Early Pregnancy questions...

[Sign Of The Fish Burger]

I'm so sorry, you ladies are going to be sick to death of hearing from me.

But I have a question. Well 2.

Did anyone suffer from really bad (and painful) diarreah durring their early pregnancy? I've had it 2 days in a row and I haven't really eaten anything out of the ordinary. And I get REALLY bad cramps with it too. Almost like the kind of cramps I sometimes get (with diarreah) when I'm on my period.

ALSO- I can't imagine that I would be hungry already but the past 2 days I've been STARVING. I ate a pretty good breakfast around 7:45. By 9 I had to have a handful of almonds because I thought I was going to pass out. It's 10 now and I'm hungry again I cannot for the life of me imagine that I should be this hungry this early? I don't want to snack my 9 months away but really... how on earth can I eat so I'm full but not gain 100lbs???

 

[stealingheaven]

Hi and congratulations on your pregnancy!

I didn't experience diarrhea at the start of my pregnancy, I was opposite, I suffered terrible constipation to the point where I wished I had diarrhea lol.

I did feel hungry all the time like you are just now, but that only lasted until week 7 when the morning sickness started (well all day sickness is more correct) Enjoy your food whilst you can in case you have m/s as if you're like me, you'll struggle to enjoy a decent meal.

Is this your first pregnancy?

 

[Sign Of The Fish Burger]

Yeah it is our first. DH and I have been trying for a year and a half God is good!

 

[MyaShane]

We're never going to get sick of hearing from you!


I did not have the diarrhea, but my appetite was out of control sometimes! It really amazed me how little I could control it, I didn't just want to eat, I HAD to eat! But it does fluctuate, you're not going to be ravenous your entire pregnancy. If it seems excessive though, just make your snacks healthly ones. Also eating foods that have more fiber will make you feel fuller longer, but you'll want to wait on that now until your other issue clears up.

 

[jgonz]

It's totally normal for your bowels to freak out and either work Too well, or not well enough. It's hormonally related.

The being starving thing is also completely normal.

 

[Sign Of The Fish Burger]

Oh good. I feel much better. The diarhea is similar to waht I sometimes get when I'm on my period.... same cramping feelings and everything.

 

[~Nikki~]

I was STARVING for the first couple of months, and I ate and ate the whole time.

It calmed down a bit after that and now I just have the odd 'hungry day' here and there...oh, and sometimes I have the need to get out of bed at 3am and grab a bite to eat.

 

[OrangeHope]

Congrats!!!!

For the first 2 weeks (till week 6) I was starving and craving all the time! after an hour or 2 I would be starving...I would be eating a plate of Pasta, then still feeling hungry I would have 2 bowls of cornflakes and milk. just make sure your eating healthy, thats what I'm greatfull for since I only ate healthy the 2 weeks of cravings since the 3 weeks later I was so ill I couldn't eat any thing...maybe a green apple a day...

 

[Assisi]

Constipation is more usual, but diarrhoea is my pregnancy symptom. Mine doesn't die down until about 20 weeks. The cramps are probably a combination of growing pains, some cramping, and gas from your digestive system.

I've tried to change my diet to help it go, but it's hormonal, you can improve it but in my experience not eliminate it. Just make sure you drink plenty of water.

 

[hisbloodformysins]

I'm so sorry, you ladies are going to be sick to death of hearing from me.

But I have a question. Well 2.

Did anyone suffer from really bad (and painful) diarreah durring their early pregnancy? I've had it 2 days in a row and I haven't really eaten anything out of the ordinary. And I get REALLY bad cramps with it too. Almost like the kind of cramps I sometimes get (with diarreah) when I'm on my period.

ALSO- I can't imagine that I would be hungry already but the past 2 days I've been STARVING. I ate a pretty good breakfast around 7:45. By 9 I had to have a handful of almonds because I thought I was going to pass out. It's 10 now and I'm hungry again I cannot for the life of me imagine that I should be this hungry this early? I don't want to snack my 9 months away but really... how on earth can I eat so I'm full but not gain 100lbs???

Let's see, early pregnancy syptoms... i've had 3 babies before this current pregnancy, so i'm really familiar with them by now.

