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to be SO fed up with this :(

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mythical · 05/04/2012 18:28

currently 37 weeks.. am really not sure how i will manage until my due date.. I've been averaging 3-4 hours sleep during the night for the past week or so, I can't get comfortable in any position, I am actually scared of going to sleep sometimes because i've woken myself up several times by nearly being sick due to acid reflux (am i going to choke to death? Confused ) - i get painful heartburn (no burning sensation just pain - i find it similar to the gallstone attacks i used to get). My back is absolutely killing me and my pelvis is very very painful, I'm shattered all the time due to lack of sleep and to top it all off i'm mostly home alone all day as my husband works full time.. It's my first pregnancy and i am very much looking forward to being a mum i just hate not having any control over my own body and how i feel!
i'm sure a lot of women get fed up with late pregnancy i just feel like it's hit me all at once after 2 uneventful trimesters... It's karma isn't it...
rant over...

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VikingVagine · 05/04/2012 18:31

Daft question but have you tried putting a bolster cushion between your legs when you lie on your side?

BlackOutTheSun · 05/04/2012 18:32

aww bless ya, its shit isn't it

i remember sitting there sobbing on my edd because nothing was happening

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mythical · 05/04/2012 18:37

I've got the body pillow, the pillow between the legs, it helps when i go to sleep but they mostly end up on the floor halfway through the night, it does take me roughly 5 minutes to actually get out of bed because i can't sit up or roll over very easily (DH helps when he's here but it's a bit silly "oh, can you please roll me over or give me a push, i can't move... okay.. 1.. 2... 3.. " :o )

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MrsTerryPratchett · 05/04/2012 18:37

I slept with a pillow between my legs, three under my neck and head and one behind my back and a bottle of Gaviscon in my hand (I am not joking). It is horrible but you will forget all about it once the LO is here. Don't want to scare you but I went about 3 weeks over.

mumatron · 05/04/2012 18:42

I definitely slept better after having the baby, rather than being heavily pg.

Restless legs meant I spent about 5 hours a night pacing around the living room every bloody night.

Once I was no longer pg I actually managed to get a few decent hours each night.

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mythical · 05/04/2012 18:43

I am lying to comforting myself with the fact that every single baby in my family (and dh's family) for the past 3 generations has been 1-3 weeks early... (trying to think positive here...)

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LaVitaBellissima · 05/04/2012 18:45

Mythical what are you taking for the acid reflux? I had it throughout my pregnancy and thought I just had to deal with it, in the end I was put on Omeprazole (sp?) and it really helped.
You do just magically feel better though once LO is here, my carpal tunnel disappeared and rolling on your front in bed, just bliss! Not long now, you have my sympathy Smile

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mythical · 05/04/2012 18:55

i'm taking gaviscon but i hate the taste and consistency - it makes me feel a bit sick which defeats the point! but i do take it before bed.. I have an appointment with the midwife in about a week and i'll mention it to her then, maybe she'll give me something for it..!
i can't wait to sleep on my stomach again..
I also feel very guilty because i do love my little one but it's starting to get incredibly uncomfortable when she decides to stick her knees/legs/elbows/bum out..

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Hassled · 05/04/2012 18:59

I do think the inability to sleep towards the end of pregnancy is nature's way of getting you used to surviving on no sleep once the baby arrives. It's totally and absolutely shit but at least the sleep-deprivation shock once baby arrives isn't quite so horrific.

Good luck - here's to an imminent birth :). Hope it won't be too long now.

YellowDinosaur · 05/04/2012 19:01

You can but omeprazole over the counter. No idea if safe in pregnancy but presume the poster who was taking it when pregnant means its fine. Could call your mw and ask?

YellowDinosaur · 05/04/2012 19:02

ffs buy not but...

ThisWeekonFancyJesus · 05/04/2012 19:08

Have you tried a big glass of milk for the heartburn?

I was the same as you at 37 weeks it was miserable Sad In the end I gave up and moved on to the sofa downstairs with my pillows. I found I could sleep in a better postion (on my side with my back supported) also I could watch crap telly and dvd's, rather than lying down and pressuring myself to sleep.

Worth a try?

