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Post by polson on Nov 13, 2017 14:19:47 GMT -6
i feel slightly crazy right now. i was at the grocery store and i started seeing a ring of flashing (not flashing? but like a steady ring i guess) of light and then my vision got really blurry for about 30 min. this is because i have not eaten enough protein today, right? i came home ate some chicken and drank a bunch of water. the ring of light/blurred vision went away, but now i have a headache and i'm nauseous. this is too early for pre-e stuff right? am i being dumb? should i definitely call my ob? i feel like i know the answer is to call but i just feel like i am overthinking this.
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Post by Rama on Nov 13, 2017 14:22:13 GMT -6
Another hemi sufferer here. Which was really a trip with all the bleeding I had earlier in pregnancy. Woo! polson I'd call. It could just be a migraine aura, but I wouldn't feel comfortable risking it at this point. The earlier they pick up on pre-e, the easier it is for them to mitigate its issues. If we always just hand-waved everything so that we don't feel like we're being annoying, we could be in much bigger trouble later. D: |
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Post by cp3 on Nov 13, 2017 14:29:03 GMT -6
I'd call to be safe polson. It could be a migraine but I would still check in with your doctor. |
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Post by cp3 on Nov 13, 2017 14:30:32 GMT -6
Another one with Braxton hicks. And I mostly notice them when I'm dehydrated or been super busy during the day. Sitting down and drinking water usually helps.
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Post by polson on Nov 13, 2017 14:31:40 GMT -6
Rama yea, i totally was thinking aura too. i think you're right though, that it's better to be overly cautious with something like this. i just hate feeling like a drama queen (even though i know it's not being dramatic at this point i guess i'm just freaking out)
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Post by Rama on Nov 13, 2017 14:34:50 GMT -6
Rama yea, i totally was thinking aura too. i think you're right though, that it's better to be overly cautious with something like this. i just hate feeling like a drama queen (even though i know it's not being dramatic at this point i guess i'm just freaking out) I am 100% sure I will also need to be talked into calling in/going in later in pregnancy. I hate having to call in on something I think I can handle.  |
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Post by cornpop on Nov 14, 2017 7:24:34 GMT -6
polson, I'm late but +1 for calling That's a scary symptom to have.
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Post by polson on Nov 14, 2017 7:54:13 GMT -6
i ended up calling and they want me to go in this week for a check. they told me if i have any more symptoms to call back and if i happen to check my bp and it's over 130/90 to call. h is not usually a worrier, but had me check last night at cvs - 126/94. i think it was just from running around last night, so i'm checking again this morning and calling if still over. i wasn't diagnosed until around 34-35 weeks last time so i'm hoping that this is nothing at this point.
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Post by babybean on Nov 14, 2017 13:21:29 GMT -6
Dumb question, but are pregnancy hemi’s from constipation/straining or from baby related pressure? I’m hoping to avoid them this time around too. T&ps for those suffering.
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Post by Rama on Nov 14, 2017 13:33:25 GMT -6
Dumb question, but are pregnancy hemi’s from constipation/straining or from baby related pressure? I’m hoping to avoid them this time around too. T&ps for those suffering. I'm pretty sure it's both. They definitely bleed more when I strain and sometimes not at all when I don't. Kinda a crapshoot. (bdum tss) |
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Post by cornpop on Nov 14, 2017 14:07:25 GMT -6
Dumb question, but are pregnancy hemi’s from constipation/straining or from baby related pressure? I’m hoping to avoid them this time around too. T&ps for those suffering. I think it can be both? Last time I didn't get any until delivery. Now they're already acting up. Ugh. |
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Post by snowmoon on Nov 14, 2017 14:31:18 GMT -6
I've been having Braxton hicks too. For a few weeks now, though I just realized what it was. I notice them 2-3 times a day but it doesn't seem to make a difference if I'm drinking more or less water than usual.
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Post by ArielMermaid on Nov 14, 2017 14:39:56 GMT -6
I didn't really have any Braxton Hicks last time and this time I keep trying to figure out if That's what is happening. Feeling like a newb.
