Health - Scary Mommy

Suffering from migraines while pregnant

Sasafras — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:06:48 -0600

I know many of us ladies suffer from migraines, and I'm really stuck. My obgyn had me stop all preventative medications for my migraines, which I understood and prescribed me fiorcet, which worked wonders! Well it did. Now not so much. Now I went to an appt on the third day of my migraine, I think they finally understood, so they referred me to a different neurologist hopefully he can help. So I went to google, and it seems the generally consensus is that nothing is safe to take while pregnant. So I'm now looking for safe natural remedies, which I'm coming up with shit I'm already doing, dark room, ice pack to the neck, etc...
I need help badly, I could loose my job, if a. I don't get fmla (haven't been there a year until late June) b. I keep getting sick I stare at a computer screen all day, while talking on the phone, which doesn't help the migraine at all.
Has someone gone through this? Is there anything I can do? little tricks that will help?
I literally have no pto and if I loose my job I loose my insurance.

Scaries Shapin Up Daily Challenge: Wen May 22, 13

mommydelirious — Wed, 22 May 2013 06:05:53 -0600

Hello! The below clip shows pretty much what Iv been doing in my effort to lose weight. Working out some, and then ruining it with food. I have to stop! So today when we check in, can everybody give 1 reason why they want to workout/be healthier? Mine is "Im tired of not liking myself and Im tired of starting over."

So lets get to it shall we?

Check in/Commit and Let us know when you're done!

**I just want to say, my whole sets/reps thing is just a guideline. Do however many you want/are comfortable with! Everyone's different and may want to do less or more! ***

DON"T FORGET TO STRETCH FIRST!

Get your wall squat on! Hold it as long as you can! (can anyone hold it longer than when they started yet?

Alternate Wall Squat

Do the whole circit once, or twice, or just the ones you want and add reps!

Jumping Jacks

Squats

Kneeling Pushup

Alternate

Plank

Invisible Hula Hooping

Scissor Kicks (may not be correct but just do whatever version you want)

Lunges

Alternate

Jog

To be swept or not to be swept

TParisxx — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:06:23 -0600

Still no baby, surprise surprise. My dreaded 41 week appointment tomorrow, and I know they're gonna offer me a sweep. Last pregnancy I had 2 which did absolutely nothing but right now I'm so desperate to get this child out that I'm second guessing myself, I don't know what to do!? Is there even any scientific proof that labour starts after a sweep BECAUSE of the sweep and not just a coincidence like all the old wives tales?

6 More Weeks of This!!!???

justjess — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:11:56 -0600

This is officially going to be my first and last pregnancy. I'm so tired and miserable. I'm over it. I need some kind of fast forward button right now. I'm so tired of sharing my body and it hurts every time she moves.I just want to sleep from now until I go into labor.

How often does your family catch a virus, especially if you are 4 or more people?

Charlotte_Sometimes — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:30:03 -0600

This is really just about an argument with my Mother, which is so common and sad. ;)

We are sick this week. DS 15's friend comes over a lot, he lives nearby and has some issues at home so he often spends the night. Well he showed up coughing his head off (I didn't have the heart to send him home) and sure enough, within a couple days, DS was complaining of a sore throat. Then DW gets it right before her last final so she was feeling miserable and trying to study. Now it has hit me, horrible sinus congestion and sore throat and some sneezing seems to be the thing. DD is the only one in the family (at age 10) who sometimes escapes unscathed when a virus hits the house. There are five of us total and whatever gets "brought home" makes the rounds then we're all better.

Also, and I don't know if it matters but people always bring this up so I thought I'd mention it, it does SEEM to occur more often when there are drastic weather changes. We had a period of cold snaps, with rain, then it got hellishly hot literally overnight... it went from a high of 72 to a high of 97! typical for this part of Texas but it does SEEM that we are more likely to catch something when the weather has not been consistent. Could be imagination.

