This pregnancy lark is really getting me down - I feel awful today )-:

[mosschops30]

Had a horrible dream last night about dh and woman that I hate. I couldnt even look at him this morning poor bloke

I feel fat, unattractive, bloated, smelly. The ASOS catalogue came this morning and I wanted to cry. I have lots of horrible pg ailments that make it even worse!

I miss my size 8 figure, I miss going to spin classes and admiring my arse in the mirror [shame], I miss being able to feel sexy and having dh wanting me, I miss sex, I miss having a life, I miss shopping, going out with dh or friends and driking loads of vodka and smoking marlboro lights.

10 weeks to go, but Im not sure I can cope with feeling like this for that long

[ErikaMaye]

Tresllim's BIL, for example, is a twat. Give him a slap for me. Arse.

Katser good luck with the yoga!

Ugh, can't walk today. Mum reckons I have a bit of a tempreture and my glands are up. Not sure if its just my ME flaring up or something else - just to confuse me that bit more.

[katster37]

Trellism at your BIL - what is his problem???

MrsHappy Hmm- think I would ring GP just to be on safe side and describe symptoms. WOuldn't bother going down there though, esp as they tell you not to if you might have swine flu. Have you got a temp? Hope you're feeling better soon.

About to attempt preg yoga again in an attempt to feel better about self and inactivity - will try not to faint this time...

[MrsHappy]

Oh and trellism, tell your BIL to sod off from me. Telling you your baby's going to die? That's mean.

I reckon also that you should go to your house and pretend to be in labour. Nothing says "finish this kitchen NOW" more clearly than a labouring woman. Just see how quickly they clean up and go when threatened with the prospect of delivering a baby...

[MrsHappy]

Kathy I thought I had escaped the strange hair syndrome until I spotted the strange blonde beanstalk growing out of my chest. I hope you do get away without one, but don't speak too soon. If pregnancy is teaching me anything it is how unpredictable my body can be!

Poor baby - when I feed her the beanstalk is going to tickle her face .

Oh, I am happy to report that the aches and nausea I have seem to be related less to pregnancy and more to do with a tummy bug I have picked up. My mum's GP friend thinks I have swine flu (without seeing me ). If this is the dreaded swine then all I can say is that we are hardly doomed. I really don't feel bad (just as though the loo is my best friend) - but would you ladies be seeking medical attention if you were me? I have a MW appointment (she's coming to my house on Friday), do you reckon that is enough unless I start feeling ill properly?

[trellism]

All this... and I'm getting the kitchen done, and the lazy feckers keep adding days on to their time estimate. It was supposed to be finished today.

And as a result I'm sharing a house with my BIL who has turned into a gigantic wanker who likes to tell me that my baby's going to die.

Still, it's keeping my mind off my sore joints. I didn't know the human body had so many, and every single one of them hurts.

[kathyis6incheshigh]

All this talk of weird hair is cheering me up greatly - finally, a pregnancy-related niggle I haven't got!

[katster37]

Erika, oops, sorry shouldn't have mentioned the 'D' word (December!) - aaaaagh!

Even my cat is bored of my being pg now. He looks at me with disgust when he can't get comfy on my knee. Oh dear.

[DevilsAdvocaat]

hello everyone.
feel eactly the same.
esp about not being desirable, it's awful isn't it?

also now starting to have that feeling of 'how will i cope with a 2yo and a baby'.

flip.

[mum27]

I guess I should be thankful then that all my extra hair is growing on my neck, although I would rather not have discovered this with an anouncement from the hairdresser that I was getting a hairy neck . I have 9 weeks 4 days left providing they haven't booked out my caesar day til I have my 8th dc and I am so over the being pregnant with toddler. 2year old dd climbs into bed with us in the middle of the night and I end up crawling in the bottom, sharing the bed with dhs feet just so I can roll over ever 5 mins. Hips ache, shoulders ache, bump uncomfortable, sick of being tired every second of the day and I look forward to being a more reasonable, patient person after los arrival. Thanks for the rant ladies

[Deeeja]

If it supposed to be male hormones, why have i sprouted a chin hair, and am expecting a dd, am 36 weeks.
God, I am turning into a beardy lady, soon children will throw stuff at me in the street. My children will be embarrased to go out with me.
I keep wondering if the sanographer (don't know how to spell it) got it wrong and I am having anothe boy. I have bought, girly clothes and pink blankets for this one. Have spent too much

[ErikaMaye]

[PavlovtheForgetfulCat]

. I keep expecting to wake up with a beard!

[ErikaMaye]

Then WHY aren't they growing on my son instead of ME?? Or am I going to start developing an Adam's Apple and a desire to drink lots of beer and watch sports???

[PavlovtheForgetfulCat]

Additional hairs growing from stomach/on big toes etc are signs of additional male hormone. Apparantly

[ErikaMaye]

Katster we are NOT mentioning the fact that babies could be waiting until December. I'll bloody induce myself if it comes to that.