This pregnancy has been so different. My belly has been almost sore or something. I don't know. I feel like I can literally feel the stretching.
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Post by polson on Nov 14, 2017 15:06:05 GMT -6
ArielMermaid i don't think i ever had any either which is why i get so confused when people talk about them. 🤷♀️
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Post by babybean on Nov 14, 2017 15:22:26 GMT -6
ArielMermaid +1 to being different. I started a bit heavier than last time so even though my weight gain has been similar so far I’m showing faster and don’t think I’ll be spared belly stretch marks this time. No RLP but my skin/belly is sore.
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Post by ArielMermaid on Nov 14, 2017 15:26:41 GMT -6
Whenever I mention that this pregnancy is different everyone always says, "it must be a boy!" Which is getting on my nerves for some reason. I'm easily annoyed while pregnant.
Probably is a boy though 😂
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Post by tinyjoys on Nov 14, 2017 15:43:43 GMT -6
Whenever I mention that this pregnancy is different everyone always says, "it must be a boy!" Which is getting on my nerves for some reason. I'm easily annoyed while pregnant. Probably is a boy though 😂 All three of my pregnancies have been nearly identical. One boy, one girl (so far, since we don't know what this one is). |
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Post by ArielMermaid on Nov 14, 2017 15:51:09 GMT -6
Whenever I mention that this pregnancy is different everyone always says, "it must be a boy!" Which is getting on my nerves for some reason. I'm easily annoyed while pregnant. Probably is a boy though 😂 All three of my pregnancies have been nearly identical. One boy, one girl (so far, since we don't know what this one is). That's what I keep telling people. My SIL had two very different pregnancies and two boys. |
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Post by cornpop on Nov 14, 2017 17:33:52 GMT -6
Whenever I mention that this pregnancy is different everyone always says, "it must be a boy!" Which is getting on my nerves for some reason. I'm easily annoyed while pregnant. Probably is a boy though 😂 Mine is completely different than last time and both have been girls... You never know! |
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Post by auri on Nov 14, 2017 18:14:26 GMT -6
Whenever I mention that this pregnancy is different everyone always says, "it must be a boy!" Which is getting on my nerves for some reason. I'm easily annoyed while pregnant. Probably is a boy though 😂 Yea, your probably having a boy. I'm basing my guess on the fact that the majority of the babies on the board are boys. |
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Post by Leaf 🌱 on Nov 14, 2017 20:25:38 GMT -6
Does anyone else feel sad? I don’t think it’s “seek help”/“talk to your OB” sad, but it’s not fun and i feel guilty for not being as excited/into this Pregnancy as DD’s. We haven’t announced or started the nursery. If my AS wasn’t next week I’d be headed to the boutique US place just to see if that would help.
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Post by Rama on Nov 14, 2017 21:54:25 GMT -6
Does anyone else feel sad? I don’t think it’s “seek help”/“talk to your OB” sad, but it’s not fun and i feel guilty for not being as excited/into this Pregnancy as DD’s. We haven’t announced or started the nursery. If my AS wasn’t next week I’d be headed to the boutique US place just to see if that would help. Truthfully, all the time. Mine probably is actually getting to the "I should mention it to the OB" point and I think I will at my appointment later this week. There's no harm or shame in mentioning it, if you feel comfortable doing that. It could help us determine if we're experiencing something more than just weird hormones or SAD and at the very least have everyone on the same page just in case PPD decides to visit us. You're in good company and we can complain and vent and be sad together. |
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Post by cornpop on Nov 15, 2017 7:07:02 GMT -6
Does anyone else feel sad? I don’t think it’s “seek help”/“talk to your OB” sad, but it’s not fun and i feel guilty for not being as excited/into this Pregnancy as DD’s. We haven’t announced or started the nursery. If my AS wasn’t next week I’d be headed to the boutique US place just to see if that would help. Yeah, I talked to my therapist about it the other night. I'm really verging on depression I think. I'm just still feeling so awful and just assuming it's never going to go away this pregnancy and the thought of dealing with this for another 19 weeks gets really overwhelming. And I'm still barely, barely feeling feeling the baby move so I'm not feeling connected. I basically just want to lay in bed for the next 19 weeks. |
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Post by Leaf 🌱 on Nov 15, 2017 7:38:32 GMT -6
cornpop Rama i feel like this is the equivalent of smiling women in white pants on tampon commercials vs real life periods. WHY AM I NOT SMILING AND CRADLING MY BUMP LIKE IN COMMERCIALS?! I’m glad I’m not alone but also sad y’all feel the same. I’m wondering if some of this is sleep related. Between DD’s poor sleep, waking up to pee, and general pregsomnia plus still not loving food, I’m wondering if I am just overtired and undernourished. I should probably talk to the OB about it, if only bc every time I mention some negative symptom to her, it immediatelydisappears in the next week 😂
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Post by polson on Nov 15, 2017 8:05:18 GMT -6
also feeling down. i am also still struggling with feeling connected. i also feel like my life is completely different than it was 2 years ago and i keep thinking back to what it was like when i was pregnant with dd1 and it's giving me the sads. even though i will have more support this time around i am having a ton of anxiety about taking care of 2 at home. i should probably bring it up with my ob, but anxiety.
