6W2D and getting worried

[melo1224]

Okay ladies, help me out here. You know I'm about 6weeks along and today I've just felt awful. It started yesterday but feels worse today. I feel so incredibly full inside, like everything is swollen and touching which probably makes no sense but I don't know how else to describe it. Just sitting here in my chair is uncomfortable. Everytime I lean to get something from across my desk I have pain. I feels like my entire belly gets tight and I'm having flutters. You know the feeling you get when your eye twitches. Well something feels like that in my stomach off and on all day. I went to my car for about an hour just to lay back and rest. While I was walking out every step made the pressure worse. When my feel hit the ground it felt like my insides were being tugged on.

So be honest with me, I'm strong. Let me know if you've felt this and can relate.

I haven't had any intense pain and no bleeding. I'm just misreable. I've had the feeling off and on through this pregnancy. I keep saying its just b/c I was slightly constipated. But the last two days everything's been "working" fine. (sorry tmi) so now I really dont' think it's related to how I feel.

[melo1224]

Thanks! you guys are so great.

I do feel huge, I know I dont look any different but I feel 3x bigger on the inside. I'm scheduled for my first u/s on Monday. My doctor is off the end of this week so I'm trying to hold off for my appt since all I can say so far is I'm misreable :)

I just thought it's too early to be feeling all of this pressure/bloating. It does make me feel much better to hear that you can relate. I'll keep you posted. I'm taking the day off tomorrow, I have to buy some clothes that don't press on my stomach, I can hardly stand my jeans. I'm not to big for them yet, just can't take the pressure on my tummy. Lord they will laugh if I walk up in a maternity shop at 6 weeks..lol   I"m thinking just a size bigger will work for now

[ArmyPrincess819]

No problem. For me it was the pressure in my pelvic area from day one and it affected everything I did and my back etc. Now I'm to the point my pain is unbearable. Every pg is different but for whatever reason I have had a really really bad time with my 1st my 3ed and not my 4th baby. My 2nd my daughter was the best pg I ever had in terms of how I felt. I just felt really good. I hope you feel better soon.  

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[Dani711]

In the begining I was so bloated everything hurt.  It was more like a major gas pressure.  I am now 21 weeks and everything is fine.  Somedays I do feel like I am going to pop though...gas is really painful in pregnancy, although it is very normal.  Best of luck and keep us updated!

[nickswife]

melo- im 7 wks, i dont have cramps but i have like tugging and pulling feelings. sometimes if i stretch the wrong way i get a charley horse in my stomach- thats what it feels like! its prob just the usual signs of pregnancy. i also get feelings that im soo full and my belly is huge! i have a prob with constipation anyway even not being preg so its even worse now. im sure your fine- but maybe you would feel better if you called the dr. have you had any u/s yet?

[melo1224]

Steph,
Well this is my 3rd pregnancy, the first two ended very early due to m/c. So this is the longest my peanut has ever held on.

[steph9803]

How many pregnancies have you had? I know that with my sister's 3rd pregnancy she's been having terrible pressure and pain in her stomach and pelvis. She's now 26 weeks and still has it quite a bit. I never had it with any of my pregnancies(3) or my m/c. I hope this helps a little..You and your littlle peanut will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[melo1224]

Thanks AmyPrincess

That does give me some reassurance. I did have an bad time with my periods, I have endometirosis and Interstital Cycisitis (bladder disease). So my pelvic area hasn't been a happy place in long time. I does help to know that you experienced this and were uncomfortable this early. I'm drinking lots of water everyday, I'm trying to do all the right things. I really appreciate you!

[ArmyPrincess819]

Honestly I felt the same way with my first and this one from day one and they are both boys. I don't know about you but I'm always a crampy girl I have awful periods and problems with pain during ovulation. It could just be the weight from your uterus and all the volume of blood your body is now experiencing. I would give your dr a call if it worsens. I'm not a dr but from my own experiences it sounds like you are just having the pains of pg. Some women get sick and never feel the pains and some women are uncomfortable from day one like me with 3 out of my 4 kids. Try to rest and relax be sure you are drinking enough fluids dehydration can cause you to have tons of pain cramping etc. I hope you feel better soon! I'm here if you have any questions or need to talk. Best wishes to you and your baby!
Hugs,
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