Thanks to the endometriosis I've had for years, I've suffered more than my fair share at the hands of constipation and diarrhea. But pregnancy constipation is a whole other matter! For the last two months, I've struggled to 'go' more than once a week. I had a brief spell when it went up to twice a week, which certainly made my life a bit easier, but it seems that I'm back to square one at the moment.
For someone who goes on a daily basis when things are in full working order, this once a week business just isn't enough. My insides end up feeling incredibly clogged up and solid and, when I do finally go, it's agony. Today it felt like giving birth without the dilation or drugs!! Of course, that's a bit of an exaggeration but it's natural to push and strain when you're giving birth. That's against the rules when you're going to the loo unless you're prepared to risk haemorrhoids!
I'm going food shopping tonight and will be looking for even more ways of squeezing some extra fibre into my diet!
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