ThisWeekonFancyJesus · 05/04/2012 19:10

Also nap whenever you want. When the wee one is there, you'll understand why I say that Grin

NoteSpelling · 05/04/2012 19:15

Lots and LOTS of pillows and cushions, as Mrs TP says.

Also, lie on your left side not your right - it will help with the acid indigestion (are you necking Gaviscon from the bottle? I did).

Can you get naps during the day? I was often more comfortable on the sofa than in bed.

You can take a paracetamol for the back pain.

I had an awful 2nd pregnancy and the great news is that I was far more rested and felt 100% better once my baby was born. He wasn't even that great a sleeper! But when everyone was giving me sympathy for newborn lack of sleep I actually felt fab compared to how I felt in pregnancy.

PurpleRomanesco · 05/04/2012 19:21

You could ask your doctor about Ranitidine. I also used to wake up choking because of an acid reflux and it's really unpleasant.

I didn't know I was allowed to take Ranitidine until I was given it when being induced.

You have my sympathies!

GreenEyesAndHam · 05/04/2012 19:25

I have 3 DC and felt exactly the same as you at the end of each pregnancy.

I wanted to punch people who trilled 'won't be long now', 'baby's just too comfy', and

'you won't get any sleep when it's born you know'

gafhyb · 05/04/2012 19:26

You poor thing. I remember it so well. Was chugging Gaviscon like nobody's business, pelvic pain, hip pain. 'Orrible. It was actually better after the birth. despite CS, and stitches 2nd time round. My sympathies

gafhyb · 05/04/2012 19:27

I used to have dreams about sleeping on my front. It haunted me....

piratecat · 05/04/2012 19:28

think you have spd op. it's grim. i had it from 28 weeks.

xx

SkiBumMum · 05/04/2012 19:31

You forgot peeing every half hour which wakes baby up for ages Grin. Ah, it will soon be over - just enjoy the cat napping /reading/tv watchin whenever you want and don't let it stress you too much. Good luck.

gafhyb · 05/04/2012 19:31

Have you got a support belt to wear during the day? Helped me a bit

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mythical · 05/04/2012 19:44

thank you for all the sympathetic replies.. Blush i have a to-do list from all the brilliant suggestions

  • ask midwife about anything that can help with the acid reflux
  • get more pillows and cushions
  • try milk before bed
  • paracetamol! (why haven't i thought of this before?!)
  • try my best to sleep on the left side
  • lots of naps!

Unfortunately sofa is not an option ( we have an odd set-up in the lounge - three 2 seater sofa's and neither are particularly comfortable..)
I haven't got a support belt and i can't really justify buying one this late but will ask around in case any of my friends have any.

I'm also pointlessly trying to "evict" the little one as she is now full term so have been trying most things that are said to help with inducing labour but (what a shock) i don't think they really work...

I've been trying to use the birthing ball as advised by the active birthing teacher but to be honest she also advised the best position to sit in to be slightly forward, legs apart - that makes my back hurt like hell (sorry active birthing teacher...)

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likelucklove · 05/04/2012 19:49

I completely sympathize and felt like this AND went overdue - I was so bad I was begging to be induced and was v abrupt with my consultant when she wouldn't Blush

You need lots of R&R. Can you book yourself in for a nice massage or reflexology? That might help you sleep a bit and make it less painful. And a pedicure if you've got swollen feet - that is amazing.

It HAS to finish, just remember that. One way or another your baby is going to be here and then you forget all the discomfort.

Good luck, I hope your baba is here soon.

likelucklove · 05/04/2012 19:55

Oooh for acid reflux and heartburn I went through a pack of chewing gum a day and was the only thing that kept me sane except the 3am dash to Tescos for Gaviscon

Reiterating lots of pillows and a body pillow if you haven't got one already. Its useful for breast feeding if your planning to also.

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theonewiththenoisychild · 05/04/2012 23:26

I felt exactly the same at 37 weeks pregnant with dd and went overdue by 11 days Sad i was actually crying all the time after going overdue was induced and after 26 hours of labour realised i needed a c section as dd was not coming out and was getting very distressed so cs for me and then i slept and slept and slept