What Are We Feeling These Days?

[duckker]

Lightening crotch. That is all. 

Oh, also, total inability to sleep when the opportunity arises coupled with total inability to remain alert when sleeping is not a possibility. 

Whatchoo got?

[seamonster]

Periodic lightening crotch and always a bowling ball in my pelvis with every step. Carpal tunnel is only affecting my fingers, but it's hard to do much when it hurts to grip anything and your fingers are sometimes slow to release.

[flyster]

General Bleh. Today I'm a bit better as I wasn't up for half the night with contractions/cramps. Yesterday I stayed home to have my own little pity party.

[wirtlehm]

Numbness & pain under my bra line... got a bigger bra and problem persists... looks like I need to go up yet another size...

Cramps...

Firm tummy all the time, just like the baby is all up under my ribcage (which I know she's not since the dr has felt her head down at every apt for the last 3 weeks)...

[dronkeygal]

Today it's constant hip pain. Probably from deep cleaning the bathrooms and kitchen last night.

[mands1125]

Just lots of pain in the pelvic region when I walk. I am going to walk the mall at lunch today so I am sure I will feel pleasant this afternoon.

[danitaec]

Currently having some killer sciatic pain. Like all the way from my butt to the arch of my foot. I look like a pirate when I walk. Add that to the usual (tired, achy pelvis, etc) and I'm not very pleasant to be around!

On the not physical side, I am feeling hella anxious. It feels like there is so much to be done, but I don't really know what I'm doing, and every new pain freaks me out because I'm seriously hoping to get to 40 weeks, and I just generally feel very out of control. Yikes.

[duckker]

danitaec I second the anxious feelings. I can't figure out if I need to do all the things, or just say screw it and hope the baby gets here immediately so I can have as much time as possible with her before I have to start a new job. Because I have a sneaking suspicion that all that crap on my to do list that is currently making me wake up at 3 am in a panic will probably matter not at all once I get an outside baby.

But also I really wish I could just sleep. And I'm going to start throwing rocks at people who say "Oh, I hope you're sleeping a lot, because you won't ever sleep again once the baby is here..." No kidding. And also? Stop talking to me about it because I WANT to sleep. But my body and the baby's body can't seem to cooperate at my sleep summits.

[misshart00]

My tailbone and hips hurt so bad.

But emotionally, I'm very stressed. Stressed about labor (to the point of tears). Stressed about having a newborn. And a toddler. Stressed that MIL has decided to be here when we get home from the hospital.

[dronkeygal]

Jan 29, 2015 9:50:11 GMT -5 misshart00 said:

My tailbone and hips hurt so bad.

But emotionally, I'm very stressed. Stressed about labor (to the point of tears). Stressed about having a newborn. And a toddler. Stressed that MIL has decided to be here when we get home from the hospital.

HUGS!  I hope you feel less stressed soon.  Unsolicited advice: sitting down at the table with a hot mug of tea or coffee, taking a huge deep breath and wrapping my hands around the warm mug helps calm me down.  

[danitaec]

duckker How do you NOT say something to the people that say "sleep while you can"? It's not like you can bank up all the rest you've gotten. Who's freaking sleeping well anyway? Between the constant need to pee and the circus act of rolling over, I get 2 hours at a time at MOST. I hope I never give such stupid advice to FTMs. Grr. Rant over!

[misshart00]

Jan 29, 2015 9:52:38 GMT -5 dronkeygal said:

Jan 29, 2015 9:50:11 GMT -5 misshart00 said:

My tailbone and hips hurt so bad.

But emotionally, I'm very stressed. Stressed about labor (to the point of tears). Stressed about having a newborn. And a toddler. Stressed that MIL has decided to be here when we get home from the hospital.

HUGS!  I hope you feel less stressed soon.  Unsolicited advice: sitting down at the table with a hot mug of tea or coffee, taking a huge deep breath and wrapping my hands around the warm mug helps calm me down.  

Thank you. I'll sometimes make some hot chocolate and relax while DD is down for a nap.

[duckker]

Jan 29, 2015 9:50:11 GMT -5 misshart00 said:

My tailbone and hips hurt so bad.

But emotionally, I'm very stressed. Stressed about labor (to the point of tears). Stressed about having a newborn. And a toddler. Stressed that MIL has decided to be here when we get home from the hospital.

Oh, that tailbone/hip pain is a mother. The only thing that gave me any relief was the chiropractor. Or a soak in a hot tub (although about an hour later, it would start sneaking back in...) 

The emotional stress is the worst, though. Hope you have a way to let some of the labor/baby raising stuff go and find a calm center.

