Calf swelling

daisyfflur · Jan 19th, 2010, 14:06 PM

So here I am, with the exception of morning sickness in first tri and some tiredness in first and second tri, I was breezing through relatively unscathed. No stretchmarks to speak off, no headaches or heartburn when I've notice that my beloved uggs have left indentations in my calves. This worries me (on a purely costmetic level you understand) because my best friend had feet the size of balloons when she was pregnant and couldn't wear boots or work shoes without her legs popping over the top. I can't wear flip flops to work!!! Does everyone get some leg swelling? Reassure me that you don't wear flip flops...

Shady_R · Jan 19th, 2010, 16:30 PM

When I was having my youngest I ended up wearing my crocs nearly all the time.....I would def keep an eye on your legs and hw much they swell though hun......

marie-louise · Jan 20th, 2010, 10:53 AM

If they have noticeably swollen I would call the doc or midwife as pregnant women are more at risk from blood clots, don't mean to scare you but it's always better to be safe than sorry!

jess_smurf · Jan 20th, 2010, 11:01 AM

yes get bp and wee checked out as water retention at this stage isnt always normal

gina8177 · Jan 20th, 2010, 11:34 AM

I've had issues with swelling since 1st tri. I recommend a good pair of compression stockings. (And make sure you mention it to your MW too). My MW says that it is important for me to put my legs up at the end of the day to help them drain and told DH to do more stuff for me.

daisyfflur · Jan 20th, 2010, 13:09 PM

I don't have any leg pain or anything, have had low bp since first taken by my mw and it's consistent in both legs so I don't think it's a clot but I have a mw appointment next tuesday. I do think water retention is common in second tri but I will def. keep an eye on it. Thanks for the info ladies, much appreciated.

Jan 19th, 2010, 14:06 PM	#1
daisyfflur Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 679	Calf swelling So here I am, with the exception of morning sickness in first tri and some tiredness in first and second tri, I was breezing through relatively unscathed. No stretchmarks to speak off, no headaches or heartburn when I've notice that my beloved uggs have left indentations in my calves. This worries me (on a purely costmetic level you understand) because my best friend had feet the size of balloons when she was pregnant and couldn't wear boots or work shoes without her legs popping over the top. I can't wear flip flops to work!!! Does everyone get some leg swelling? Reassure me that you don't wear flip flops...

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Jan 19th, 2010, 16:30 PM	#2
Shady_R Waiting To Try (WTT) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Torfaen Posts: 3,343	When I was having my youngest I ended up wearing my crocs nearly all the time.....I would def keep an eye on your legs and hw much they swell though hun......

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Jan 20th, 2010, 10:53 AM	#3
marie-louise Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 537	If they have noticeably swollen I would call the doc or midwife as pregnant women are more at risk from blood clots, don't mean to scare you but it's always better to be safe than sorry!

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Jan 20th, 2010, 11:01 AM	#4
jess_smurf Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bury, Lancashire Posts: 3,806	yes get bp and wee checked out as water retention at this stage isnt always normal

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Jan 20th, 2010, 11:34 AM	#5
gina8177 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Port Coquitlam, BC Posts: 1,958	I've had issues with swelling since 1st tri. I recommend a good pair of compression stockings. (And make sure you mention it to your MW too). My MW says that it is important for me to put my legs up at the end of the day to help them drain and told DH to do more stuff for me.

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Jan 20th, 2010, 13:09 PM	#6
daisyfflur Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 679	I don't have any leg pain or anything, have had low bp since first taken by my mw and it's consistent in both legs so I don't think it's a clot but I have a mw appointment next tuesday. I do think water retention is common in second tri but I will def. keep an eye on it. Thanks for the info ladies, much appreciated.

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