Saturday symptoms/rant

[bruunk]

I haven't seem this yet today, and I need it! Today I feel exhausted like the first tri again. I'm hoping it's because kiddo did a growth spurt or something, but I'm laying on the couch feeling blah. DH and I tried to have some us time this morning and it just didn't work - I'm a little done with not being fully in control of how I want my body to move, react! Its making me feel very unsexy - doesn't help that DH told me I looked totally wiped out. I hope everyone else is having a good day, and it's not as blerg as mine. At least my heartburn isn't bad today?

[missjenniebean]

bruunk, I hate the fact that I cannot control my body and its reactions as well. It is quite annoying and I HATE feeling so unsexy. That is the main reason our us time is always not happening..worst feeling ever. Glad your heartburn is not bad!


We were hit with snow and on my way home  from work (which was totally pointless, so slow) it was a white out, roads were fine - you just couldnt see anything until you were right up on it...AND PEOPLE DIDN'T HAVE THEIR LIGHTS ON! IT IS A WHITE OUT AND THESE DUMP PEOPLE ARE DRIVING AROUND WITHOUT LIGHTS ON. It's no wonder why accidents happen.


Otherwise, a pretty good day.

[missjenniebean]

@littlechivette,, central Ohio, the winds were pretty bad in open areas and drifting the snow. I'm sure the roads were worse after a while.

Yeah, never happens and is hard to get started.

[nerdbeast23]

My rant today is that I got the stomach bug on Valentines day and had to cancel all our plans. I'm still not over the morning sickness so today was pretty much the day from hell.

[missjenniebean]

nerdbeast23, I am so sorry! I hope you feel better!

[maddib]

I have been so sad and depressed lately. And I don't know exactly why. I can't stop crying. Just out of no where I am sobbing. I know it's mainly the fact that I can't work and haven't worked in a long time because of my daughters medical issues and not having reliable nurses. I feel like a prisoner at home because there's no where to go and nothing to do. I can't stand the thought of watching anymore tv. I am just so depressed I don't know what to do. I have never cried like this before. Ever! I know it's pregnancy hormones making it worse. I just wish I could work or do something to take my mind off of everything. I am so alone..

[bruunk]

So glad I'm not the only one feeling totally out of control of my body (I mean, I know I'm not alone, just nice to hear
maddib I'm sorry you're feeling this way! Can you get away for an afternoon of you? Or with your DH and just you? Or friends?
nerdbeast23 I really hope you feel better soon! Nothing worse than being sick and pregnant! @demanda88 have you tried an ice pack on the back of your neck? I can sometimes stop a bad migraine with that, if I'm lucky!

I'm in CA so we have no weather. At all. When it rains people freak out and can't drive.

[maddib]

bruunk my DH has been really great. Trying so hard to help me and I feel so bad because he's so worried. We have gone out and those times I feel better. I just really don't understand these feelings. I have never in my life been depressed and I am afraid that's what it is now. He wants me to talk to my ob about this. And I probably should.

[missjenniebean]

Feb 15, 2015 4:40:23 GMT -5 maddib said:

bruunk my DH has been really great. Trying so hard to help me and I feel so bad because he's so worried. We have gone out and those times I feel better. I just really don't understand these feelings. I have never in my life been depressed and I am afraid that's what it is now. He wants me to talk to my ob about this. And I probably should.

Never hurts to ask about, for sure. Depression can be hard but it sounds like you have good support! Definitely talk to your Dr, I hope you feel better. Keep us posted. We'll help you. Keep positive and do something for you!

[gilder40]

., I wouldn't worry too much about swelling. It's not just retaining fluid, but also blood pooling down there. I talked to my doctor, and he said its completely normal unless it's super sudden or extremely severe. Your body had SO MUCH extra fluid that it just has no where else to go. Gravity is working against you. My doc told me to monitor it, watch salt intake, drink TONS of water, and prop my feet up when I can.

