP: 6/24/19, MC on 7/24/19
BFP: 10/24, no heartbeat on 11/27, D&C 12/2
Officially diagnosed with Secondary infertility and recurrent miscarriage
IVF started Feb 2020
retrieval and PGT testing: 18 retrieved, 17 mature, 16 fertilized, 9 to blast, 8 PGT normal.
Transfer #1: June 14, 2020
Natural MC 10/01/14
Dandelion - October 2018
Angel "Aurora" - July 2020
Angel "Sawyer" - May 2021
Angel "Maxine" - January 2022
Angel "Violet" - March 2022
Baby Dove due March 2023
Anyone have any good anti anxiety strategies? I’m also a bit nervous when I eat that I won’t feel good which hasn’t happened but if you’re following along with my neurosis I have a bit vomit fear lol.
If you can pinpoint a reason, lists always seem to help me feel better. Good luck... anxiety is a bitch and I'm so sorry you're dealing with it.
also today my boobs hurt the worst they ever have, which I’m weirdly excited about! One day I will believe this is real!