FTM- Need to freak out / vent a little

klgrh6

Overall my pregnancy has been easy going 90% of the time. We've had a few issues here and there like pelvic rest since 12 weeks, high risk ultrasound to check spot on LO's heart at 20 weeks, high blood pressure at 25 weeks and a L&D visit at 27 weeks. And even with those issues or concerns everything has turned out ok or has fixed itself. Yay for that.

But this whole weekend has been rough. I've had no reason to be this tired, exhausted, and emotional but I am all the above. My body aches, I'm moving alot slower, I have some lower pressure, and need to rest more often. Things have felt so easy until this now and I'm hoping this isn't the way the next 7-8 weeks will be.

It also makes me a little nervous that this is the beginning of end. I'm not ready for her to come, I still have a long to do list to finish. Maybe I'm just freaking out a little. I'm looking forward to seeing my doctor tuesday to hopefully put my mind at ease about any possible progress.

Thanks for listening.

MeatballEsq

I know it's easier sad than done, but try not to freak yourself out too much.  All of the things you mentioned feeling this weekend are normal PG symptoms, but I understand the annoyance when they hit harder all at once. Just try and get some rest and hopefully that will help with a few of them. GL at the doctor's office on Tuesday!

ilovelife

If it helps, it's like I woke up one day and couldn't dohalf the stuff I normally do. I get out of breath easier, swollen ankles, etc.

Tarta

Have you been exerting yourself more than usual in the last week? I find that I'll have a couple rough/discouraging days like this when I just push myself too much and don't do as well with self care. If I've been out in the heat more than usual, or eating more junk than usual, or getting less sleep/rest etc. etc.

I find if I give myself a break for a couple days (just doing the bare minimum for physical work) and trying to eat really well, hydrate well and rest a lot I am back to feeling much better pretty quickly. 

Maybe just take this as a sign you need a little break and see if you can recoup some of your previous energy. Honestly though, you will probably need to start adjusting to working in shorter spurts and having your body fatigue more quickly for the rest of your pregnancy.

It can be frustrating, but try to keep your focus on the fact that you're taking care of an infant you can't see. Try to take your physical needs right now as seriously as you would your crying baby. That mindset helps me feel a little less crappy about not getting as much accomplished as I used to. )

disneydiva34345

For about a week at 31 weeks I was miserably tired. I had no energy/ emotional. Luckily it only lasted a week and went back to normal. I was worried that it would last the rest of the pregnancy, but it didn't. Hopefully it will be the same way for you

damabo80

Regarding the coming early thing, it's not like a baby born at 32w is going to come home right away. At least you're looking at a 4-6 week nicu stay, so there's enough tune to complete everything before you bring a baby home. 

With DD, I didn't even have my shower yet when she was born.  

redneckmomma25

I hear ya!  I've had an easier pregnancy than you, but I am now to the point where I have such a hard time moving! Especially after sitting or being at rest for a while. I am no where near ready for the baby either. We will all make it. And in a couple months we will all have our babies and all of this will seem so far away! 

Kris2011RN

All of your symptoms are the same symptoms I am experiencing. It is just the joys of being pregnant. I am just happy to have a healthy baby and that is what is going to get my through the next 7 weeks!  Plus I really can't wait to meet my man and kiss his little feet that have been pestering me!! 

freeatlast2014

I couldn't help but think: Welcome to third tri! I am having the same pg symptoms as you and remember feeling like a lump on a log most days with my last pg - and that was in the winter!

klgrh6

Tarta:

Have you been exerting yourself more than usual in the last week? I find that I'll have a couple rough/discouraging days like this when I just push myself too much and don't do as well with self care. If I've been out in the heat more than usual, or eating more junk than usual, or getting less sleep/rest etc. etc.

Maybe I've been over doing it a little. I've been working more days but less hours and on my days off we've been working on the nursery, shopping/returns, and family events. I think this weekend has just thrown me off since I've been feeling so good until now. It just caught me by suprise to suddenly feel so bad. But it's nice to know I'm not alone.

Coffee&Cream

My 32 week, I'm about a half week ahead of you, hit me like a ton of bricks, so to speak.  I was just exhausted and ached all over.  Up until now, I've had a completely stress free pregnancy.  I just feel I can't get over being tired and all my vitals are good, so it's not medical.  I've been told by my Dr. and friends that this is third tri and as long as vitals are good, baby is good, my body is adjusting. I would talk to your doctor, but you're not alone.  I'm drinking a ton of water and resting.  

Also, I've realised the heat makes me more tired. 

cmumama

I'm just over 32 weeks and in the last week, I've definitely started feeling a difference.  I'm much more tired, have little energy and overall just feel kind of crummy.  I've had a great pregnancy, so I'm just contributing this to 3rd tri. Just take it easy and rest when you need to.