Do you feel more pressure when you stand for a while?

[melo1224]

Hello, I'm just joining this forum. Glad to move here from the miscarriage forum!! I had two losses but I'm 5w6d today. So far my HCG has been right on track!

I'm wondering if any of you start feeling more of a pull across your pelvis after you've been on your feet a while? I feel pretty good while sitting but if I move around a lot I feel more pressure down there. It can get pretty uncomfortable and always scares me. I'm hoping this is normal.

[rockyg]

I was frightened by a pressure/pulling sensation & cramping today while at work.  I am 5 weeks and had a miscarriage in jan09.  Last time, there was blood and cramping before the m/c.  Now I notice cramping and bubbly stomach when I sit or stand for a long time, but no bleeding (THANK GOD!).  I just lie on the couch when at home to avoid the feeling.  I've read that it's the uterus stretching and round ligament pain.  Glad to know that it is certainly common!  If it continues, I will call the Dr. so that she can track my bHCG.  Hopefully it does not continue.  Blessings to you all!

[melo1224]

Amen to that! I agree that symptoms, no matter how annoying, are comforting right now. I personally haven't had any nausea so far, that's one that I could go without.

[bny807]

Yea i have too!, i use colace every 3 days or so, it helps, but still a problem, which i'm happy to have ANY and every symptom associated with pregnancy! the more the better i feel ha!  

[melo1224]

Thanks, again this is excellent news! I'm glad I'm not alone :) I've been having trouble with constipation. Just started trying prune juice,, yuck,, but it does help.

[bny807]

WELCOME!! we are glad to have you here! yes, i feel the same way.. i actually read that the increase of blood flow to your uterus and area can make you feel the pressure.. that and well TMI - constipation can too! so its totally normal! : )

[melo1224]

This is very good news!! I keep thinking "please don't tell me this means I'm going to have a hard pregnancy" I'm terrified of bed rest!

I always have to do things the hard way and I've had so many other medical issues that I guess I just feel a dark cloud looming. I'm trying to be positive and enjoy this  but it's hard to shake the fears. I kept thinking if I"m already feeling this pressure how will I make it 9 months...

[hope_peace]

hey.. I work in retail so I'm on my feet for 8 hours out of the day.. and I find I get pressure down there too.. also my back kills..(I'm 6wks 5 days) Congrats on being pregnant, I wish you a happy and healthy 9 months.. and lot of sticky dust