Does MIL HAVE to be there right away? I love my sister, and am so grateful that she lives close by, but I'm trying to figure out how to tell her that she can't move in with us when the baby comes, and also that I probably won't want her with me for the entire labor. Maybe parts of it, and also please don't bring your toddlers to the birth center or to hang out at my house immediately pp. I feel like I need to set that boundary up before baby gets here, but I really don't know how to tell her without seeming ungrateful or looking like a baby-hoarder. But, dammit, I kind of want to hoard my baby for a few weeks! I don't have that much time to just inhale her 24/7 and I need to FOCUS on that. 

Someone explain again WHY I can't drink a giant gin and tonic right now? I think it would be medicinal. 

[misshart00]

Jan 29, 2015 9:59:00 GMT -5 duckker said:

Jan 29, 2015 9:50:11 GMT -5 misshart00 said:

My tailbone and hips hurt so bad.

But emotionally, I'm very stressed. Stressed about labor (to the point of tears). Stressed about having a newborn. And a toddler. Stressed that MIL has decided to be here when we get home from the hospital.

Oh, that tailbone/hip pain is a mother. The only thing that gave me any relief was the chiropractor. Or a soak in a hot tub (although about an hour later, it would start sneaking back in...) 

The emotional stress is the worst, though. Hope you have a way to let some of the labor/baby raising stuff go and find a calm center.

Does MIL HAVE to be there right away? I love my sister, and am so grateful that she lives close by, but I'm trying to figure out how to tell her that she can't move in with us when the baby comes, and also that I probably won't want her with me for the entire labor. Maybe parts of it, and also please don't bring your toddlers to the birth center or to hang out at my house immediately pp. I feel like I need to set that boundary up before baby gets here, but I really don't know how to tell her without seeming ungrateful or looking like a baby-hoarder. But, dammit, I kind of want to hoard my baby for a few weeks! I don't have that much time to just inhale her 24/7 and I need to FOCUS on that. 

Someone explain again WHY I can't drink a giant gin and tonic right now? I think it would be medicinal. 

Unfortunately, MIL's schedule is such that she was already planning on coming the third. And that just happens to be my induction date. And she "can't afford a hotel" for very long. I understand the hard place H is stuck in because he wants to see his mom but doesn't want her to stay here. And she's not a great planner so she'll make plans as she gets here (which is super annoying). Fortunately, H is planning on calling her today to nail down some kind of schedule. I'm not letting her play the "woe is me" card the week I give birth. And neither is H. I hope that made
Any kind of sense.

[boxerrrmama85]

Hang in there ladies-- lots of support coming your way-- in home stretch now!

[Rarity]

[duckker]

misshart00: Makes total sense. I am an obsessive planner, and can never fathom why/how people go through life all "Oh, let's just see what happens". I mean, I get it (and admire it) and find it useful for times such as vacation and wandering the world looking for enlightenment. But for being a houseguest the first week post birth? Nah. You need her to have a plan! Good call letting H handle it.

On the stresses/bad planners note: My mom is coming from out of state for a month to be here for the birth (we hope) and first few weeks after. I love it and am totally excited about it and begged her to stay as long as she wants, because I know she will be a tremendous help and she is oh-so-good at figuring out when to step in and when to stay out of the way--this is grandchild #15 for her. DH and I decided to put off setting up the nursery, so that we can make it into a really comfy guest room for her. The other day, my sister said, "Thank God Mom will be here Thursday. I've got to go out of town for the weekend and H can't handle the kids by himself. I don't know what I'd do if Mom wasn't going to be staying with us to take care of everything." a) Her husband has been coparenting for 16 years. They have two teenagers (and two primary school kids and a 5 year old and a 3 year old). H should be able to handle this, with help from the kids and the people they normally hire. b) She hasn't brought this up to Mom. c) What if I go into labor? Mom will miss it because you aren't going to get the nanny you usually get for these trips, since our almost 70 year old mother will be in town and you want her to watch your six kids for free instead?

My tongue is getting some serious scarring this week. I did call Mom and suggest that she send both of us an email outlining what she plans/wants during her visit so that we can all at least start on the same page. So maybe the worst thing is making plans for other people without ever mentioning it. I am babbling from lack of sleep and in a thinly veiled attempt to stop being a n00b before I'm a mom.

[babycfeb2015]

Add me to the pelvic pain and inabilitiy to stay asleep

[modernfairytale8709]

Always with the lightening crotch, and it always happens when I'm walking around the office. I stop suddenly, and people look at me oddly. I give them my best "don't worry I'm not going into labor right now" smile, and carry on waddling by when I'm able.

I'm not going to complain about the sleep trouble, because I've been blessed in that area until this week. Baby A is sticking to my right side, which means I can only lay on my left, so my left hip feels constantly like it's being dislocated.