So my mother always says "Why are you guys ALWAYS SICK?" with the implication that something is wrong on a deeper level around here and I just don't think we are "always" sick, but I figure it happens with a normal frequency considering there are five of us in a small apartment and we have a lot of contact with the outside world. Often six of us, if you count DS's friend who is here about half the time.

We have 2 kids in public school, plus DW and I are both in school on different college campuses. I know for a fact that other students don't think twice about showing up for class very ill, coughing all through a lecture. We grocery shop probably 2 or 3 times a week, and run other errands, and then have people "dropping by" all the time, friends of the family and friends of the kids. Isn't this why we'd catch more crap than, say, a 70 year old woman who lives alone with her pets and grocery shops only every 2 weeks and hardly has visitors?

Like I said, stupid argument, but she always reacts like there is something *I*, as the main MOM should be doing differently and like I am responsible. It annoys me. So I wondered, how often, if you've noticed, do you and yours bring home some bug from the outside world? I'm referring mainly to cold like viruses. I don't know what our numbers are but it seems to be for sure when the weather shifts in spring and again in fall, plus a couple more times during traditional cold/flu season in winter.

Generic Prescription Drug Plans

Tanstaafl2 — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:20:37 -0600

In case there is anybody who is not aware, most major drug stores and supermarkets, as well as Target and Wal-Mart have a list of generic prescription drugs (for all sorts of conditions) that they sell for super cheap (often $4 per month or $10 for 3 months). The lists are difficult to find on their web sites, and you may have to ask for them, but they're worth it. Whenever anyone in my family goes to the doctor, we take along the generic list for our drugstore. If the doctor wants to write us a prescription, we hand her the list and ask that she make her choice from medications on the list. If you don't ask her to do this, she may have a tendency to prescribe the latest and greatest drug (which will be expensive because it has not yet gone generic, and often works no better than something that IS on the generic list).

If you have insurance with prescription drug coverage, please be aware that it is often cheaper to pay for these drugs directly yourself, rather than go through insurance and pay the copay ($4 versus a $10-20 copay).

Also, ask your doctor if she can provide you with a free manufacturer's sample of the drug. The drug companies all send butt-loads of drug samples to doctors' offices. If there's a chance she may have to switch you to another drug, or if you only need a few pills (like the week's worth of pills you typically take if put on antibiotics), this could get you your drugs for free.

Fed up and in pain! pity party comes to town

TParisxx — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:42:15 -0600

4 days overdue, I have a toothache, ear ache and headache all on one side of my face with stabbing pains, and to make my situation so much better, I have no pain killers and feel sick and faint whenever I leave the house to walk anywhere :( One thing im certain of is, i know what death feels like now

Scaries Shapin Up Daily Challenge: Tuesday May 21/13

mommydelirious — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:42:10 -0600

Helloooo! Its Tuesday and its CHALLENGE TIME

Wall Squat...hold as long as you can.

Wall squat ALTERNATE

1. This Side Ab Thingi... 3 Sets of 10

Alternate/Bonus

HUNDRED Beginner: (if you can't do a hundred just do however many you can)

2. Plie Ups: 3 Sets of 10

ALTERNATIVE/BONUS

Seated Knee Lifts: 4 Sets of 5

3. Wall pushups 3 Sets of 10

Am i gonna pop?

Bettybo — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:11:45 -0600

I'm not fed up and desperate for labour just yet but for some reason i woke up today convinced he's coming. I have a lot of low pressure but no show, no contractions, just a deep feeling that i can't shift that i don't have long left. Has anyone else had this and been right or is my baby brain just going crazy? Bf left for a business trip today as well he'll kill me if i don't cross my legs!

Scaries Shapin' Up Daily Challenge: Monday May 20/13

mommydelirious — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:11:15 -0600

Hellooooooo Scaries!!!

Who needs this after the weekend...frick I do! Bbq and cheesecake....uhoooh

Wall Squat...hold as long as you can.

