38WK 2DAYS, SWOLLEN FEET AND ANKLES

[Michele, Katy, TX]

Hey Ladies,

So my due date is only 12 days away and I am scheduled for my elective induction, 6 days from today.  Getting excited.  

Anyway, yesterday I noticed a lot of swelling in my feet and ankles.  I mean, they look like I'm 80 years old!!!  I know that some swelling at this point and in this hot Texas summer can be very normal.  It's never happened to me before delivery.  With 2, I have had some after delivery but not before.  I try elevating my feet as much as I can but it's hard with so many kids to take care of.  I still have things that have to be done.  I was just at the doctor 2 days ago and assume my urine was normal for protein, because he didn't say otherwise.  Even after sleeping and having my feel elevated for several hours, I still have the swelling.  Do you think this is still fine?

I know what I would tell anyone else on here.  I would tell you to put a call in to your doc just incase, which I have done.  I left a message for the nurse but didn't call the emergency line, so I am waiting to hear back, and just thought I would see what you all have to say.  Thanks!

[smjmekg]

Yuck! I was in FL and had my son in July, the last month or so I couldn't wear any rings, and I looked like a balloon...had to buy new shoes cause my feet were so big. Keep your feet up when you can, and water water water!!! I get the same way actually any time cause I was like that with Aubryana and she was born the first week of Dec. I retain a lot of water in the end..

[marisol_jose]

My face looks swollen but my mom said its normal so idk. I have been told that I look very pale. Which I have no clue if it even means anything. Does it?!

I think I'm going to the labor and delivery later today just to get check because I still feel tingly. I have been drinking A LOT of water and I'm staying out of the heat (I live in tucson arizona) its very hot here. This might be TMI but I have the Runs as well. I'm pretty sure I am not dehydrated but you never know.

[Michele, Katy, TX]

You are not overreacting.  I would call your OB.  It IS better to be safe than sorry!  Let us know!

[nic374]

they can do blood and 24 urine to make sure your not having  pre-elampsia, its ture blood pressure is a sign, high. Also if your face swells thats a sign

[marisol_jose]

Michelle, I'm glad to hear your okay. :)

Everytime I go to my OB they don't even check my swelling my last appointment was monday but since then the swelling has been a lot worse. My wedding band doesn't fit me anymore and sometimes I feel numb/tingly. I do get really really bad headaches every single day. They are so bad and my vision is blurry as well.
The thing I so know is my BP is always normal when I get checked. Do you think I should still call my OB right now. I know its always better to be on the safe side but I just don't want them to think I am over reacting.

[Michele, Katy, TX]

Thanks Lisa.

marisol, you should def mention this to your doctor.  Look up symptoms of pre-eclampsia.  Swollen feet AND hands are symptoms of this.  Plus the discoloration is def worth mentioning.  If I had more symptoms, I'd be more concerned but I just have what I mentioned.  I would def put a call into your doc and at least see what they say.  Also watch to see if you have headaches and/or blurred vision.  Any and all of these symptoms can be symptoms/signs of pre-eclampsia.

My doc office just called back and said that as long as my BP is fine, I should be okay.  It is really hot here, which I know.  But I haven't gone outside in 2 days...not for anything.  I am staying w/ a nurse right now.  She very well may have a blood pressure cuff around here somewhere but I will ask her when she comes back from work.  So for now, I think I am okay.

[marisol_jose]

I know that swelling is normal but I can't really help you on this one. Ill be 36 weeks monday and my feet are sooooo swollen they even look blue and I'm not even sure that that is normal. Should I mention my hands are swollen as well and I always try to keep off my feet as much as possible

[lisa1905]

i hope u feel better really soon , and thats great that that u can scheduled for ur elective induction in 6 days. i am sorry about ur  swelling , maybe if u try to drink more water will help u as well ast elevate ur feet. :)