I can't do this for another possibly 7 weeks!

[GingerRodgers]

Nearly 35 weeks now. Loads of pain in pelvis and pressure like it's 'full'.
Woken up today and can't stop pooing (sorry for tmi) but not upset stomach iykwim.
Strong uncomfortable braxton hicks every 20 mins.
Just been feeling generally crap last few days, no energy and like I'm coming down with something.
Can't sleep properly and all of a sudden feel very pregnant.

Just a self indulgent wail really as I can't do this for possibly 7 more weeks- I'll lose the plot!!

[ilovemonstersinc]

Ohh lairy
How much was your bouncy ball? Will order one of ebay lol.

Get some walking done if you can

[LairyPoppins]

It was half price - £7 from the big tesco near us. I am on it now - it is bigger than my last one and very comfy.

Thanks for the flowers :)

Any ideas how to make the time go faster? - We have the in laws here, and I have nearly 5 year old twin boys. There is such a weight of expectation - we were sure he would come early and the in laws have been here for 2 weeks already! I feel like I am disappointing everyone.

Aaargh - just so fed up.

[ilovemonstersinc]

Ive just tried to put it all to the back of my head and trying to focus on getting 1 day done at a time which is bloody hard.

There are times when I just want to sit ans cry and I think I cant do this anymore. Carrying all this extra weight, looking after a 1 yr old and 4 yr ols with sn plus dh and the house etc but im not going to get anything out of crying apart from bp going up lol

[ilovemonstersinc]

How many weeks are you?
Im 37 on Friday

[LairyPoppins]

Well I took advantage of being at Tesco to get the ball and bought a load of junk food (will regret that later when I am trying to lose the baby weight); 2 DVDs to keep the kids occupied (we don't have a TV or I would be encouraging them to mainline CBeebies) and 4 new trashy novels for me.

I have had a good cry on DH as well when I got home. He is being so marvellous.

a 1 yr old and a 4 yr old with SN - gosh you must be struggling. I hope you have some help you can call on when it gets really hard. Has the hot weather loosened its grip a bit where you are? - it is such a relief here that it is a bit cooler. Yes, I guess 1 day at a time is a good mantra.

[LairyPoppins]

39w4days.

Only made it to 37w with the DTs

Baby is estimated at 10lbs.

[ilovemonstersinc]

Lol I had ds1 at 38+5 ( well went into labour at 38 but took 5days to have him)
ds2 was induced at term for a few reasons.
And this ones weight was 7lb4 at scan last week. He was measuring 41+5 weeks last week when I was 35+5.

These babies just don't get it do they??
They need to get out! I miss my old clothes now lol

[marrappa]

GingerRodgers everything you have described is exactly how I feel to yet im due the week after you its rubbish isn't it im ready to have this baby now and even though 6 weeks dosent seem long in one respect it feels like forever in another

im so glad I can relate to someone at least I don't feel like im the only one

[ilovemonstersinc]

How is everyone today?
feel rather shit. And woke up ti fresh dried blood on bump?? Got pains like crampy pains and feel a bit confused losing more plug too

[LairyPoppins]

Did you have a nose bleed ilove? I had one the other night and was a bit flummoxed for a while. or maybe the baby is clawing its way out

Sorry you are not feeling good. I took the DCs swimming this morning and out for lunch, which was lovely. Still losing the plug ( how much IS there?) but not cramps or anything today.

Hope you are still feeling ok Ginger...

[Babyfishcakes]

Hi! I just saw this thread! Oh my god! I feel the same! I'm 35+3 and I've had enough! My first pregnancy and it's not been fun
I've got terrible back ache... Mw says baby is back to back and told me to lie on my left side at night. Well I try but I wake up a few hours later with my left leg cramping from pressure... I've just bought a ball today. £7 from sports direct. My feet are so swollen I can't bend my toes and stairs are my arch nemesis right now. And when can I breathe again? Sorry... Seems like I just needed a rant.

[GingerRodgers]

Lairy, did you go swimming yourself?! I can't imagine bearing that much flesh at the mo! Look like a whale enough without acting like one too.

Baby and marra, welcome! It's shit isn't it? I feel bad because a) I've got it nowhere near as bad as some, things could be a lot worse and b) I really can't wait for baby to arrive, I'm beyond excited about it! I'm just incredibly awful at being pregnant.

ilove are you ok? Did you find out where the blood came from?