Wall squat ALTERNATE

1. Choose One! (or do them all!)

2. Squats (weighted or not) 3 sets of 10

Alternate/Bonus

3. Plank to Pushup 2 sets of 8

Alternate/Bonus

Scaries Shapin' Up: Question/Answer

mommydelirious — Thu, 16 May 2013 07:53:27 -0600

If you need ideas, info, or want to get suggestions about diet/weightloss/fitness this is the place for it! We all are/where in the same boat, and in scary mommy fashion can be there for each other to try and give a new perspective or help!

So ask what you like and anyone can feel free to answer/suggest!

Say it out loud.

ABC — Tue, 14 May 2013 10:22:17 -0600

I know it's bad manners to ask a woman how old she is or how much she weighs and so on....so of course I am asking lol. We are all mostly anonymous anyway. I get weighed twice a week so I have to know (donating plasma). Blah.

Ok. So how old are you really? How much do you weigh (really not what you want to)? And how tall are you? Nosey much?? Lol

Please share because I am embarrassed to say it aloud in real life.

I am 29.
I weigh 209 (I apparently gained 15 in the last few months Smh).
I am 5'4".
People think I weigh less but that's because I am evenly distributed lol.

Your turn ;)

pregnant y/n?

warriormommy3 — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:14:19 -0600

OKAY Mommies so here its is.. i am a mom of 3 and dh and i decided that was enough.. i am taking bc every day to prevent more pg ..BUT last wed my pd was due it decided it didnt want to show up.. i had some brown spotting ( sorry if tmi) on monday and i thought i t was coming but nothing, I have never missed a pd ever ( except when pg which is why im freaking out) i took about 5 pg test and they all came negative , but still no pd.. i remember with my previous kids i was never able to test early but i am almost a week late.. has this ever happened to anyone? also i should mention i have an ob appt tmw but just wanted advice or anything... thanks mamas !

Excuse me while I lose my shit for a second

TParisxx — Sun, 19 May 2013 04:01:23 -0600

I'm so tired of feeling like my stomach is going to rip open and seeing more stretch marks form by the day when this lazy child was due two days ago, I'm so tired of feeling sick and fat and light headed whenever I have to go out and do any shopping or anything. I'm tired of not having enough body space to cuddle with my little girl. I'm tired of the waiting game and having horrible thoughts of having to be induced because my body is incapable of ever going into labour by itself. And most of all I'm just plain physically and mentally tired, I want to meet my baby and have my body and hormones back to normal(ish). Rant over, time to put my fake smile back on and get on with cleaning, cooking and shopping. Yay!!!

Help to naturally induce

AleahsMom — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:42:56 -0600

please list all the crazy ways or not so crazy ways you have heard of to go into labor. I am curious of all the methods or old wives tales that are out there. I kind of want to try them when my due date comes. I think it would be fun.

Swollen foot

OUCH — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:20:27 -0600

My feet/ankles are horribly swollen. The arch on my left (of course it's the left) foot is almost non existent. Yes, I walked a lot yesterday. Over 11,000 steps. My left ankle has been swelling randomly for about a year now. It has never been this bad though. I have talked to my Drs. and physical therapy in the past. They just said it was basically due to a lack of muscle strength and lack of activity of that leg. I think that's bullshit but wtf do I know.

Anyway, does anyone have any magical ideas of how to make it to the fuck away? I soaked my feet in ice water for an hour yesterday when I got home and an hour today when I got home. It hasn't made a difference. I am keeping it elevated. I've taken ibuprofen.

This is getting old!

Does sex Actually help?

TParisxx — Thu, 16 May 2013 04:55:00 -0600

Tomorrow is my due date and I still feel that my body is nowhere near ready to go into labour. I've always believed that all of the things women try to bring on labour, don't actually work. If you're at the end of your pregnancy and you're eating spicy food, pineapple, having sex and whatever else then chances are, you're gonna go into labour while you're doing one of them right? Well, I would like to give this lazy baby a helping hand and sex is the only thing I didn't try last pregnancy. Can somebody please tell me they had sex and the baby shot right out afterwards!? Pleaaseeee.

