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[laurack]

Wallow in misery with me my fellow pregnants! Or speak of your wonderful happiness and glow if you wish! (I will hate you silently )

I am dying at work, dying. I can believe last week I thought I felt bad. Ha! I laugh in the face of one week ago me being all oh I feel sick. Pfft.

Spending days with my child clinging to me was bad but work is far worse. I am expected to be productive. My boss is back from vacation and my monitor is visible to him so I can't spend the day on Internet. I won't get any time to lie down! Aaaah. I will never last eight more weeks of this hell.

Ok enough of my complaining for now. There will be more later. How are you all feeling this week?

[jfh]

In two minutes I'm leaving for my first ultrasound!! Which is good because I have total anxiety about my relative lack of symptoms. No ms at all. Still exhausted, cranky, and large, but those can all be explained by other things. Wish me luck!

[TrudyCampbell]

I'm feeling less nauseous, but not less shitty. I now feel like I constantly have food stuck in my throat?? Like I feel like my esophagus is full of food. It is a disgusting feeling. And I am so constipated I could cry.

I'm so tired and I'm also getting up 3-4 times a night to pee. Isn't it way too early to pee that much? I seriously am considering getting some catheters and inserting them in myself before bed time.

Pregnancy! Yay!

[orriskitten]

I'm doing a little better this week. I'm still nauseous a lot, but I'm no longer exhausted.

I sure am hormonal and my current life situation sure isn't helping. My grandma is a miserable bitch and I'm getting closer to the day I tell her to go take a long walk off a short bridge. The world revolves around her and she is being very nasty and thinks it is ok. Gg is suffering so much. Every day, all day she talks to me about how she doesn't want to live anymore and I can't deal. I tell her to try and see the positives and not just the bad, but she can't remember us talking. I spend 90% of the day wanting to cry but can't. My sleep is also horrible and that doesn't help anything.

Most of that isn't pregnancy related, but so much else is going on thati can't think of pregnancy.

Except when my next insulin shot is due and when I next need to check my sugar and how many carbs are in any given meal.

I need a break.

[kdrake8]

jfh yay!!! Let us know!!

laurack and TrudyCampbell I'm sorry. Better days are coming!!

Speaking of better days, I think mine have passed. I feel huge and yucky and obviously this weekend was a wake up call that I need to figure out how to work, coach, parent a toddler, and still relax at some point.

Miss Mila was up at 230 crying in teething pain. DH rocked her until 345, then said he couldn't do it anymore. I went in and rocked her. Finally got her back in the crib at 430... So I've pretty much been up since 230. Teeth can kiss my ass.

While I rock her, he kicks and punches bc she is leaning on my belly and he dislikes it. And my hands go numb (I had carpal tunnel starting at 16 weeks last pregnancy.)

I'm just fat and tired and ugly and useless.

[sunshineluv]

orriskitten Hugs!! I am sorry you have so much on your plate. You do need a beak.

I am 16 weeks today and celebrated this morning by puking. :-(

We went up to the cabin this weekend, and Henry loved it, but I had to just lay around a lot, this nausea still kicks my butt some days.

Oh, and I am fat.

I don't like the taste of water these days, which is really weird for me. I am drinking more juice, which doesn't help the fat part of my complaining.

[orriskitten]

Sept 3, 2013 8:55:11 GMT -5 sunshineluv said:

orriskitten Hugs!! I am sorry you have so much on your plate. You do need a beak.

I am 16 weeks today and celebrated this morning by puking.

We went up to the cabin this weekend, and Henry loved it, but I had to just lay around a lot, this nausea still kicks my butt some days.

Oh, and I am fat.

I don't like the taste of water these days, which is really weird for me. I am drinking more juice, which doesn't help the fat part of my complaining.

Water has been making me feel sick, but I find adding lemon juice and ice is wonderful!

[laurack]

Water is also making me feel sick. Eating terrible food makes me feel Better for several minutes though

Sorry we all are having a rough time ! Damn you, pregnancy for being so long and full of yuckiness

jfh can't wait to hear about the ultrasound !

[irishsara]

I'm "eh." I'm exhausted, I'm getting sick because I have been dealing with a sick Charlie all weekend. My ms comes and goes. My face looks like I am 13 again.

On the bright side, my pants still fit! Getting tight, but at least they fit.

I am travelling for work this weekend and I am not looking forward to it. At all. But, I am looking forward to lots of yummy food.

Also, I cannot get enough water. Its really the only thing I can drink (besides coffee) that doesn't make me feel terrible. Which is good, I guess.