[LairyPoppins]

:) Ginger, yes I did, and yes, I am a whale! The water feels lovely though, so nice to feel weightless - until you get out that is! It's one of the few activities that the DCs and I enjoy as much as each other (football, swingball and hide and seek are no fun for me at the moment)...

Had some interesting 'stabbing' pains today. DOn't know whether they will come to anything. My consultant appointment (where he will declare me 'too overdue' for a natural birth) is on 12th August - which is starting to seem like it is in reach. I have to go into labour by then or it will be a section on 12th or 13th, I think.

DH and I just spent half an hour while DCs were in the bath sorting out their room - stashing away their preschool uniform and putting their new school uniform in - managed to fill a bin bag with clutter from their room, and put fresh sheets on the beds. Looks great now - hooray! Hope it isn't back to square one by the time DCs decides to arrive.

[GingerRodgers]

Lairy I am in awe of you! I didn't buy a maternity swimsuit and my normal ones look pornographic with these boobs!

[ilovemonstersinc]

Nope didn't find out where the blood was from [confusion]

lairy im still losing plug like stuff. It's different from other v.d.
lol@ pornographic pregnant lady ginger

Welcome to the thread newcomers

his head feels a little more in my pelvis today. Had a few verysharp pains too!

[GingerRodgers]

Ok, should I be concerned? Have noticed slight pitting edema(sp?) in legs and hands feel swollen tonight. Also have felt breathless again and quite dizzy/lightheaded and shaky today, almost like of not eaten all day (pah!!). I know I shouldn't google but everything says it's either really bad or totally normal!

Any ideas?!

[LairyPoppins]

Hi all and welcome marappa and babyfishcakes

Ginger Pitting oedema can be OK, but paired with those other symptoms means you should get your blood pressure checked out. Has your headache gone?

The lightheaded and shaky thing I have had too - on days when I had glucose in my urine - for a few days they hummed and ha'd about gestational diabetes but it resolved itself and I am fine again now. But I did feel very wierd.

Can't sleep! ilove I had sharp pains yesterday evening too! Stopped as soon as I went to bed though. I am going to spend all day today bouncing on my ball and watching 'Call the Midwife'. Do you think that will get things going....?

[ilovemonstersinc]

Ginger I would get checked out. And also remember to eat! Your blood sugars might have gone low too!

Lairy ive been watching one born every minute every Wednesday since what feela like forever lol


absolutely knackered. Woke up with headache and a few tightenings

[Babyfishcakes]

Hi everyone
It's nice to have a thread that's 'yes.... I'm happy I'm pregnant.but I'm also over it!'
I've woken up this morning with such a swollen face I can hardly talk. That with the headaches and struggling to breath I tried to call my doctor to speak to midwife/doctor/anyone...
Just had a call back from duty doctor with 'hi, I hear you're not feeling great and abit bloated.' Bloated!!! I could've lost it. Honestly

[Babyfishcakes]

Ginger... Sorry... Just seen, same symptoms as you! It's not fun, hope you get it checked out. I know what you say about googling it... Even on nhs website it can either be bad or completely normal. So helpful. I've got an appointment in an hour. Hopefully I don't see the male doctor who thinks pregnancy is abit of bloating

[ilovemonstersinc]

Dickhead.
Bloated!
I was stopped while shopping yesterday and a lady asked me if I was expecting twins I was like wtf.
I know baby is measuring weeks ahead and im big etc but having the nerve to stop and ask me!! I said I find it offensive when people make assumptions. Should have said bitch fuck off.

As you can tell not in the best of moods here

[ilovemonstersinc]

Sorry babyfish I meant to also say good luck and hope everything is ok x

[Babyfishcakes]

Haha! I completely get that too! Even though I'm measuring on point... I had a 'friend' yell across a restaurant as she walked in... Oh my god, you're huuuuuge!!! Are you sure it's not twins. Hahahaha
I did turn round though and say actually after my scans I am sure and I don't know what size you think I should be at 32 weeks but my midwife thinks I'm alright. These people.... im also not in the greatest mood

[ilovemonstersinc]

We can be bitches together
Have you been checked?
I never thought about swelling when waking up. Happened here a few times [confusion]

1 week left til 1st sweep.

Been nesting this morning. Channeled my negative energy into cleaning lol

[ilovemonstersinc]

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