Pregnancy Symptoms in the Second Trimester

[Laranna]

Nosebleeds & stuffy nose
Walking more slowly
Vivid dreams
Feeling bub move

And the main one that has been bothering me the last couple of days is a sharp, heavy pain in my right side - hurts to walk, sit down, stand up, lay down, just can't get into a comfy position at all. Had a similar thing at around 12ish weeks. But seems worse this time. Ob said it was just growing pains...

[lbailey]

I'm 23 weeks and today have started to get pain that lasts about an hour around one side of my belly from front to back - is this Braxton Hicks?It is enough to make me stop walking and lie down....but not enough to call the hospital. It's my first pregnancy.

[8weeks]

Here is my list.

morning sickness - which has almost completely gone.
hair growth on belly
swollen ankles
iron deficiency
tiredness
calf cramps
walking more slowly
emotional
swollen gums
light headed
clumsiness
memory loss and general pregnancy brain
stuffy nose - had no idea this was a pregnancy symptom.
heavy breasts -sweaty underneath too..
oily skin
belly button discomfort
constipation
lower back pain

[NaeNae]

Here is my list:

heartburn
tiredness
headaches
breathlessness when moving
sharp abdonimal pains
heartburn
heart palpitations
hot sweats
chills
stuff nose
trouble sleeping
vivid dreams
heartburn
lower back pain (sciatic nerve?)
achiness all over
light headiness
increased and decreased hunger
muscle soreness
oh did I happen to mention HEARTBURN

on the plus side I have felt a couple of good thumps that are most definately bub moving about yay I have waited so long to be sure that what I have been feeling is bub Even though there is so much *cough* joy in being pregnant, I wouldn't trade in any of these symptoms to be not pregnant

[jojo80]

Headaches
Heartburn
Hiccups
Swollen hands
Morning Sickness(sometimes)
Heavy breasts
Can't stand the smell of garlic( Vomit)
Fatigue
Emotional
Back Pain
Tail Bone Pain
Breathlessness
Stuffy Nose
Nose Bleeds
Chest Pains
Sleeplessness

[nagromeyk]

Can we add Gastrointeritis to the list.

I have had a bout of it for 4 days now.... so not nice! Hard enough to deal with when you ARENT pregnant! Going to the loo every 15 minutes certainly aint fun.
I hope it goes away soon, am sooooo over it!

I have also had weird things happen with my skin. I have heaps of purplish patches on my left leg, like bruises but i can press them and they dont hurt. Theres four on my left leg. My right leg also has a weird patch that even my OB couldnt explain. Looks like burst blood vessels under the skin but it is shaped in a perfect circle. He has given me a low-dose steriod cream to use so I shall see if it clears up.

The major things I am experiencing now are:
Calf Cramps - big time!!! they are that bad that they wake me up suddenly!

Sensitive skin - cant use soap - I brought 'Simple' and even that is drying my hands out and creating a weird patchy red rash

Uncomfortable Pain under ribs after eating - I am guessing you could put that down to heartburn or indigestion

Heaps more emotional - I have had a stressful few weeks (general life stuff) so that might be most of the reason

Tolerance - omg wayyyy less especially at work as I have to deal with people. Little things 'set me off' now, its terrible!

Sinus - runny nose in the morning when I wake up and sneezing heaps too!

Bleeding Gums - yep definitely that every time I brush

[blizz]

Ok, now I have some idea what I think this is but wanted to get a consenses from you lovely ladies, as of Saturday I have developed a really sore and achey lower abdomen and the top part of my Vagina (sorry if TMI)
I am thinking that it is varicose veins....but hoping that it is something temporary and less painful after a rest!!!!!
don't see the midwife until the 1st of August, do you think I should call in and ask about it or just hold out till the appointment?
It does get worse towards the end of the day, after I have been getting up and down alot (I am a child carer)
any ideas gals?

[Rinnie]

HI all.

I am just over 19 weeks and today my nipples started to get this burning sensation it wasnt hot but enough to annoy. I have also noticed increase of sweat!! Every Tshirt I wear has sweat marks on it in 15 minutes

[Devon]

Here's my list:

Hair Growth - specially on the belly, but strangely less on my legs.
Vivid Dreams
Tiredness
Lower back pain
Calf Cramps
Incredibly Emotional
Not walking as fast
Puffed while walking up stairs
Waking at weird times
Heartburn
Feeling baby move - I think so
Cravings
Increased Hunger -Yes! I am so hungry!
Crusty Nipples
Fast Heartbeat
Stuffy Nose and constant sneezing
Sharp Pain in lower abdomen when sneezing
Breathlessness
Trouble Sleeping
Belly Button Discomfort
Really dry skin

[Jazzed]

everything on the list except hives, leaky nipples, sciatica and the leg cramps i get the odd pains but im expecting cramps around the 30wk mark thats when i usually allways get them.