I'm having to start checking my blood sugars because I had GD with all 3 boys. So far, they are ok. I'm assuming they will go up, though. Eventually.

[kdrake8]

Sept 3, 2013 9:29:44 GMT -5 @tambcat said:

I am finally feeling more optimistic about this pregnancy. I hope I don't curse myself. (I don't really believe in that.)

My boobs feel pregly.  I'm hungry all the time.  Still some mild cramping, no spotting since Saturday.

I started having food aversions around this time with J, but I know my HCG was higher with her, so hopefully that buys me a few more days this pregnancy.

Maybe you won't have aversions this time!

With M I couldn't eat any meat at all until about 30 weeks. No popcorn either.

This pregnancy, it's only pork. Everything else I have no problem with!

[creamsiclechica]

I'm glad we're all complaining, because that's all I want to do. Well, complain about how awful I feel, huge, uncomfortable, etc. But also scared. This pregnancy is MUCH harder than before. I went to labor and delivery this weekend because I thought I was in early labor and it's way too soon. Baby and I were fine when I left, but Sunday night, I was violently ill, and full on contracting doubled over in pain for the duration of the night. I finally woke Matt up at 6am to help me shower and manage the pain. It subsided but it took all day. I have an appointment Thursday. I still feel really bad today, so I told Matt he has to be available in case I have to go back. I've been praying I don't go into labor, guys. We have no one here who can take Annabella if I do. And, our hospital does not have a NICU. If something were to go wrong, I'd have to be transferred to Vanderbilt in Nashville, which is over an hour away. So, I'm a little stressed about it and trying to take it easy, ugh.

[kcsp910]

I had a 33 week growth ultrasound on Friday. The u/s tech estimated his weight to be 5lbs,8oz already and got an estimate of 10/6 - 10 days earlier than my EDD. I thought she was joking about his weight... I know it can be +/- a lb.

I feel huge, like I have no more room to grow, and his movements hurt. I also feel like I have to pee all the time, even when I just went, and I've been dealing with terrible heartburn.

[kcsp910]

Sept 3, 2013 8:34:28 GMT -5 TrudyCampbell said:

I'm feeling less nauseous, but not less shitty. I now feel like I constantly have food stuck in my throat?? Like I feel like my esophagus is full of food. It is a disgusting feeling. And I am so constipated I could cry.

I'm so tired and I'm also getting up 3-4 times a night to pee. Isn't it way too early to pee that much? I seriously am considering getting some catheters and inserting them in myself before bed time.

Pregnancy! Yay!

This was me during Caroline's pregnancy, and the reason I now feel like I will have hemorrhoids for life.  It started immediately after I started taking the Zofran and didn't go away once I realized it was causing constipation and stopped 2 days later.  I'm so sorry you're dealing with this.  Apple juice, coffee and lots of water helped as laxatives.  The milk of magnesia recommended by my OB did nothing.

[sunshineluv]

Sept 3, 2013 9:56:21 GMT -5 creamsiclechica said:

I'm glad we're all complaining, because that's all I want to do. Well, complain about how awful I feel, huge, uncomfortable, etc. But also scared. This pregnancy is MUCH harder than before. I went to labor and delivery this weekend because I thought I was in early labor and it's way too soon. Baby and I were fine when I left, but Sunday night, I was violently ill, and full on contracting doubled over in pain for the duration of the night. I finally woke Matt up at 6am to help me shower and manage the pain. It subsided but it took all day. I have an appointment Thursday. I still feel really bad today, so I told Matt he has to be available in case I have to go back. I've been praying I don't go into labor, guys. We have no one here who can take Annabella if I do. And, our hospital does not have a NICU. If something were to go wrong, I'd have to be transferred to Vanderbilt in Nashville, which is over an hour away. So, I'm a little stressed about it and trying to take it easy, ugh.

Oh goodness, I am so sorry. All of that sounds stressful, but you are doing everything you can, try not to stress. I will pray for you too.

[kcsp910]

Sept 3, 2013 9:56:21 GMT -5 creamsiclechica said:

I'm glad we're all complaining, because that's all I want to do. Well, complain about how awful I feel, huge, uncomfortable, etc. But also scared. This pregnancy is MUCH harder than before. I went to labor and delivery this weekend because I thought I was in early labor and it's way too soon. Baby and I were fine when I left, but Sunday night, I was violently ill, and full on contracting doubled over in pain for the duration of the night. I finally woke Matt up at 6am to help me shower and manage the pain. It subsided but it took all day. I have an appointment Thursday. I still feel really bad today, so I told Matt he has to be available in case I have to go back. I've been praying I don't go into labor, guys. We have no one here who can take Annabella if I do. And, our hospital does not have a NICU. If something were to go wrong, I'd have to be transferred to Vanderbilt in Nashville, which is over an hour away. So, I'm a little stressed about it and trying to take it easy, ugh.

