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Hi all

Just wanting to put my mind at rest really, I'm 23 weeks pregnant with my second (who's 8) and for the last week or so have been having every ache and pain known to man.  I'm getting back ache, head ache, swollen ankles, period pains, stitches and cramps in my tummy, dizziness and heartburn.  I know pregnancy is no party but I don't remember having so many problems last time round.  In my job I have to wear scrubs and even though I've gone up a size, every time I sit down I either get a boot from little one or feel sick due to the tightness of the trousers.  I came home early from work today as I was feeling so unwell. 

Is anyone else having anything similar - should I be worried or just suck it up and get on with it??

Thanks, Chel, Shannon and pink bump (23 wks) xxx

hey

im only 11+ weeks pregnant but have been suffering from headaches this last week real bad, this is my 3rd pregnancy (age 6 and 4) and i had no symptoms at all with the last two of my pregnancy's were a breeze! I'm suffering with back ache but think this is to do with suffering with my babck since i had my youngest!

i would'nt worry if i was you as you are feeling the baby move, if u suddenly get no movement then see someone about it!  if your hands are swollen as well as your feet i would also get this checked!

hope this is some help

xxxxxx

hi. if you haven't spoken to your midwife you should get yourself checked. if your midwife says, yes just get on with it, that's ok but i'd rather her say so than risk anything.

as for your trousers, that's not good for you or baby. speak to your boss. you need to find something else suitable, if not get some bigger ones.

Hi There I am almost 13 weeks pregnant and have been suffering from really bad headaches and dizziness.  I am a migraine suffer anyway so it has been a nightmare as you can only take paracetmol.  My midwife has said it is beinf caused by my blood pressure dropping due to not eating enough.  Maybe ask yours incase it the same xx

Hi Chel0506.  I'm 27 +5 weeks pregnant and I too have been suffering with this pregnancy.... this is my 3rd (twins aged 9 and a 3 year old).   I usually go to bed with a headache every night and sometimes wake up with one too.....  terrible hearburn, back ache etc. 

My last 2 pregnancies were different to this one.  I did suffer heartburn badly with the twins but not with the singleton (this time it's just 1 too).   I don't think any 2 pregnancies are the same but as you are feeling the baby move that's all positive but you should mention it to your midwife just to be on the safe side... I had pre-eclampsia with the twins and the signs of that include headaches, swollen legs, hands etc.    Better to be safe than sorry.   Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy.