STM+ - what's diff?

[sunfrogger]

I'm interested to know from our STM's+ what's different about this pregnancy this time around so far?

[sunfrogger]

I'll start..

I'm only 7w on Wed but I've already had more nausea now. I also went migraine free /headache free last pregnancy but not so much luck this time. My nails are peeling this time which sucks. I have awful post nasal drip which I didn't have last time.. That's about it so far.

I'm hoping bc it's different it means it's a boy 🤗

[snowyowl]

Having a one year old to chase around *cries*. So I don't remember being this worn out, but I was able to rest so much more.
I'm finding that symptoms like sore abs and round ligament pain are happening much earlier.
I also spotted all through my first tri last time, which was awful. It's only happened one day so far, so I'm hoping it will not be as much of an issue.
I don't remember my digestion being this bad last time. M/s is about the same, but indigestion is worse.
I'm only about 7 weeks in, looking forward to second tri.

[easternshoregirl]

Less nausea for me, actually! Yay! (sorry, don't mean to rub it in to those that are worse off...I just had it really bad for about 2 weeks and now it is off/on) With my first, after the initial miserable 2 weeks (weeks 6-8), it was still pretty bad for awhile.

More cramping.

This time, I'm being monitored more, which is helping me stay calm since I had 2 mc's in between, so even though I'm a bit more nervous/scared about this one, I'm getting reassurance every 2 weeks or so that everything is OK. That is huge.

Yes to more exhaustion, running around after a toddler.

The heat is bothering me more than I expected. I usually like it, but I had first tri in the winter with DS and now having it in the summer, I just feel sick when I'm out in the sun much. This makes me sad b/c I normally love the beach and being outside a lot in the summer. 

I'm having sour cravings like I did last time though, I want allll the lemonade. 

[notmoose]

Nausea started sooner and seems worse than with my other 2. I haven't puked yet though *knock on wood*.

Headaches. I don't recall having them with the other 2.

My sense of smell is INSANE this time.

[bassa]

Last time I was nauseous, puking and miserable for the first...6 months? It was rough.

This time I feel much better! Still nauseous and throw up a few times a week, but overall so much better.

Last time I had serious red meat cravings: burgers, brisket, bacon, steaks...

This time no serious cravings, except maybe potatoes recently.

And last time I read many pregnancy books and checked baby's supposed development almost daily and read everything I could. And took a childbirth class, and hired a doula.

This time...sometimes I forget I'm pregnant.

[ajetter]

This is number 5, every pregnancy has been a little different, but with the same theme (queasy but no puking, tired, etc). And they've all been girls. This time I've had zero motivation to work out, my 2nd and 3rd I was a gym rat. Also I've been struggling with heat rash on and off.

[helloerrbody]

More nausea (didn't have any with DS), round ligament pain already, some heartburn/indigestion.

[helloerrbody]

Jul 3, 2017 18:23:05 GMT -6 notmoose said:

Nausea started sooner and seems worse than with my other 2. I haven't puked yet though *knock on wood*.

Headaches. I don't recall having them with the other 2.

My sense of smell is INSANE this time.

Oh I forgot this! Sense of smell! I didn't seem to have a heightened sense of smell with DS but this time I do.

[readinglove]

I've definitely been more nauseated this time. With DS, I had staples I could stand the thought of eating, and drinking/staying hydrated wasn't difficult.

Definitely more tired, but chasing after a 15 month old adds to that.

I've had some round ligament pain already. But I think that's about it so far.

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[Deleted]

We were team green last pregnancy and it was so much more miserable than my first that I used to joke that the baby was a boy (pregnancy 1 was a girl) or an asshole. Turns out she was just an asshole 😂😂 this pregnancy has been the worst energy wise but is probably in the middle sickness wise.

Also, a weird "symptom", if it even is that, but I am freezing cold ALL. THE. TIME. Our house is set at 68 and I am always in a sweatshirt with two blankets. This has never happened before that I remember.