How scary, though I'm glad you and baby were doing okay.  Hang in there, try to get some rest today and good luck at your appointment on Thursday. 

[eav2c]

We have movement and a lot of it. I first felt a thump with C and then nothing for weeks! Yesterday C woke up at 415am and partied till 630 and as soon as I got him to sleep this one started rocking and rolling for the first time ever for nearly 15 minutes. Its been very consistent since. Weird how I went from feeling no movement to being able to consistently feel this guy.

We still haven't 100% confirmed gender and it is stressing me out, lol. I went to my appointment Friday and my OB tried but he was laying frog legged I want to knowww! I love holding back from my MIL though

Other than that, I mostly feel good but I am having bad back/hip/butt pain and I'm wondering if I should go to a chiropractor specialized in pregnant women? It's pretty awful. But I am thankfully having bursts of energy and even a little nesting already and my home is kind of clean and organized, lol.

[TrudyCampbell]

Sept 3, 2013 10:02:48 GMT -5 kcsp910 said:

This was me during Caroline's pregnancy, and the reason I now feel like I will have hemorrhoids for life.  It started immediately after I started taking the Zofran and didn't go away once I realized it was causing constipation and stopped 2 days later.  I'm so sorry you're dealing with this.  Apple juice, coffee and lots of water helped as laxatives.  The milk of magnesia recommended by my OB did nothing.

Oh man, it definitely started when I began the zofran but now I'm starting to think it's more pregnancy related than zofran related. It is so bad! And colace makes me vomit now. No hemorrhoids yet... but it's probably inevitable. I didn't have a single day of constipation with Violet! 

[eav2c]

Sept 3, 2013 9:56:21 GMT -5 creamsiclechica said:

I'm glad we're all complaining, because that's all I want to do. Well, complain about how awful I feel, huge, uncomfortable, etc. But also scared. This pregnancy is MUCH harder than before. I went to labor and delivery this weekend because I thought I was in early labor and it's way too soon. Baby and I were fine when I left, but Sunday night, I was violently ill, and full on contracting doubled over in pain for the duration of the night. I finally woke Matt up at 6am to help me shower and manage the pain. It subsided but it took all day. I have an appointment Thursday. I still feel really bad today, so I told Matt he has to be available in case I have to go back. I've been praying I don't go into labor, guys. We have no one here who can take Annabella if I do. And, our hospital does not have a NICU. If something were to go wrong, I'd have to be transferred to Vanderbilt in Nashville, which is over an hour away. So, I'm a little stressed about it and trying to take it easy, ugh.

I'm so sorry. If you need me, please call. I will come sit at the hospital with A or whatever you need. I know you've only met me once but I will seriously help HOWEVER. All that said, baby Carter stay in! But if you need me....

[creamsiclechica]

Sept 3, 2013 10:24:23 GMT -5 eav2c said:

Sept 3, 2013 9:56:21 GMT -5 creamsiclechica said:

I'm glad we're all complaining, because that's all I want to do. Well, complain about how awful I feel, huge, uncomfortable, etc. But also scared. This pregnancy is MUCH harder than before. I went to labor and delivery this weekend because I thought I was in early labor and it's way too soon. Baby and I were fine when I left, but Sunday night, I was violently ill, and full on contracting doubled over in pain for the duration of the night. I finally woke Matt up at 6am to help me shower and manage the pain. It subsided but it took all day. I have an appointment Thursday. I still feel really bad today, so I told Matt he has to be available in case I have to go back. I've been praying I don't go into labor, guys. We have no one here who can take Annabella if I do. And, our hospital does not have a NICU. If something were to go wrong, I'd have to be transferred to Vanderbilt in Nashville, which is over an hour away. So, I'm a little stressed about it and trying to take it easy, ugh.

I'm so sorry. If you need me, please call. I will come sit at the hospital with A or whatever you need. I know you've only met me once but I will seriously help HOWEVER. All that said, baby Carter stay in! But if you need me....

I love you and thank you! And I trust you completely, just so you know! We're just a long car trip for a pregnant you and C, so I need you to be comfortable and relaxing too, lol. But if we have an emergency, I would never hesitate to call you. I want you to know that. And I want you to get a 100% gender too, lol!! Move those little legs, little baby Eav, the world needs to know!

