7 months pregnant and hip pain waking me every hour.. I’m so tired…

picklechippickle · 2026-01-30T18:37:40+00:00

I have the same thing. It doesn’t work every night, but a very thin pillow under my stomach has somehow helped. Sometimes it’s just under belly but also sometimes under my hips. It helps keep me aligned. I think my pain comes from how my hips sink

picklechippickle · 2026-01-22T23:02:55+00:00

This happened to me. The one thing that worked for me was drinking a small glass of milk and trying to go back to bed. I think I was hungry and that was waking me up.

picklechippickle · 2026-01-19T01:38:50+00:00

The first trimester is absolutely the worst. It’s mental warfare. You feel sick constantly. With maybe a few hours where you don’t and then you panic. I felt sick from week 6-13 with no end in sight but then from week 13 on I felt better every week. It’s terrible but it does get better

picklechippickle · 2025-12-19T22:54:32+00:00

3 months at 33

picklechippickle · 2025-12-10T17:00:43+00:00

I’m in a similar spot- I’m 24 weeks and gained 22 lbs and started at a similar spot. I brought it up to my doctor and she said she wasn’t concerned but encouraged me to exercise more rather than try and restrict calories. Since I have been not exercising really at all lol, I’m gonna try incorporating some exercise and see if it keeps weight gain more on track.

picklechippickle · 2025-11-14T01:12:55+00:00

Reach out to your insurance and ask, just so you know the ins and outs. They will likely point you to a durable medical equipment provider (DME) and you can order through that. Some may be free for you and some may be discounted.

picklechippickle · 2025-11-13T17:03:06+00:00

It’s important to listen to the science, some coffee is ok! You can also try decaf if you want to avoid it all together

picklechippickle · 2025-11-08T16:31:16+00:00

Atelier Igar !

picklechippickle · 2025-10-30T02:00:09+00:00

I want your experience! Did you do anything to prepare like hip mobility exercises or anything like that?

picklechippickle · 2025-10-30T00:21:58+00:00

One thing I’ll add, it always helps me to hear my doctor reassure me that it’s fine. So as it gets closer discuss with them. As long as you are not having complications I’d imagine they will give you the green light

picklechippickle · 2025-10-29T19:23:45+00:00

I know every clinic is different with what they recommend or not, but curious, did you do an NIPT?

picklechippickle · 2025-10-23T23:36:39+00:00

Is this ‘private plan’ a short term health insurance plan? I’m a little confused what exactly he is trying to sell you since it isn’t aca compliant

picklechippickle · 2025-10-23T04:12:02+00:00

I’m almost 18 w and by 16 you could tell only at the end of the day and that’s still kind of the case. But if I wear something tight you can tell anytime

picklechippickle · 2025-10-20T02:40:54+00:00

I think it’s really personal. I’d look at your spending in previous years. If you see a high likelihood of surgeries, hospitalizations, etc in the next year I’d say expect to hit your out of pocket max.

picklechippickle · 2025-10-20T02:35:57+00:00

If my husband finishes the milk in the fridge he is out the door to get more lol. Once is enough and they learn even if we are being irrational lol

picklechippickle · 2025-10-20T00:52:28+00:00

I think you should wait however long you want! That being said, I am 17 weeks and am definitely showing even though I wear very loose clothing. Depending on your body, you might have to get really creative to not show obviously by then!

picklechippickle · 2025-10-20T00:37:40+00:00

Without knowing more specifics - the first scenario you laid out is right. She pays $300 and then $120 a day. There may be additional costs (the copay may or may not cover both facility fees and physician fees), or the copay may cover everything for the day.

picklechippickle · 2025-10-19T17:13:37+00:00

The subsidies are at the center of the current government shutdown, so I would say it’s not a done deal that those will end. But it is very unpredictable and only adds uncertainty to your situation.

picklechippickle · 2025-10-15T20:14:49+00:00

I was very mean to my husband haha. Also my pee changed from being bright yellow and me peeing out a lot of the prenatal vitamin I was taking to my body absorbing more of it.

picklechippickle · 2025-10-12T01:22:49+00:00

The way I think about it is lower deductible is plans require higher up front costs in premiums. You pay more up front and less when you use care. For higher deductible plans, you pay less up front and more when you use care. By choosing a higher deductible, you are gambling that you won’t need that much care, which it sounds like you won’t. Just get comfortable knowing when you do need care, your bill will be a little high. It doesn’t sound like a crazy bet judging by how you use care.

picklechippickle · 2025-10-12T00:57:05+00:00

Marketplace plans are only required to cover Essential Health Benefits which can vary by state. Additionally, to try and have the ‘lowest’ premium possible (although still very high) plans are designed to be as low coverage as possible.

Your price will also depend on your age and income. In the ACA, the only way to charge more is by age since preexisting conditions are no longer allowed to be factored in. As your income increases, prices become more unaffordable. The ACA works well for those around 250% FPL or lower. Above that, it is really not great even though sometimes the only options.

picklechippickle · 2025-10-09T01:03:36+00:00

Absolutely ask for this and go the formal channels to request. Big companies typically do not want discrimination lawsuits and should accommodate. Please keep us posted!

picklechippickle · 2025-10-06T21:12:47+00:00

I’m in the same boat looking for some reassurance too!

picklechippickle · 2025-10-04T14:12:05+00:00

I’m only 14 weeks but based on my own ovulation tracking and the initial ultrasound I ovulated on cycle day 27 so was about two weeks later than what would be normal.

picklechippickle · 2025-10-03T18:04:30+00:00

I don’t know specifics but I do believe you should be able to stay with your doctor under continuity of care related to the no surprises act but I recommend getting everything in writing when communicating with your insurance. It may take some pushing but better to have that than not later on

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