The Ranty Thread

[Pickles77]

Im having am oan, anyone want to pull up a pew, have a (brew) and talk sense into me (or not)

I am 33+3. I feel bloody rotten, i feel sick, i cant eat. I have horrendous backache i feel like quazi-bloody-modo. I get headaches. Im always out of breath. I struggle to heave my huge wale like proportions out of chairs and cars. I cant sleep. My bladder must have a hole in it! I cant get comfortable! Im always tired.
If i get kicked in the fanny once more ny my adorable bundle of joy i may scream.

I WANT MY BABY OUT NOW.

If one more person says 'oooh not long now' i may not be responsible for my actions!!
I am not blooming! I am a massive sweating whale like creature. And i want my LO now!!!

[Pickles77]

That's s good way of thinking im not sure it will work .
The smacks in my bits are just when I'm dropping off too!
Argh

[NiceCupOfTeaAndASitDown]

You sound like me last pregnancy! I realise now that I was so scared of something happening to my baby that I didn't allow myself to enjoy it.

I'm now pregnant with DC2 and this pregnancy couldn't be more different. I have a few symptoms but to be honest I'm too busy with DS to consider them too much.

I think the PP is right; when that baby us in your arms within a few days you'll feel like a new woman and you'll love that baby more than you thought possible. It has a lot more growing to do yet, I suggest you get as much rest and 'me' time as possible without 'indulging' too much in self pity. Honestly once the baby comes you'll not be able to just sit for a long time without a little one needing something, you'll also forget how bad your pregnancy was and down-play it if you decide you want another. Nature is clever like that, just like babies are do gorgeous to their mothers that they'll forgive them anything.

I know this seems like the longest time of your life but in terms of a lifetime of being a mum it will pass in no time. Go and eat some cake and enjoy your last days of relative freedom before all hell breaks loose! ;-)

[NotGeoffVader]

I remember it! I gave up with sitting in a chair during the last 6 weeks or so and sat on my exercise/pregnancy ball. It made shifting position and getting up far easier.

I think I had ginger tea and peppermint tea for nausea (didn't get morning sickness but did have nausea during the afternoon and bad heartburn).

Wallowing in the bath was good too - lavender oil is helpful with headaches, cheap, and not harmful to the baby or to you. I also used some relaxation CDs - one of which I still use to help me or DD to get to sleep.
Can you afford to treat yourself to a salon back massage or manicure/pedicure? Something like that would make you feel more relaxed, plus many places to 'mum to be' deals. Otherwise, grit your teeth, wait it out 'til nearer your due date then stuff yourself with curry and raspberry leaf tea! :)

[Sossiges]

Oooh, not long now!

[Pickles77]

Fab idea, mum and dad got me a massage for ones birthday.

[ithastobeNAICEham]

Pickles, I'm EXACTLY the same!! I went to church yesterday and nearly cried after the 15th person told me "not long to go now"!! (I'm 35weeks so just 2 weeks ahead of you!)

I'm also a sweaty mess, I went for a nap yesterday (ok, laid on the sofa as I was having a braxton hicks and fell asleep!) And I woke up dripping wet! I was in the "coldest room ever" (according to my OH), I have a window open and a fan!!

On the other hand, I think I lost my plug yesterday evening!! I know how dense that sounds but I never lost my plug in my 1st pregnancy so I actually don't know!!

[Turnipno1]

I'll join you with the moaning Im same stage as you (due 26 sept) and my back is KILLING me! MW said its most likely sciatica and have a bath, great thanks can I stay in the bath all day?? no i cant! I have a days holiday today in which I'd planned to get some stuff for hospital back, well cant press the accelerator in car for pain so house bound for today.
Feel like my ribs on right side are being broken by bumps little bum
Braxton Hicks - oh they are a joy aren't they haha
Just tried to have some lunch - cant finish it as there is no room for it.
Cant get my socks on
I know some ladies have it so much worse and really im grateful for my lovely bump, just wish it would move over and break the ribs on the other side haha!
Oh better go....need the loo AGAIN

[Pickles77]

I'm so chuffed im not alone sorry ladies!!

[Spice17]

I have SPD so feel your pain - literally. I had the biggest cry baby strop on Sat because DH wouldn't come to Specsavers with me to choose new glasses, slamming doors and everything (blamed it on the pelvis/back pain but actually probably was just me!)

Can only echo what other posters have said, must be so we cannot wait to go into labour as if and meet our littel ones :)

[Spice17]

little!

[Pickles77]

I never thought I'd be thinking 'bring on labour'
Argh now the dog just rolled in fox
Shite!!!!

[amybelle1990]

Same here... this is better then hyperemesis, but still.... I WANT IT OUT! Anyone else feel like a really old person- all of my joints are so creaky and painful :(