I'm definitely feeling a whole lot better. I've had several days in succession of having more energy, wanting to do things, getting things done, and generally not feeling like I am going to die of exhaustion! Party!
I have also had a very snuffly nose and throat and constant nosebleeds for the last few days but my 'Week 15 Newsletter' from babycenter.com just explained it for me........ apparently "Increased estrogen can cause swelling in the mucous membranes and possibly trigger the production of more mucus. This condition is so common, doctors even have a name for it: "rhinitis of pregnancy." Some pregnant women also suffer nosebleeds as a result of increased blood volume and blood vessel expansion in the nose". These weekly newlsetters are usually full of milestones that I either reached weeks ago or won't reach for several more weeks so it was good to get some decent info from one for a change!
Right, I am off to tidy up and do some laundry - even being able to do the smallest most tedious tasks is a bit of a blessing after the last few weeks!
Posted by katie at January 15, 2007 05:06 PMKatie, I've had a permanently blocked up nose since I've been pregnant and I'm now 22 weeks, its a right pain not being able to breathe properly so I have every sympathy with you.
Posted by: Sue at January 16, 2007 06:54 AM