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[hedwig]

Jul 3, 2017 18:37:21 GMT -6 bassa said:

Last time I was nauseous, puking and miserable for the first...6 months? It was rough.

This time I feel much better! Still nauseous and throw up a few times a week, but overall so much better.

Last time I had serious red meat cravings: burgers, brisket, bacon, steaks...

This time no serious cravings, except maybe potatoes recently.

And last time I read many pregnancy books and checked baby's supposed development almost daily and read everything I could. And took a childbirth class, and hired a doula.

This time...sometimes I forget I'm pregnant.

I totally relate to your last comment. I always forget I'm pregnant. And then my nausea starts and I remember again...

[tiffrobot]

Jul 3, 2017 20:50:27 GMT -6 peachesncream said:

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Also, a weird "symptom", if it even is that, but I am freezing cold ALL. THE. TIME. Our house is set at 68 and I am always in a sweatshirt with two blankets. This has never happened before that I remember.

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I was actually going to say, probably a mixture of similar symptoms between my last two pregnancies so far, but good point! I have been cold too. So weird because it's summer and I've always otherwise had first tri in the fall/winter. And I tend to typically run warm, I'm always the one taking my sweater off when others are dressing up.

I'm probably more tired and emotional than the last two as well, but having a 2 and (almost) 4 year old is pretty unforgiving as it is haha.

[flippinchica]

Add me to the less nausea club. I puked with DS until after 20 weeks and have only thrown up twice this time. I'm definitely more tired but that is also probably due to the toddler. I have also been weirdly cold in the house. Not outside where it is approximately one million degrees.

[hedwig]

With DS I felt better than I normally do. The only pregnancy symptoms I had were constipation on and off from weeks 7-9 and my boobs were sore for all of two days right before I found out I was pregnant. This time around I'm nauseous constantly, but not enough to throw up. I'm exhausted most days, but also have a crazy two year old to chase so that's probably 50% of my issue. Also, I'm feeling round ligament pain this time around and some cramping. I'm hoping that the great skin I had with DS shows up again this time around.

[hedwig]

Jul 3, 2017 20:50:27 GMT -6 peachesncream said:

Also, a weird "symptom", if it even is that, but I am freezing cold ALL. THE. TIME. Our house is set at 68 and I am always in a sweatshirt with two blankets. This has never happened before that I remember.

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+1. I forgot about this as I'm currently huddled under a down comforter...

[watermelonseed]

So far I've had much more manageable nausea. With DD I was extremely nauseous and sick all first tri. However, I'm already uncomfortable at nights.

My skin went super crazy late 2nd tri so interested to see if that will happen again.


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[wolowizard]

I'm still early and I'm waiting on most symptoms to kick in but my sense of smell is ridiculous. I can smell our trash can from the living room and my husband can't smell it if he puts his face in it. I had some wicked insomnia last time coupled with bad quality of sleep and it's here again and started earlier than last time. I didn't really have MS last time just some food aversions. We'll see if I get either of those this time.


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[wolowizard]

Oh and my boobs hurt way more than they did the first time around. Last time they literally hurt for a day. Not this time.


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[sunfrogger]

snowyowl agreed to the exhaustion for running around after a toddler!! Man I am wiped!

peachesncream yes to being cold!!

[Deleted]

Much much more nausea this time around. The first time only smells would make me nauseous..

Also, I'm utterly exhausted by the end of the day.

I'm also showing it feels like way earlier.

[rebeccabunch]

I love to see the symptom comparisons for the different pregnancies.

My pregnancies with DS1 and DS2 were identical except for my bleeding w DS1. Sore boobs, strong sense of smell, cramps, etc but no nausea at all. None. I would joke that I'd forget I was pregnant if it wasn't for the no drinking.

This one is much different. I've been nauseous daily and thrown up a handful of times, already have heartburn, less cramping which is weird and much MUCH more tired. Come 6 pm every night I'm done. I blame this on how early DS2 wakes up. When I pg w DS1 I could sleep whenever I wanted. When I was pg w DS2, DS1 slept until 7/7:30 everyday. Now, DS2 wakes up between 5-6 everyday. 😭

[pippiann]

This pregnancy is completely different from my last.