[carolyngrace]

maddib, You should definitely talk to someone! You shouldn't have to suffer that much. Being sad here and there is one thing, but what you're going through sounds pretty awful I'm sorry!

My rant is wanting to sleep on my back! I asked DH to nudge me in the night when I flip to my back, so I get out of the habit. I'm getting stupidly paranoid that I'm going to hurt DB by cutting off his oxygen or blood supply being on my back. But it's still how I'm the most comfortable!!

[cnumbers]

My rant is im feeling yucky.. Woke up and I was just like urgh! SO back at work today after being off for two weeks and ..I miss him. All I have the remind me of him are the memories of last night and the roses he bought for me. It sucks having to go back to reality after being in our own little bubble. He has a week off at the end of March and I think that's when we may take our babymoon. I don't know if it's because 2ND Tri is coming to an end but I feel really down, sick and sad

[carolyngrace]

Feb 14, 2015 18:28:30 GMT -5 bruunk said:

I haven't seem this yet today, and I need it! Today I feel exhausted like the first tri again. I'm hoping it's because kiddo did a growth spurt or something, but I'm laying on the couch feeling blah. DH and I tried to have some us time this morning and it just didn't work - I'm a little done with not being fully in control of how I want my body to move, react! Its making me feel very unsexy - doesn't help that DH told me I looked totally wiped out. I hope everyone else is having a good day, and it's not as blerg as mine. At least my heartburn isn't bad today?

I am on the same page in every way today.... 

[tinavonsparkle]

Maddib, I agree. You should definetly talk to your ob. Good to get on top of things before the baby comes and you have to deal with your feelings on top of sleep deprivation. Your husband sounds so lovely and supportive. Sometimes when I'm feeling really low (which I have a few times this pregnancy - I've sat for days and just cried and cried and begged my SO to just take me away from everyone and everything for literally no reason) I have found listening to music really helps. I have made a playlist full of my favourite most chilled out tracks (Bob Marley, Jack Johnson, Ben Howard...) Can you get out to go on walks - fresh air might help blow out some cobwebs too? But do dpeak to your doctor and always come and chat on here for support. You don't have to suffer alone x x x

[maddib]

Feb 16, 2015 3:51:26 GMT -5 tinavonsparkle said:

Maddib, I agree. You should definetly talk to your ob. Good to get on top of things before the baby comes and you have to deal with your feelings on top of sleep deprivation. Your husband sounds so lovely and supportive. Sometimes when I'm feeling really low (which I have a few times this pregnancy - I've sat for days and just cried and cried and begged my SO to just take me away from everyone and everything for literally no reason) I have found listening to music really helps. I have made a playlist full of my favourite most chilled out tracks (Bob Marley, Jack Johnson, Ben Howard...) Can you get out to go on walks - fresh air might help blow out some cobwebs too? But do dpeak to your doctor and always come and chat on here for support. You don't have to suffer alone x x x

I would love to go for a walk outside! But this weather is frigid! And it snowed last night! Ugh.. I am definitely going to call my ob about this. I wish I could work. Or do something to take my mind off of how I am feeling lately.

And I want to say thank you to all you wonderful ladies! It has helped so much just to talk about it!

[maddib]

I know it's not Saturday but I have a rant! This girl on my fb is so annoying! I posted a bump pic of my 24 week bump. She comments and says wow your as big as I am now a 14 weeks. I said "ya I was bigger too at first but it was all bloat. Your uterus doesn't reach your belly button until around 20-22 weeks so I was sporting a food baby for a while! Lol" and she says "my doctor thought so too until he did my exam and it is 90% baby!" Really?? How is that possible! Your doctor is fucking stupid! And I told her "well your uterus isn't that high yet though unless your carrying more then two!" (Which I am not sure if that's true or not) and she was all like "well..... We will see..." This woman is really holding on to thinking she is sporting a gigantic and I mean huge bump at 14 weeks!! Ugh sorry that's my rant..