Thanks so much, girls. I will just keep trying to take it easy and go in if I need to. I don't care if they get sick of me or think I'm acting like a FTM, it's better to be safe than sorry. The guy on Sunday asked me if I was sure it was contractions. Yeah, bro, I know what a contraction feels like, jackass.

[kdrake8]

Sept 3, 2013 10:18:43 GMT -5 eav2c said:

We have movement and a lot of it. I first felt a thump with C and then nothing for weeks! Yesterday C woke up at 415am and partied till 630 and as soon as I got him to sleep this one started rocking and rolling for the first time ever for nearly 15 minutes. Its been very consistent since. Weird how I went from feeling no movement to being able to consistently feel this guy.

We still haven't 100% confirmed gender and it is stressing me out, lol. I went to my appointment Friday and my OB tried but he was laying frog legged I want to knowww! I love holding back from my MIL though

Other than that, I mostly feel good but I am having bad back/hip/butt pain and I'm wondering if I should go to a chiropractor specialized in pregnant women? It's pretty awful. But I am thankfully having bursts of energy and even a little nesting already and my home is kind of clean and organized, lol.

I went to the chiro for the same sort of pain and it has truly helped. You should go!!

[irishsara]

Yeah, once you've felt a real contraction, you never forget what it feels like!

[kdrake8]

Sept 3, 2013 9:56:21 GMT -5 creamsiclechica said:

I'm glad we're all complaining, because that's all I want to do. Well, complain about how awful I feel, huge, uncomfortable, etc. But also scared. This pregnancy is MUCH harder than before. I went to labor and delivery this weekend because I thought I was in early labor and it's way too soon. Baby and I were fine when I left, but Sunday night, I was violently ill, and full on contracting doubled over in pain for the duration of the night. I finally woke Matt up at 6am to help me shower and manage the pain. It subsided but it took all day. I have an appointment Thursday. I still feel really bad today, so I told Matt he has to be available in case I have to go back. I've been praying I don't go into labor, guys. We have no one here who can take Annabella if I do. And, our hospital does not have a NICU. If something were to go wrong, I'd have to be transferred to Vanderbilt in Nashville, which is over an hour away. So, I'm a little stressed about it and trying to take it easy, ugh.

Oh, I was really hoping to hear you were feeling better I'm so sorry.

I'm far away but if I can help in ANY way - whether that's a phone call or if I can send you guys a delivery meal or something, please let me know ok?

I know how stressful it is and how you're trying to keep him cooking. Just try your best to relax and not stress. I know that's hard to do. We all love you so much and we are here for you, for listening or to help!!

[eav2c]

Sept 3, 2013 10:41:26 GMT -5 kdrake8 said:

Sept 3, 2013 10:18:43 GMT -5 eav2c said:

We have movement and a lot of it. I first felt a thump with C and then nothing for weeks! Yesterday C woke up at 415am and partied till 630 and as soon as I got him to sleep this one started rocking and rolling for the first time ever for nearly 15 minutes. Its been very consistent since. Weird how I went from feeling no movement to being able to consistently feel this guy.

We still haven't 100% confirmed gender and it is stressing me out, lol. I went to my appointment Friday and my OB tried but he was laying frog legged I want to knowww! I love holding back from my MIL though

Other than that, I mostly feel good but I am having bad back/hip/butt pain and I'm wondering if I should go to a chiropractor specialized in pregnant women? It's pretty awful. But I am thankfully having bursts of energy and even a little nesting already and my home is kind of clean and organized, lol.

I went to the chiro for the same sort of pain and it has truly helped. You should go!!

Did you get a referral from your OB or just find one? I meant to ask on Friday. Yesterday it take like my right butt cheek was shot.

[kdrake8]

Sept 3, 2013 10:45:15 GMT -5 eav2c said:

Sept 3, 2013 10:41:26 GMT -5 kdrake8 said:

I went to the chiro for the same sort of pain and it has truly helped. You should go!!

Did you get a referral from your OB or just find one? I meant to ask on Friday. Yesterday it take like my right butt cheek was shot.

I just found one and went. It has made a huge huge difference.

They also have some kind of crazy pure oxygen tank looking thing that is supposed to help bone healing (thinking ill re-break tailbone ) and healing in general, for post partum. A hyperbaric chamber I think it's called? Looks scary as hell (I hate enclosed spaces) but he's trying to convince me to do it PP to heal quicker. I hope you find something like that too! Everyday will count with a toddler and newbie

[eav2c]

Sept 3, 2013 10:48:53 GMT -5 kdrake8 said:

Sept 3, 2013 10:45:15 GMT -5 eav2c said:

Did you get a referral from your OB or just find one? I meant to ask on Friday. Yesterday it take like my right butt cheek was shot.

