Thanks Alan & everyone. I don't have swelling of the face (phew!).... might wait til Tues appointment then.
Legs feel good this morning and my ankles have gone down a bit more as they were elevated last night. Seems to help.... i'll just keep putting a pillow under my feet every night aswell as under my belly lol
Was a bit worried as I've had some nausea (mild) and read that could be a sign of pre eclampsia along with swelling.
I had really bad restless legs during pregnancy - apparently quite common and not a sign of anything serious. It went away after the birth.
I also had "kankles" - funnily the welling in the ankles got worse for a few days after birth and then subsided really quickly. Again just normal pregnancy stuff.
I had massive swelling at the end of my last 2 pregnancies, and I expect it again soon...
Putting them up did help, but I was actually told a gentle stroll each night would help, as it helps move the fluid. And it did!! The swelling was non existant overnight, and definatly less through the day after a good night time walk...
HI Ren,
Glad to see you are travelling along nicely. As for the swollen ankles and stuff, the heat and humidity up there would be playing a part in that I would say. From memory you live in my old neck of the woods and I can remember being hot and puffy with my second pg. Another lady mentioned lack of magnesium, and to combat this you could take a supplement called CALMAX (calcium and magnesium) I found it really good for blood pressure, swollen bits etc. I took it with my last pg and had no bp or anything. Mind you I haven't taken a thing with this pg and I am fine, so maybe it was just co-incidence Anyway, just wanted to pop in and say hi.
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not long til you pop!! Glad to see you're doing well also!
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