anyone else swelling like violet beauregarde?

[chel]

i didn't have any swelling while pg, probably due to all the bedrest, but now after the birth, i'm making up for all i'm missed.
any suggestions to help?

[Gray's Mommy]

simple recipe

5 drops of ginger essential oil (pain killer)
4 drops of lavendar essential oil (anti-inflamatory)
3 drops cypress essential oil (vein booster)
2 ounces fractionated coconut oil (which is the base)
pour into a spray bottle & roll before using (don't shake)
spray on feet/ankles/legs

this was on a show & i copied the recipe down.

[smokeylo]

My swelling was the worst AFTER the birth than before with my daughter, which I hadn't expected!! Nightly foot massages where my husband literally squeezed my feet and calves up towards my heart really helped. Compression hose can help.

[ACsMom]

First of all, hilarious thread title, Chel!

Yeah, I'm puffing up a little over here. I'm 40 weeks + 6 days though. Not unexpected. I've been drinking nettle tea, and it's a LOT better than it was at this point with my first pregnancy. Will have to stop the nettle soon, though - bad for breast milk production.

[mamakims]

I've got some serious cankles going on here my feet are so swollen! Same with my last pg and for about a week after his birth it was even worse. Sounds counterproductive but drink LOTS of water. It really helps.