Struggling through each day

nbptbride

I know a twin pregnancy is much more taxing on the body, but I can't believe how much! I'm literally useless most of the day and feel like I'm just putting one foot in front of the other while watching the clock to make sure the time is passing. I can only complete one errand/activity at a time, or else i feel like I'm going to die!Poor DS must be so disappointed in me this summer!Thankfully, DH has been picking up a lot of the slack. Please tell me I'm not the only one who feels so sluggish at this point (almost 34 weeks). I'm guessing it's going to feel great to get these babies out, and am already dreaming about what it might feel like to feel normal again. Sorry for the whiny post : (

Tofumonkey

Try not to put too much pressure on yourself, with a twin pregnancy your goal is to try to make it as far as you can and so far you are doing great!

I was pretty much useless after 28 weeks when I really started to get massive. By 34 weeks my lower back was so sore I would sit on the couch with a bag of frozen broccolli on my back just trying to numb the area a bit. Bending over to tie my shoes nearly winded me each time and walking from the house to the car had me panting. I was just so, so big and uncomfortable.

By 35 weeks I was simply exhausted and at 36 weeks I burst into tears at the thought of any more weeks of pregnancy. My c-section was scheduled for 37 weeks and 2 days, but I ended up having it a bit early due to minor complications with fetal movement - it was all fine though.

I must say, the SECOND that those two were out I felt immediate relief! That night I slept on my back for the first time in months ( although my deflated pancake tummy was still a bit heavy ), I didn't have any heartburn at all... other than my sore tummy muscles I actually felt GOOD.

You're almost there! 

asgarrisi

I could have written this post myself! I feel so lazy and useless, yet I have to continue on all day to care for DS. Thankfully, we just moved in with my mom for a while, so she is a big help, but I'm sometimes watching the clock until DH comes home from work and can just give me a break. DS isn't hard to care for, I'm just so tired. I do nap when he naps so that helps. I take it one day at a time and that's the best I can do! Hang in there! We're almost there and the babies will be so worth it! I can't wait to meet them and I am anxious for them to be out also. I love being pregnant, but this time around, it hurts and everything is a little tougher now that I'm in the home stretch! Just keep telling yourself we only have a few more weeks....:)

macchiatto

I was totally useless by that point in pregnancy--right when I hit 34w I really couldn't walk anymore; as soon as I'd walk more than a few steps, it would trigger really painful contractions and I'd end up doubled over. I was basically on bed rest the last four weeks. It would have been so tough with a toddler to take care of; hang in there, mama!

nbptbride

Thanks for the words of encouragement. I'm happy to hear it's not just me being a wimp! I keep telling myself it's only a couple more weeks, and that it'll be over soon and I'll never have to do this again. I swear, feeling this crappy makes me want those two screaming babies and sleepless nights. At least this huge belly won't be there anymore : )