Things are Improving Except One Thing... Phantom Rectum!! | 16 Weeks Pregnant | Let's Talk IBD

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[@alisonfrazzetta9886]

I ordered! Hot chocolate is coming my way

[@pixie706]

Maggie .. you are a fantastic sales rep. We are impressed 😊😊😊

[@GraceThomson-o3f]

thank you so much for this!!!

[@angelamaganda]

I didn't think I could get pregnant either, so I mentally and planned my life without kids. Sometimes I am still amazed that there are 2 kids screaming in my house.

[@IHearAWaltz]

When the nausea starts to subside time fliiiiiiies through the second trimester!! Once you’re at the end of the third trimester it feels like it takes a whole 9 months to get through just that! My OB told me at the end of my first pregnancy, “Once you’re convinced that you’re going to be pregnant forever, then the baby will come.” 😂

[@commonsense6967]

I agree--and then later found it was exactly the same thing, wondering if I'd ever finally get to menopause!!

[@EmEm78]

Omg, my first baby was 17 days overdue before they finally decided to do a c-section. I swear once you hit that due date and are just waiting on the baby to make an appearance, time slows all the way down to the point it's almost going backwards 😂 Being huge and uncomfortable definitely doesn't help.

[@RoseMaryBowen]

Condolences for the passing of your Uncle. So glad your nausea has decreased. Odors can really trigger nausea! Take care. ❤

[@LeighMerrydayPorch]

Smart. The beauty of not telling the name is that people don't feel so free to share their opinions once she's already been named. I wish I'd known this. Glad you're feeling better.

[@cherylholland3807]

So sorry about your uncle.😢 when I was in the hospital after having my daughter. I decided first name Heather. The nurse came in, asked me what her middle name was. I could not decide middle name. The nurse mentioned Michelle. I told her sounds good to me❤ Heather Michelle is now 31 years.

[@mnaccarato4507]

Sorry about your uncle passing. You are looking wonderful!❤

[@Dr3Mc3Ninja]

I think it is wise to keep her name a secret. People can be too critical of names. Condolences on your loss.

[@vickirobinette1452]

My deepest condolences Maggie on losing your Uncle. May he always be a special memory in your heart.🩷💙💐

[@kelseydesrosier5661]

15w4d today and I’ve been having more phantom rectum pain too! Its like a daily occurrence for me now 😅

[@AtanaaTheCurious]

Ouch. That sound rough. I hope it improves

[@DkOmbres]

Right before delivery date when baby gets in the right postion, be ready to have a foot in the lung. Also smaller people tent to get huge ( coming from someone who is small). My first 2 babys I was so huge but my last was a premi so I didn't get as big and I was also dealing with crohn's at the time.

[@rm2828]

You & Zac will be the BEST PARENTS!! Please show us the baby room.❤from Montreal

[@Lakotajo2]

The 2nd trimester is such a gift. Your bump is so cute!

[@tammypatten5138]

I am so sorry for your loss . Hugs to you and your loved ones. ❤

[@janechestney4425]

Love the wreaths! You always make me smile with your anecdotes- the toilet incident! X

[@roseannraupp6623]

Sorry about your uncle's sudden passing. Hugs, Maggie. That wreath is beautiful. 💕 New life growing inside is such a miracle. Love your positive attitude . Blessings on this pregnancy journey.

[@lynettedennis9044]

I look forward to your posts so much! I was past having babies when I finally gave in to giving up my non working colon. I am so invested in seeing you become a mom!!!

[@mcrchickenluvr]

I’m so sorry to hear about your uncle. My experience isn’t rectum related but uterus related. I had a hysterectomy back in February. It hasn’t been quite a year and I occasionally feel like my period is going to start even though the organ isn’t there. It’s a very odd feeling.

[@gonnabeok.]

Getting exciting Maggie. Thanks for taking us along.