I just found one and went. It has made a huge huge difference.

They also have some kind of crazy pure oxygen tank looking thing that is supposed to help bone healing (thinking ill re-break tailbone ) and healing in general, for post partum. A hyperbaric chamber I think it's called? Looks scary as hell (I hate enclosed spaces) but he's trying to convince me to do it PP to heal quicker. I hope you find something like that too! Everyday will count with a toddler and newbie

Okay, thank you. I am in so much pain today. It is so weird because it feels like my leg is out of socket?? Colin has been wanting to be carried around and its not helping.

That sounds really cool and awesome for post pregnancy. I don't like being closed in either but if it helps with recovery then I would do it for sure. Does insurance cover that?

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[rubber pants]

whenever I have a smidge of "omg I changed my mind, I want to have another baby", I'm going to bookmark this thread and read it.

Sorry you guys are feeling crappy.

[carawestt]

Oh Cream, that sounds awful. I'm sorry!

I'm going to hop on the "I feel huge" train. The baby is really low but my stomach is up high, so I've got RLP cramps and rib pain. I can't sleep. Ever. The lotions and oils only work for like 10 minutes and then my legs start getting restless again. I didn't get to sleep until almost 1 last night, even though I was in bed at 10. Horrible! On the bright side, this baby is a partier like Lincoln and is always moving. My stomach is already wiggling from the outside.

[kdrake8]

Sept 3, 2013 11:08:30 GMT -5 eav2c said:

Sept 3, 2013 10:48:53 GMT -5 kdrake8 said:

I just found one and went. It has made a huge huge difference.

They also have some kind of crazy pure oxygen tank looking thing that is supposed to help bone healing (thinking ill re-break tailbone ) and healing in general, for post partum. A hyperbaric chamber I think it's called? Looks scary as hell (I hate enclosed spaces) but he's trying to convince me to do it PP to heal quicker. I hope you find something like that too! Everyday will count with a toddler and newbie

Okay, thank you. I am in so much pain today. It is so weird because it feels like my leg is out of socket?? Colin has been wanting to be carried around and its not helping.

That sounds really cool and awesome for post pregnancy. I don't like being closed in either but if it helps with recovery then I would do it for sure. Does insurance cover that?

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Eav, that is EXACTLY how I described my leg pain to DH and the chiro - like it was out of the socket. He said that he believed it was the start of SPD and sure enough after a few more weeks, I started to have the all-around lower pain, ESP in front, under my belly. Going regularly has made a world of difference.

I believe that it is, which is awesome. I just need to check for sure.

[eav2c]

Sept 3, 2013 11:41:13 GMT -5 kdrake8 said:

Sept 3, 2013 11:08:30 GMT -5 eav2c said:

Okay, thank you. I am in so much pain today. It is so weird because it feels like my leg is out of socket?? Colin has been wanting to be carried around and its not helping.

That sounds really cool and awesome for post pregnancy. I don't like being closed in either but if it helps with recovery then I would do it for sure. Does insurance cover that?

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Eav, that is EXACTLY how I described my leg pain to DH and the chiro - like it was out of the socket. He said that he believed it was the start of SPD and sure enough after a few more weeks, I started to have the all-around lower pain, ESP in front, under my belly. Going regularly has made a world of difference.

I believe that it is, which is awesome. I just need to check for sure.

I found a chiropractor with the hours I need but my H just told me that our copay is $40 for chiropractors vs the normal $20. I am so cheap that I am only wanting to pay $20, lol. How often do you go?

[kdrake8]

Sept 3, 2013 11:50:16 GMT -5 eav2c said:

Sept 3, 2013 11:41:13 GMT -5 kdrake8 said:

Eav, that is EXACTLY how I described my leg pain to DH and the chiro - like it was out of the socket. He said that he believed it was the start of SPD and sure enough after a few more weeks, I started to have the all-around lower pain, ESP in front, under my belly. Going regularly has made a world of difference.

I believe that it is, which is awesome. I just need to check for sure.

I found a chiropractor with the hours I need but my H just told me that our copay is $40 for chiropractors vs the normal $20. I am so cheap that I am only wanting to pay $20, lol. How often do you go?

Ugh, that sucks!!!

I go once a week but my copay is $0. Otherwise I'd try to stretch it to 2x/ month.