Got Any Puzzling Pregnancy Symptoms? Our Readers Write!
Have your say! Our pregnancy newsletters have been getting some great feedback from our readers. If you have some wacky pregnancy symptoms, compare them with other moms' stories! Feel free to add your own experiences too!
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Name: Michele • Due Date: 08/26/2006
I am 15 weeks pregnant and experience shortness of breath, mostly in the morning at work. I may not be doing anything but talking, but have to stop and try and catch my breath. According to my doctor it is hormonal and not the baby pushing up, considering I am too early for that. How frustrating it is. I also have excessive stomach acid in the late afternoon and evening, so much that it upsets my stomach EVERY night.
Name: Dana • Due Date: 06/22/2006
I also have had itchy legs! I thought I was imagining it. Came on rather suddenly at week 22. The hardest thing, though, is the heartburn, which radiates across my chest. My sister said to chew gum--and she's right; it helps. If you can afford it, go for a pregnancy massage. One hour on the lower back and shoulders made me feel like a whole new person.
Name: nancie • Due Date: 06/15/2006
Hi. I am 23 weeks pregnant and my biggest pain is pelvic pressure. It hurts to sit down and when I get up, it feels like I am ovulating. Sometimes I get worried because I think something is wrong but my doctor says it is normal. You'd think that since this is my 3rd pregnancy, I would be an expert. FAR FROM IT.
Name: kayla • Due Date: 10/05/2006
I have been having an almost cramping feeling on my left side. It comes on strong and goes again but it's not abrupted like contractions. It's more around my ovary. I've been pregnant before and I don't remember any thing like this.
Name: carla • Due Date: 08/27/2006
I have excess ear fluid...and it is not wax either. I felt like such a big baby when my mom (I am 27) was cleaning out my ears by rushing water into them.
Name: Anne • Due Date: n/a
I am 16 weeks pregnant and my main symptom has been lower backache. My obstetrician suggested I try placing a hot water bottle on my lower back. Not for long. About 5-10 minutes at a time so as not to overheat yourself and the baby. I have found this really works for me. So Ladies, if you are suffering from back pain, try a hot water bottle.