[@nancyslater1711]

Deepest condolences on the loss of your uncle. When you are trying to keep your scar hydrated.. something i used during my cancer radiation was coconut oil.. it hydrated like nothing else did!! I used the solid coconut oil in the cooking oil section at the store. It goes on solid and liquefies fast and was easy to keep skin hydrated! Just a thought!

[@jean-marieharris4201]

It is such a joy to see the excitement and happiness on your face! I agree with you about the name. It’s important to keep something to yourselves that you don’t share with others. You really do need to see her face to see if the name fits her before committing to it!

[@nancygreenman7237]

When I was pregnant (many years ago) with my first child, when he was in utero, he would sometimes kick down. It felt as if he was going to push his way through my pelvic floor. This seemed to happen most when I was sitting in a dining room chair playing pinochle with friends. Came as a huge and sudden surprise and IT HURT!!! I would have to elevate off the chair. Changing positions, standing up helped.

[@jessicanelson248]

I had a hysterectomy last year and the rectal pain that I experienced postop was the worst pain I have ever experienced. Everyone was shocked and didn’t understand why I would be having that kind of pain. I literally feel your pain.

[@SuzeeD4358]

So sorry you lost your uncle suddenly. Hope your Thanksgiving is blessed with lots of love and good food.

[@shelbiee-97]

My 7 month old (almost 8) is watching with me laughing and cooing to you 😅❤ it’s adorable !!! Rooting for you ❤

[@hollylanevintagetreasures]

So fun so hear about baby moving. Sorry about your Uncle. ❤️ Aw thats rough about the butt pain, that looks really uncomfortable. I had a full body pregnancy pillow and it's nice during the pregnancy, needed by the end!! 😄 You get so uncomfortable it's so nice to have, even if only for your last week of pregnancy. Comfort is gold! 😊

[@LeannaPerry-qe4pv]

Think positive! And continue taking care of yourself and everything will be fine 😊

[@sharondoan1447]

As if you don’t have enough challenges each day, the phantom rectum pains are so unfair. I am praying that you will progress through this pregnancy with gentle changes that don’t overtax your body. The pregnancy is going to take its toll , but you are so brave and amazing when dealing with what is yours to manage, you will come out triumphant. The reward for all this will be your daughter. In the meantime no one does “ one day at a time” better than you. Bravo!

[@madampolo]

Thank you for sharing your health issues, like phantom rectum syndrom, something of which I have never heard. That baby is going to kick a bunch more, and you'll miss that once she is born.

[@robinthornton8282]

I love ELMT! I use the salted caramel and chocolate in my coffee. I don't feel as guilty when I have a few mugs per day. Yummy

[@christinavaughan1980]

I love all your videos. Y’all are so cute. I love the fact that you don’t hold back details.

[@barbarafritchie2000]

I’m a regular customer thanks to you Maggie. I ordered the chocolate too.

[@Kazacks9602]

Condolences on your Uncle’s passing. I don’t have a baby in my belly but I do get the phantom rectum pain and sensation. Sometimes it’s terrible, I feel you there!

[@elviacintron9732]

So sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.

[@carolehirsch7315]

9:45 I’ve often heard that pregnancy can be a pain in the A$$, but it sounds like it’s literal in your case! I’m sorry you’re experiencing this. I’m giddy with joy that you are pregnant!

[@Pamela-el9yv]

My condolences on the passing of your uncle!! I'm happy you are less sick now!!

[@jedipanda333]

Maggie get some coco butter for your tummy and some Vicks inhaler sticks for the scent induced nausea. And GET THE 10 FT LONG "U" shaped pillow. I'm telling you , your tummy is gonna get way way bigger and the baby will kick hard It's not always a pleasant feeling. You will have to sleep in odd positions to get comfortable here soon. You definitely want the pregnancy long tube 'U' shaped pillow. Mine was 12ft and it was a game changer. Your nose will swell a bit (probably) and your body is gonna change a lot here in the next 4-6 weeks. So excited for you. ❤. God Bless this beautiful little surprise !

[@maryallabaugh598]

So sorry for the loss of your uncle.

