Diaper Swappers

Kimmomy2dom · 07-21-2006, 07:19 AM

LOL, I'm a wuss!!! I HATE leg cramps. I never get them - they're horrible awful things and they should just GO AWAY. I had the leg cramp that never ends this morning and I'm dying now, LOL.
I got ONE leg cramp with my last pregnancy, but this time I think I'm up to 3 which isn't bad considering. If something's going to cramp, though, I'd rather it be my uterus than my leg - that's how wussy I am.
LOL, OK I'm done complaining now!

Kellyd · 07-21-2006, 08:02 AM

A lot of times you get leg cramps because you need more calcium and potassium. I was having them pretty frequently up until about a month ago- and I started drinking an extra glass of OJ (for potassium) every day and taking an extra Tums each day (don't really like milk). I haven't had one since I've been doing that.

Other high potassium foods are tomatoes, bananas, melon, white and sweet potatoes.

annes_cottage · 07-21-2006, 08:25 AM

Yep, my legs get achy and restless and I know I need some calcium! Never heard of the potassium one, but I am going to try that now too!

Manna00 · 07-21-2006, 09:18 AM

Someone suggested bananas to me because I was ALWAYS getting charlie horses in my last trimester. The bananas really did help with the cramps! Plus, I was always wanting to stretch when I woke up.. and that's typically when I would get the cramps.. so I just started to be more mindful when I woke myself up to not point my toes when I stretched--rather I flexed my foot!

It's the worst when the pain stays around all day long! Good luck mama! You're almost there!

Kimmomy2dom · 07-21-2006, 10:12 AM

Yeah, I know about all that. I don't want to take anything extra this time, LOL. When I was pg with my son I ate bananas a lot and then forgot to eat one - the next morning I was PAYING for it. I'm also hopped up on so many supplements I don't need anything else, LOL.
I get them so seldom and I'm close enough to when I could deliver that I don't want to mess around with my diet much - last time I did it made me worse. I guess I was just complaining - 3 isn't bad at all, at least I don't get them every day.

babydirtybike · 07-21-2006, 11:49 AM

Heck ya on the calcium and potassium suggestions.

Calcium, potassium and sodium flood in and out of muscle cells controlling contraction and relaxation. When they get out of balance, cramping/spasming can happen.

OneFabMama · 07-21-2006, 11:57 AM

I got leg cramps all the time when I was preggy especially in my 3rd trimester.
One day, I CRAVED pineapple (fresh HAD TO BE FRESH haha) and my leg cramps went away - I needed more potassium! But then I had all those sores on my gums from the pineapple. LOL One complaint after another.

Kimmomy2dom · 07-21-2006, 12:24 PM

I need some chocolate, then. LOL - actually I missed my white chocolate mocha yesterday so I wonder if that did it. That's about the only milk I ever drink.

OneFabMama · 07-21-2006, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Kimmomy2dom

I need some chocolate, then. LOL - actually I missed my white chocolate mocha yesterday so I wonder if that did it. That's about the only milk I ever drink.

mmmmmm

Kimmomy2dom · 07-21-2006, 12:55 PM

Uh oh, I have to get some later when I go out. I think the only thing I have at home that's chocolate (for good reason, LOL) is a bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips in the freezer

07-21-2006, 07:19 AM	#1
Kimmomy2dom Mmmm Saucers eating chocolate Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: I'm halfway across the country, but weirdos have a way of teleporting! Posts: 9,574 Ratings: 226 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	OMG, owwie!! LOL, I'm a wuss!!! I HATE leg cramps. I never get them - they're horrible awful things and they should just GO AWAY. I had the leg cramp that never ends this morning and I'm dying now, LOL. I got ONE leg cramp with my last pregnancy, but this time I think I'm up to 3 which isn't bad considering. If something's going to cramp, though, I'd rather it be my uterus than my leg - that's how wussy I am. LOL, OK I'm done complaining now!

07-21-2006, 08:02 AM	#2
Kellyd Registered Users Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 108 Ratings: 9 Feedback: 100%	Re: OMG, owwie!! A lot of times you get leg cramps because you need more calcium and potassium. I was having them pretty frequently up until about a month ago- and I started drinking an extra glass of OJ (for potassium) every day and taking an extra Tums each day (don't really like milk). I haven't had one since I've been doing that. Other high potassium foods are tomatoes, bananas, melon, white and sweet potatoes.

07-21-2006, 08:25 AM	#3
annes_cottage Accomplice to the Temptress of Fuzzi Fannies Diapers Join Date: May 2006 Location: NW IN Posts: 2,729 Ratings: 8 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: OMG, owwie!! Yep, my legs get achy and restless and I know I need some calcium! Never heard of the potassium one, but I am going to try that now too! __________________ ~Lauri~ Mama of 8 blessings~ wife to Grady~ Avi pic: Leland 1 yr

07-21-2006, 09:18 AM	#4
Manna00 Pinchin' pennies 'til they scream Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: South Western, Virginia Posts: 29,988 Ratings: 772 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: OMG, owwie!! Someone suggested bananas to me because I was ALWAYS getting charlie horses in my last trimester. The bananas really did help with the cramps! Plus, I was always wanting to stretch when I woke up.. and that's typically when I would get the cramps.. so I just started to be more mindful when I woke myself up to not point my toes when I stretched--rather I flexed my foot! It's the worst when the pain stays around all day long! Good luck mama! You're almost there! __________________ Come "like" The Screaming Penny on Facebook HERE Groupon Eversave Discover Swagbucks (FAQ) then join Swagbucks [B]

07-21-2006, 10:12 AM	#5
Kimmomy2dom Mmmm Saucers eating chocolate Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: I'm halfway across the country, but weirdos have a way of teleporting! Posts: 9,574 Ratings: 226 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: OMG, owwie!! Yeah, I know about all that. I don't want to take anything extra this time, LOL. When I was pg with my son I ate bananas a lot and then forgot to eat one - the next morning I was PAYING for it. I'm also hopped up on so many supplements I don't need anything else, LOL. I get them so seldom and I'm close enough to when I could deliver that I don't want to mess around with my diet much - last time I did it made me worse. I guess I was just complaining - 3 isn't bad at all, at least I don't get them every day.