18 WEEKS PREGNANT | leg cramps!!!

[@tybaby4062]

I am 18 weeks and 2 days today, I know your videos are older but I follow them as if we’re going through this together. I appreciate your realness mama. Hope all your babies are doing great! ❤️

[@MrsJasper1]

I do the same thing! I am in my 18th week right now and I always go find her videos each new week to correlate with me!

[@moniquerusso5993]

I started having leg/feet cramps on my sleep this week (14 weeks pregnant). I do have history of high blood pressure, but it is been controlled by my daily medicines. It is good to know that more women have these cramps! Thank you for sharing! Love your videos!

[@juliabroad4783]

It has been so fun watching your pregnancy updates years later now that I am 18 weeks pregnant! 😊 Thanks for sharing your pregnancy journey with us!

[@beautifulsoul8006]

Natalie you are a great inspiration for me 💜💜💜 you have changed my perspective of motherhood to a positive way💚💚 I misscarried last year and I'm waiting God to bless me with a baby to have a beautiful experience like yours. I really feel that I'll got pregnant soooon🙏🏻🙏🏻 weird feeling☁️️ anybody had felt this way and got pregnant? 😛

[@tabithakelley]

magnesium spray for leg cramps!! I use it for nausea too. some people say drink orange juice while going through the cramp

[@MissPebbles9]

The Healthy Hippie Mama The magnesiunsprays works wonders! The pregnancy takes a lot of the magnesiumstorrage in the body and women need more magnesium than men (because of our hormones) so during pregnancy it takes even more and then you can experience cramps.. ;-)

[@brittanysnyder2906]

I have been referring to these videos each week following along with my pregnancy! I watched these when they came out but now it is much more exciting!!! I’m just now feeling my baby move around and it’s so exciting! 😊😊

[@estrelladevia4726]

I'm 18 weeks pregnant & most of my symptoms went away after week 16. I do get headaches & maybe feel flutters? It's my first baby, but my next app is in two weeks!! Yay. ❤️

[@Jhonjgh98]

I don't feel my baby moving i am 18 weeks but in my last ultrasound 12 weeks it show that my baby move

[@614Carly]

Hi Natalie! I also had leg cramps when I was pregnant with my son. Eating a banana everyday followed by a glass of milk really helps! The potassium helps and the milk helps absorb it :) Hope this helps!

[@nancyfancy84]

IAM 18 weeks pregnant I sometimes feel the baby but not much and the kick is light not a strong one ... My nausea ended but I still feel exhausted and sleepy

[@torib9075]

enas almahmood I’m 18 weeks ani barely feel anything

[@faytth36]

Try eating bananas or oranges for the leg cramps! I had them extremely bad during my first pregnancy and my doctor told me it was a potassium deficiency and to eat bananas or oranges. I ate oranges just about every day and it worked and the cramps disappeared!

[@Mommyof3xo]

I've had leg cramps in all 4 of pregnancies, could be a vitamin deficiency.. I've never heard of the blood pressure thing! My bp has always been super low during pregnancy.

[@leahkinsey3940]

I'm currently pregnant with our 6th baby. I experienced calf cramps aka charlie horse cramps while I was pregnant with our first three children... However, after I switched my prenatal care over to a midwife she suggested taking a calcium magnesium supplement in powder form. I mix 1/2 teaspoon of cal. mag. with a couple tablespoons of apple juice in the morning, & no more charlie horse cramps in my calf muscles.

[@siochainmama5025]

My sister warned me this past week that leg cramps in the calf would be around the corner, especially since I have started to have some lower back pain. She said to look up exercises to do to help with the leg cramps before they strike because they can get really intense. So far no leg cramps for me though. But I just wanted to tell you that so that you don't get too worried while you wait to talk to your doctor. My sister has had 7 babies, the younest of her children is 8 months old so she's got lots of experience. I'm blessed to have her! I also have been feeling lots of movements from my baby also. I think mine is a girl so I am just going to use feminine pronouns for now btw. She is just kicking away and pushing up on me which keeps giving me a very stretched and tight feeling also. I love feeling her move! I am finally beginning to enjoy this pregnancy even though I am still so sick! Feeling her move and kick is the most awesome feeling I have ever experienced! :-) I am so blessed! Blessings to you and your family! Shalom! :-)

[@jillh5739]

For the leg cramps try eating bananas, or getting some extra potassium another way :) bananas/ potassium help with musculoskeletal cramps. Worked wonders for me!

[@NatalieBennett]

Jill H Thanks for the tip! I'll look into it!

[@user-xq4xr7jl8h]

yes! agreed! have had calf cramps my whole life to this day :o lol

[@LoveFamilyLife]

this pregnancy is flying by!

