FTM here: A smidge over 19w, and my OB seemed surprised that I felt I could take 1st place at the “World’s Sorest Nipples Contest.” It’s gotten to the point that sleeping without a bra on is painful because they’ll rub or drag against the bed, or I’ll cuddle with my husband, then he’ll move, and they drag across him. My boobs themselves aren’t terribly sore, but man, the nipples…

Then there’s the itching. My stomach occasionally itches, but never before have my boobs ITCHED. I’ll take my bra off and have my husband give them a good scratch. He’s no longer allowed to be without fingernails. They’re mine now.

The tailbone pain. What the hell?? This started hurting about 2 weeks ago, and I’ve heard horror stories about getting it adjusted. I don’t want to look like an old lady by sitting on a doughnut, but I feel like if it’s this bad now, we’re only going to go downhill from here.

No one warns you about these things!