Scaries Shapin Up Daily Challenge: Fri May 17/13

mommydelirious — Fri, 17 May 2013 08:20:00 -0600

Hellooooooo Scaries!!!

Who's sore from yesterday?? ME!

Dare I??? Don't hate me!

Wall Squat...hold as long as you can.

Wall squat ALTERNATE

1. Crunches 3 Sets of 20

2. Lateral Lunges: 3 Sets of 8 (each side)

Alternate/Bonus

Hip Flexor: Lift knee as high as you can! 3 Sets of 8, each side.

3. Lying Single Leg Raises: 3 Sets of 8 Each Side

Alternate/Bonus

Seated Leg Extentions 3 Sets of 8 Each Leg

4. Triceps Dips 3 Sets of 8

Alternate/Bonus

Wall Pushups: 2 Sets of 8

Ttc biggs confusion! Please help!!

Zeebia — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:28:45 -0600

Hey guys :)
Well I had a MC about 8 months back and since then my periods have been up and down by 1-2 days every month... Me an my DH are ttc but no luck.. :(( This month I was sure I'm preggers I had all symptoms like the last time and most important I was late, me being me a little too hasty tested too early and got a negative test result. After 10 days I tested and still negative.. Then period decided to show up. How will I know how to work out my ovulating time being 40 day on the cycle this month?
I'm sooo upset knowing I'm yet again not pregnant this month :(
Can anyone please give some advise?

The Pause

DaBOMB — Sat, 04 May 2013 18:37:22 -0600

Not 100% sure where to share this... but it's official. I've had my last period. There are some who might be sad when this happens. Not me. I am thinking about throwing a party!!! I'm done. I'm over it. I haven't used that part of my anatomy in years. No more worries about pregnancy. No more buying stock in Kotex. Life is good! I couldn't be happier. Share your happy pause stories with me. Please?

My mom and grandmother (thyroid advice) Update

shortandsweet — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:01:15 -0600

They are both sick. My grandma had surgery a few months ago to remove cancer from her lung. Now she is in the hospital because she has pneumonia. My mom has thyroid problems. She had some kind of treatment to help it calm down a little bit and it worked too well now its not functioning at all. She has been getting sicker and sicker she's always exhausted her voice is so hoarse and now she's telling me that she feels like she can barely walk or move her arms. I am so worried about both of them, but I can't do anything because I'm stuck all the way down here. I'm so worried about both of them especially my mom because she keeps getting sicker and sicker. I don't even know what to do at this point I feel like I'm going crazy I wish I could go back to New York right now but we just don't have the money right now to do that. I'm hoping my moms doctors can find a medicine that works.sorry this is so long I just had to get it out anybody have any thyroid issue experience.?

Heart murmur

LLB — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:38:18 -0600

So I took dd6 to her yearly check-up last week. They mentioned that she has a "very loud" heart murmur and want her to be seen by a cardiologist ASAP.

I was told she had a "very faint" one at her last check-up and they suggested getting it looked at but didn't make it out to be a big deal. I scheduled an appointment for her and they gave me an appointment 6 months later which is apparently the usual wait time. Because of other things going on at that time I completely forgot about the appointment and never rescheduled it. (Yup huge mommy fail)

This time though her pediatrician must have put in a rush order for the exam or something. When I got a call to schedule the appointment they said they want to see her right away. She goes on May 16th which is the earliest opening they had available and its over an hour drive but they said they don't want me to wait until June which is the earliest the location closer to me has an opening!

Gah!!! Nothing like scaring the crap out of a momma!

I do NOT want to google because then I'd probably be speeding to the ER demanding an exam immediately.

So... I know a murmur is an echo in the heart. What else do I need to know?