[@cretians]

Take some organic Magnesium for the cramps, check with your doc first of course, or epsom salt baths. Good luck with them, I used to get them frequently while pregnant with my son. Love from NZ

[@kasitouvell3895]

I had leg cramps around 14 then 16 weeks. Kind of felt like period cramps. Found out later it was bc I was dehydrated.

[@caregiverentrepreurreimagined]

Love pic on instagram of you, your sister and cousin showing off y'all's baby bumps! Continued prayers for safe and healthy pregnancies and deliveries for you, your sister and cousin! 😁😉

[@kerryamy7358]

I'm 18weeks and 5 days today. I have a bump! I feel worne out and drained. My morning sickness is gone, I can't stop eating! Sertain foods still makes me curdle. I can't sleep well or get confy! When I get up for the bathroom is feel like I'm going to drop. My baby loves sleeping on my bladder all the time. Always sleeping. Moving around to x

[@angelpoole8350]

Do you have any tips for combatting nausea? I've tried so many things. I'm 10 weeks and evenings are the worst😞

[@Mynyly-]

I'm 18 weeks pregnant as well. I experience cramps in my calves if i've been sitting for an extended period of time and suddenly get up. I experience these cramps more frequently in the morning time.

[@jessbaby6145]

I am 18 weeks ☺️ I love watching your pregnancy updates each week when I get to a new week 😊 this week my symptoms have been leg cramps as well, which suck 😞😩 fatigue which isn't new 😂, light headedness, I do drink a lot of water, and have always had high blood pressure, even when I was pregnant with my son, and I have noticed some hair on my tummy 😂 love your videos! I find out the gender in 2 WEEKS AHHH!

[@masefase]

I am 39 weeks pregnant and have been getting calf cramps for weeks and weeks. Always around 3am! Just part of being pregnant for me!!!

[@HannahRose19960]

Freckles Mason congratulations

[@alicesarjeant8592]

Your just glowing 😍 such an beautiful mama! And such a beautiful baby bump!

[@smleblanc1]

I'm 19 weeks with baby #3 and my baby movements are so few and far between still!! it's crazy! with my daughter I started feeling her around 16 weeks. can't wait for kicks to get stronger

[@gerberita]

I'm 18+3 weeks... I can't feel Mila yet :( it's my first baby... I think I might feel her sometimes but it may be a gas or something else lol... People say it's not far in time I'll be feeling her. I have a doctors appointment this Saturday thank God! It makes me nervous not feeling her... i only know I'm pregnany just because of the size of my belly lol... new symptoms??? I haven't, I just cry easier than before and I'm super tired at night after work.

[@charlenemrideaux8594]

gerberita ,, totally normal, all is well, continue being happy and loving yourself and baby

[@diyanazulkafly9876]

I have a lot of stomach gas and aches and very emotional

[@marlizettebadenhorst3631]

18 weeks tomorrow and I've had terrible insomnia since the very beginning. I think it's mostly because of restless legs syndrome, which causes me to only get about 2-3 hours sleep a night if I'm lucky. Doctor wouldn't prescribe me anything for the insomnia so I'm stuck being exhausted every single day!

[@shaunamcmullan8889]

I had really bad leg cramps throughout my whole 2nd pregnancy. really uncomfortable! keeping hydrated helps. hope your feeling more comfortable soon ☺ x

[@monikaLovesSkz]

Loving your videos!

[@shelbyhessel6113]

Natalie your hair looks beautiful in this video! :)

[@BlueSea23]

I used to wake up with leg cramps in my second pregnancy. You are looking lovely Natalie! 😊

[@amandakaricunningham4116]

Omg yes I dnt remember leg cramps with my 2 oldest but I'm 18 weeks tday actually and its been goin on for several days now.

[@HannahRose19960]

I'm 20 I am not having kids anytime soon partly because I'm still single lol but I love pregnancy updates and all that stuff

[@smileonlegs1]

I think i am feeling movement but sometimes it kinda hurts and isnt too comfortable. Im just not sure if its the baby or not or if im imagining it.

[@shermymohan9943]

Natalie I love u alot.....u r more like a sister to me....so so so thankful... praise the lord...god bless u...

[@shawneeherendeen]

i get foot cramps all the time, but not really leg cramps.. i'm 17w3d today and i still have random days where i throw up but not too often..

[@laurencruz1542]

I am 18 weeks pregnant and have had a couple leg cramps over the past few days between weeks 17 and 18. I do have a history of getting strong Charley Horses in the night due to dehydration and low potassium levels but I am curious to hear what my doctor says about them during pregnancy knowing that I am getting plenty of water and potassium.

[@leiaknowshowtorockandroll7505]

Lauren Cruz like we give a fuck

[@AshlynnSloan63015]

Oh my goodness yes the leg cramps are terrible. My OB says it's because low potassium. I'm 38 weeks and still get them during the middle of the night (always my right calf ironically)

[@mattayafrancis2893]

Just watched your birth story with the twins and was wondering about you doing a VBAC? Is it possible? Is that what you're going for?