[@helenelazar5130]

You’re looking extra pretty! You are glowing❤

[@kathleenedwards8472]

I love when we have to wait for a baby’s name. ❤ it’s so much more exciting.

[@kerrycusack9262]

so glad you are feeling well!

[@chronicwarrior4019]

Yay!!! I’m so glad you aren’t sharing her name!! I love that!! We actually didn’t know if we were having a boy or girl so we actually had 2 boy names picked out & 3 girl names. We had a girl & it took us a few hours of looking at her to decide which suited her best. I love the name we chose & it totally fits our daughter, “Gretchen Leigh”!! Can’t wait to hear more of your journey!! So exciting!!

[@michellebridges2604]

So sorry for your loss of your uncle! Hope you have a happy Thanksgiving ❤

[@AmyJ-1988]

I am sending my condolences & praying 🙏🙏🙏 they always say when you lose someone a new life begins and that's very true

[@donnazerbe8000]

I’m so sorry for the loss of your uncle. I’ve never had human kids, just furbabies so I’m enjoying this with you. I admire how open and honest you are about IBD. A couple of doctors diagnosed me with IBD constipation. One med was horrible diarrhea everywhere. So I just grin and bear it. So happy for your pregnancy.

[@katefish3754]

I would recommend finding an advanced pregnancy massage therapist who is certified in the Kate Jordan certification.

[@mcneca1]

I noticed that wreath right away. It's beautiful!

[@tanianigelwade8935]

Fluttering is baby moving. Your body changes alot in the last two months. Baby is doing well. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@christinemessmer1803]

You’re adorable. You’re getting a bump so quickly because you’re a smaller framed woman. You will be beautiful no matter how big you get. You’re making a beautiful little baby girl, be amazed and thank God for that little precious life.

[@lisaking3050]

Your hair looks like it’s so much thicker 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@VioBlack77]

I am so sorry for your loss and send you lots of solace hugs.

[@SandAngels73]

I'm glad you mentioned phantom pains in missing organs. I had a radical complete hysterectomy/oophorectomy 20 years ago and I still get phantom uterine or ovarian pain sometimes. It's not just exterior body parts it happens in. I know many women don't, but I think you are more susceptible if you had a lot of pain in those organs, thereby reinforcing neural pathways related to pain. That's just my theory though.

[@lindafett1826]

The wreaths are beautiful😊 16 weeks Yeah!

[@thebackrooms7511]

Yes the odor thing! Every pregnancy (3). Food adversions & cravings.

[@eviesabo4871]

So sorry to hear of your Uncles sudden passing. You have that pregnancy glow and I’m so excited to get to experience this with you through your videos. My kids are grown now but I still remember my first pregnancy and my husband making hamburgers for dinner. As he was prepping the meat with seasonings etc I was telling him how excited I was for hamburgers and then while he was cooking them the smell of the grease in the air made me throw up and I couldn’t eat hamburgers until after I had my son. Lol it’s crazy!!! Sending hugs

[@SherryBobbins1]

So happy to watch your blog. Always a pleasure!!

[@debbieblair3329]

Awesome news on the morning sickness

[@DuvAngel1]

If you are planning on possibly breast-feeding or even pumping, you could purchase a few maternity breast-feeding tops to wear now. The styles don’t look maternity-ish and you can definitely wear them comfortably postpartum. They will give you access and whatever expansions you have in pregnancy will accommodate that. Some women just have their belly pop out and are skinny and all the other areas and other women just see seem to get big all over and it just has to do with how your heart and kidneys deal and your electrolytes and all the things it’s not about being fat or anything that the woman has done wrong unless you’re eating donuts 24/7 or some high carb habit. If your appetite gets bigger it’s because the baby wants more nutrition and I hope you can find high nutrient foods in the amounts that you can tolerate. This is the time to really focus on nourishing your sweet baby and I think you’re doing a great job of taking care of yourself and I will pray for you about your pain.

