I've got some major Blahs (vent)

[Touch of Sunshine]

I'm due November 12, the pregnancy is progressing beautifully. The U/S shows no problems, and baby is very active.

SO WHY AM I SO BLUE???? I think maybe due to the anniversary of last summers loss.... but I just want it to be Noevember NOW. I want this baby out!~

I can barely reach my feet, I'm uncomfortable, have trouble sleeping, I'm hot, and cranky :( I'm feeling FAT. I'm 15 llbs heavier now with 3 1/2 months to go that I was full term with my other kids. I say pics of me the year my last dd was born, and I was so FIT! Now I'm gross, cellulite, I won't be seen in shorts.

I've been getting cramps too, not contractions, but cramps under my belly, on either side, they get so bad it brings tears to my eyes. I'm going to ask the Dr. next week to see what it is. Stretches don't seem to help.

I should be greatful there are no serious complications going on with me. My blood pressure is higher for me, 112/70 it's normally 90/60, but for a change I'm not anemic. We are closely monitoring my thyroid, and it's always within acceptible levels, when the TSH seems to be getting high range, we change it, I get the blood work done monthly. That is really the only physical thing we need to worry about.

Sorry, I'm having a pity party today .

[chalupamom]

Don't you dare apologize for indulging in a little self-pity! Who better to understand than we here with you on this board.

It's normal to feel some blahs - particularly with a sad anniversary in the vicinity. Try to treat yourself well - maybe some new pretty smelling soap or a nice up of tea - tell the kids to order a pizza and watch a happy movie.

Watch, though, that your blues don't become intractable. If things hang on, let your care provider know so that he or she can help you through it. Some blahs are one thing - lots of blahs are another thing altogether and you don't *have* to feel that way.

Hang in there!

[juicylucy]

:hug I've felt like that a lot through this pregnancy. Do you have up days as well, or are you blah all the time? If it is a constant thing it may be worth looking into, but otherwise just do what chalupamom suggested- pamper yourself! And you can have a self -pity party anytime- I have had my fair share ;)

[mamaley]

Wow mama, I could have written the whole third paragraph of your post! Except I'm still wearing shorts--it's too hot and it's what I have. :rolleyes:
Just know that we all have days like this. As others told me on another thread, your body is doing beautiful work right now, so try to be kind to yourself. It sounds like between grieving a loss and being pregnant, you're going through a lot right now. It will pass, mama, and always feel free to have a "pity party" on here--as another poster said, there's no better place to do it or people to do it with! That said, as juicylucy said, get help if this is a constant thing...