I've Been Having Severe Pain!

I am sorry to hear that you are so uncomfortable and I dont really have any advice other than to let you know that my first pregnancy was smooth sailing but with my second one I was miserable. I had the rash (Benedryl for 3 months), my dd popped out one of my ribs (pain meds for 2 months) constantly uncomfortable, anemic and just plain cranky. All I can tell you is that you will get through it---Just like labor! GOod luck and I hope that you feel better soon!

It sounds like lots of people have had bad a preganacy. My problem was that a nerve in my back was under pressure so I had almost a constant sharp pain in my back the whole time. As long as your DR says your fine, I wouldn't worry and just figure out how to get through it. The few things that helped for me were tylenol since it is safe to take during pregnancy. A huge body pillow that covered both sides of my body. One version is here. http://www.amazon.com/Leachco-Inc-Back-N-Belly/dp/B0002E7...
I also got a massaging chair that helped out alot. The nights when I was desperate for sleep, I took benedryl before bed.

Just remember that it will suck for a while but in the big picture, it is just a few months and you will have a baby forever.

Hi. Im due Jan. 4th so ahead of you, but know what you are saying. Did you buy the belt that helps support your belly? That may help. I am also doing prenatal yoga and feel like it helps.I think this pregnancy is worse then my first as well, but 1st was no picnic and think I feel worse because I have to chase around a 3 year old while feeling sick when the first time I didn't.I get the cramps you are talking about, have the groin pain, and reflux along with many other things.

I have been hospitalized twice- one for hypernemisis at 13 weeks (dehydration due to morning sickness) and one for bleeding at 18 weeks. Im on medication still for the morning sickness and the dr's swore it would go away by week 23, but here I am at week 28 still sick. I dont know if you are sick enough to ask for a low dose of the medication to help the nausea/vomiting but thats an option too.

Good luck to you and hope you feel better soon.
J.

Hi N., The only thing I really have to say is that pregnancy isn't supposed to be comfortable, but it also is not supposed to be painful, my last girl I had started to give me what the docs call croch zingers, rather uncomfortable, but not painful, and I have had 4 c-sections, all I know is if it was me and my doc said I was fine, and I wasn't comfortable with the answer, I would insist on some more test to make sure for my piece of mind that everything is on the up and up, and if you are still not satisfied, get a second opinion, believe me from expierience with a doc during my first pregnancy, that they don't always take care of you the way that they should, my doc at that time neglected the complaints I had,(bad heartburn, so bad I had acids imn my mouth, chest pains so bad I could walk or take a breath, the list goes on)every time he would tell me I was fine, or you have to stay away from stress or take mylanta for the heartburn, his neglagence almost cost me my life and the life of my child, tuned out I had pre-eclampsia (I convolsed fron that), I also had toximia, and what is called H.E.L.L.P syndrom, which has sonthing to do with your blood cell clotting or not clotting, I was in poor health, what I'm saying is don't just take his/her word for it, give yourself piece of mind and insist more be done, you know yourself better than anyone else, I was only 18 when I expierienced that trama, kinda wish I knew then what I know now thing, don't hesitate to do what makes you feel more comfortable.
good luck and let me know how you are feeling.

I have had 3 children and each pregnancy was different. With my oldest daughter it was a breeze (I was 17). I had no cramping, slept fine, no morning sickness, nothing. It was perfect. My son (second child) I was 20 and I had morning sickness, always tired, extreme cramping, it hurt to walk, just very uncomfortable. My youngest daughter was teh worst (I was 23). She was very active, I couldn't sleep, I had horrible headaches, I didn't want to eat, it hurt to walk, I was depressed, it was awefuL. I hated every moment of that pregnancy, but after it was all done I had a beautiful baby girL All I can say is that if your doctor says everything is ok then it probablt is. Also just becasue this pregnancy is horrible does not mean the next one will be cause they are all different. If you want more children then don't get your tubes tied just because it is a bad pregnancy. I had my tubes tied with the last one and believe me you think you are in pain now, just wait until you get that done. I couldn't sleep for a week afterwards, not cause the baby kept me awake, but because of the pain of the tubes getting tied. I think that pain is worse than child birth. good luck in the pregnancy and congrats!

