Symptoms Thread - August

virtaur · August 2023

How are you feeling physically/emotionally/mentally?
Share your symptoms here! This is meant to be a continuing thread throughout the month so that we can update as things change!

hollowayexpat · August 2023

FTM 3w4d - I’ve been nauseous but no vomiting, on and off bloating, my boobs have grown a whole cup size and my nipples have gotten much bigger. Also constant anxiety probably until the ultrasound. I read the email from my doctors after telling them I’m pregnant and it says the first ultrasound is typically scheduled at 16 weeks. Does that sound right? I have a video appointment at the end of the month so I’m sure they’ll tell me more then.

mvpa · August 2023

No symptoms yet except mild cramping. This is so different from my last two pregnancies. Hopefully it’s not a bad sign.

catem07 · August 2023

For all my pregnancies I’ve had a dating ultrasound at 8 weeks. If not at 8 weeks, many do one at 12 weeks for an NT scan (though not always done anymore due to NIPT testing). Honestly I’ve never heard of a first ultrasound at 16 weeks. If you only have one ultrasound your whole pregnancy, it would be around 20 weeks. 16 is an odd time IMO because you’d get another one in just 4 weeks.

I’m still curious about your extreme symptoms though. Are you sure about your due date? Or maybe you’re having multiples?

hollowayexpat · August 2023

First day of last period was 7/31/23 ended 8/6/23 tested 3 times EOD because of symptoms and got a positive on the 20th. Which is 8 days before my next cycle would start. My fiancé was a twin in utero but they don’t run in my family. Twins would be so fun though!

virtaur · August 2023

I’m 4w+/-1d
Hard to differentiate what’s due to being sick or early symptoms, I feel fine other than slightly sore boobs. But I also just weaned like a month ago so they’re not as sensitive as they used to be 😅
My stomach gets wonky occasionally and I have a bit of constipation but nothing unmanageable. I have been having random light cramping/twinges/I think RLP (which feels like sharp jabs that come and go). My tests are darkening nicely though! I have them lined up like I did last time 😂

virtaur · August 2023

Omgosh, I’m so uncomfortable tonight. I’ve been having lower stomach pain/cramping since I woke up from a nap. It kinda feels like it could be gas mixed with RLP. So I’m trying to take it easy but we move in two days so there’s lots left to pack. My H is getting irritated but I told him between being sick & my pain I have to rest. I’m assuming the pain is just muscular because it hurts extra when I cough. But it’s crazy because I don’t remember it being like this with my son. So of course I’m worried/overthinking it but there’s no bleeding so I’m not that worried I guess. It tapers off when I lay down. My menstrual cramps changed a lot after I had my son so maybe it’s just different this time. At least that’s what I hope! Im also feeling nausea here and there. No fun 😢

hollowayexpat · August 2023

H is getting irritated?? Why? Because you’re currently making a baby and that’s inconvenient? That’s awful.

I have been up since 4am with a very upset stomach and some light back cramps. I feel like a zombie and my boss said “I feel like your motivation is lacking. Is that the pregnancy oooorrr???” Yes J yes it’s the fucking pregnancy you imbecile. I politely said “yes I’ve been feeling unwell sorry if that comes across as unmotivated.” To which he said “I’ll talk to HR and see if we can get you part time. We can’t pay you 8 hours if you’re only doing 5 hours of work. I can’t give you special treatment.” …my fiancé is livid.

hollowayexpat · August 2023

I may be extra grumpy due to lack of sleep lol.

chickaboom3 · August 2023

@hollowayexpat !! Wow, I can’t believe he said that. What industry is your job in?

hollowayexpat · August 2023

I working in a quotations department for hydronic equipment. I am unfortunately not shocked. He’s really nice but men in the construction field just don’t understand female anatomy let alone pregnancy. He told me to “give him notice if I was going to call in” referring to the morning I called in because I was extremely nauseous and exhausted. I was like yeah buddy I would like notice too but some days are just better than others. My body doesn’t give me a 24 hour warning. He said “well I’m new to this so I didn’t know.” Idiots. I work with idiots.

catem07 · August 2023

@hollowayexpat you told your boss already? At any rate, document his ass-holery in case you need to file a pregnancy discrimination claim.

hollowayexpat · August 2023

I told him because I had to call in sick (up all night with insomnia and nausea) and they’re really strict about calling in. But yes it’s documented.

hollowayexpat · August 2023

How’s everyone else feeling?

virtaur · August 2023

@hollowayexpat I can’t believe that! But at the same time I can

I haven’t told my job yet but I called out yesterday and today. I’m sorry they’re not being more understanding! And for him to want to cut your hours???
& yes my husband doesn’t get it. Even though he’s not working right now he’s annoyed he’s had to do most of the packing even though I’m also sick 🙄 so irritating! But he’s been better today and most of it is done now and I’ve helped as much as I can.

virtaur · August 2023

I pulled a muscle in my chest just by stretching and rolling over in bed, hi relaxin! It hurts to breathe in deep now 🫥
I also have unquenchable thirst! Even after I drink something it’s like I didn’t drink at all. Very annoying! And nausea on and off. I’m already convinced this baby is a girl 😅

hollowayexpat · August 2023

So I called my OB and the on call nurse said she thinks it’s okay. But I’m 4 weeks along FTM with obvious symptoms from week 2.5-ish and today I started leaking milk. I can actually express a small amount of milk from each breast. The nurse was baffled but said unless I experience abdominal cramping, bleeding, breast discomfort etc. that I should be fine. I feel totally fine just tired. I can’t believe I already have milk. Anyways, anyone else ever experience this so early?

virtaur · August 2023

@hollowayexpat oh wow! I Think I can probably get some if I tried…I’m pretty sure I’ve leaked a little a couple times. But I also just weaned my son a lil over a month ago. When I was a FTM I started leaking clear pre-colostrum around 16ish weeks!

virtaur · August 2023

I feel relatively good today which is super confusing for that first tri anxiety! I think I’m getting over the hump of being sick. I’m really hoping my lil bb survived all the coughing and stress my body was under. Only time will tell I suppose 😌

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