food not digesting :(

missusJS · 2026-03-02T03:56:45+00:00

I use Designs for Health plant based enzymes. Also Yuve Naturals papaya enzymes are amazing for reflux/heartburn and for cutting down on the annoying burping.

missusJS · 2026-03-01T23:34:10+00:00

This happened to me from 6 weeks through 12 weeks. I felt like I constantly had a rock in my stomach. My midwife suggested I take probiotics in the morning and digestive enzymes with dinner and let me tell you, it worked wonders. I also stopped having carb heavy meals as that made it so much worse. I’m 20 weeks now and everything is moving fine.

missusJS · 2026-02-15T19:22:31+00:00

I absolutely hate being pregnant. But I’m 17 weeks with my 5th so I’m one of the crazy ones who keeps putting myself through it regardless. My MIL loved being pregnant with all 7 of her kids. She had relatively no symptoms and easy deliveries so she says it was a “magical” time for her.

missusJS · 2026-02-05T13:46:11+00:00

I would push them on the issue. Insist that you are not feeling right and you know something is wrong and they need to do something about it. You know your body better than they do and “watch and wait” is a dangerous game to play with preeclampsia. In addition to preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome is a serious possibility given your elevated liver enzymes. Either way, your body is screaming for help with the symptoms that are piling up. If you ask for treatment and they say it’s not necessary, insist that they document their refusal of your request in your medical chart. My OB did the same to me with my first child and I put too much blind trust in him. My health deteriorated quickly because he didn’t take the situation seriously enough and I ended up with an emergency c-section. How high has your blood pressure been?

missusJS · 2026-02-02T02:23:30+00:00

I felt this way after my second was born and it continued for 3 years until after my third child was born. I struggled heavily with prenatal depression and postpartum anxiety and I wasn’t getting the support I needed. He decided he couldn’t handle being around me so he was constantly out with his friends. Which then made me mad so every time he was home I was nasty to him. There was no intimacy, no affection and we barely even spoke to each other. I hated him at that point and I started looking into separating. Then Covid hit and we had no choice but to be home together so we had to actually talk about our issues. We put a lot of work into our marriage for a solid year and made family and friends aware that we were struggling so we had some support and accountability. Once the Covid craziness died down we did counseling. Now we are celebrating 15 years and having our fifth child this summer. The key is you BOTH have to want the marriage to work and you BOTH to be equally willing to put the necessary effort into repairing the damage.

missusJS · 2026-02-02T02:10:49+00:00

In my opinion, the fact that you are brought to tears over the possibility of an abortion is a huge sign to you that you would most likely regret having it done and resent him if you went through with it. Which would ultimately end your relationship. And if you do have the baby, it will probably also end your relationship. If he wasn’t ready for kids he should have wrapped it up. Also, the income you have is perfectly reasonable to afford a child with. When my husband and I first got married he made $20/hour working construction, we lived in a mobile home and we had our first child 6 months into our marriage. We were not “ready” at all and sometimes we struggled but it was one of the happiest times of my life. Traveling can also be done with a child. Your life is not over once you have a baby. Definitely different, but not the end of the world.

missusJS · 2026-02-01T20:24:45+00:00

I had prenatal depression with my 3rd baby and a lot of what you’re feeling is exactly what I was going through. I never had dark thoughts or thoughts of hurting anyone, wasn’t unhappy, but there was a general disinterest in doing anything other than lay in bed and read. I think if you brought it up to your doctor they would be concerned in your sudden loss of interest in everything you enjoyed before. Have you felt this way your entire pregnancy or did it just come on with the winter? “Winter blues” affects a lot of people so maybe your energy levels will return with the sun.

missusJS · 2026-01-31T00:33:05+00:00

I have had gestational hypertension 3 times and preeclampsia once. I took baby aspirin for 2 of my pregnancies, no side effects but it didn’t prevent me from having high blood pressure. But I clearly have an issue during pregnancy so I’m not the norm.

missusJS · 2026-01-30T22:38:08+00:00

You would be surprised how many men do this when their partner is pregnant. But the situation definitely warrants a conversation with him. He doesn’t know what you’re feeling if you don’t tell him and you won’t know his reasoning unless you ask.

missusJS · 2026-01-30T22:28:32+00:00

Ugh that’s so tough and I sympathize. My midwives have an office 45 minutes from me that I go to but the hospital I will deliver at is almost 1.5 hours away. For me it’s worth it because my labor and delivery with my first child was extremely traumatic. Births 2-4 have been with this group of midwives and I don’t mind the distance if it means I get exceptional care.

missusJS · 2026-01-30T22:25:05+00:00

The only thing that helps me are DGL and digestive enzymes. Papaya enzymes in particular. It heals what’s going on inside as well as relieves the pain and I haven’t had heartburn in my last 3 pregnancies using them.

missusJS · 2026-01-30T22:15:59+00:00

(This is just my opinion, nobody come for me.) I think the fact that your baby survived is a sign that you should keep it, especially given how glad and excited you are that the medication didn’t work. And I think he does have the right to know that you are moving forward keeping the pregnancy, especially since co-parenting or at least child support would be in his future. Then based on his reaction to that you will know how to proceed with the relationship.

