Does anyone else have this problem (Sorry TMI)

[jess0930]

I am pregnant but my morning sickness is starting to die down. Now I have a problem with constipation and loose stools I dont have any d* except for occasionally. I also have IBS. I was curious if anyone else has this problem or if its just me. When I finally have a bowel movement which right now its after like 4 or 5 days at a time that I am constipated, I get this weird feeling in my stomach. Its been going on for weeks now. I go to the restroom and when I am done I usually expect to have this relieving feeling cause I finally went. But instead my stomach feels hungry but nauseous at the same time and I cant eat for a day sometimes 2. Then I am fine again till I have another bowel movement. Is it just the IBS? Or should I get it checked out? Any suggestions on what it could be?

[sdd]

I was pregnant last year and had the same problem. It will get better. Try eating things with more fiber. That will help. And LOTS of water.

[jess0930]

I was pregnant last year and had the same problem. It will get better. Try eating things with more fiber. That will help. And LOTS of water.

Okay thank you for the advice. I have been trying to eat yogurt. But the stomach feeling is so irritating cause I am so hungry! haha My last pregnancy was no where like this one. This one is much harder... Not a good sign at all for me. :/ Had a premie 6 months ago.

[sdd]

Honestly, each pregnancy was harder for me. My last one was the hardest. My first one came 3 weeks early. My 2nd one (which I had TONS of problems during) had to be induced. The 3rd one, I opted to have a c-section b/c he was so big and wasn't showing any signs of appearing! So, hopefully your's will go the same way.

[Jess13]

Have you told your dr you are having a problem? I had horrible constpation while pregnant. My dr told me to take colace stool softener every night. It definatly helped. Call your dr and ask. They know whats safe for you to take knowing you had hard pregnancies. I wish you luck! Its so scary, i was on bed rest at 5 months for premature labor.

[jennjt]

I took Colace, as well, but not until the end of my pregnancy (3rd trimester). I was afraid to take it at first because my IBS was severely the d* kind... Until pregnancy. It went away! Then took Colace. It's good stuff-- no urgency/cramping like laxatives.

[jess0930]

I will definitely ask. I dont have an appointment till next wednesday. This pregnancy is definitely a hard one. With my son I didnt have any problems till I was about 29 weeks. He dropped WAY to low. Then at 31 weeks my water broke. I was on bedrest in the hospital for 2 weeks till they decided that the risk of infection was getting to high since he had no fluids around him so I was induced had a 25 hour labor but then he was born 3 pounds 15 onces. he was tiny. but so sweet. He was in the NICU for 10 days then was back and forth for another 2 months. He started having seizures and not being able to eat without choking severely. I really hope this pregnancy is a little easier... It hasnt started out that way tho.... Today is day 3 in a row where i feel like crap and cant eat... it sucks.