Swelling

[smjmekg]

I had to stand a lot Saturday because it was my brother's wedding and I was a bridesmaid. I've been swollen on my legs and feet and hands for a few days, and I assume Saturday didn't help any. How concerned should I be? I can poke my leg for a couple seconds and the indention left doesn't go away for a few minutes...my next appointment is Aug. 9, and I'm now 21 weeks 3 days...

[Ashelen]

god "worry about" not "work about" i keep doing that...typing one word where I meant to type another...my bad.

[Ashelen]

well I know that they say adema is only something to work about when the indentation stays for awhile...so it would definitely be worth asking about...I had a bit of swelling before the end and my MIL (Ob nurse) would always push and see how long the indentations stayed and told me that that generally determines if they consider it a problem or not.

you could always call but as long as the swelling doesn't get worse, become too painful, or stick around at the same level I'd say you could probably wait until the 9th...did this weekend remind you how much florida summers suck? LOL

[Cassandrajane]

Swelling is common during pregnancy, but if it causes you pain you should see someone, alot of things can start of swelling and things.
Your Doctor can see you about it and give you rest too see if the swelling goes down at all. Cause that does help, just staying off your feet, unless you need the loo, you can obv walk to tha, same for food haha...

But yeah, if it starts to hurt and cause you pain go to your doctor
x

[Limonada]

If you're concerned, call your doctor just to ask.  I found that I had a lot of swelling during my first pregnancy, but mostly when I was 30 weeks +.  And being due in September, I was bigger in the heat of the summer, which is what brought on my swelling.  I also could make indentations in my skin just by pressing on it.  

I know it's hard - if not impossible - when you're running around preparing for a wedding not to mention running after a toddler, but keeping your feet up as much as possible will help.