Despite this, I'm happy she's still on the inside. She's quiet and portable, and I'm one of those insane women that loves being knocked up.

[musicgirl]

Popping in randomly here (sorry I have been so sporadic lately), but for me...it isn't lack of sleep, but lack of feeling any more energized once said sleep has been had. It's pretty frustrating. Also the random lightning crotch is fun, and the head butts to the cervix are a REAL treat.

[kcrosem]

Jan 29, 2015 10:40:17 GMT -5 Rarity said:

Yup, pretty much this. So sad my chiro is out of town for a funeral.

[kerrigrooves]

hips/glutes are killing me at night - cannot wait to sleep on my back again! And cannot wait to sleep - but that wont be for another year or 2

[rmsteele]

I'm so over the pointless contractions that are just painful enough that I have to stop what I'm doing to deal. I know it's just my body getting ready or whatever but it's really frustrating to think that I could be dealing with them for another 4 weeks.

They freak out my coworkers too which is awesome.. I love having everyone ask if I'm going into labor a thousand times a day. /sarcasm

[crispywheats]

Jan 29, 2015 8:33:49 GMT -5 wirtlehm said:

Numbness & pain under my bra line... got a bigger bra and problem persists... looks like I need to go up yet another size...

Cramps...

Firm tummy all the time, just like the baby is all up under my ribcage (which I know she's not since the dr has felt her head down at every apt for the last 3 weeks)...

I have the same rib pain. I'm going to break down and go for another bra fitting. I went early in the pregnancy because the girls got big early and I couldn't find anything in my band/cup combination in a regular bra.
Is it possible you LO is just long? Our LO has been head down for about a month and a half, but the ultrasound tech could see knees poking my ribs. This kid likes to float either there or about to fall out.
I'll add to my gripes; gas pains. I'm constantly playing the "am I having a baby or am I going to have to blame this on the dog" game.

[wirtlehm]

Jan 29, 2015 12:03:39 GMT -5 crispywheats said:

Jan 29, 2015 8:33:49 GMT -5 wirtlehm said:

Numbness & pain under my bra line... got a bigger bra and problem persists... looks like I need to go up yet another size...

Cramps...

Firm tummy all the time, just like the baby is all up under my ribcage (which I know she's not since the dr has felt her head down at every apt for the last 3 weeks)...

I have the same rib pain. I'm going to break down and go for another bra fitting. I went early in the pregnancy because the girls got big early and I couldn't find anything in my band/cup combination in a regular bra.
Is it possible you LO is just long? Our LO has been head down for about a month and a half, but the ultrasound tech could see knees poking my ribs. This kid likes to float either there or about to fall out.
I'll add to my gripes; gas pains. I'm constantly playing the "am I having a baby or am I going to have to blame this on the dog" game.

1. I've been putting off getting a "good bra" until my "milk comes in", especially since we're SO CLOSE TO THE FINISH LINE! But I'm right with you, I'm ready to measure myself (thank you Victoria's Secret for employing me for 14 months!) and go get something bigger!

2. Yea, I guess she could be long. I'm pretty sure DH and I were 20 and 20.5 which I feel is pretty standard but I know DH had a 22 inch brother so it could happen! I just feel like there is a lot of MASS up top! I can feel (and see) her kicking me in the left side, directly across from that I can feel her ass lol... so maybe that's why it feels like she's taking up the entire span of my tummy.

[crispywheats]

Jan 29, 2015 12:16:07 GMT -5 wirtlehm said:

1. I've been putting off getting a "good bra" until my "milk comes in", especially since we're SO CLOSE TO THE FINISH LINE! But I'm right with you, I'm ready to measure myself (thank you Victoria's Secret for employing me for 14 months!) and go get something bigger!

I was doing the same thing. But at about three months, I decided I was done being miserable. I went for a certified Bravado fitting and have been very pleased. I went with the Silk Seamless because it was insanely comfortable and stretchy enough to give me some room to grow. Unfortunately, not enough room at this point. The cost was comparable to a VS bra and worth every penny. Often there are good sales online; especially in discontinued colors.

[Irishcurls]

What feel like near constant fucking hiccups in MY VAGINA, which makes driving and sitting at my desk real fun. Sporadic rhinitis which is more annoying than anything. Other than that, actually can't complain too much!! I'm sure more will crop up in the next few weeks....

[dronkeygal]

My recently used emojis just gave me a wild craving for donuts #pregnancyproblems

[AppropriateChocolate]

Jan 29, 2015 10:40:17 GMT -5 Rarity said:

This exactly. Plus some.

[le83]

I'm having lighten crotch, pelvic pain, having to pee every 5 minutes, and today, having some contractions.