I am way more nauseous and getting headaches. I have also been breaking out everywhere, with DS my face was perfect and even stuck around when I was breastfeeding. My boobs are bigger (including nibs) than my last. My craving are also very different with DS I wanted sweet everything this time I want to eat like a 5 year old with all the pizza and French fries, that reminds me I need to get grape jelly for pb&j. I remember I had heightened sense of smell with DS but seriously this time I can smell people's perfume lingering after they are gone. I am def more tired but I can thank Matteo for that one.

ETA: I am almost 12 weeks (tomorrow) YAY!!


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[pippiann]

sunfrogger I was just thinking about doing a thread about this! Lol


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[mommyofthree]

More early lower back pain, more tired, more nausea, and more headaches this time. different from previous 2 pregnancies.. I'm 11.5 weeks.

[meladorie]

Pregnancy 6 here, though only second time I've made it this far. Every pregnancy has felt identical. This time is my first without spotting! Also, I'm waaay more exhausted but that's because I'm working longer hours and dealing with a toddler.

[blueskiessmiling]

I'm much more nauseous this time around then I was with my other two. However, I'm not vomiting as much as I did with DD. I have a strong suspicion this is a boy. My skin is also much more clear than it was with DD, which is more similar to my first pregnancy with DS.

+1 to exhaustion. If I don't nap at some point during the day, I'm falling asleep by 6:30pm.

My cravings were also different between the two. With DS, I wanted salty, pizza, and occasionally spicy. With DD, all I wanted was sweets. I'm leaning toward salty/pizza/spicy this time around.

[mrsp84]

The nausea this time around is out of control for me. With my first, I basically lived on all things sour during the first tri - sour patch kids, starburst, sour ice breakers. Even the thought of those things makes me want to vomit. I have way more food aversions this time and even with all the nausea, I've gained weight which makes me sad, but whatever. That's what happens when you crave carbs. I also crave comfort foods (mac and cheese, a fat juicy steak with a baked potato sounds delicious!) more during this pregnancy whereas with my first, I basically became a vegetarian and wouldn't go near meat. Then there's my boobs. I don't remember them being this sore when I was pregnant before. My sense of smell is out of control, too. DD ate some garlic hummus while she was with my mom for a day. I swear, that smell went with me EVERYWHERE for almost a week. I scrubbed her hands, washed her blanket, brushed her teeth like crazy to get the smell away. Turns out, it was just me. MH thought I was crazy.

[sarahh]

I wish I had written down all of my symptoms with DD.

Same - cramping, nausea (but not throwing up), cravings (especially Mexican)

Different - more back pain this time, with DD I feel like I had headaches in 1st tri and this time they started in 2nd tri, more boob pain with DD (although I still had pain this time just not as bad), more tired this time but may be due to chasing around a toddler, this time more nasal congestion

For reference, this one is also a girl.

[dragonflyinn]

Jul 3, 2017 21:09:54 GMT -6 tiffrobot said:

Jul 3, 2017 20:50:27 GMT -6 peachesncream said:

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Also, a weird "symptom", if it even is that, but I am freezing cold ALL. THE. TIME. Our house is set at 68 and I am always in a sweatshirt with two blankets. This has never happened before that I remember.

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I was actually going to say, probably a mixture of similar symptoms between my last two pregnancies so far, but good point! I have been cold too. So weird because it's summer and I've always otherwise had first tri in the fall/winter. And I tend to typically run warm, I'm always the one taking my sweater off when others are dressing up.

I'm probably more tired and emotional than the last two as well, but having a 2 and (almost) 4 year old is pretty unforgiving as it is haha.

THIS!! I'm literally freezing all the time haha. We keep our house at 78, it's usually like 90+ degrees outside, yet I'm bundled up in sweats & blankets constantly haha.