Bipolar Disorder in Pregnancy

justjess — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:32:55 -0600

I'm 33 weeks now, and I've reached the point where I'm dying to go back on my meds. I've managed ok so far with weekly therapy but I'm starting to feel like I'm losing my grip. I know that pregnancy adds to my mood swings, but trust me this is not just hormones. I've made it this far without meds with one hospitalization but I'm becoming pretty erratic now. Anyone else with these issues? It's something I can't really discuss with anyone in my life because even if they try to understand I know they can't fully.

Scaries Shapin Up: FOOD TALK!

mommydelirious — Wed, 15 May 2013 08:34:19 -0600

Hey Guys...

Don't hate me for all the tags... :D

So @katz_meow pm'ed me last night with a good idea...that we talk about FOOOOOD. We're trying to lose weight/get in shape/ tone up etc...and we've been doing some exercise but still...

So...I guess maybe we could do a thread a couple times a week about food? Like maybe recipes, tips, challenges...all that kind of stuff.

Basically what I'm asking here is if we did something like that, what are the things you'd want to talk about or do? Would you want tips/recipes/etc? What challenges do you have with food/diet?

@krabbykay @eapple @lostinthewind @OUCH @sassy @redtiger

@kittykisses80 @ABC @purplemomma @momchalant @DinoDanger

@tothemoonandback @shortandsweet @fatchickonabike @momentures

@crash @JustAConfusedMama @tranquil @irishlass @AnnaB2518

@LeahPlus2 @beachmommy

@bellabefana @Queserasera @momma2A @Goddess

@meandmy243 @peace @tumblina

@ruralrebellion @Katniss #2 just over 3 weeks ago and i am pumping milk for him. I just got over/getting used to the painful nipples but now the muscles are starting to hurt. it feels like i have a milk duct that is in need of getting released but when I massage it i do not feel the duct. (i have had this b4 with #1 and all i had to do is massage it and it would let up) what else can i do to help with this pain?

Scarie's Shapin' Up Daily Challenge: Thur May 16/13

mommydelirious — Thu, 16 May 2013 06:00:37 -0600

Mornin'!
Commit/Check in when you're done!
*STRETCH IT OUT FIRST!*

Warm up doing your FABULOUS "i-look-like-Im-pooping" Wall Squat!

And nowwwwww....Im gonna do something a bit different. Here is a list of the exercises with instructionals below. Pick 4 and Aim for at least a couple sets of 10 or 3 sets of 8 if you can. Or more if you want! Whatever you're comfortable with. You can do all of them for a longer workout or you could do more sets of the ones you are comfortable with! If you want alternatives just let me know.

1. Jog In Place

2. Wall Push-Ups

3. Chair Squats

4. Crunches

5. Jumping Jacks

6. Chair Dips

7. Bridges

8. Bird Dogs

9. Straight Leg Raises

Which ones did you choose?? Any favs?

men & women

Pcdmom — Wed, 15 May 2013 07:05:49 -0600

I live in Maine & have just now (@30) realized that Maine men must be different then most other men- well some others. I am overweight- my BMI says that I am obese. When I first met DH a little over 10yrs ago I weight 180. I looked good, men hit on me, women would tell me how beautiful I was. I had curves & was soft, but men up here like that. I don't know of a single man who wants a stick. In fact most women with no 'curves' are the ones that get left alone. I now weigh 209. Yes I am bigger, but I really don't feel the need to lose weight, it would be great to be back down to 180 or even as low as 160, depending. I don't like the look of when you get to skinny your face starts to sink in. I am a medium build so maybe that's why I look better bigger then being skinny. I eat healthy(mostly) but it's more bc I don't want DS's to have weight issues growing up. We go hiking & canoeing, walks, bike rides. I'm active & don't feel ashamed that I have a little extra, lol. I still get checked out & hit on. two years ago I weighed 260( :-S ) I went to the DR bc no matter what I did I couldn't lose the weight & I was not active & realized I couldn't do what some of the kids wanted me too. I was ready to have WL surgery (I hate surgery so this was desperate). Dr ran some test & it turns out I had a thyroid problem. It was still hard but at lest it was coming off. After DH moved back in I was seeing a therapist who diagnosed me with depression. For a yr I struggled to lose weight, but it was still a hard process. I tried Atkins, WW, even JC. But the thing that got the weight falling off? It was a post on FaceBook that said Eat healthy & you don't need to diet. It's true, lose the scale, eat healthy & you'll become more energetic & before you know it your jeans will feel loser, then they will be falling off so you need to buy a size smaller. I guess I went off topic-anyway what do men in your area like?

