I'm miserable....anyone else?

FirstTimePregnancy

I have been absolutely miserable through my entire pregnancy!  The first trimester was all-day nausea (who called in morning sickness in the first place).  Second trimester I was sick the entire time with every cold and bug that went around - was actually out of work for 2 weeks at one point.  Now that I am in my third trimester I am having major issues with my sciatic nerve and terrible lower back pain.  My OB had me start physical therapy on Monday.  I hate to say it, but I am not a fan of being pregnant and think that this may be our first AND last child.  Is anyone else finding pregnancy to be a miserable experience?  I know it will all be worth it in the end - but it's getting there that is killing me!

cvjakaus

I understand completely. In my first trimester I was so sick all the time that water made me throw up. I actually went into the hospital a couple times because I was so dehydrated since I couldn't keep water down. My second trimester wasn't too horrible but it also wasn't pleasant. I'm now 39 weeks 2 days with a baby who doesn't seem to be coming out any time soon. I have had the worst back pain which doesn't help since I have scoliosis. I try not to let any of it get me down since it is only my first child. Every mom tells me that each pregnancy is different so your next one could be the best 9 months of your life!!!

FormerlyKrista555

I have had a great pregnancy until about a week ago.

  Now I am pretty freakin uncomfortable, especially when I try to sleep.

livinreality

Don't worry there is something called pregnancy (&delivery) amnesia... the longer you have a LO the more foggy pregnancy gets until you get pregnant again and you are like what in the world was I thinking, this wasn't fun the first time!!! (Only it is too late and again you wait it out and it is completely worth it!)

meredity11

I am exactly the same.  The sickness was tough, but wow that sciatic stuff knocked me on my @$$.  Some people tried to make me feel bad if i ever confessed that I was just not a fan of this pregnancy gig.  I would love to tell you it gets better, but honestly this whole bit has been an endurance test.  

I would recommend just doing the best you can to enjoy the movements you get from the baby and remember that it is a baby instead of just pain.  Sometimes visiting the 0-3 board and looking at cute pictures of kids helped.  At least it kept me focused on the long run.

 

kellymiller409

Oh no, I am so sorry your pregnancy has been so miserable. I never used to understand how women could say they hate being pregnant...until I got pregnant. Though my pregnancy was a breeze compared to some other people, it's definitely not a walk in the park. I hope your last trimester treats you a little better! (: 

hewinked

I'll be the first to admit that I am not a fan of pregnancy. I was terribly sick all 3 times, and I don't like not being able to move freely or having to ask other people for help.  And this pregnancy has brought on a lot of pain.  Pregnancy is no joke.  But I agree with another poster; after the fact, you kinda forget about it until you're doing it again!  After DD, I didn't think I'd want anymore, but then I did.  With DS, we were done, and then he passed.  Here I am again, pregnant for the 3rd time and never thought I would be!  Hang in there!

k8edgerton

I completely understand and can sympathize with you.

We are a few days apart on the due date...

I was sick/nauseous the first tri, I have had the worst heart burn imaginable throughout the second tri and now into the third. Not to mention sciatica in my back since the second tri, raging hormones, and did I mention that I am completely exhausted. 

I did start yoga stretches for my back... I suggest a prenatal yoga dvd. I picked mine up at Target for $10 bucks. It seems to help with moving the baby away from the ouch spot. 

k8edgerton

meredity11:

I am exactly the same.  The sickness was tough, but wow that sciatic stuff knocked me on my @$$.  Some people tried to make me feel bad if i ever confessed that I was just not a fan of this pregnancy gig.  I would love to tell you it gets better, but honestly this whole bit has been an endurance test.  

I would recommend just doing the best you can to enjoy the movements you get from the baby and remember that it is a baby instead of just pain.  Sometimes visiting the 0-3 board and looking at cute pictures of kids helped.  At least it kept me focused on the long run.

 

 

Oh my gosh... I can relate. I have had people straight up tell me that I am being a brat for complaining (i.e. my mother). Telling me that the baby can feel my resentment which I am not resentful. What a joke... I am uncomfortable and I want my body back! I do not resent the outcome of this pregnancy which is the sweet baby girl that I get to hold in my arms.

Laura0575

I HATE being pregnant.  Between back pain, restless legs, chasing a toddler and not being able to drink about it...The only thing that keeps me from going crazy and keeps me appreciating the experience is knowing that this will be the last time. And knowing that very soon things are gonna get a WHOLE lot harder once this baby is here and I have 2 under 2. 

No worries, lady. You are not alone.

 

FirstTimePregnancy

Thank you so much for sharing your stories, ladies.  I'm so glad to know that I am not alone in this.  I have wanted a baby for quite some time, but will be so happy to see my due date come!  I feel like everything hurts now and it is going to be a long 3 months!  Best wishes to all of you!

JaimeG183

I can relate. I had horrible morning sickness until 20 weeks then was exhausted then the sciatica started around 25ish weeks and at 30 weeks the nausea started back up again combined with a diagnosis of SPD - extreme pelvic pain.

I hoped to work until march 22 but i'm starting 1/2 days now on monday- Hopefully i can survive them

Natali25

I keep telling DH this is the first and last one of our children to come from me, lol. I was adopted and keep telling him that's what were going to do for LO #2. I have really had a good pregnancy so far, other then the usual symptoms and I hate it. I hate the way my body feels and I hate not being able to control what's happening inside of it. Plus it just plain sucks sometimes.

Thanks for posting! Glad I'm not alone in this one. Makes me feel like a horrible person sometimes.

sealexander

FirstTimePregnancy:

 Is anyone else finding pregnancy to be a miserable experience?  I know it will all be worth it in the end - but it's getting there that is killing me!

Yes, I really am not enjoying being pregnant, much less pregnant with twins. Everything happens earlier than with a singleton, including the sciatica, sleep problems, etc. Also have a mild case of SPD with Restless Legs Syndrome on top of it (which I had before I got pregnant...I miss my Requip terribly). You name it, I've had it. 

I'm older, and having two at the same time...so I'm 100% sure that these LOs will be my first and last children. We wanted two (a boy and a girl), and we got two at the same time!