Ok here is a way TMI post that I need some advice on. Ever since getting preggers I have been completely backed up. I take colace to try and help out, which it does a little, but not nearly enough. Starting yesterday afternoon I've been getting some weird cramps. They don't feel like AF cramps but they are beginning to bother me and make me worry. They are not consistant either so I don't have them all the time. I did wake up at 3:30 am uncomfortable because of them, but the cramps were higher up towards my stomach. Well this morning I came into work and now have the opposite of being backed up if you know what I mean. Has this happened to anyone before???? I ask because now here is the irrational previous m/c coming out. When I lost our last baby in May I ended up having severe diarrhea right before(sorry) and it started the day of my first midwife appt. Well naturally today is my first midwife appt for this pregnancy and I feel like history is repeating itself!!!
I know that at this stupid appt they are just going to talk and not do a sono, so I don't even have the peace of mind that I'll get to see the baby later. I have been there 2 times already with the past pregnancies, what more do we need to talk about???? I am hoping that at least she'll take the time to listen to the heartbeat. After getting worried yesterday I used my doppler and found the little one loud and clear so that eased my mind until this morning. I'm not saying I would like to be backed up, but I do not feel comfortable with the sudden change. Since "going" the cramping has let up a little but it is still there a bit. I know I'm being irrational but I am terrified of losing this little one. Please pray for me and our little nugget and that I am just experiencing normal stomach issues.
I know that at this stupid appt they are just going to talk and not do a sono, so I don't even have the peace of mind that I'll get to see the baby later. I have been there 2 times already with the past pregnancies, what more do we need to talk about???? I am hoping that at least she'll take the time to listen to the heartbeat. After getting worried yesterday I used my doppler and found the little one loud and clear so that eased my mind until this morning. I'm not saying I would like to be backed up, but I do not feel comfortable with the sudden change. Since "going" the cramping has let up a little but it is still there a bit. I know I'm being irrational but I am terrified of losing this little one. Please pray for me and our little nugget and that I am just experiencing normal stomach issues.
5 comments:
LuckyOnce said...
I hope everything is okay, Dawn. You're so close to second trimester, I bet it's just your body adjusting to the change in hormones. (When the placenta takes over, it makes a big difference, which is why morning sickness gets better after first trimester too.) Definitely voice your concerns to the midwife and make sure she uses the doppler to alleviate your fears.
MMC said...
Boy, do I remember how bad the constipation was in the first trimester - in fact, it seems to be coming back for the 3rd trimester. ugh. But diarrhea I didn't have any problem with, however I've read a lot of women who did. From what I understand, it's likely just another symptom of the normal hormone fluctuations (particularly related to progesterone levels increasing, which is good), or in some cases, lactose intolerance. The big thing you can do for yourself is to stay hydrated, and the condition should be temporary. :)
I know it's worrisome, but stay strong, and keep checking that doppler to ease your mind!
Kailyn's Mommy said...
I can definitely agree with the constipation. And now as I am near the end of the 2nd trimester it is still just as bad. I did take colace once also, but it gaveme HORRIBLE cramps. Which my GI dr said can happen to IBS patients. So now I just use Benefiber. Are you sure you didn't eat anything different?? I honestly think everything is fine. Our hormones are crazy while PG. I hope you get a sense of ease going to the dr today.
Wendy said...
praying and hoping that everything goes great today - keep us posted!
Andrea said...
Love and prayers sweet girl....it's just not fair that we've been robbed of our innocence, but we have to stay positive :) I do feel like it's hormonal, but do speak with your Dr.
Hugs