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Post by Rama on Nov 15, 2017 9:49:27 GMT -6
also feeling down. i am also still struggling with feeling connected. i also feel like my life is completely different than it was 2 years ago and i keep thinking back to what it was like when i was pregnant with dd1 and it's giving me the sads. even though i will have more support this time around i am having a ton of anxiety about taking care of 2 at home. i should probably bring it up with my ob, but anxiety.Both of these are me, too. I'm certain it's a defense mechanism because of our loss history, but it sucks that I'm not able to really get into the pregnancy. I can't even imagine having a kid at the end of this. I'm so used to handing babies back over, I can't really comprehend what I'm going to feel when someone is handing Iggy back to me. Complicated. I still forget that I even *am* pregnant a lot, so I try to talk about it (at home and around people close to me) a lot, just to give me a reason to not forget I'm actually literally building a baby. If I could sleep through the next several months, I'd do it. And this is why I think I really *need* to tell my OB that I'm feeling down, but I'm also anxious at the prospect. I don't have the time or mental capacity to commit to seeing a therapist right now. I'm already kinda overwhelmed with having so many OB/MFM appointments, plus trying to just make sure I take care of myself in general. I'm not really open to taking medication at this point, either. Mostly, I think I need time off. I need to have some time to stop moving and get my head screwed on straight. But that's not very likely to happen any time soon. Sigh. |
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Post by ArielMermaid on Nov 15, 2017 10:50:58 GMT -6
Pregnancy is a real mindfuck. I don't feel very connected to #2. It's like it's not real. I can't even fathom having a newborn and my stubborn toddler.
Maybe when we have our AS and find out the sex it will be more real.
I've done literally zero to prepare for this kid. DD is still in the crib so I need to start thinking about how we are going to do sleeping arrangements. We used the rock n play for the first 3 months or so, so I have time. It's just... not real?
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Post by leatherpants on Nov 15, 2017 11:46:44 GMT -6
I just want to give you all big big hugs.
I also struggle with the idea that I can’t get too attached because what if I don’t get to take a baby home at the end of this. It’s such a mindfuck. And if nothing else, not any one of us are alone. ❤️
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Post by cp3 on Nov 15, 2017 12:01:28 GMT -6
I'm in this boat with you all as well. Ever since I found out I was pregnant I had a hard time being excited about it and it didn't seem real. Each milestone I get close to I think maybe now I will feel attached but I still don't. Mh has been amazing and very understanding of my feelings but I just wish I felt how I did with my first pregnancy with DD. I was so excited and happy and I feel awful that I'm not this time around.
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Post by ArielMermaid on Nov 15, 2017 12:02:07 GMT -6
I just want to give you all big big hugs. I also struggle with the idea that I can’t get too attached because what if I don’t get to take a baby home at the end of this. It’s such a mindfuck. And if nothing else, not any one of us are alone. ❤️ My toddler is so excited for this baby. I'm so anxious about a loss now. How would I explain it to her? WHY AM I EVEN THINKING ABOUT THIS? |
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