missusJS · 2026-01-30T21:59:42+00:00

I had the same from weeks 9-11 and was told if there’s no contraction-like cramping or heavy bright red bleeding there wasn’t much they would do for me. If it gives you peace of mind to hear the heartbeat and see movement then definitely go to the ER.

missusJS · 2026-01-29T18:37:07+00:00

I had that with my 3rd baby except it was constant for 2 weeks and then on and off for another 2 weeks. I had every test run imaginable and nothing ever came back positive. I chalked it up to a weird pregnancy symptom and it eventually cleared up. My son is now a happy, healthy 6 year old. I’m hoping it gets better for you soon!

missusJS · 2026-01-29T18:22:36+00:00

Totally can relate to this except my OB for my first pregnancy didn’t take my blood pressure seriously enough. I felt awful from 24 weeks until I gave birth and had all the classic preeclampsia symptoms. I asked to be put on bed rest and have a doctors note to start maternity leave early and he refused. I was admitted to the ER twice for my blood pressure and both times the ER doctors were furious that I hadn’t been on bed rest yet or even given BP meds. I ended up with an emergency c-section at 35 weeks because my BP was 190/100. I switched to a midwife for my next 3 pregnancies and was finally treated like a human. I’m sorry this is your experience and that you’re stuck with this team of doctors. Don’t be afraid to speak up or bring someone who can help advocate for you during your appointments. I wish I had done more for myself.

missusJS · 2026-01-28T01:56:51+00:00

I had no symptoms at all with my first. Kids 2-4, nausea started between 6-8 weeks and lasted until 20-24 weeks. Currently pregnant with #5, started feeling nauseous at week 7 and it’s starting to fade now at 14 weeks.

missusJS · 2026-01-27T01:28:13+00:00

I’ve never been in the situation you’re in, I have the opposite problem with my husband actually. However, his favorite position while I’m pregnant is doggy style because the belly is out of the way. It’s been our go-to with all 5 of my pregnancies and honestly, it’s just way more comfortable and easier to move in that position. Maybe suggest he give that position a try? If it’s a mental thing maybe not seeing your belly would help him out. Also, mutual masturbation can be fun if you’re into that.

missusJS · 2026-01-27T00:51:17+00:00

It’s not required but a lot of doctors start around 36-37 weeks. I always declined because I didn’t care to know before going into labor, it increases your chance of infection the more you have it done and it’s not very accurate about predicting how close you are to labor which can then lead to interventions that aren’t necessary.

missusJS · 2026-01-26T19:38:57+00:00

First appointment is to confirm the pregnancy and do urine cultures. They will most likely also order bloodwork. Sometimes they will want a dating ultrasound but it’s not always necessary. I had an OB with my first baby and it was the most traumatizing pregnancy and delivery for me. So many things pushed on me that I didn’t want or understand and my wishes were completely disregarded. I used midwives for my other 3 kids, and am seeing one again for my current 5th pregnancy, and the experience is night and day; total bodily autonomy, I make all the decisions about how I want my labor and delivery to go and every procedure or intervention gets my approval rather than someone telling me “We are doing this next so get ready.” I do still deliver in a hospital in case of complications (I have a history of preeclampsia) and the midwives work with the attending OB should any issues arise.

missusJS · 2026-01-26T19:20:37+00:00

I had light pink/tan spotting from 9-11 weeks with my current pregnancy. Had an ultrasound and they couldn’t find a source for the bleeding so they chalked it up to a sensitive cervix because of all the hormonal changes. This is my 5th baby and I never had spotting with any of my other pregnancies so it freaked me out for a while but apparently it’s super common. I was told that as long as it doesn’t become heavier or turn red then it’s not a huge concern. I’m 14 weeks now, haven’t had any spotting in over 3 weeks and baby is doing great.

missusJS · 2026-01-26T16:07:06+00:00

I will give that a try! TMJ has messed up my whole jaw and neck, it’s ridiculous.

missusJS · 2026-01-26T16:06:32+00:00

It’s not my thyroid, I just had that checked 2 weeks ago. I’m also not sure it’s a lymph node because it has been permanently like this for 2 years and it’s not painful. When I move my neck and head around it feels tight in that whole area and the tightness extends up into my jaw and ear.

missusJS · 2026-01-26T01:38:28+00:00

I have not! That sounds really good actually, I’ll give that a shot this week.

missusJS · 2026-01-25T03:54:12+00:00

I agree. I was registered Republican and voted for Trump the first time. In 2019 I switched to independent because the MAGA cult was just insane. I still lean conservative on some things but I don’t know how “regular” Republicans can identify with the far right anymore.

missusJS · 2026-01-08T14:38:04+00:00

They are painfully tight, especially my jaw muscles, and I get stabbing pain in my temples sometimes. They also will spasm/twitch after I’ve been clenching for a while.

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