swollen fingers

[darthmander]

I am 38wks and I got swollen fingers and toes. I just feel like a big a $$ balloon. Arg I don't know what to do. Im always burning up bc of these swollen body parts. What can I do to help my swelling go down?

[lala_mommy]

I'm only 11wks right now but it's my third and with my first two I would swell up because of the preeclampsia. :/

[kennimae]

I was the same way last time my feet we're HUGE. In the hospital they checked me for preeclampsia like 3 times and that was on a good swelling day. I just held a lot of water.

[darthmander]

Hopefully lol. How far are you?

[lala_mommy]

That's probably a good idea, plus it might speed up your delivery process.  ;)

[darthmander]

Yes but I get this really sharp pain in my vaginal area like he is going to fall out lol. Maybe if I do it la tee in the evening when its cooler it will kill 2 birds with one stone

[lala_mommy]

Have you tried walking a little?

[darthmander]

Thank you I will. My doctors appointment is on Friday but I am so uncomfortable at this point. I take cool showers I even sit in the garage bc I'm always hot.

[lala_mommy]

Oh wow! Ok then forget the water,  and make sure it isn't Preeclampsia... :/

[darthmander]

I drink like 2 or more of the big jugs of water. I think its the 5 gallon water bottle but I always have it filled up. I carry one in the car and one in the house. I don't think I can drink anymore water. I used the bathroom every 30 min.

[lala_mommy]

It seems like you have some water retention. Talk to your doctor to make sure your not at risk for preeclampsia and drink lots of water, this will help release some of that swollen. Best of luck! ;)