Am so releaved to here its not just me with all this going on!! Think DP is seriously concerned about hurting baby or me if we have sex (is our first) but still - I miss SEX.

I noticed today that I have a singular black hair growing about half way between my belly button and public line. Fab.

I can't wait for Christmas - I've got it all planned out. Will express the day / morning before, then get absolutely sloshed and eat vast quantaties of soft cheese / pate / smoked salmon / soft boiled eggs / everything else we can't have. Hell, I might just sit in the couner of the room with a bottle of wine and a straw

[katster37]

Ha mosschops at induction - I asked MW the other day how long they would leave it before they induce you here, and she looked sincere, and said 'you can always refuse to be induced, you know'. I was thinking, 'can i go for an induction at 40+1, please?'

MrsHappy I think my tummy is hairy.... it is gross. In fact, all of me is pretty gross at the min!!

I'll join you for the few pints ladies, as long as it is pints of wine!!

[mosschops30]

or it could be a secret doorway to another world (god how bored am I lol).

Im sure its just one of those weird pregnancy things that we get, and that when you get your VBAC your chest hair will return to normal

[MrsHappy]

But I am frightened that if I do it will grow through all dark and I will be stuck plucking the fecker for the rest of my life!

[mosschops30]

MrsHappy - pluck it

[MrsHappy]

Oh god, me too.

I felt fine during most of this pregnancy, but in the last couple of weeks all has changed. I feel sick all of the time, belch like a loon and today my guts have started acting up too, so this morning I sat in a meeting not sure if I would puke on the table or fart. (Fortunately managed to contain it all).

My nose is stuffy as anything and my legs ache. When the baby moves it hurts - and I am only coming up to 32 weeks.

I'm thrilled to be pregnant, but goodness me, I don't remember this bit from the first time round. And this baby will probably be late so I bet I have at least 9 weeks to go. Arg!

The most shocking thing has been a 2 inch long hair that has grown out of my chest. Fortunately it is blonde and very fine so noone will notice it but dear God, what is that about??

Thanks for providing space for my rant! Am clinging to the idea that when this is over (and assuming I get my VBAC) I will be back to normal very quickly...

[mosschops30]

Oh this thread has been marvellous Im so glad to not be alone in this horrible feeling.

I have been quite good this afternoon, have sorted out some photos and put them in albums (need about 2 more albums now and Im done). Have also emailed 3 different yoga places about their pregnancy yoga classes , actually feel like I might enjoy a bit of my mat leave before baby comes. (It was actually nice looking at holiday photos of me in bikinis after each pregnancy and thinking it WILL all go back )

Oh bella am very of you only having 6 weeks left. I do hope your baby stays in right place. Our dh's sound just the same.

katster i am just 10 days ahead of you, but if this baby is not here on the day Im off for an induction, went 15 days over with ds but never again.

This is going to be my support thread and kathy I will join you for those several pints very soon!! Poor you getting SPD, I had it last time, although not so bad this time (the piles have made up for it though )

[kathyis6incheshigh]

Oh Mosschops, I know just how you feel! Am 33 weeks.

I have never cared about the figure thing before but I keep looking at thin people and people in nice summer dresses and feeling .

I want to go to the pub and drink several pints.

I want to be able to carry heavy things and go for long walks in the country.

I've just 2 minutes ago been sick and I think I have SPD as well now. FFS!

[PavlovtheForgetfulCat]

[hugs] I know how you feel. I feel pretty shitty this pg. but I promise, once baby is out, you will feel SOOOOOO much better, even with disrupted sleep. Your size 8 figure will return in no time, and your pg ailments will disappear v quickly, some almost straight away.

I keep reminding myself of this as I struggle through my 2nd pg.

[katster37]

Mosschops I feel like I need to have the house immaculate/nice meals ready for DH too.... In that respect I am looking forward to going to work for a few weeks - although that is the only respect I am not sure I will manage working for that long, tbh.

Have you looked at www.sitaram.org? that is where I found my pregnancy yoga class, although I am sure if you google 'pregnancy yoga' and your home town you will get tons of stuff.

I am due 21 November... Terrifies me that baby could actually not be here until December!!!! That's practically Christmas!!!!

Also v reassuring to hear you do return to normal pretty soon after

[BellaCullen]

Mosschops feel the same as you have 6 weeks left,hoping for 4/1/2 if early.Cant wait to get my body back and going to gym as was just starting to lose weight when I got pregnant.And am desperate for sex thought it was just my DP who wont have sex.He says all he think of is baby coming out so wont come anywhere near there.<br /> Definetily do some swimming and go see personal trainer to check what you can do.Got a pregnancy fitness and yoga dvd but am just constanly tired.<br /> Still feel nauseous so cant wait to be able to eat anything I want instead of just what doesn`t make me feel sick.
It be easier when your dcs go back to school you can then get back in a routine.
Hope you feel better soon.Got check-up today baby better still be head down.