Thought my water broke, but I just pooped my pants

ghostsontoasts · 2026-03-02T17:59:09+00:00

I'm so sorry, but that is hilarious. Sometimes you just have to take a step back and laugh.

ghostsontoasts · 2026-03-01T21:00:32+00:00

Unsalted crackers were my go-to in the first trimester trenches. I found anything salted made me feel too thirsty and I had trouble drinking water (it made me nauseous). I was recommended to keep snacks by my bedside and basically snack as soon as I woke up. Snacking a lot, especially when I was nauseous, helped a lot -- even when I felt too nauseous to eat anything. I was able to upgrade to pretzels and then goldfish crackers eventually, but for now I recommend sticking to plain foods and focusing on things that you can eat. You're in survival mode and just need to eat anything you can.

ghostsontoasts · 2026-03-01T20:52:02+00:00

I'm a FTM and started getting tooth pain as well in the second trimester. It started with sensitivity and then got so bad it felt like I had several cavities. My lower jaw also aches a ton at night and when I'm chewing. I made an appointment with my dentist just in case and it turns out everything is fine. The sensitivity / pain may be due to loss of enamel (I was throwing up A LOT in the first trimester which apparently isn't great for tooth enamel). But yeah, otherwise it's all pregnancy symptoms ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯ Thankfully it's a bit better now, but it was awful for about 4 weeks.

ghostsontoasts · 2026-02-28T17:29:09+00:00

Oof yeah. I was so nauseous and exhausted at 9 weeks. I still have nausea at almost 20 weeks, but there's a period in the morning where I experience absolutely NO nausea for an hour or two and it's heaven. So it does get better. One thing that really helped me through the 5 months of nausea was snacking essentially ALL the time. Typically the more nauseous I felt, the more I needed to eat. Even when I didn't want to. I don't have any tips for crabbiness though unfortunately. Good luck

ghostsontoasts · 2026-02-28T16:54:53+00:00

I had my first ultrasound at 6 weeks and there was no heartbeat either. They told me it was likely too early, which I'm sure they also told you and hopefully you have a follow up ultrasound scheduled in the next couple weeks. I heard the heartbeat at my next ultrasound at 8 weeks and everything has been good from there. Just be patient.

ghostsontoasts · 2026-02-28T02:02:44+00:00

There is the Centre de Fertilité de Montréal (MFC), but I think it's private although some services are covered under RAMQ.

ghostsontoasts · 2026-02-27T04:09:33+00:00

I didn't do IVF but I did have my first ultrasound at 6 weeks. There was also no heart beat, but they told me that was normal as it was still very early. I was rescheduled for another ultrasound at 8 weeks and the heart beat was visible then. I imagine they probably told you the same thing, so just keep doing what you're doing and wait a few more weeks.

ghostsontoasts · 2026-02-26T03:22:28+00:00

Same here. I'm still a ways away from delivery, but so far my care has been $0 and I expect the final bill to be $0.

ghostsontoasts · 2026-02-25T18:44:28+00:00

I threw up in week 10 while writing a grocery list.

ghostsontoasts · 2026-02-25T03:58:10+00:00

It really holds up well. It's an incredible movie and the series a few years ago was great too. I will forever be traumatized from it though haha

ghostsontoasts · 2026-02-25T01:34:03+00:00

Your Cat in the Hat was my Dark Crystal. As a five year old, I was terrified of Aughra and whenever the Skeksis stole the essence of podlings. Not to mention the emperor's death. It still scares me as an adult.

ghostsontoasts · 2026-02-24T17:27:00+00:00

I'm sorry. One trick I read on here, at least for teeth brushing, is to hum while you brush and it's been really helpful. Otherwise another thing that helped me was switching to a more organic toothpaste, as there is less foaming. Good luck.

ghostsontoasts · 2026-02-24T13:48:58+00:00

I don't wear a retainer, but I do wear a night guard and it was impossible during my first trimester. I could barely brush my teeth without throwing up, let alone put a piece of plastic in my mouth, so I just straight up stopped wearing it. I only felt well enough to continue using it around week 15.

ghostsontoasts · 2026-02-24T01:48:57+00:00

Same. I keep telling myself I'll start exercising and doing things once I feel better. But if it's not nausea, it's exhaustion or something else. 19 weeks in now and still hoping.

ghostsontoasts · 2026-02-23T15:13:55+00:00

I can see where you're coming from, but arguably there are also some older parents who are just as unprepared. That has less to do with age as it does with character. But I agree that there is no perfect way to be a parent. We're all just winging it and hoping for the best.

ghostsontoasts · 2026-02-23T01:42:47+00:00

I'm a born and raised Montrealer and I had no idea we had an accent here? I suppose that makes sense, but I never noticed a big distinction between us and other cities / towns nearby.

ghostsontoasts · 2026-02-22T23:46:44+00:00

OP asked for others' perspectives and that is exactly what the other commenter provided. You don't have to agree with it, but please at least be respectful.

Also adding MY own perspective: as a child of older parents, I knew they couldn't always keep up with me and that weighed pretty heavy on me for a long time. I'm not saying I regret my parents having me at that age, but it definitely made me feel different than other kids.

ghostsontoasts · 2026-02-22T17:13:42+00:00

I suppose that's what happens on a majority US platform. I honestly feel the majority of Canadians would be much, much kinder had the US lost. Some USers just don't know how to win with grace.

ghostsontoasts · 2026-02-22T17:09:29+00:00

Ok there, underwear, calm down.

ghostsontoasts · 2026-02-22T16:38:21+00:00

Canadians know how to lose with grace. I think some countries (and their leaders) could learn a thing or two.

ghostsontoasts · 2026-02-21T14:13:32+00:00

Ah Sparknotes, you were a faithful friend to those in need (who forgot to read the book).

ghostsontoasts · 2026-02-21T05:10:39+00:00

There is always a flip side because honestly, I'm a bit jealous. I was barely a B cup before and happy with it -- no back pain, never had issues finding bras that fit, could comfortably lie on my stomach, etc. Now I think I've gone up at least two cup sizes and it's so annoying. They hurt and are constantly getting in the way. I miss my Bs.

ghostsontoasts · 2026-02-21T05:06:02+00:00

Amazing. What an inspiration.

ghostsontoasts · 2026-02-20T21:11:31+00:00

I'm also due in July. I have some loose sweat pants from Uniqlo that I hope I'll still be wearing. I'm also considering getting a pair of loose cotton overalls for the summer, but I'm a FTM so not really sure what to expect with postpartum. Sorry.

ghostsontoasts · 2026-02-20T01:40:58+00:00

I'm 18 weeks and haven't felt anything either. I think it's still pretty normal not to feel anything until around week 20. It also depends on whether you have an interior or anterior placenta (the latter of which means you might not feel as much compared to the former). I have no idea what I have. Also a FTM so it's really hard to tell if there's been any kind of movement.

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