Something I wish someone had told me about during pregnancy is the 3rd trimester swelling. I kind of knew a tad bit but whew! In the morning I can barely make a fist my hands be super swole and hurt to close. Then my feet get so bad by the end of the night. I think socks make it worse, but I don’t have ankles anymore lol. I’m just glad it’s no pain. And I do keep up with my blood pressure just to triple check because I know about preeclampsia. But no just regular 3rd trimester swelling. Had to crop my toes out because I need a pedicure and not getting one til Monday so it’s fresh for my baby shower lol. Pictures don’t do justice, I swear it’s worse in person lol. whatiwishiknew
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Yes I had it so bad although I did have preeclampsia. What helped was soaking my hands and feet if you can
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I feel you! I had swelling with my first pregnancy but my second omgggggg it was badddd none of my shoes , slides or slippers would fit ! I was using my mans sandals size 13 
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My mom told me that too, I need to get me a bucket to put them in. I been using my foot &hand massager. It don’t really help with nothing lol. So yes I will try to soak both tomorrow. Thanks for the reminder. 
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Oh my lol. And it’s like each week closer to birth it’s a new pain, the swelling been here for at least two weeks already. This week, it’s my back and walking after a certain period of time hurts 
. Whew 3rd trimester chronicles lol
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i never knew about swelling until l seen other moms posting it in my due date group with my first baby
I would try some epson salt in warm water and just soak! If your feet hurt you can roll a frozen water bottle with the bottom of your foot!
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sheshhhh the struggle is real! Your almost there you got this 
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Oh my gosh same! It’s so scary and uncomfortable and there comes a point where staying hydrated is t enough. I remember having days where my skin felt so stretched out… Hope you get some relief and some much needed rest and relaxation!
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Yes I am going to try that. And ouuu I didn’t think about the frozen water bottle, I’m going to try that as well tonight. Thank you. 
Tell me about it lol
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Yes it is pretty crazy to witness lol. Thank you love.
You’re almost there momma! Prop those feet up and relax
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Oh, the missing ankles phase is so real! It’s great your blood pressure is good. Keep those feet up, and enjoy pampering yourself on Monday, you deserve the best baby shower! 
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Oh man. I feel you. I had it so bad with my first. It was from the heat. If you live somewhere warm, Soak in cool water. That’s what helped mine.
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Oh mama this happened to me too!!! And nothing helped I didn’t try compression socks though how do you feel about that
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Of course. I hope it gets better
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Thank you, I be trying.
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Yes I will thank you. I can’t wait til this baby shower is over with lol.
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Yes and it’s def warming up here. Thank you, I keep forgetting to get a bucket so I can soak my feet. I need to out a reminder on my phone lol.
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Honestly funny you mentioned that, last night I was thinking about putting some on during the day, I have a few pairs of compression socks. I should’ve worn some today, it was a bit cloudy. It’s just been so hot and they come up to my knees lol.
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