Tuesday Symptom Spot!

[pantaloons55]

Ok ladies, lets here 'em

[dazdareis]

Gas & constipation are the winners today. No nausea yet, and I'm actually enjoying this cup of coffee.

[megrae12]

Gas, constipation, and nausea hit today. Ugh!!!!

[pantaloons55]

Today is a bit different. I woke up feeling pretty good, just tired, but the indigestion/gas issues that have plagued me the last several days seem to have eased up. I cut out the suspected problem foods yesterday and grazed more rather than having 3 big meals. It seems to have made a difference.

Boobs were slightly less sore (which freaked me the hell out, but I know it can wax and wane, and its still there, just not as intense) and was mildly grossed out by food this morning but that has also passed. Haven't had a BM in a couple days. Hm...

I'm trying really hard not to let this get away from me. I woke up worried that I didn't "feel" pregnant. I'm not sure if any other CAL girls are feeling this way, but its so, so, so hard not to over-analyze.

[megrae12]

pantaloons55, I get it. It's very hard. ((Hugs)) hun. We are here with you.

[dazdareis]

Mar 10, 2015 8:40:07 GMT -5 pantaloons55 said:

... Boobs were slightly less sore (which freaked me the hell out, but I know it can wax and wane, and its still there, just not as intense) and was mildly grossed out by food this morning but that has also passed. Haven't had a BM in a couple days. Hm...

I'm trying really hard not to let this get away from me. I woke up worried that I didn't "feel" pregnant. I'm not sure if any other CAL girls are feeling this way, but its so, so, so hard not to over-analyze.

My boobs were sore for maybe a week. A lot of my symptoms wade in and out too. But thankfully I had my Betas drawn during a really low period, symptom wise and they were happily doubling. I think that's where my calm is coming from right now.

[sweett11]

If you're having trouble going poo, eat these. They're ok but they really help in the belly area.

www.food.com/recipe/low-fat-but-tasty-buttermilk-apple-bran-muffins-ww-friendly-101631

[4furrypaws]

pantaloons55 Yup, we get it hun!

My boobs are still sore but not as severe as yesterday. Still gassy. Been a little more mood-swingy the past couple days. And overall less energy. Not exhausted like I've experienced in the past, but just overall less get up and go!

[pantaloons55]

Mar 10, 2015 8:43:26 GMT -5 dazdareis said:

Mar 10, 2015 8:40:07 GMT -5 pantaloons55 said:

... Boobs were slightly less sore (which freaked me the hell out, but I know it can wax and wane, and its still there, just not as intense) and was mildly grossed out by food this morning but that has also passed. Haven't had a BM in a couple days. Hm...

I'm trying really hard not to let this get away from me. I woke up worried that I didn't "feel" pregnant. I'm not sure if any other CAL girls are feeling this way, but its so, so, so hard not to over-analyze.

My boobs were sore for maybe a week. A lot of my symptoms wade in and out too. But thankfully I had my Betas drawn during a really low period, symptom wise and they were happily doubling. I think that's where my calm is coming from right now.

That's good to know. I know the last time I lost symptoms it obviously ended badly, so I'm overly sensitive. My Dr doesn't do the multiple blood draws.... I don't know why.

I asked about it at the first appoint, but she said its either going to work or it won't and there isn't much we can do about it, and that she'd see me in a month.... so this wait time is what's killing me.

[pantaloons55]

Mar 10, 2015 8:54:24 GMT -5 4furrypaws said:

pantaloons55 Yup, we get it hun!

My boobs are still sore but not as severe as yesterday. Still gassy. Been a little more mood-swingy the past couple days. And overall less energy. Not exhausted like I've experienced in the past, but just overall less get up and go!

I feel ya girl. Just slow moving -- all, day, long.

[dazdareis]

Mar 10, 2015 8:55:06 GMT -5 pantaloons55 said:

Mar 10, 2015 8:43:26 GMT -5 dazdareis said:

My boobs were sore for maybe a week. A lot of my symptoms wade in and out too. But thankfully I had my Betas drawn during a really low period, symptom wise and they were happily doubling. I think that's where my calm is coming from right now.

That's good to know. I know the last time I lost symptoms it obviously ended badly, so I'm overly sensitive. My Dr doesn't do the multiple blood draws.... I don't know why.

I asked about it at the first appoint, but she said its either going to work or it won't and there isn't much we can do about it, and that she'd see me in a month.... so this wait time is what's killing me.

I totally understand your anxiety. My GP gave me the same answer, but I told her I needed to be prepared. I've got my FX that's just the typical in/out symptoms for you. When's your next apt?

[soultrane]

Super bloated and had some nausea yesterday, although I also have a cold so I can't guarantee that these are strictly pregnancy symptoms. The nausea hit me after I ate some ice cream which is kind of upsetting. Please baby, don't take my ice cream away from me!

[megrae12]

bluebird44, normally nausea doesn't really set in till about 6 weeks. I know several women who have never had nausea and had healthy babies. No worries and be thankful!!!