[@b_un_boxed]

Love the wreath! As an amputee, using the term "phantom" to describe your rectum is totally valid and helps explain what you are feeling! Hope baby doesn't kick too hard, let's hope it's just a little dance, so you can feel her, but without all the discomfort! Sending all my live and best wishes, as always! 💜💫

[@tinafowee]

You look amazing and so happy. Time will zip on by. So happy for you and Zach. Loved your phantom rectum clip.. your laugh is infectious.

[@joesan7319]

It will be such a great surprise to hear her name once she’s here! Do you plan on showing her in the vlog? I know some influencers don’t show their kids! Just curious what you guys plan to do! Regardless, can’t wait for healthy baby girl to arrive ❤❤❤

[@chrisjohanson9284]

Sorry for your loss 😥🙏

[@edorsherylcorey5743]

Maggie I didn't realize that canned as well! Have you heard of Canuary?? Lisa Sutton of Sutton Daze hosts it along with other canners (people). Lisa will be putting up vlogs in December giving everyone all the information and who will be going over different canning recipes. Canuary is when I can my meats, soups and vegetables that I have in the freezers.

[@melissanormand7817]

Hi guys! I hate to tell you it goes faster as she’s born and hitting milestones. My last baby was 10 years after my second. I had severe rectal pain during labor. It wasn’t in my back or front just rectally. It was painful. I don’t know why it was like that but it wasn’t for my first two. I now have nerve damage in that area. Good luck and congratulations!!!!

[@sionnadehr3313]

1:49 Texas just started really cooling down this week. Now we just need rain XD Happy 16th week from an almost 24 wk mama! You're doing great!

[@debrawake1023]

So exciting, I can hardly stand waiting to hear updates! You are so loved! ❤

[@pjk1714]

Condolences to you and your family with the loss of your uncle. You need some guidance to shift, roll and lift to get out of those spots. As the area becomes tighter, it gets more challenging. Hopefully she doesn't try to stand up, but expect. You don't have a long waist so it makes sense she is pushing outward. Be thankful you aren't carrying more in the back. It's a different challenge. You look great

[@HappilyNeverAfter]

I still have my rectal stump, so not phantom rectum, but I still deal with a lot of tenesmus and such. I've had my ileostomy for 5 years exactly and even when I've gotten to a really good place with meds, I need to "go to the bathroom" to get mucus out at least once a day. About 8 weeks ago I switched my birth control (from progestin-only to combination) and I have no idea why but now I don't go at all. At first it was nice, but now the pressure/tenesmus down there is awful. I don't know if it's the estrogen, or that my adenomyosis is active again now, but it's been a trip.

[@erin6381]

I have my rectal stump too, post ostomy. It has been getting inflamed lately when I am on my feet too long. Not a good feeling.

[@paulinehawkins2207]

I’m so excited to be a part of your pregnancy journey. I look eagerly for your videos. ❤

[@tiffanyprice1508]

Maggie, could you tell me what meds your taking during pregnancy to control your crohn's? Much love alway's ❤!

[@LetsTalkIBD]

Right now I am not on any medications for Crohn's

[@sunshinegalkw9675]

Sorry for the loss of your Uncle. ❤, keeping you all in our prayers.

[@gloriabalwar8189]

I love how excited you are. You are the cutest thing ever. I can't wait for everything that's going to happen to you. Just enjoy, it's such a wonderful time in your life.

[@yvonnemitchell3161]

Lovely to see you Maggie, stay well, love to baby girl ❤️

[@roxannegordon2854]

There is something mysterious about being pregnant and feeling HOT. It's like our thermostats gone wacko. I really hated the heat. Felt like I was walking underwater. Of course my two daughters were born, in Biloxi, Miss. in AUGUST. the second daughter in HONOLULU.....the Biloxi was so much worse due to the humidity. Anyway good for you to press on cheerfully as you usually are. Yes, indeed, those odors trigger.......well......Condolences to your family on the uncle passing. It's tough!

[@jacquelinetennant5049]

How you're going look - absolutely beautiful, that is how you’ll look.