[excited26-03-09]

Lately I'm starting to feel if though going to the toilet is a massive luxury! I have been consipated since the day I fell pregnant...

And I also feel as though I am pre-prepared for 2 hour wakes in the night when baby comes, as I wake up at least 6 or 7 times a night now.

[prego3]

terrible migraines - any suggestions GREATLY appreciated
cravings for icecream
starting to not sleep well at night
bloating- polite way of saying i've got wind!!
that's about it though, seems to get better with each one!

[blueiris]

I've only just reached 14 weeks,but here's my symptoms so far.

Heartburn ~ Just starting
Tiredness/lethargic ~ constantly
Broken sleep
Clumbsiness
Forgetfull
Flatulance/wind
Increased appetite
Heavy & sore boobies
Some constipation
Sneezing ~ heaps now
Moodiness ~ occasional
Headaches ~ get migraines too
Walking much slower these days
Lower belly cramps/aches going into my pelvis
Cramps in my right hip ~ stupid relaxin hormone
Lower back pains ~ made worse by an existing injury

[hollzdollz]

I am currently 20 weeks pregnant.

Symptoms are:

Nausea (if let stomach get empty) - M/Sickness stopped approx wk 15.
Shocking memory (forgetfullness)
Clumsy
Belly bump
Larger breasts
Back/Neck pain (temple/forehead headaches)
Bladder doesnt hold as much
Mood swings
Tiredness!!
Insomnia
Nightmares/Dreams
Increased thirst (for water)
Indigestion (if eat too much at dinner time)
Low Libido
Baby moving

Oh the joys.. ha ha

[tk1999]

I have only just entered the second trimester and I cannot believe some of the dreams I am having... sometimes I don't remember them until days later when I see a friend that was in the dream or something like that and it all comes flowing back to me.

I have also noticed that I am already being a right cow to DP... I am trying not to but it seems that no matter what he does he is getting on my nerves... lol hopefully he hangs around for the rest of the pg!

[ElleJay]

Morning Sickness - Actually, more nausea than anything really
Hair Growth - specially on the belly and a fine layer over my chest (which DH likes grabbing... his excuse? You can do it to me all the time!)
Vivid Dreams
Stabbing pains across belly
Tiredness
Lower back pain
Calf Cramps
Itchy Skin
Incredibly Emotional
Not walking as fast
Puffed while walking up stairs (and down!)
Waking at weird times
Cravings
Increased Hunger
Gums sore and swollen
Crusty Nipples
Sore Hips
Light Headed
Fast Heartbeat
Clumsiness
Memory Loss
Stuffy Nose
Sharp Pain in lower abdomen when sneezing - this has been going since the 1st trimester and still going now
Bad Headaches - all the damn time!
Breathlessness
Trouble Sleeping
Heightened sense of smell
Sciatic nerve pain
Constipation
Sweat alot under boobs

And I've only been in the 2nd trimester for 2/3 weeks! Most of that stuff just carried over from the 1st trimester

[missya]

Hiya,

Well where do I start...

Heartburn ~ Driving me nuts just have to smell food and it starts!
Sharp pains across my tummy behing my belly button (don't know if it's related to having a belly bar or not, will have to take it out soon I guess)
Bone wearyness
Very bad kidney pains possible UTI says Dr
Broken sleep - waking at 2am EVERY morning and not getting back to sleep till about 5.
Complete brain fog
Highly Emotional
Incredibly heavy sore boobs
Wickedly sore tail bone
Picky appetite
Some constipation, sometimes the opposite
Terrible Ear trouble with pressure and blocking absolutely horrible my own voice pounds in my head -having accupunture to try and ease it.
My sense of smell is super human.
I feel puffed very quickly.
My dreams are very disturbing I keep dreaming about loosing teeth (what does that mean?)
If I stand too long (more than 5 minutes) I feel faint.
Hurts to roll over in bed, sneeze, bend over etc
Moodiness, and fustration at times with my DH and kids.
Whezzy chest at times when laying down,
Doing the preggy walk
Heart palpatations
Lower belly cramps/aches going into my pelvis
Twitchy legs at night.....

I could go on and on but one of the big positives is that my wee one moves hugely and I can watch him moving from the outside now as well as feel him. He can get quite rough with me at times LOL.
So after all my moans it really is worth it.
Its really lovely coming on here and knowing I'm not all alone going through all these fun- NOT symptoms.
Take care,
Missy

[Joce]

Hi Girls

It's so comforting to see other women going through the same things as me.
I've been feeling a lot of these symptoms, the most annoying are the pains under the ribs. Sometimes it feels like you're having a heart-attack. Coupled with the increased heart heart rate, you could be excused for thinking you were.
I don't know about other ladies, but I'm feeling alot more pressure on the bladder this trimester and lots of odd lower abdo pangs.
The joys of being pregnant!!!

Stay well
Joce