[PonyGirl]

Mar 10, 2015 8:59:58 GMT -5 bluebird44 said:

Still feeling pretty good over here, just sore boobs and a little tired and bloated. Question (kind of a silly one) - I am reading Expecting Better, and she keeps referencing how nausea and morning sickness are indications of a healthy pregnancy. Is that really true? I am not having either so far.

I actually just read something in a magazine that my OB gave me yesterday and it says that yes that is true. I don't remember exactly how it worded it, but it is true!

[PonyGirl]

Feeling pretty good today. Just tired and sore boobs pretty much. Stopped up nose is finally getting better.

[soultrane]

Mar 10, 2015 8:59:58 GMT -5 bluebird44 said:

Still feeling pretty good over here, just sore boobs and a little tired and bloated. Question (kind of a silly one) - I am reading Expecting Better, and she keeps referencing how nausea and morning sickness are indications of a healthy pregnancy. Is that really true? I am not having either so far.

Everything I've heard says that it's an old wives tale. The symptoms are basically our bodies reacting to the hormones. Some people don't have much of a reaction, others do. It's no indication of how healthy the pregnancy is though, so don't worry if you're not yakking your brains out every day. 

[themrsjrd]

6w today. Guise, when I took my bra off last night I was holding back tears. My boobs have never hurt so bad. (my boobs are also huge and heavy naturally, so I'm sure that doesn't help things.) I ended up spending $80 online on a sports bra that should hopefully fit and be here this week. I want to wear it when I sleep... and maybe all the time.

I also had some major mood swings yesterday. I had a bit of a meltdown. I think it's stemming from how happy my husband is and I'm feeling major guilt because I'm not there yet, for various reasons. I'm happy, but I'm scared and probably will continue to be until the baby is here. I'm happy, but having many moments of "oh god what have I done." I'm happy, but sad because this came at a time when we were planning on doing something major in our lives that we have to put on hold now... although it wasn't as major as having a child. So he and I didn't talk most of last night. I'm not sure he was prepared for the mood swings. Anyway, I took a nap and I was a bit better when I woke up.

So far today, boobs are sore, a bit of queasiness when I woke up as usual. I'm still able to eat just fine and brush my teeth, etc.

[sweett11]

Mar 10, 2015 8:59:58 GMT -5 bluebird44 said:

Still feeling pretty good over here, just sore boobs and a little tired and bloated. Question (kind of a silly one) - I am reading Expecting Better, and she keeps referencing how nausea and morning sickness are indications of a healthy pregnancy. Is that really true? I am not having either so far.

I don't think that's true. I didn't have ms last time and haven't had any yet. My daughter was perfect, no problems or complications.

[4furrypaws]

Mar 10, 2015 9:08:59 GMT -5 PonyGirl said:

Mar 10, 2015 8:59:58 GMT -5 bluebird44 said:

Still feeling pretty good over here, just sore boobs and a little tired and bloated. Question (kind of a silly one) - I am reading Expecting Better, and she keeps referencing how nausea and morning sickness are indications of a healthy pregnancy. Is that really true? I am not having either so far.

I actually just read something in a magazine that my OB gave me yesterday and it says that yes that is true. I don't remember exactly how it worded it, but it is true!

Nope. Not true.

[sweett11]

The usual. I over did it last night exercising so I'm a little crampy today. Just taking it easy today.

[onyx]

Ugh throwing up. I'm also constipated. My husband doesn't get it. Like last night I asked him to feed the cats because the smell of the food makes me sick and he thinks it's hilarious.

[medic7979]

Mar 10, 2015 8:40:07 GMT -5 pantaloons55 said:

Today is a bit different. I woke up feeling pretty good, just tired, but the indigestion/gas issues that have plagued me the last several days seem to have eased up. I cut out the suspected problem foods yesterday and grazed more rather than having 3 big meals. It seems to have made a difference.

Boobs were slightly less sore (which freaked me the hell out, but I know it can wax and wane, and its still there, just not as intense) and was mildly grossed out by food this morning but that has also passed. Haven't had a BM in a couple days. Hm...

I'm trying really hard not to let this get away from me. I woke up worried that I didn't "feel" pregnant. I'm not sure if any other CAL girls are feeling this way, but its so, so, so hard not to over-analyze.

Yes!! I've been terrified because I'm feeling good. I feel ya girl. Pgal brain is the absolute worst!

[catinatophat]

No spotting for 24 hours now!! Possibly it was just a tiny amount of breakthrough bleeding that won't happen again.
Nothing else major, just tired and cranky with off and on nausea (luckily it's more off than on so far).

[pantaloons55]

Mar 10, 2015 8:57:03 GMT -5 dazdareis said:

Mar 10, 2015 8:55:06 GMT -5 pantaloons55 said:

That's good to know. I know the last time I lost symptoms it obviously ended badly, so I'm overly sensitive. My Dr doesn't do the multiple blood draws.... I don't know why.

I asked about it at the first appoint, but she said its either going to work or it won't and there isn't much we can do about it, and that she'd see me in a month.... so this wait time is what's killing me.

