AIBU to want these babies out NOW!

[RockerMummy184]

I know I am being unreasonable and obviously want to keep them in as long as I can so they need as little help on the on the outside as possible, but I am so utterly fed up and ill, I don't know how I'll cope for another 2 weeks!

I have been sent to hospital twice in the last 2 weeks with suspected pre-eclsmpsia. I have had a headache for the last 5 weeks that won't budge, it's got so bad now that I can't drive because of the visual disturbances. I'm so huge I can't sit down and breathe at the same time, I have to be stood, which causes my SPD to flare up, or laid down, which just makes me feel so lazy and useless.

I have horrendous insomnia, I've slept for maybe 5 hours in the last 3 days (2 hours of that was an afternoon nap yesterday), but I'm exhausted all the time. This is making me snappy with DS, and then I get emotional because I know it's not his fault and I feel so guilty.

I have such bad heartburn and reflux I can barely eat even though I'm on 2 different kinds of medication for it, but even if I have a good day and get it under control I can't eat because there is no room in my tummy any more (I'm 5 foot and carrying 2 +5lb babies and all the extras that go with them).

My consultant won't give me a date for an induction until my next scan which is 12 days away, so I have don't even have an end date to aim for as such.

I'm so so so sick. I don't know what to do.
So sorry for the long, rambling and self indulgent whiney post. I know I should be grateful I've had a relatively problem free pregnancy and the babies are healthy. Someone give be a slap (or some coping strategies) please!

I guess whether you are being unreasonable or not depends on how far along you are. I had a preemie myself and typically you'd be in hospital until between 37 weeks and due date, although that varies. Which is another variety of hard.

It sounds like you are having a hard time of it though perhaps there might be some tips on the multiples board? And you are doing great as 5lb each for twins is amazing, I've known term singletons weigh that!

Can you get some help at home with the DCs even if it's a temporary child minder or something? And ask people for help as much as possible. I was recently talking to a friend who was worried that pregnant women don't like being treated like invalids and she only knew I was struggling because I said quite clearly I couldn't travel to something.
It must be very hard, but it's temporary and you can do it

Omg RM!!! I've just read your post here after you replied to mine..... I am soooo sorry you are having such a shit time of it... yet you took the time to reply to my thread..... big BIG hugs and thanks... xxx

You are definitely not being unreasonable. I'm only 24 weeks with DCDA twins and i had a long cry yesterday because I felt so bad about putting my toddler DD in front of the CBeebies (again) so I could have a break. It is so exhausting being pregnant, but doubly so with twins. I seem to let out my frustration on poor DH who as well as working full time, does most of the housework.

Cut yourself some slack. You will do what is best for your babies so wanting them out doesn't mean that you would want to be induced tomorrow if your consultant didn't think they were ready.

Also. I take comfort in the fact that DD is not even 2 so she won't remember my pregnancy or how much CBeebies i let her watch.

Yanbu to feel that way. I'm 32+3 with my dcda twins and god, it is so hard.
I think you're about 35 weeks now aren't you? You are so nearly there and your body is doing something amazing. Every day they stay in there is a bonus. But I know it also seems impossible that you will get through the next couple of weeks.
I have a friend who had twins after a singleton (like me) and she told me that however hard you think it might be having newborn twins and a toddler, it is nothing compared with a twin pregnancy and a toddler.
Rest as much as possible. Make sure your dh helps out (and by 'helps out', I mean 'does absolutely everything home and childcare related while you lay down').

Nearly there.

Im 34 weeks today with dcda twins! Just starting the really uncomfortable phase! Back hurts like a proper bugger. Two scans and and appointments this week though so I should have a plan by Friday! We're all nearly there. 5lbs is a great starting weight.

Rockermummy I know exactly how you feel. I am due on Wednesday and baby is showing no signs of wanting to exit any time soon.

I am also having to see my midwife twice weekly due to high blood pressure, and they also keep going on about preeclampsia, which I don't have as my numerous blood tests keep confirming! I was even given a sweep on Thursday at the hospital as the consultant could see how fed up I am with all the tests. It did nothing :(