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I need to whine.
I am in so.much.pain. Every step I take feels like my pelvis is being ripped apart, my back has a thousand knives being dug into it, etc. Sleeping is a thing of the past, even just laying down hurts because my stomach is so heavy that even with a pillow under it, the muscle from my pelvis area to my hip gets stretched and brings me to tears. Sitting brings on BH contractions so the only semi-comfortable position is a side-lounge and I must say, it's still only semi-comfortable.
Ugh. I KNOW I won't be pregnant forever. I KNOW it's best for the girls. Etc.... buuuuuuuuut I am done. Absolutely positively done being pregnant.
I told DH that if I ever have an enemy, I wouldn't wish something bad on them... I will wish a twin pregnancy upon them, that's how much this sucks right now. LOL.
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That sounds tough. **HUGS** You're right, its best for the kids, but it doesn't make it any more comfortable or bearable for you. Are you allowed to take any painkillers? Would that even help?
Either way, you're a strong woman, and vent all you want! *HUGS* again!
Do you have an end game in sight? Likeis there a day they will do the section by or no?
I'm sorry you're feeling so terrible!! I can't even imagine how much pain you're in.
Lol, and you totally just took wind out of my sails (which I needed). I was feeling whiny today b/c I have a sinus infection, a foot/butt/knee/something up under my rib making blowing my nose extremely painful, and just got tested for exposure to Fifth Disease. But that does not even compare since I still sleep relatively well and this is the first rough week I have had. *HUGS* Just focus on keeping those precious babies thriving!!
In the hospital I was allowed to take tylenol so I assume I still can. It didn't help there though, so I sort of figured it wouldn't help now. I think it's just the weight of my uterus that's making everything so sucky. I mean, even if their estimated weights of 7.8 and 7.9 are a pound off there is still at least 13 pounds of baby plus all of the other stuff in there, ya know? I just think it's going to be uncomfortable (if you can call it that) from here on out.
I am allowed to pretty much do whatever. I am on "modified bedrest" meaning that he wants me to listen to my body and rest as much as possible... but yes, if they come they come. I can drive and sit and stand and whatever I want... it's just that none of those things are easy.
If they don't come before then, I see my OB on Tuesday and we'll get the c/s scheduled for (I'm assuming) the following week. He said after 37 weeks, so we'll see. I haven't had much of anything going on in terms of contractions so at this point I wouldn't be surprised to make it to the scheduled c/s. Ahhhhhhhhhhh.
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You are totally entitled to a whine too! Being full term is just uncomfortable, one baby or two! I hope the Fifths Disease test comes back negative and your sinus infection clears up soon... being sick + pregnant is the worst!!
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Oh heck no, lol. Yesterday I went with him to my mom's because he was still super clingy and I felt like it would be worse to leave him again. Today he went over there and I'm on my own. Definitely no resting with him around! :-P
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Thanks! Thankfully the Fifths really shouldn't be a big deal for me (I assume). HB is still good and I'm getting lots of good movement, so I'm not worried. Just looking forward to breathing again!
I'm glad that you still have your mom around to watch Nolan. That must be totally exhausting! Will they let you try beadryl to help sleep? I jumped on that train last week.
If tonight doesn't go any better, I will probably call and ask. I know originally they okay-ed that and Tylenol PM so it may be time! I hope you start sleeping better too!
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I've been there and it SUCKS!!! Also, I worked up until 36 weeks! But at that point my legs were so swollen and throbbing anytime I stood that I pretty much became bed-ridden for the last two weeks. Weeks 36-38 were the worst. The right side of my body was like permanently numb, I couldn't sleep cause I was so uncomfortable, I had a head and feet in my ribs, and I felt like I could breathe fire outta my mouth from the heartburn!
I do remember being so miserable and also wouldn't wish it on anyone.... but I can say it is a distant memory. I am so glad my girls were able to make it to the scheduled c/s at 38wk1d. I felt like a million bucks after delivering them! I will take recovering from a c/s any day over being 36-38 weeks pg with twins!! Just keep chugging along!!!
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I completely agree! I've been scared about the c/s but at this point I figure it HAS to be better than how I currently feel.
Thanks for listening everyone
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