Due Sept/Oct/Nov 2017 (5)

[ford1949]

fox - Yes, I just wan to know what is happening. So sorry to hear that you went through this too and that it could have ended badly. When did your itching start? The Midwife thought it was weird because I am too early for it apparently. Hmmm.

My actually started around 20 weeks! So definitely possible to get it before 3rd trimester.
Fox - the doc gave me urso right away. I am taking it 3 times a day right now. The itchiness is horrible and people are asking why I have all these scratches. It's hard to sleep at night. Not sure if ursodiol will stop the itchiness. I assume if my bile level becomes severe they will induce me by 37 weeks. Fingers crossed I can hold on until 38 weeks.


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[ford1949]

Thank you ford for sharing. I did get the blood work to test. And I believe I am headed in that direction. Now the itching has moved to my feet and other unpleasant locations. I will probably be tested again when I have my next appointment on the 31st to see what the levels are doing. I have not heard results back yet because they take at least a week for my midwives to get the results. It is a bit terrifying to think about all that can go wrong because of it. Praying all is well for you ford!

Thank you shannshaff! The one annoying thing is that sometimes symptoms can persist for weeks before the blood test will show a spike in bile acid level. Therefore if your blood test come back normal but your itchiness don't go away, then you need to pester your doctor to keep on testing you. Truly hope you don't get it.



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[ford1949]

My actually started around 20 weeks! So definitely possible to get it before 3rd trimester.
Fox - the doc gave me urso right away. I am taking it 3 times a day right now. The itchiness is horrible and people are asking why I have all these scratches. It's hard to sleep at night. Not sure if ursodiol will stop the itchiness. I assume if my bile level becomes severe they will induce me by 37 weeks. Fingers crossed I can hold on until 38 weeks.


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Oh and HUGS to you fox for having to deal with GD as well. I am in the exact same boat. I have GD as well and so far was able to control with diet. Kudos to you for going through another pregnancy after getting both ICP and GD. I know this will be my last because I am already worried sick given all the risks.


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[Shannshaff]

Thank you for the information fox and ford! Sorry you both are having issues with your pregnancies too. I will be sure to keep having my bile levels checked since the itching has been persistent since 13w on my one hand and is spreading. It is not constant or annoying yet, but is is throughout the day.

[XXforhubby]

I've been having painful Braxton Hicks contractions every morning and afternoon, since Monday. I'm hoping they stop soon! I'm 30weeks tomorrow!

How is everyone else doing/feeling?


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[cosmosis]

Oh wow XX! Same here, except mine happen at random although usually in the evening. I cannot walk at a regular pace, only ultra slow and even then I get pain at the bottom of my uterus. I have a feeling this bub is gonna make a much earlier appearance than big sis. I don't see myself making it to 40 weeks o_o.

On another note, my boobs are sooo itchy! I just want to go without a bra all day, when I let them loose they itch even more.

Fox, Shan and Ford, I hope you all feel better! Sorry to hear of all the troubles

JConger, so glad you enjoyed yourself and other benefited from your talk! Thank you for sharing!

[XXforhubby]

Mine seem to be happening at the same times each day. I'm making sure to stay hydrated, rest if needed, or taking short walks (these seem to help make them stop). My body did this with my last pregnancy. As I get closer to my due date, I use these to practice breathing for when it's the real deal.

I can't believe we're all getting closer! I'm getting so excited!


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[Birthfree]

Is anyone having problems with leg pain? Ive developed terrible varicose veins on my left left and after an hour on my feet im having awful shooting pains up and down my leg..never had this with the other pregnancies...ooo and my bump is pretty large also and so heavy.. my weight gain seems to be about 1lb every 2 weeks..il post a pik to add to the collection of belly bumps..you all look fab by the way x

I have to use compression stockings for mine.

[XXforhubby]

How is everyone doing/feeling?

Decrease in appetite and nausea came back for me [emoji849]. My BP and BS are fine so it must be because everything is smooshed. I can't believe I have 6-9 more weeks to go!! I'm getting excited!!!


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[kelly2017]

How is everyone doing/feeling?

Decrease in appetite and nausea came back for me [emoji849]. My BP and BS are fine so it must be because everything is smooshed. I can't believe I have 6-9 more weeks to go!! I'm getting excited!!!


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so jealous i still have roughly 13 wks to induction. excitement is killing me now. I dont know how i'll make it through lol