The First Trimester Symptoms Thread - Page 6

[Molliejo]

Originally Posted by ananas

Oh, one other thing I forgot to add: I've been very emotional, starting around 5 DPO, but my moods have been all over the place since 7 DPO, and one minute I'm crying about how in love with SO I am, and the next I'm very angry at him. Also, if he says anything to me that I feel was said rudely (even if it wasn't), I tear up and think he hates me. LOL.

That's me, too!

[lucy_v]

Originally Posted by BelovedK

I am 4w5d, should I be feeling really strong symptoms yet?

I am feeling some symptoms, but I am not so sick I can't work out in the morning and I can't remember whether my sickness started this early with my other 2. Oh, and I feel some soreness in my boobs, but they are not super sore.

I found out so early nthis time though. I would feel so much better if I were to feel nauseous or something. :-/

I guess I will call and go in for a beta today.

Beloved, I know what you mean. I've been having mild symptoms, and I'm 6w today. They do seem to be progressing a little, but with my last pregnancy, my boobs were killing me by this time. My breasts are feeling somewhat fuller and my nipples are now both sore. Yesterday I felt the complete exhaustion and took a nap in the middle of the day, which I never do. I had a wave of nausea on Thursday, which made me feel good, but it hasn't returned.

I was having cravings for a few days, but now I'm mostly just not wanting anything. I feel hungry, but nothing seems appealing, so I have to force myself to eat, and I'm not enjoying it so much. Which stinks because I've got all these fresh veggies and greens from my garden that I would normally love!

Originally Posted by Molliejo

That's me, too!

Oh yes, moodiness is my middle name these days, and poor DH has been at the wrong end of it too often. I feel bad, but I seriously can't control it.

[cocoanib]

Anyone having pressure in the lower abdomen? Like that getting your period feeling, but no real cramps?
I had that in the beginning, then it went away and it's back again.

Not a symptom, but I have a yeast infection I've been treating with home remedies. Feeling kinda Yuckie

[1babysmom]

Cocoanib- I just got over a YI too!! Blah...

[BelovedK]

I have something that I think is a YI, but it is external It itches and hurts. I was trying to see my NP and the office is closed :

It is so uncomfortable I even dreamed about it last night.

[cocoanib]

Originally Posted by 1babysmom

Cocoanib- I just got over a YI too!! Blah...

Originally Posted by BelovedK

I have something that I think is a YI, but it is external It itches and hurts. I was trying to see my NP and the office is closed :

It is so uncomfortable I even dreamed about it last night.

I know it's no fun!

[ananas]

I tested this morning and got a BFN, but AF isn't due for another 4-5 days, so it doesn't really tell me anything yet.

A question, though- I saw some people were having trouble sleeping, anyone else having just plain insomnia all night? Last night, I tossed and turned from around 10 pm until about 5 am. I was exhausted but could NOT sleep, and I had this feeling of like...boredom, or restlessness all night. I finally fell asleep a little after 5. I'm thinking it could be another symptom, but it may be totally unrelated.

[2sweetgrrls]

Originally Posted by cocoanib

Anyone having pressure in the lower abdomen? Like that getting your period feeling, but no real cramps?
I had that in the beginning, then it went away and it's back again.

I'm 5 weeks and I'm having this a lot today--sort of a heavy feeling?

I'm counting it as morning sickness just because it'll make me feel better, I threw up in the parking lot after turning in my Medicaid paperwork today because something in a nearby dumpster reeked like rotting fish.

[Molliejo]

Originally Posted by cocoanib

Anyone having pressure in the lower abdomen? Like that getting your period feeling, but no real cramps?
I had that in the beginning, then it went away and it's back again.

Not a symptom, but I have a yeast infection I've been treating with home remedies. Feeling kinda Yuckie

I have been having that pressure, too. It sort of feels like braxton hicks, but it's waaaaaaaay too early for that, right?

[1babysmom]

Ummm, actually....BH can start right from the beginning. My best friend had her OB confirm them at 6 weeks for her with her first. I always thought that sounded crazy early, and then...low and behold, I started feeling them at 5/6 weeks last time. I thought I was insane, but then I asked about it here and apparently some women start feeling them VERY early on.