It's common to have bowel problems.... I get constipated... but others can get diarrhea... it sucks and doesn't help the morning sickness, constipation.. your body will react in different ways, the bowels slow down, the muscle movements.. so it can take things a while.... you might start noticing that.

Eating? Yes, i don't care about how few calories everyone says you have to have.......... your or my appetite increased big time! Be careful because I really put on weight when I get pregnant What i'm finding now is that it's ok to eat frequently, but when you eat, don't overeat. They say 6 small meals a day... i'm not counting, if I feel truly hungry I will eat, and well, i'm trying to be good about stopping though sometimes I go a little overboard.

Your first trimester particularly your first couple months it's VERY important to get your folic acid, if you haven't already started take prenatal vitamins, you can get them over the counter but when you go for your first ob exam they may offer a prescription for better vitamins. Eat things rich in folic acid right now like if you like spinach, have it... i've been munching on fresh spinach salad, about to have some more... try to eat foods loaded with nutrients because right now the nervous system is developing and you need the nutrients now more then ever to help prevent spinal cord defects that can cripple them for life and such. Not to scare you, but at your point of development right now it's the most important that you eat well while the organs are developing.

Tylenol, not ibuprofen, 20 oz of caffeine a day, don't know about alcohol....

those are just a few, hope i'm not bombarding you.

HB

 

[hisbloodformysins]

Ok, now this may sound gross, but your vaginal discharge changes too. Mine gets thin and water and will leave my panties continuously wet and can even spell like pee, so I've grown accustomed to panty liners.

Your breats will be very sensitive, and they'll increase in size or even your width may increase... finding a comfortable bra during my pregnancies has always been one of my biggest challenges.

Heart burn... early on because of hormones, later because of hormones and the baby pressing against organs. I have some rolaids with gas chews in my purse for that very reason.

They say it's good to snack on crackers, helps with the cravings and sickness when and if it comes.

I'm getting sick at times, but in my experience it's mild compared to what it will be in a few weeks, maybe i'll get lucky with this one and not experience it. well, i was going somewhere with that but forgot...

speaking of which, absentmindedness, moodiness and increased emotionalness.. nightmares... those are all symptoms of pregnancies hormones.

I always dreamt about something happening to my baby or about breastfeeding, i craved it when I was pregnant, especially towards the end.

HB

 

[Sign Of The Fish Burger]

Ooooh I am soooooooooooooo glad you said something about the wetness!!!!! Oh my word I think the biggest "give away" that I may be pregnant was that I was having the weirdest smell down there. The past few days my panties are ALWAYS wet and often smells like I peed myself I didn't want to say anything because I thought I was gross or something

The other thing...the past 2 nights I've had the strangest most vivid dreams.... Oh and I got up at least 4 times last night to pee

 

[jgonz]

Yup, waking up Several times a night to pee is totally common. Insomnia is common also (for some women) and vivid dreaming is also really common.

 

[~Mrs. A2J~]

Yup, waking up Several times a night to pee is totally common. Insomnia is common also (for some women) and vivid dreaming is also really common.

I had insomnia with Liam. It was so incredibly frustrating to be exhausted and then unable to sleep. I had more sleep issues with him - I would go from being so tired I couldn't keep my eyes open to being unable to sleep.

 

[divineelements]

See I'm totally different...I am sleeping like there is no tomorrow, however that weird smell and discharge is yucky!!!

 

[atheliah]

I've been having trouble sleeping lately. And still peeing a lot. I think with the sleeping, I'm having trouble getting comfy, and when the lights go off my mind starts wandering. Hubby and I have applied for a home loan, so that's been keeping me all excited LOL

 

[divineelements]

Sorry ya'll but it's the gas is what has been getting me. I'm only eight weeks and already burping like crazy! I might have to make a song out of it!.

 

[Sign Of The Fish Burger]

Oh I'm deailng with gas too... but unfortunately out the other end

 

[heatherq17]

*Sighs* Im dealing with constapation

 

[divineelements]

My prenatal vitamins are taking care of the constipation...but like SOFB said in another post, prental vitamins can be expensive. I am still on the trial samples from my doctor so I am hoping she will give me some more at my next visit.