Scaries Shapin' Up Daily Challenge: May 15, 2013

mommydelirious — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:28:46 -0600

Hello...its me again...

Check in/Commit/Let us know when you're done!

DON"T FORGET TO STRETCH!!!

1. Wall Sit....Cause its one of those things that you get better at... so just hold it as long as you can!

BONUS/ALTERNATIVE:

Standing Leg Lift: Us a chair or counter and bring one leg back at a time.
3 Sets of 8, each Leg

2. The lovely ARM EXERCISES

3. This Butterfly Twist, Just to mix it up ;)

BONUS/ALTERNATIVE

Beginner Russian Twist 3 Sets of 10

Bed Rest ~rant~

AnnaB2518 — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:28:39 -0600

Most of you may not know this, but I work from home making wedding cakes. I absolutely love it. Its the most rewarding and the most stressful job I've ever had. I couldn't imagine supporting my family any other way. Recently I've been having some complications with this pregnancy, and im only at the almost 16 week mark. My doctor can't figure out what is wrong with me. The baby seems fine, but for some reason I have woken up twice now, sitting in a pool of blood. So for the next 5 weeks, I have been put on bed rest. Which means ive had to have a good friend of mine take over my business for a little while. I'm really upset about it. I love my job and I'm extremely obsessed with getting everything perfect. While my friend does do a great job with her cakes, she doesn't have the eye for small details like I do. I know that sounds rude, and believe me, I'm so grateful she came to my rescue. I just wish I could fix whatever is wrong with me so I can get back to my life. I'm so afraid of losing this baby. If bed rest is what I gotta do to keep it, then thats absolutely what I will do. Praying for a miracle here.

zoloft side effects

awkwardmama6473 — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:33:59 -0600

So I am two days in to my Zoloft prescription and I have already noticed a decrease in my appetite (which totally ok by me) and one I am not so ok with...it took me FOREVER to get off last night. What other side effects have you SMs experienced? Is it weird that I am already experiencing side effects? Any insights would be appreciated. Thanks

Health - Scary Mommy

Suffering from migraines while pregnant

Scaries Shapin Up Daily Challenge: Wen May 22, 13

To be swept or not to be swept

6 More Weeks of This!!!???

How often does your family catch a virus, especially if you are 4 or more people?

Generic Prescription Drug Plans

Fed up and in pain! *pity party comes to town*

Scaries Shapin Up Daily Challenge: Tuesday May 21/13

Am i gonna pop?

Scaries Shapin' Up Daily Challenge: Monday May 20/13

Scaries Shapin' Up: Question/Answer

Say it out loud.

pregnant y/n?

Excuse me while I lose my shit for a second

Help to naturally induce

Swollen foot

Does sex Actually help?

Scaries Shapin Up Daily Challenge: Fri May 17/13

Ttc biggs confusion! Please help!!

The Pause

My mom and grandmother (thyroid advice) Update

Heart murmur

Bipolar Disorder in Pregnancy

Scaries Shapin Up: FOOD TALK!

Scarie's Shapin' Up Daily Challenge: Thur May 16/13

men & women

Scaries Shapin' Up Daily Challenge: May 15, 2013

Bed Rest ~rant~

zoloft side effects

Fed up and in pain! pity party comes to town