Hi girls,

Hope you are all doing fine & enjoying your pregnency. With third trimester, you may also be experiencing some aches & pains.
I have developed varicose veins on my legs, they are not bad & dont pain much, but I know they are going to get worse in the coming days. My doctor has asked me to keep my feet elevated above the heart level whenever I can. Hope these veins vanish after delivery. Anyone facing/ face this problem? Any other self care methods available??
Back aches are quite a routine & I am having cold too making it difficult to breath at times. With third trimester it is quite overwhelming, I am wondering if I can handle everything with labor & baby.Some little doubts keep creeping in. Not sure if all first time moms or even second time moms feeling the same!!

Anyone having cravings in this trimester? I have strange cravings for sweets!! I can' t believe it !!

Take care all of you & take it easy in this trimester
Perky ck replied. Perky, I found it in whattoexpect site for the spider veins problem. Try it out.

' Fortunately, there are ways to prevent or minimize varicose veins. Your best bet is to keep your circulation going by avoiding standing or sitting for a long time and by being sure to get in some daily exercise. Special support hose can also be helpful. Most of the time, varicose veins will recede within a few months after delivery. '

Good Luck,
CK
Kalpana replied. I am almost in the same state as CK. I am tired and with body aches almost all days. Though, my tummy is small and easy to carry myself, I feel tired :(.

Sorry to hear about your varicose veins. I have no personal expr, may be google. As far as cravings are concerned, I am liking only outside food. Badly craving for chicken briyani ..

I am eagerly waiting for the little one .. Planning to work till Jan-mid and then take rest and esp spend some dedicated time for my son :).

Take care and try to njoy as much as possible.

Kalpana ck replied. Hi Perky,

I am tired most of the days, some days are good like sunshine. Doc always says its because of caring for a child otherwise everything is normal. I don' t hv veins problem, drink lots of water it might help or google to see if there is any natural remedy.

I don' t get interested to eat regular food I cook. I crave to eat different homecooked/outside food. Most of the time I enjoy eating salty and spicy/flavoury food. I feel very warm these days so like to eat ice cream, cold yogurt etc.

My daughter' s birthday went well. I invited couple of families, so it was small crowd and I ordered for pizza, etc. It was enjoyable and manageable. My daughter was happy too. Thanks for remembering and asking.

Take care,
CK