[Molliejo]

Originally Posted by 1babysmom

Ummm, actually....BH can start right from the beginning. My best friend had her OB confirm them at 6 weeks for her with her first. I always thought that sounded crazy early, and then...low and behold, I started feeling them at 5/6 weeks last time. I thought I was insane, but then I asked about it here and apparently some women start feeling them VERY early on.

Thank you! Now I don't feel like I am losing my mind!

[cocoanib]

Originally Posted by 2sweetgrrls

I'm 5 weeks and I'm having this a lot today--sort of a heavy feeling?

I'm counting it as morning sickness just because it'll make me feel better, I threw up in the parking lot after turning in my Medicaid paperwork today because something in a nearby dumpster reeked like rotting fish.

Thanx for chiming in. That makes me feel better.
Sorry about the m/s parking lot incident. Sounds strange, but I would love to have some full blown m/s start up this week. It's official, I'm nutz and I need to actually do some work at work and get baby off my brain

Originally Posted by Molliejo

I have been having that pressure, too. It sort of feels like braxton hicks, but it's waaaaaaaay too early for that, right?

Originally Posted by 1babysmom

Ummm, actually....BH can start right from the beginning. My best friend had her OB confirm them at 6 weeks for her with her first. I always thought that sounded crazy early, and then...low and behold, I started feeling them at 5/6 weeks last time. I thought I was insane, but then I asked about it here and apparently some women start feeling them VERY early on.

I had no idea you could have BH this early.

[mamacatsbaby]

Those of you battling the yeasties, start downing some major probiotics. The refrigerated kind. We take Blue Bonnet here since they are free of all of our allergens. And cut your sugar way down if you haven't already, even if you don't eat that much sugar.

Last time I got the beasties I took 6 or 7 probiotics a day for about, oh, 5 or 6 days, drank tons of water, and that took care of it. I guess this was a month and a half ago, pre-PG. Hadn't had itchies in a few years so it was fairly annoying to say the least!

Oh, I've got that low, heavy feeling too.

[1babysmom]

We have always taken probiotics (I have never bought non-refrigerated ones? Didn't know "real" probiotics existed like that). I followed the same routine I do to get rid of thrush with nursing, minus taking the GSE and Olive Leaf. Added my B-complex back in and upped my coconut oil consumption, too.

[mataji4]

I've been out of internet for a while...but I did end up getting my period, late. I was unbelievably sad about it. Just a day before af came I turned the corner towards excited. It was a rollercoaster!

So now I'm wondering when and if we can plan a pregnancy...

Congratulations to all of you and have wonderful pregnancies!!

[cocoanib]

Originally Posted by mamacatsbaby

Those of you battling the yeasties, start downing some major probiotics. The refrigerated kind. We take Blue Bonnet here since they are free of all of our allergens. And cut your sugar way down if you haven't already, even if you don't eat that much sugar.

Last time I got the beasties I took 6 or 7 probiotics a day for about, oh, 5 or 6 days, drank tons of water, and that took care of it. I guess this was a month and a half ago, pre-PG. Hadn't had itchies in a few years so it was fairly annoying to say the least!

Oh, I've got that low, heavy feeling too.

I'm not big on sugar, but my diets been a bit wonky. I'm going to take your advice and add some probiotics in to keep the yeasties at bay.

Oh and it's nice to know that the low heavy feeling seems fairly normal. Thanx!

[BelovedK]

Yeah, I forgot about probiotics, thanks for the reminder. I hope that I can get in to my DR today for a beta, the office was closed yesterday.

[molineworks]

I'm in my 7th week and I have had this intense head/sinus/chest cold for the past two weeks and it is making me crazy. The neti pot is becoming my best friend as it is the only way I can find some relief from the congestion. Does anyone have any safe ways to break up chest congestion? I'd rather not go the Robitussin route and I need to kick this thing.
Then there is a little nausea, a lot of bloating, really sore and growing breasts (a phenomenon my husband is fascinated by), and weird periodic cramps. This is my first so I have been calling my sister and mom daily to make sure my symptoms are normal. I ride my bike to do most errands during the day and find myself beyond exhausted after what is usually a rather leisurely ride.

[lucy_v]

molineworks... for chest congestion, I like to have a "cayenne pepper shot." Mix about 1-2 Tbsp. hot water, squeeze in a slice of lemon, and add a pinch of cayenne pepper. You can also add a tiny bit of honey if you want. Then, drink it fast!