[@applesauce8258]

Hey nat! To lessen your leg cramps maybe try marjoram essential oil! It works wonders for me. I know your a big fan of using essential oils for healing and I strongly agree! Much love ❤️

[@reallyhealy136]

Great video!

[@candicep9252]

I'm almost 16 weeks and zero symptoms, nada! I had horrible leg cramps with my last two thought! So maybe that means after two boys I'll get a girl? Haha like you said no news is good news, but with zero symptoms, only a 3-5lbs gain and not showing this pregnancy seems so dull right now haha

[@krissybisinger7519]

i love watching your blogs

[@amberm313]

aww💖 I love ur videos

[@tshilabax9698]

Im 18 weeks and recovering from chicken pox i got at 16 weeks! I have hard time sleeping at night im hoping ill be more active once i reach 20 weeks. Ive doing nth but sleeping most of the time:(

[@shannonhennigan5109]

Black friday in england as well

[@francesscanlen2768]

I'm 18 weeks and 5 days. Can't wait to see baby x

[@Emma-ie5rk]

I got leg cramps real bad through my last pregnancy and found that it was being made worse by wearing jandals so make sure your wearing more supportive shoes. when you feel a cramp cone on flex your toes upwards so your stretching out the calf muscle. Keep going, your looking beautiful.

[@ms.e.707]

Hello Natalie, maybe you need to take magnesium? Of course check back with your doctor :) But it seems like your pregnancy is running by! I'm 35 weeks pregnant and can't wait to meet my baby girl. Hope you'll get a girl, too. Love you! God bless you and your family!

[@paulaainny1210]

I'm 18 weeks today and I'm having terrible heartburn and baby moves a lot

[@sanyasharma80]

Hey Natalie ! Are you planning to do a Q+A anytime soon ?

[@esqueletodealice]

I am 17 weeks and 6 days but I never felt the baby! :( I am a ftm and Im not sure what to look for but I am so frustrated that I cant feel him and its hard to bond when you dont actually feel pregnant.

[@AshlynnSloan63015]

Alice F totally normal not to feel baby until 20+ weeks if it's your first

[@gerberita]

I'm 18+3 and can't feel my baby girl either... But people say it starts at week 20-22 so I can't waaaiiittt :(

[@LizTorresMetalheadliz]

oh man, i had terrible leg cramps with my baby girl! i had a few of them with my son but not as bad as with my daughter. Just drink water and put your feet up or have hubby massage your legs, that helps!

[@sophiel1994]

Did you upload and remove your week 19 sure I saw it earlier and decided to watch it later but now can't find it? 😖

[@NatalieBennett]

Sophie Williams yup! There was an editing error and the new one is uploading now!

[@sophiel1994]

+Natalie Bennett Great I knew I wasn't seeing things! I'll stay awake a little longer to watch it then 👍

[@NatalieBennett]

here ya go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmOnqIKipK5gd5o

[@torib9075]

I’m 18 weeks an I feel a flutter every now and again but I don’t feel kicks

[@onajiteoru2194]

Me too I feel flutters like vibrations ,she saying kicks was wondering

[@lailygheyase383]

Same am 18 but not feeling kicked yet

[@tashthompson1707]

were 4months and 2 weeks an am nt feeling my baby moving?its my first baby

[@monikaLovesSkz]

tash thompson if you are 18 weeks pregnant and it is your 1st baby, it's normal not to feel him/her kick yet. You should usually start feeling the baby kick around 20-22 week. Of course it's different for everyone but that's the norm and how I had it with my 1st. I felt my 2nd baby kick sooner (at around 17 weeks) and now I am pregnant with baby #3 (23w 3d) and startes feeling kicks at around 15 weeks.

[@tashthompson1707]

Monika Ratajská thanks much☺

[@karlaricker2562]

Do you eat bananas? I heard not eating enough of bananas can cause calf cramps if you aren't getting enough potassium.

[@jessiehayward]

Coincidently 18 weeks today and got my first leg cramp about an hour before watching his video lol

[@tazminedmondson1513]

can you pleas do a video on breat feeding

[@SineadMaria211]

18 weeks & 1 day today. Anyone's tail bone at them?

[@Deliah_36]

I can feel mine sometimes. I'm 17 weeks. I hope to feel it more soon

[@NatalieBennett]

Dely Doll movement gets stronger as baby gets bigger! You'll soon forget what it was like to NOT feel the baby!

[@InnasCrochetland]

Laying on the bed watching Gilmore girls now. Haha. I think the show got me preggo. I'm 18 weeks today

[@jamiebluemel3186]

where did your 19 week video just go lol I saw it pop up now it's gone.

[@shannonhennigan5109]

Jamie Bluemel i saw that too and she still hasnt re uploaded 🤔was anything wrong with it

[@emilyg6764]

No leg cramps but back pain for sure!

