That sounds rough! I had that a lot in the second and third tri with DD. It would make me dizzy. But I always thought it was because she was pushing up on my lungs because she was running out of room by then.. I hope it's just pregnancy related and nothing more serious!
It's calming to hear you say it could be pregnancy related. I rarely do, but I did consult Dr. Google, and just like before, the symptom doesn't really seem quite right for the autoimmune lung thing.
Then I remember reading on a bra buying guide that pregnant ladies' rib cages expand. The guide said if there are marks where your band is it is too tight... hehe... I had wicked deep red marks. Normally I am a 28" band (doesn't exist, I have baby ribs) so I wear a 32 on it's absolute tightest... I seem to be breathing better since I loosened up. Do ribs expand in the 1st tri? I feel like those 19th century ladies who fainted because their corsets were too tight. Hopefully this was the issue.
Hopefully loosening up your bra will help. I order my bras from Fig Leaves and I think they have sizing like that.
That sounds rough! I had that a lot in the second and third tri with DD. It would make me dizzy. But I always thought it was because she was pushing up on my lungs because she was running out of room by then.. I hope it's just pregnancy related and nothing more serious!
It's calming to hear you say it could be pregnancy related. I rarely do, but I did consult Dr. Google, and just like before, the symptom doesn't really seem quite right for the autoimmune lung thing.
Then I remember reading on a bra buying guide that pregnant ladies' rib cages expand. The guide said if there are marks where your band is it is too tight... hehe... I had wicked deep red marks. Normally I am a 28" band (doesn't exist, I have baby ribs) so I wear a 32 on it's absolute tightest... I seem to be breathing better since I loosened up. Do ribs expand in the 1st tri? I feel like those 19th century ladies who fainted because their corsets were too tight. Hopefully this was the issue.
I used to be a 28. They definitely exist, you just have to shop at specialty stores.
Post by thehockeylady on Oct 11, 2015 8:20:03 GMT -5
snoris hope the bra is the culprit and you feel some relief!
ellesea glad you still had a fun day. I may look into a farm around here for this morning for an adventure although DS is still snoozing from a long day of travel yesterday.
We managed to get an extra seat on the first flight and he slept almost the whole time on the second. I was trying to imagine what it would be like flying with two kids next summer.. at least we'll get the whole row for sure at that point! (Ouch... wallet)
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Post by thehockeylady on Oct 11, 2015 11:34:44 GMT -5
I love the idea of vodka soaked gummy things but I'm so lame and it's been super rare for me to have hard alcohol. I have vodka and rum that have been in my house for like 5 years (and I'm talking like the little 5ths or whatever).
My sister is supposed to come pick me up in an hour or so so we can go visit my aunt and I really just want to cancel. I won't, because I know she doesn't get many visitors and I haven't seen her in several months. But I feel like shit and would rather just lay on the couch all day. Plus I'm pretty sure that standard nursing home smell isn't going to do wonders for my nausea.
I should probably stop whining and put clothes on at some point.
Sorry to those not feeling well and *jealous* of those who got to sleep in. As soon as I hear DS on the monitor I'm up. Ain't no going back to bed for me.
Today we are going to an apple orchard and pumpkin patch with my family. It is a beautiful 80 degree day here, which is not going to bode well for our announcement pictures. Our clothes are going to look so out of place considering the background. I like doing fall things in fall weather. Oh well!
Post by thehockeylady on Oct 11, 2015 14:57:12 GMT -5
I feel you walkek85. We just got back from a fall festival where is was 90 degrees. The original plan was to get their chili lunch by DH and I were both not hungry bc of the heat. Oh well. DS got to pet some goats and sheep and watch pig races before he fell asleep in the ergo as we walked around in the corn maze.
I wish it had been cooler!
Hope you're enjoying the visit despite not feeling well @led.
Thanks everyone for all the bra and breathing advice! I had it again today. I can't think of anything I am anxious about but it could be completely subconscious. I'm going to try and see if it's related to my activity. It started up today when H and I were running errands and yesterday when we were walking around a festival. Tomorrow I'll wear a sports bra to try that out too. Ug. It's not so bad that I think I'm going to die, it's just uncomfortable. I did find I'm getting crazy out of breath (in the normal way) from little things like walking up the stairs. I also find that my normal walking pace seems perfect for my legs but has me way out of breath. Pregnancy is sooo weird.
P.S. I double checked VS - the problem is I have big boobies and little ribs. My pre preg "size" was 32DDD and the biggest cup on 28 or 30 bands is regular D. Not that any of this matters because I'm getting bigger everywhere!! Who knows what my size will be post baby. I am a little frightened though.
P.S.S. Someone mentioned yoga and I love love love yoga. I should probably get back into home practice at least since I'm getting my energy back.
snoris, I'm a little late to the game, but have you asked your OB about this trouble breathing? It doesn't really sound quite normal and I worry I think it warrants at the very least a call to your OB to ask if you should be seen. Signed, one concerned APN.
Post by Sammich_Cat on Oct 11, 2015 22:03:34 GMT -5
Remember how we were talking about who would turn out to be crazy on this board? I honestly don't care at all about reusable toilet paper or whatever. But I can't stand when people become sanctimommies.
There was someone on my last board that was voted off the island for making rude remarks about moms who chose not to breastfeed. I lost my shit on another that said my son wouldn't have a flat spot if I bothered to pick him up. Ignorant judgy-mc-judgerson.
The exceptions are sleep training and vaccines. I'm sorry, but your four month old isn't being manipulative, she really needs you at 2 a.m. And herd immunity is really important for young babies and those with allergies. I'll be a judgmental asshole about those.
snoris, I'm a little late to the game, but have you asked your OB about this trouble breathing? It doesn't really sound quite normal and I worry I think it warrants at the very least a call to your OB to ask if you should be seen. Signed, one concerned APN.
Thank you for your concern. You ladies are the best! Yes, we have sort of talked about it. When my blood work showed positive for an autoimmune lung issue (scleroderma), my OB and rheumatologist asked me if I have any trouble breathing or shortness of breath. I said yes, thinking of the feeling I've been having lately, but could honestly say I believed it was related to my low blood pressure and is a common symptom before I begin losing consciousness. This is all safe and not a concern so they weren't concerned when I told them I have a breathing problem. Now suddenly it doesn't seem related to my fainting condition, though I will check my blood pressure now that I've thought of it. Woke up lots of times last night with it and still have it this morning. (this means the bra theory is out) I am going to the high risk clinic tomorrow anyway so I will definitely ask. Again, I don't feel like it's life threatening it's just uncomfortable. Also pretty much everyone in my immediate and extended family have asthma and allergies but I don't, maybe I've developed one of those? I've put in a call to my brother to learn what those feel like.
Haha I can't imagine the impression you all must have of me with all my illness. I promise if you met me in a coffee shop I appear to be a perfectly normal, happy, healthy, well kept, regular human being.
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