I broke down last night--vent

[treemom2]

Well, I finally broke down last night crying! I am so done with this pregnancy. I'm sorry to complain, I feel like I do it all the time, but I don't have any friends or family to complain to except my DH and I feel he is probably tired of hearing it. My feet are huge and they hurt so bad--it hurts just to walk from the bedroom to the living room, I can't wear any shoes (I even have adjustable sandals that are squeezing my feet too bad), my maternity pants are too tight now, I can't bend my fingers to make a fist on one of my hands unless I force it then one of my fingers sticks down until I move it back up with my other hand, I have huge stretch marks on the underside of my belly that stick out and are painful and ugly (DH commented on how weird they look), I'm tired and having two other children I am getting no rest, I've started snoring--so when I do finally get to sleep I wake myself snoring all the time , my pelvis hurts. . .: Thing is, I never had all these things with my other two pg, they were relatively easy and I was so happy. This time I'm miserable. I want it over now, I'm done I'm really, really done! It doesn't help that the stupid doc told me almost four weeks ago that I would have the babe in two weeks, or that I have never gone this long in a pg before (DD born at 37 weeks and DS born at 38). I am trying to help things along with sex and walking (both uncomfortable, but I have access to both here whereas I can't really get a hold of other methods). Well, I guess I could use other not so natural methods, but I don't want to. I just don't want to be miserable anymore:

Again, I'm sorry for being so complainy. . .really I'm not usually like this. Thanks for listening

[MommytoTwo]

I am sorry... you are allowed to complain! Especially to us. Being hugely pg is not fun at ALL (I went to 42w with DD) ... and the fact that your dr told you you would have your babe by now makes it 100x worse!!!

I think you should go get a pedicure and see a movie and eat m&ms.

[Fairy4tmama]

Originally Posted by MommytoTwo

I am sorry... you are allowed to complain! Especially to us. Being hugely pg is not fun at ALL (I went to 42w with DD) ... and the fact that your dr told you you would have your babe by now makes it 100x worse!!!

I think you should go get a pedicure and see a movie and eat m&ms.

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I would waddle over and give you a hug except were probably both to ginormous. Right now I am consoling myself with large quantities of dark chocolate wich I must pair with tums ( but WTH EVERYTHING gives my HB)! I hope you find some small vice that helps ......the home strech sucks!

[mezzydotes]

Oh, you poor thing - don't feel bad about complaining

[MizLiz]

I've found pg#3 to be so much more difficult than the other two were... I can totally relate to you! You should scold your dr for telling you that you would have the baby two weeks ago!

The last stages of pg are tough, especially when you have other ones to look after... but you're really almost there now! Hang in there! Soon you'll be holding your babe in your arms and your body will start to get back to normal again.

[~Heyokha~]

hugs to you


I can relate with you on the shoe issue. The only shoes that fit are my furry house slippers. My feet and legs are so swollen they throb. I hope you have your sweet baby soon.

[MonkeyPrincess]

Originally Posted by MizLiz

I've found pg#3 to be so much more difficult than the other two were... I can totally relate to you!

Yup, I agree. You really are almost there! Silly doctor...

I second the movie, pedicure and chocolate advice!

[CorbinsMama]

Barbara, I feel for you, I really do. I had a big cry all over DH when he got home from work yesterday. I'm feeling done too.

[LilMomma83]

It sucks being uncomfortable - your doctor deserves a little kick in the ribs for saying that to you. I'm sorry for how you are feeling - I can so relate and there is nothing wrong with complaining!!!

[phytoangel]

It'll all be OK! Sometimes just letting go and not worrying about everything (ie. the house, dinner, etc) is what you need. Treat yourself and try to just sit down and enjoy some time without doing a thing.

We'd all hug you, but it would look like a National Geographic special on walruses. I can barely get myself off of the couch without grunting.

We are with you mama!

[Millie Ivy]

Originally Posted by LilMomma83

It sucks being uncomfortable - your doctor deserves a little kick in the ribs for saying that to you. I'm sorry for how you are feeling - I can so relate and there is nothing wrong with complaining!!!

A *little* kick in the ribs???: Holy He!!, what an idiot dr.

I hear ya on the being done, and huge, and emotional. Hugs!

[lesley&grace]

Do not feel bad for complaining here...we've all had our moments when we've vented, that's one of the many reasons this DDC is here. We can all relate to how you feel.

I'm feeling quite "done" with this pregnancy as well, and while my pg with my dd went fantastic, I remember feeling very similar by the end...just very ready to have the baby already!! While I am not having the issues of swelling, I'm almost constantly getting BHC and I'm being woken up several times a night because I need to pee and it HURTS!! It hurts so bad I can't walk and my husband has to help me get to the bathroom. It's just a very uncomfortable time, and I feel like I've been pregnant forever and it's never going to end.

All I'm really saying is the last weeks suck no matter how great or awful the previous weeks were.

[crunchy_mama]

It really is ok to complain. Some days are rough, some weeks are rough, and some times it is just rough. It is especially tough when you already have little ones that take away your ability to take care of yourself. Sometimes it is just an impossibility to get everything we need.

[wirewendy]

dark chocolate wich I must pair with tums

Oh my gosh! That is totally what I am doing! Eating chocolate ice cream followed by tums! That is hilarious!

Yes, this is definitely the right place to vent at this time of the pregnancy! We can all relate in a way that no one else can.

I keep wanting to take a bath to relieve my back pain, but getting in and out of the tub is an absurd act of faith and lots of rolling blubber! So I have refrained.

Try to keep your feet up as much as you can.