I totally understand your anxiety. My GP gave me the same answer, but I told her I needed to be prepared. I've got my FX that's just the typical in/out symptoms for you. When's your next apt?

Its April 1st, so another 3 weeks, I saw her right after I got my BFP to confirm it for me, as I was  a little overwhelmed. I'll be in my 9th week (FX) by then so that probably makes more sense anyway. I know a lot of Dr's don't see women until about that time. Doesn't make the waiting any easier though.

[littleowl913]

Sore boobs, bloating, just a bit of queasiness and super nose.

[blanche]

Mar 10, 2015 8:59:58 GMT -5 bluebird44 said:

Still feeling pretty good over here, just sore boobs and a little tired and bloated. Question (kind of a silly one) - I am reading Expecting Better, and she keeps referencing how nausea and morning sickness are indications of a healthy pregnancy. Is that really true? I am not having either so far.

It's all about correlations; there is a correlation with having morning sickness and having a healthy pregnancy as well as a correlation between having no morning sickness and miscarriage. It isn't causal however -- just because you don't have MS doesn't mean you are going to miscarry, so relax. Her point in bringing that up is that the correlation between caffeine and miscarriage can almost entirely be explained (i.e. "mediated") by a lack of morning sickness rather than the caffeine itself. Her point is not to freak you out about not having morning sickness, but rather understand that the coffee isn't causing you to miscarry. 


ETA: I use "you" generally here

[mcncheese]

I puked while brushing my teeth this morning. Hopefully that was a one time thing. I don't really feel sick, but the gagging plus DH shaved and didn't clean the sink after, which totally grossed me out!! Other than that, I pee a lot, but I am also trying to take in more water so it could be that too. Oh and BLOATED. I sit all day at work, and my pants are so damn annoying!!! I'm just not ready for my frumpy maternity pants yet.

[pantaloons55]

Mar 10, 2015 9:28:59 GMT -5 themrsjrd said:

6w today. Guise, when I took my bra off last night I was holding back tears. My boobs have never hurt so bad. (my boobs are also huge and heavy naturally, so I'm sure that doesn't help things.) I ended up spending $80 online on a sports bra that should hopefully fit and be here this week. I want to wear it when I sleep... and maybe all the time.

I also had some major mood swings yesterday. I had a bit of a meltdown. I think it's stemming from how happy my husband is and I'm feeling major guilt because I'm not there yet, for various reasons. I'm happy, but I'm scared and probably will continue to be until the baby is here. I'm happy, but having many moments of "oh god what have I done." I'm happy, but sad because this came at a time when we were planning on doing something major in our lives that we have to put on hold now... although it wasn't as major as having a child. So he and I didn't talk most of last night. I'm not sure he was prepared for the mood swings. Anyway, I took a nap and I was a bit better when I woke up.

So far today, boobs are sore, a bit of queasiness when I woke up as usual. I'm still able to eat just fine and brush my teeth, etc.

Oh God, I hear you on the boobs. Last night was the same for me, after work, took it off and could not believe the pain. I'm also big and heavy (usually run a C/D, currently a D, and swelling!) so I agree, I think its making it worse. I keep telling H we need to go shopping for a bra I can wear 24/7.

[Deleted]

The only symptom I have is one sided cramping that comes and goes. No sore boobs, nausea, or fatigue. Last time I didn't get symptoms until 6 or 7 weeks.

[themrsjrd]

Mar 10, 2015 10:48:24 GMT -5 pantaloons55 said:

Mar 10, 2015 9:28:59 GMT -5 themrsjrd said:

6w today. Guise, when I took my bra off last night I was holding back tears. My boobs have never hurt so bad. (my boobs are also huge and heavy naturally, so I'm sure that doesn't help things.) I ended up spending $80 online on a sports bra that should hopefully fit and be here this week. I want to wear it when I sleep... and maybe all the time.

I also had some major mood swings yesterday. I had a bit of a meltdown. I think it's stemming from how happy my husband is and I'm feeling major guilt because I'm not there yet, for various reasons. I'm happy, but I'm scared and probably will continue to be until the baby is here. I'm happy, but having many moments of "oh god what have I done." I'm happy, but sad because this came at a time when we were planning on doing something major in our lives that we have to put on hold now... although it wasn't as major as having a child. So he and I didn't talk most of last night. I'm not sure he was prepared for the mood swings. Anyway, I took a nap and I was a bit better when I woke up.

So far today, boobs are sore, a bit of queasiness when I woke up as usual. I'm still able to eat just fine and brush my teeth, etc.

Oh God, I hear you on the boobs. Last night was the same for me, after work, took it off and could not believe the pain. I'm also big and heavy (usually run a C/D, currently a D, and swelling!) so I agree, I think its making it worse. I keep telling H we need to go shopping for a bra I can wear 24/7.

Yeah, I'm a G/H. It's hard to find bras and I'm really hoping the one I ordered is a keeper lol. Hope you can also find some relief soon!