I've had 4, the first two were a breeze, I was 18 & 21, but the second, I was older, 26 and 30, and they were MUCH more difficult. I think nature intends childbirth to be easier the younger you are. My last was awful, I lived on Tums for the morning sickness, and nothing helped LOL. But she was a beautiful baby girl and I don't regret a second.

One word of warning, research the side effects of having your tubes tied. Both my sister and I who had our tubes tied 6 years apart, (hers just last year) experienced severe menstrual cramping, very heavy bleeding and nausea & sickness the week before & during menstruation after having our tubes tied. I never had anything but very light bleeding & minor cramping . The pain I have now I can equate to early-mid labor (cramping) pain for at least 2 days a month. Neither of our doctors mentioned this as a side effect ... ??? We both also experienced a recurrence of migraines ( I only got them while pregnant, and then only 1 or 2 per pregnancy, the doctors said there was a hormonal connection) now I get them almost monthly around the time of my period. And she hadn't had any since her early teen years. Again, I don't know if it's related, but ....

Hello! I was the same way when I was preggo! I was in and out of the hospital with severe morning sickness, and I was in constant pain. Honestly, it got better, but not too much better. My baby was just very very active. Everytime I went to the doctors, she would have to search for the heart beat because my daughter moved soooo much. She was constantly flip-flopping and kicking. She would kick soo hard I wanted to vomit, but toward the 28th week or soo, it got a little better, then it got worse. I didn't gain any weight until I was 30 weeks and then I only gained 4 pounds. I went into labor at 38 wks, but that was after going to to hospital 4 times the week before because I was in so much pain. I can't really give you any advice for what to do for the pain, but you'll make it just fine and I'm sure you will have a beautiful baby girl! Good Luck and feel better...get lots of rest!!

where are the cramps / pains...have you had any recent ultrasounds? w. my first baby i had such pain i couldnt bear and it was my gallbladder!

Hi N.,
my name is C., and I also live here in Lawrence. I'm sorry to hear about what you are going through,I'm 37yrs old and I am 17 weeks pregnant with my second child, I have a 7yr old daughter, and I was feeling the same way you are when I was pregnant with her,I had morning sickness until I was 7 months, and my feet were so swollen they looked like tree trunks.
now that I'm pregnant 7yrs later I'm happy one minute, depressed the next minute, and I cry over the stupidest things.
I had to take a blood test last week to see if there was any chance my baby would have down syndrome, anyway my doctor called me and said it came back abnormal, so I'm really scared and upset,I don't have that many friends here in lawrence,(I just moved here from boston in january) so it would really be nice to make somes friends. take it easy, don't get too stressed out,and if you can go to the library they have lots of books there about pregnancy.
I hope you feel better and hope to hear from you soon.

C.

Oh I am so sorry to hear that! When I was pregnant I was also very uncomfortable and my Dr suggested that I go do physical therapy in a pool. It was the best thing that I did and even if it was only an hour or two a day that I didnt feel pain, it was worth it!! Just a suggestion and I am not even sure if you have that option in your area but figured I would put it out there.
hope you find something to work for you!!

i agree every preg is different my 2nd one i had an ovarian cyst boy did that hurt & with my 4th one i didn't gain much at all i lost more having her than i gained but there should be something that can help ...warmish baths can help with cramps but honestly weight gain /loss not always affects size of baby..try popcorn for the sickness

I'm so sorry you're having trouble! I had a similar experience. First pregnancy was a breeze, to the point where I boasted all over town how much I loved being pregnant. The second one, which ended up being fraternal twins, was miserable, sleepless, and painful. I thought at one point that they'd broken some of my ribs because it hurt so badly but the OB said he didn't think it was possible. I know you're going through a lot right now, but just remember that soon it'll all be over, and when it's over it's over for good, and at some point you'll look back and remember how she moved inside you and you'll miss it. Always keep a positive outlook about it, at least she's growing well and seems to be healthy, even if you're not gaining a pound (hey, less to lose later!) Take care and best of luck.

im lamost in the same boat. im 16 weeks. my cramps got so ad im already on bed rest and they are inducing labor as soon as the babys lungs develop because i developed toximia. the pains...the only thing i can say is try to only lay on the left side for some reason it sooths the fetus. for the sickness ive been living on gingerale, ginger decaf teas and sucking on ginger root isnt that bad after th efirst few times. funny no doctor must know. they gave me three due dates already.giggles. if you need someone to talk to im here with you sweets. email me @ ____@____.com you feel better.