Feeling really down, fed up with so many things tonight. And I hurt. Come and moan with me, and make me feel better.

[McPhee]

Bloody hell, I'm really really trying hard not to cry tonight. I need to call my DP but I'm so pissed off with him at the moment that I can't even be bothered. My back is hurting, both my feet ache, I've got a bloody sore mouth to boot. Baby is so active today, and even that is getting me down. Can't be bothered to do fuck all, speak to anyone or do anything for myself tonight

Please kick me up the arse someone.. I've waited years to have a baby of my own, it should be the most wonderful time in my life, yet tonight I don't feel that way at all.

Do I have to kick you up the arse, or can I give you some instead?

I find a good cry helps when I want one. The Hip Mama Guide recommends a good cry when you feel like it.

I won't stop if I start.

Stress and physical pain is what's making me feel this way. I've taken some paracetamol for my back pain, but there's nothing I can do for the stress tonight, except keep worrying about it.

Thanks for the flowers though, it's nice to know someone is willing to listen.

sending big hug - am also feeling v sore and fed up to. Can you have a nice bath? I count down to getting in the bath every night ( at 39 weeks - too big to get in and out by myself) and for a little while everything stops hurting and I start to relax (although the baby enjoys it too - so lots of movement).

Admittedly last time I tried that I had to stop crying to start throwing up. I'm 12 weeks today you see, so still at the vom stage.

Bath sounds a good idea.

It's OK to want a baby but not be overjoyed every minute of the pregnancy you know.

McPhee, if your back is that painful get thee to the GP for some codeine lovey, it is safe in pregnancy although they'd probably recommend you take the lowest dose you can get away with. there's no need for people to suffer in pain.

Have you ha anything to eat tonight? If your blood sugar is low that won't be helping your feelings. Please get some toast or something if you can.

I'm so sick of being in pain, it's hindering everything I want to do. Because my pelvis is tilted and I can't walk properly, I've ended up with tendonitis in my right foot which hurts like a mother. I had no idea I could take codeine, it's never even been mentioned to me. Damn my gp grrr.

I had fish and chips last night because the thought of cooking filled me with dread

How can I be this fed up already, at only six and a half months pregnant.

McPhee I'm fed up at 12 weeks! it's ok to be fed up with something that feels pretty unpleasant. And if your pregnancy is like that, then it's entirely human to be fed up. And there's nothing wrong with eating fish and chips! You need to eat, and if that's what you fancy, that's fine.

Be kind to yourself

I was fed up at 12 weeks too, but that was mainly to do with all the throwing up and generally feeling like shite. Thank god that bits passed now. God I really am a miserable cow at the moment.

How are you feeling Alice?

Ah I'm starting to feel more human now. I didn't have any symptoms till I did the test, and have my scan this week and am convinced that will the end to my symptoms. Like bookends

Luckily I have pills from the drs so haven't actually been sick in a long while. Still feel sick most of the time and argh the mouth taste!

Are you feeling any happier this morning?

I had anti sickness pills, but only after being admitted for a drip

Nah, still feeling low. I think maybe I'm just worn out. Infact I can barely keep my eyes open.

Would it help to have a lazy day? If you're tired, just rest. Do stuff you enjoy. I spend stacks of time at the moment tucked in bed listening to the radio and MNing. Accepting I feel a bit shit, and so being kind to myself.

But I know it isn't always that easy.

I've just woken up again, and tbh I feel a bit better now. I think a warm bath is needed, then yes, I'm going to do just as you've suggested. Sometimes it pays not to already have other children

Thank you Alice

Glad to hear that McPhee. And an absolute pleasure.

I too can't comprehend how people cope that have other children. The idea of the sickness and tiredness along with a toddler ! How?!

How are you doing now McPhee?

aww I have such sympathy for everyone on this post... lol

34 weeks, and I am bloody shattered! Back pain... heartburn... pelvic pain... constant trips to the toilet... killer hormones lol.
and I will literally moan to anyone about it lol.

have a good rant... indulge yourself with something you enjoy (I also really enjoy a hot bath and have been treating myself to posh bubble baths lol)

Still in pain, and hopefully waiting for a re-referral to the antenatal physio. It took three attempts to get out of bed this morning, the back pain is so bad it makes me cry. Yet I'm still struggling on, working 10 hr days on paracetamol and ice packs on my back. Baby was twisting about insode of me at 4am so I'm grumpy as hell

Really had enough of feeling so shite.

Pre preg I had back pain and found an osteopath really useful. Don't envy you 10 hour days! That sounds pretty amazing to me.

I'm a full time nanny to two under 5's, so I don't get any rest during the day. Someone today mentioned an Osteopath. I think it might be time to find one.