Ok, I think I hit the wall

rispergirl

I just spent the last hour crying for no good reason.  I can hardly move around, my legs look like my husband's (hair and all), I'm afraid I will never feel or look like my old self again, and I'm getting tired of anticipating the babies' arrival.  I want to get on with this.  I'm ready to meet them and get into this mommy business and see how I do instead of worrying about how hard it will be.  I want to get my c-section over with so I know whether the people who say it's horrible are right.  Just bring it on.  My fat ass is tired of sitting in this recliner and not having the energy to do much of anything else. 

I'm soooo happy and thankful to have had such a healthy, uncomplicated pregnancy, especially with twins.  In two more days I will be full term.  And even though the control-freak part of me wants to make it to my scheduled date of Feb. 6, the rest of me is hoping I'll just go into labor so we can meet our babies.  Last week I was crying about not being pregnant anymore.  This week I'm crying because I don't want to be pregnant much longer.  Ugh...

LilSurferGirl

Those last weeks are so hard, especially with a twin preganancy. You're so huge and uncomfortable and can't do anything.  I remember how tired I got just trying to take a shower.  You've come so far and done so well - you're entitled to cry over whatever you want!!  I'll send some labor dust your way that those little ones any day now - I'd say they're ready :-) 

tina623

It sucked so much once I knew I was full term but I gave birth at 38w1d and I'm proud of myself.  You can do it!  Your almost there.

howleyshell

I'm not a twin mommy so I have NO idea how totally uncomfortable you must be but I felt compelled to answer.

I've had the "newborn" experience twice.

They were delivered just 1 week different (38 weeks vs 39 weeks).

I can NOT begin to tell you how totally different the experience was with just that one extra week.

BF'ing, weight gain, reflux - you name it.  It was all SOOO much easier with the more mature baby.

I'm sure this is beyond tough but I wanted to remind you of all the many reasons it's really worth it to tough it out just a little bit longer!!!

Hang in there!

Shell

DavezWife

my mom always said "you're not miserable enough to give birth yet"...

you're there!

And I'll tell ya, have the hub stop and pick up some nair on the way home - just slap it on and rinse off in a couple minutes - it's ok once in a while (as long as you don't have thick black hair that needs 15 minutes to soak in it) and you'll feel just a little bit prettier and better.

and FWIW - my SIL LOVED her c/s - says she wanted to do one every time. no pain (just some aches after) and no hassle - she loved it.

There's a light at the end of the tunnel - and it's the baby train !

woot! woot!

howleyshell

Wanted to add...

2 c-sections here.

MUCH easier than I'd envisioned.

It's amazing how much easier it is to recover from a "surgery" when you're also meeting the new loves of your life at the same time.

Just stay on top of your pain meds and you'll do great!

FWIW - the thought of vaginal delivery TERRIFIES me by comparison!

 

MayDayGirl

oh honey I remember that!!! I felt like I was about to go out of my skin waiting for him to get here (and I had a date in sight!).  I really have nothing to offer you cuz him getting here was my only releif! But try to work on projects you can do NOW.. like if you're sending out baby announcements, address the envelopes and stamp them NOW.  You know?

 

I'm sorry!! I can't wait for them to get here! 

rispergirl

*Sigh*  You're all right.  There is no cure for this except birth.    Shelly, I'm holding on to that thought.  I want them to be as healthy and mature as they can be - especially since I'll be dealing with two of them.  I'm trying hard not to wish they come earlier than Feb. 6.  It's only two weeks, right? 

And Davez, I do have thick hair that Nair doesn't touch.  But Thursday night is wife shaving night in our house.  Thank God for my sweet DH.  Not only does the man wait on my hand and foot, but he shaves my legs and bikini area every Thursday in the tub.  I think the experience is traumatizing him for life, but it does help me feel slightly less like Shrek.  

Birth announcements...wow.  Crap.  I guess I should really think about those...

FaithRocks

I am so sorry you're so uncomfortable I think it is WONDERFUL how far you have made it with these twins and I wish you all the best!! Hang in there, you'll be there soon!

jsusann

I hear you too....already and I'm only 34 weeks...well, 35 weeks tomorrow. But I also have to agree and reiterate what Shell said b/c Lilly was born 2 days before her due date and she was 8lbs of cuddly cuteness. She was also a breastfeeding champ from the word "Go!"...or "Suck!"...ha..ha. She had no reflux and slept awesome. I don't know if it was due to the fact that she came pretty much on time, instead of early, but if it was I am all set to fight all my wishes to have my twins early. I would LOVE to have it as good and easy as I had it w/Lilly. She was a dream baby. As hard and uncomfortable as this pregnancy is becoming, I want and need so bad, for these twinnies to "keep cookin'" until my c/s date. Hang in there sweetie. I am rooting for you and you're doing fantastic! It really won't be long now and I think you'll be thankful you stuck it out so courageously. : )))