At 33 weeks pregnant- I've almost "lost" it several times. Of course the entire pregnancy has gone by fast until recently. I am NOT comfortable. My back hurts 24/7, but at least it's always in multiple spots to keep me aware of the problem...and guessing where the next spot will arise. ;) It KILLS to put socks and shoes on. I hate it. (Yes, I know hate is a strong word and I meant it.) I have not gotten use to my groin muscle pains. I didn't experience them with my last pregnancy- and they are horrible. Especially after sitting or standing long periods of time. I didn't care to know that I even had muscles down there, but they let me know they exist constantly. Sleeping has been an issue for a while now. I can't breath, so I turn in bed, which is difficult and painful with no abs. I turn back and forth all night long to get the feeling back in my legs-which keep falling asleep (also an issue I didn't have last pregnancy). Every time I look at myself in the mirror I think, "OH MY GOSH- I'm a WALRUS!" And, it embarrasses me to know that is what my husband has to look at on a daily basis. Poor guy! I STILL get sick every morning...the moment I open my eyes. But, I usually manage to keep a nausea pill down long enough for it to begin working. (A HUGE blessing compared to last time). No matter how hard I try, I waddle. I have this limp or something that came out of no where and I can't kick it. Someday, I'll walk normal again, right??
PHEW! :) Now that you know my body and self esteem are down the tubes- I really DO want to share some positive things.
I'm very grateful for another healthy pregnancy. Every time I feel a kick, hiccup, or complete roll, I smile and thank my Heavenly Father. And, even though pregnancy get's pretty tough toward the end, I know it's easier to take care of a baby inside of your body, rather than out and am glad that it takes 9 months to become mentally prepared for such an event. (Although nothing can help you prepare for newborns and there lack of sleep at night-just knowing there is an end somewhere in the future I guess ;)
We are excited to meet our little gal and want the very best for her!
Thanks for reading my vent post! I feel better already........ for now ;)
Jana!! Poor girl, the end is the worst. Hang in there, you're almost done and once you're on the other side (meaning the end of pregnancy/not being pregnant, not dying. wow i should have just used a different saying,)you feel like 1000 times better like instantly. And any names yet??? I'm dying to know?
ReplyDeleteI know exactly how you feel! Trust me, at some point, your back, groin, legs and everything else will feel better and you'll have a new sweet little girl to snuggle. Hang in there, it'll be done before you know it.
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