Swelling / edema
38 w 4 d and have had horrible painful swelling during my entire last trimester. In my face, hands and arms, legs and feet. The two pictures below are my legs/feet’s at their worst vs. after two days of rest and elevation. However, by day three if I get up and start doing literally anything they go right back. I can’t even wear real shoes. Even my flip flops are too small.
My hands are so bad that I can’t even wear my rings. My wedding band is a size 5.5 and right now I’m wearing a fake one that is a size 8.5 and I haven’t been able to take it off now for about a week.
I will be seeing my OB tomorrow and we have talked about possibly inducing this week. Can’t wait to meet my baby girl and get rid of this swelling for good!
Swelling at its worst vs. after two days of rest ...


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