[@lesleyharris525]

Condolences to your family on the sad loss of your uncle. ❤. You are glowing now and looking great, as your due date approaches you will get more phantom poop pains, honestly I found that contractions were the same as needing to poop,( sorry if TMI) sending hugs ❤

[@jodil1209]

I'm so sorry about your uncle. My condolences to you and your family. I always look forward to your vlogs about how you are doing. It's nice to see something good happening to you. Happy Thanksgiving, as well.

[@phillycatlady]

Love your wreaths. You’re very talented.

[@annq246]

Hi Megan my name is Carol and I used to have a colonoscopy bag and I just got my surgery done last Wednesday and I'm home recovering you're lucky you don't go through with the pain I'm going through you're behind give her something to eat again so happy for you

[@webstergustave9114]

Good morning Maggie My sympathy goes up to you and your family know your uncle rest in peace

[@marciadichiara5688]

Sorry for your loss

[@lorileewalters2018]

You look like you feel better, not so tired. And more perky like your usual self. Love and Blessings✝️🙏🏼☮️🕊️🎀❣️🎀❣️

[@aprilhensel7806]

Congratulations!!!! So happy for you both!!

[@2sonsmommy]

I can somewhat understand your phantom pains. I had a bilateral mastectomy and I get phantom breast and nipple pain and just sensations

[@lanieleigh9970]

Maggie, you should get a jar of Mother’s Friend body and skin cream. It was amazing! I really helped with dry skin and my stretch marks!

[@englishlion2803]

Condolences for your Uncle. Really great to see all your doggies ❤

[@rachelstevenson3686]

Good way to encourage movement is to get on all fours then lower your front half down on your elbows so your butt is essentially in the air. It was the only position that helped my babies move to better positions

[@Sazzynana8]

I want to send my deepest condolences on the lost of your uncle please know that everyone is thinking of you and your family

[@faithhopesimpson2720]

Condolences to your family.

[@leeanneread3216]

So happy for you glad you are feeling better Would a warm hot water bottle help with phantom pain not hot just warm

[@lceec7012]

You look so wonderful and happy! So happy for you both! Continued prayers!

[@nursegirly3248]

So sorry to hear about your uncle. I’m glad your nausea is getting better as well. I am also sensitive to odours and I’m not pregnant but want to be in the future so that I’m dreading LOL. I wonder if the phantom rectum is from your uterus just pushing on spots and activating nerves that haven’t been activated in a lonnnng time! ❤

[@MichelleArrrrr]

Yay, your'e back! Ive been praying for you, my dear. ❤

[@debbieblair3329]

Sorry to hear about your uncle, but you look wonderful

[@laura6796]

Very sorry about your Uncle.❤ I love the wreaths you made! I've been wanting to try and make an orange slice one, are they reusable for the next year? You look great!!

[@LetsTalkIBD]

I've heard that they are - just make sure they're fully dry and nothing gets to them over the year:) I'm hoping mine lasts!

[@jenny_rice]

So sorry for your loss. May you always remember all the good times. I'm so happy the nausea has finally subsided. And I hope the rectum twinges are few and far between. I have that once in awhile and it's just so odd. I really wonder what's going on in there to cause that. Anyways, have a wonderful Thanksgiving and eat lots of delicious foods! 💜

[@jackielong9927]

My mom had me rub cocoa butter on my belly. I didn’t get any stretch marks.

[@rosemaryphelps2733]

I agree with waiting to see if the name you pick suits bubby , we changed our daughters when she was 6 days old it just didn’t seem to fit. All the best ❤

[@karenshepler7128]

Thanks for sharing and Happy Thanksgiving 😊🦃🍁

[@fliegmar]

I had similar phantom rectum flare up in my first pregnancy! I remember doing downward dog yoga helped a bit then it went away after a couple of weeks. I thought it's due my uterus being retroflexed but not sure about that, anyway it resolved on its own. Then further along my little ones tended to stay high up crushing my rib cage so I kind of wanted them to go down which they never did before around week 37-38 😂