[@eridamisassi6301]

hi Nathalie when is youre due date?

[@MakeupByAMO]

Yes!!! Leg cramps started for me too! I've had two this week! I do have high blood pressure

[@bunnysuitgaming]

Those leg cramps yes!

[@vasilisabanks6599]

im5w4days pregnant after 3miscarriages (:

[@aaalllleeexxx]

vasilisa banks Hope this pregnancy works out!

[@vasilisabanks6599]

+Alex W thank u soso much so do i

[@staystronglovatic4757]

vasilisa banks congrats I'm 7 weeks pregnant :)

[@vasilisabanks6599]

+Stay Strong Lovatic thank u and yayyyycongrats to u tooo

[@katiss775]

Hiii! I hope you had a beautiful baby

[@destinyann5550]

Round ligament pain! So much pain! I had leg cramps at 16 weeks! I watch every video, one a week! Im super tired! Lol. Im 18 weeks today!

[@TheRachealLeahshow]

Cramps in the legs are usually from your potassium being low! I'm 14 weeks and have started getting the same pain! Bananas!

[@liliyagiroux5817]

Who's stoked for the new episodes of Gilmore Girls that came out today?! I AM 😁🤗🤗

[@NatalieBennett]

Liliya Giroux I have yet to make it though all the original seasons! I am a GG newbie but I'm loving it so far!

[@jazzyj4765]

Natalie Bennett A lot of times, calf cramping or "charlie horses" are caused by a low potassium level and or, dehydration in your body. Knowing that you drink a lot of water, I doubt you're dehydrated, but instead, may just have had a low potassium level, in your body that day. When I was pregnant, I too, would have calf pain and "charlie horses" and my D.O. recommended eating a banana or two a day. She also told me, if I didn't like bananas, to find fruits or vegetables, that were high in potassium, and to have at minimum, 2 servings a day. I love bananas, so I'd eat one with my cereal or oatmeal, for breakfast, and another later in the day, as a snack, and my calf pain and " charlie horses" went away!

[@lpnffchick]

Have the cramps too. What's awful is at night you stretch your legs while sleeping and ouch!!!!!

[@crystaltx9350]

I am 18 weeks and my legs are just aching !!!

[@melissarivera7442]

I have had some wicked migraines this month!

[@mzruby9965]

Awe I'm sad there was no pregnancy update this week 🙁

[@NatalieBennett]

Ashton McLelland check back tomorrow morning at 9 am PST! I'm a day late but it will be up tomorrow!

[@mzruby9965]

Natalie Bennett yay! I was wondering if maybe you skipped a week. I look forward to your videos every week ❤️

[@NatalieBennett]

Ashton McLelland thank you! I always update via Instagram if I'm running late with a video! FYI!

[@bianca643]

I am 18 weeks 2 days pregnant 🤰 Wish me luck

[@rhodaasante]

I'm 18 weeks dunday..been experiencing increased appetite

[@jasaniknight5287]

i can't wait to see your baby i hope its a girl 2 more weeks to go

[@CorniyaTV]

I’m so sick of this same song, but I love your videos!

[@NatalieBennett]

C- Cole sorry! It's my pregnancy video theme song. Good thing it's short! ☺️

[@LifeForeverChanged]

Week 18 already. Ahhh ❤️ you look beautiful. I had leg cramps with only my first. It is crazy. Up your water or eat a banana a day. Helped for me but yes talk to your doctor 😉

[@courtneyvolpe1164]

I had leg cramps my whole pregnancy with my first. I eat more bananas and drank more water every day it helps.

[@angeleyes72686]

I know you may have said it but I can't remember lol. Pregnancy brain!! When is your due date?

[@NatalieBennett]

angeleyes72686 April 19, 2017! 💜

[@angeleyes72686]

Oh yay!! We are just 10 days apart. I'm due April 9th 2017 with our first baby. We are expecting a little girl! 💝💜😍

[@connorbennett3006]

im subing to u cause my last name is bennett too

[@adrianabracco7251]

I had bad leg cramps when I was pregnant, u may need potassium, eat bananas 🍌

[@Bcdf-ei9el]

Why do I still feel that you might be carrying twins again? I know you have had your ultrasound...but, your tummy looks bigger to me!

[@emiliazamora694]

when are you guys finding out the gender 😭

[@NatalieBennett]

Emily Bernal in December! :-)

[@emiliazamora694]

+Natalie Bennett OMG you replied back to me !!! I love you and your family !! ill stay in tune !

[@SquishyPie721]

🤖

[@jasminelifestyle9797]

Early finely 😂 5th

[@jasminelifestyle9797]

6*

[@ninakirk5157]

make sure to drink lots of water and have more potassium intake like bananas

[@Payton-kd2nk]

4th