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37 weeks and I feel as if its the end of the world today

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Pheebe · 06/10/2007 17:33

Hi All
I'm 37+1 today and feeling lower and more depressed than I've ever felt in my life before. Spent most of last night crying and most of today crying or just lying on my bed staring out the window. Had a small row with DH last night, an ongoing issue but not anything that would usually upset me to any great extent, but I just can't seem to get past it today. Almost feels like I'm using it as an excuse for why I;m feeling so crap. BP is up a little (140/80), had a headache for 24 hours and have felt dizzy most of the day (but then I haven't eaten anything) but bub is still moving and wriggling fine with no more pains than usual.
Anyone with similar experiences? Am I just hormonal or could this be an early sign of labour? The way I feel today I'm not sure how much longer I can go on like this, DH is beside himself as he's no idea what he's done and DS is getting upset and clingy as he knows soemthings up.

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Roskva · 06/10/2007 18:04

Hiya. I don't really know what to say other than to send a hug, and suggest that it might be a good idea to speak to your midwife/birth unit about the headache. Hang on in there, not long to go. You're bound to have hormones pinging all over the place.

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mum2bejan · 06/10/2007 18:06

I'm a first time Mum so don't have any advice for you really. Just wanted to send a hug your way and hope you feel better soon.
Maybe a call to your Midwife wouldn't be a bad idea though just to make sure you're ok.

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Meglet · 06/10/2007 19:14

Hi pheebe. Sorry you are feeling crap today. TBH I don't know if this is an early sign of labour but I'd guess that with all the hormones raging around you at the moment that you are bound to be wobbly. Are you able to get comfy and get an early night and some peace and quiet (can DH sort out DS for you?). I agree with the previous posts about calling the midwife / maternity unit they might be able to reassure you. Take care ((hugs))

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iris66 · 08/10/2007 19:07

Pheebe, if it's any consolation I was all over the place when pg with DC2. And it has to be said that both DH and DD (then 17)agreed that Freddie Kruger would have seemed more pleasant a person than I was most of the time. I really feel for you and it will pass - and quickly, honest. Hormones do some unbelieveable things to you. Maybe a chat to your MW about how you feel may help (if nothing else it'll get it out of your system) and do ask about the headaches whilst you're there. take care. x

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iris66 · 11/10/2007 11:05

Pheebe - how are you feeling today?

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cheritongirl · 11/10/2007 13:56

hi pheebe, yes i was just like that at about the same time when i had my ds - i too had never felt so miserable and cried all the flippng time. I just couldn't cope with the waiting and anxiety and obviously all the hormones were RAGING!
I did go onto to have a wonderful birth (well as wonderful as birth can be..) at 42+1 and was deliriously happy for oh, about 6 months... probably still am 11 months later!
really hope you are feeling better today..

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cheritongirl · 11/10/2007 13:57

oh yes and do eat something if you can manage it - your poor body is coping with a lot and is going to need all the energy you have shortly..
all the best dear

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NAB3 · 11/10/2007 14:05

First of all eat and drink something, now.

Then ring your DH and talk to him about letting whatever it is that has been bugging you, go.

Speak to the MW about the pains.

Take care of yourself.