Is anyone having a hard time breathing?

Hi Everyone,

Is anyone having a hard time catching your breath? I am 26 weeks and going up and down the stairs is making me out of breath. I was in pretty good shape before my twin pregnancy and my singleton pregnancy I never had this problem. I know they are taking up more room but still.

 

I am experiencing the same symptom and at first was wondering why since I was in good shape before my pregnancy. I am winded from the slightest exertion. However, my doctor assured me it's just another symptom of twin pregnancy and that it will go away when I have them.

 

I am out of breath after walking a few steps. The doc said, its because of the babies growing and the uterus. It could also be because of your babies positions.
My twin B has always been up in my ribs.

 

It definitely goes away right after delivery thank goodness!!!!
I remember having to stop every few stairs to catch my breath....sometimes I would even take a 'break' halfway up & sit down!
Hang in there ladies!!

 

I am out of breath often. It is embarrassing when people call the house and I am panting when I answer the phone. When I go out with my family I am always waddling about 10 steps behind now and that is even a workout for me. It seems like it was worse in the beginning when it first started and now in the last trimester.

 

I am right there with you. Anytime I answer the phone its like I did a mad dash to get it - nope, I just can't breathe anymore!

Amy

 

Amen, sista! Even laughing gets me winded, and my husband is a stand up comedian with all comedian friends so I'm doomed! Lol! On a more serious note though, in addition to just the usual breathlessness you get during pregnancy, sometimes it can be a sign of anemia-or it could be a combo of both. Good luck-it's just a good reason to make the husband carry everything up and down the stairs for you!

 

I definitely had a hard time breathing while pregnant with my twins. I felt very out of breath a lot and would sometimes have to take a deep breath, to catch my breath.

 

I am 24 weeks and have been experiencing the same thing. . .Baby B has too much fluid (polyhydramnios) so the doc said I will be more uncomfortable than usual (lucky me LOL) and Baby A has been up in my ribs. . .But my family always asks why I am out of breath when they call and I am on bedrest. . .I get out of breath just rolling over to answer the phone LOL

Laura

 

Oh yeah, I started feeling "winded" around 15 weeks. Doc says it's hot here, allergens in the air, summer is an active time, but I can't imagine it getting any worse as I get bigger. I've gone home from work early from not being able to catch my breath.