I feel like crap

[maisiedotes]

I don't know what the deal is. I am a blob, for one thing. I am sooo tired, crampy, pooping like crazy... today I had this one really long contraction. Seriously, it lasted 7 minutes. It was not intense but definitely achey. If it was even a contraction- maybe it was just a big cramp. I don't know the difference. aarghhhhh. I am getting these little lightening bolt type pains in my lower tummy... and I am grouchy as hell. I just want to take a nap but I am feeling guilty because there is baby laundry to be done!

Is anyone else feeling like crapola?

[pixiesmommy]

Maybe no one has replied because we all feel too crappy for words?
I know I do.

DH started his leave yesterday (early) because I'm just incapable of doing anything for myself at this point. It's really frustrating. I can't go out because all of my shoes are too tight on my swollen feet. I can't bend at ALL anymore and squatting is almost out of the question- someone or something has to be there to help me hoist myself back up.

Did my belly cast yesterday and got a massage and today I'm feeling similar to you... super long, strong contractions but really far apart- IF that's what they are. Tons of gas and running to the bathroom thinking I have to poop or actually having to poop. Pain down low in my abdomen and groin... just feel like I want a few solid hours of sleep with no interruptions, at the very least.

So, yeah, I feel like crapola too.

[maisiedotes]

I just called DH at work and said "when are you coming home, so I can get up and try to make it look like I did something today?" I am just so lethargic and feeling so... heavy. DH is bringing beer home tonight and I am going to have a half of one. I deserve it.

[joannalovesyou]

i'm so right there with you. feeling like major crap and the cervical pressure means that i only feel marginally comfortable in one position -- in bed, with my knees elevated above my hips. even the birth ball isn't comfortable anymore.

trying to stay positive! but i feel like complaining all the time.

[ComfyCozy]

I'm right there with you all.

And craving crappy food now, especially choco chip cookies. I should know that the PMS-y symptoms are a good thing, though.

[maisiedotes]

My latest saga: I soaked through my undies and wondered if it is amniotic fluid. Then I put on a panty liner and it is wet but not soaked through (I know they are absorbent but I guess if it WERE leaking water it would soak through anyways- they aren't THAT absorbent!) Wishful thinking. It was enough excitement to get me moving to get some clothes sorted out. We have so freaking many clothes for this baby!

[chrysalis]

i'm feeling pooped out. didn't realized just how much is still in our other studio condo we moved out of...gotta get it all out by tomorrow night, the 14th. my body can only take so much doing stuff at this point and obviously i can't move heavy stuff....my mom gives up quickly and has now hired some guys to come tomorrow afternoon...we don't have furniture (well there's meghs' 'kitchen stove, sink and fridge' that are heavier...) but still its just too much for us. i'm exhausted just from boxing stuff up and cleaning and the emotional toll as well...just being up on my feet going going going from like 11am til 3pm. my mom said why doesn't she take megh somewhere while i continue to box and pack up...i was like you have GOT to be kidding me. i can't take anymore of this right now!!! this whole pg has been one big huge stress case on my body. i'm so surprised this baby has hung in there so long......poor guy. and poor me. : i just feel awful, still yucko w/ strep. baby's in great position, on my left and very cozy in there...tomorrow i'll be 39 wx and i just wish this all would settle in my life so i could just RELAX. i can't seem to do much of that cuz of all these damn deadlines going on in my life. : sigh.............i broke down sobbing in the studio condo w/ megh......she is so sweet, rubbing my back. well first she was laughing at me...i guess i looked funny w/ that sobbing baby cries coming from my throat. : i can imagine seeing your mama break down isn't too fantastic for a small child. but she knows, i've told her i feel much better if i let it out then hold it in......it is cleansing and healing. sooooooooooooooooo yeah. my body hurts bad. no water leaking, no mucous, no bloody show...nothin'. zilch. i have a feelin' its gonna happen around the 20th now. give or take a few days before........yeah that's my guess now. god i'm pooped. i gotta go lay down. but first let me have another pecan tart and some milk. mmmmmmmm. oh and i broke down and got some of those toaster strudels today....strawberry w/ cream cheese filling...yum! haven't had those since forever!!!!!! ok i'll shut up now. i also have too many newborn baby clothes. just was given MORE today from my MW. lol maybe i'll looky at them before i take a little nappy. hee hee. oh i exhaust myself too............. i've also been emotional lately.....cry easier and get fed up faster......kind of pms-like. i've been craving sweet things too a lot lately..............babies are coming soon mamas.....its so hard to believe but i think they must be! i think? lol

maisie, do u think you were leaking AF???!!! sure sounds like it!!!

[Googy]

Are you sure your water hasn't broken? Sometimes it just trickles a bit. Here's the test: Lie down for 30 minutes, then stand up. If you get a little gush, then your water has broken. I would check just in case!!!

[Isaac'sMa]

Sorry you feel so crappy. It sucks anytime but especially when you feel like you have so much stuff to get done that you shouldn't rest. But...maybe you should! There will be plenty of time for laundry later. Your beautiful daughter will be here soon!

[Da WIC Lady]

Originally Posted by maisiedotes

I don't know what the deal is. I am a blob, for one thing. I am sooo tired, crampy, pooping like crazy... today I had this one really long contraction. Seriously, it lasted 7 minutes. It was not intense but definitely achey. If it was even a contraction- maybe it was just a big cramp. I don't know the difference. aarghhhhh. I am getting these little lightening bolt type pains in my lower tummy... and I am grouchy as hell. I just want to take a nap but I am feeling guilty because there is baby laundry to be done!

Is anyone else feeling like crapola?

: If I'm not pooping or thinking I have to, I'm getting reflux. Then I'm not sure if it's my jaw or my ear, but my ear hurts every time I move my jaw and my bite seems to be different. I'm half scared that I'm going to go into labor and not be able to take care of the kids until someone gets here or that my friend whose marriage is falling apart is going to come over here to my messy house because she threatened him again. I just don't feel like doing anything around here. All I want to do is either soak in the tub or read in the bed/sleep. I just wish my contractions would settle into a good pattern to push the baby out. Here's hoping I go into the OB tomorrow morning and they send me right over to the hospital...

Anna