Ok, I'm Going To Be Brutally Honest (long)

Mandy Ellsworth · February 2009

And it will sound mean to some, but it really is the way I feel, so I feel like I've gotta say it.

I'm so sick and damn tired of people telling me that it would be good to keep the boys in an extra few weeks. I know that people don't know a ton about intrauterine growth restriction, but when I say I want to throw myself into labor, I really freakin mean it and at this point, the boys will be very healthy, and hearing, "You can hang on for 2 more weeks" really makes me want to kill someone. For the most part, I'm just too nice to say it, and I know people mean well when they do, so I bite my tongue.

Okay, and when I complain, I like it much more when I hear others complain too. I think I just feel more miserable when people coddle me at my pity party. I think in the last few weeks, instead of hearing, "You are doing so good, I'm sorry your back hurts." I think I'd take more comfort in a "Suck it up b!tch, it's almost over."

I guess I see first tri say things like, "We should all be nice and supportive." but I swear to God, once you feel this way for a prolonged period of time, kind words don't feel near as good as it would to get in a knock-down drag-out fist fight. Even though I feel like I could collapse from weakness and exhaustion, I waddle wherever I go and it hurts to lift my feet high enough to put on my pants, I bet I could beat the ever-lovin-sh!t out of someone.

Okay, I think I'm done. I feel like saying I'm sorry.

TrinaKay · February 2009

"Suck it up b!tch, it's almost over."

Roosky · February 2009

Mandy....man up=)

brandistrionfo@gmail.com · February 2009

ok. I think your boys will be fine if they come RIGHT NOW. twins are always early, aren't they?

as far as complaining goes, I have lightening crotch from hell and I feel like sh!t, I just never say it because I'm only 32 weeks and I don't like to hear "you have no room to complain".

don't say you're sorry, lay it all out there. you're too cute for people to get mad anyway.

Sarahb34743 · February 2009

Ok, seriously, you're 36 wks, its amazing you made it this far! Those people have NO CLUE what you're dealing with so they need to shut up. Your boys would be totally fine if they came soon and here hoping, for your sake, they do!

dmogmo · February 2009

My SIL had twins in Sept and she had them at 37 weeks. But she was DONE long before that. I can't imagine carrying two and I think at this point you have the right to want to have those babies whenever the hell you want to!

Mandy Ellsworth · February 2009

Thanks a whole f*cking lot. You have no idea how much these responses mean to me.

lata82 · February 2009

I can only imagine what you are going through, I want the one I am carrying to get out, I don't know hoe people do it with 2. So you go on and complain you deserve it!

PharmDmom2be · February 2009

Can I push you down the stairs?

Or I can sterilize my knitting needles and break your water.

Brittany Goodwin · February 2009

B!tch, I'm not having twins but I'm right there with you! Stick out tongue

Feel free to throat punch the next douchewad who says something like that to you. Quite frankly, I'm pretty impressed that you made it this far with those boys!

sherron83 · February 2009

"Suck it up b!tch, it's almost over." - feel better. Surprise

Your almost done... Unlike me I have 3 more freaking months!
Can you tell your Dr that you want them out?!?!

Mandy Ellsworth · February 2009

PharmDmom2be:

Can I push you down the stairs?

Or I can sterilize my knitting needles and break your water.

I think tomorrow I might ask you for just that.

courtneyaok · February 2009

I feel your pain. I told DH a couple of weeks ago that women tend (at least I did) to think that pregnancy is this great wonderful thing and it just isn't all it's cracked up to be, and that while I never would have imagined myself saying it before, I wouldn't mind going a little early -- in my head, I know it's best to keep them in there as long as possible, but there are days (and even more so for you I'm sure, since you're further along) that I just want these babies OUT! They're just so heavy!

Rockafellow2b · February 2009

I only have one kid in me and I'm ready to be done - I don't even want to imagine what you're feeling like. Be as bitchy as you want, complain as loud as you want, tell people to STFU! They're not caring two humans, you are!

I'm sick of heartburn, I'm sick of random aches and pains, I'm sick of peeing all the time - or at least feeling like I could, I'm sick of all of this too...if your boys come out today, they'll be just as perfect as they would be two weeks from now. But this way they would get to benefit from a mommy who isn't nearly as miserable as she will be in two weeks!

Here's to hoping they make their appearance sooner rather than later!

PinkBackPack · February 2009

I think people aren't telling you to suck it up on this board because they are afraid when they complain about BH, swollen feet, heartburn, etc. they want people to be sympathetic to them. I guess I've been feeling like if I need a pity party, I can post on this board a get it.

But I hear your point, its good to hear "suck it up". A lot of pain and suffering is all related to your attitude.

My Countdown to my Birth calendar said yesterday "Don't worry, 99 percent of babies born at this stage survive with no major problems." (Yesterday I was at 34 weeks, 4 days). You are a lot farther than me, so I'm sure your boys would be fine.

Jess&Greginlove · February 2009

Suck it up! Do you wanna fight me now?

BabyMamaErin · February 2009

MandyE-worth:
PharmDmom2be:

Can I push you down the stairs?

Or I can sterilize my knitting needles and break your water.

I think tomorrow I might ask you for just that.

Crochet hook will work better Wink ..

Mandy Ellsworth · February 2009

I swear, the nurses are always dumb sh!ts in the office and when I asked at my last appointment if I could actually talk to a real Dr, they would only give me a, "Well, your next appointment is on the 23rd and you can talk to the Dr about it then."

PharmDmom2be · February 2009

MandyE-worth:
PharmDmom2be:

Can I push you down the stairs?

Or I can sterilize my knitting needles and break your water.

I think tomorrow I might ask you for just that.

I'll get a lighter and some alcohol wipes; I've learned how to read blood pressures in lab, breaking your water should be no biggie!

happygolucky0505 · February 2009

Not sure if it helps to hear this, but like a PP, I have some close friends who had their twins at 37 weeks exactly this week and they are perfect! No NICU time at all. Both around 5 lbs (one slightly over and one slightly under). I happened to be visiting when the pedi was there and she said she couldn't be more pleased. They are all going home from the hospital today (they were born on Tues), so I agree, those babies are ready to come out any time!

birdie_1010 · February 2009

It is funny you should write this post. I was just thinking yesterday that when you were complaining and people kept saying, "but they will be healthier the longer you keep them in" that you must be getting so annoyed. I hope, for you sanity, that you get to meet those babies soon!!!

Mandy Ellsworth · February 2009

Jess&Greginlove:
Suck it up! Do you wanna fight me now?

We can rumble, and it might be the funniest damn thing anyone has ever seen!

rouge411 · February 2009

Um, the past week has been excruciating, and it was only my 32nd week with one. If I were you, I'd be stalking my doctor. Parked outside of his house or sitting on his lawn with an "I'M READY, B*TCH" sign. Complain away.

sherron83 · February 2009

MandyE-worth:
I swear, the nurses are always dumb sh!ts in the office and when I asked at my last appointment if I could actually talk to a real Dr, they would only give me a, "Well, your next appointment is on the 23rd and you can talk to the Dr about it then."

I would demand to see a DR.... You are paying those people to do a job - they need to do it! I would be p!ssed if my dr didn't come when I neeeded to talk to him/her.

nurseamy · February 2009

*** all you want! You are carrying two. I am having trouble just carrying one. And honestly I am so thankful that I am not carrying more than one cuz there was that potential since I was on clomid and had three potential follicles. As a nurse, I will say especially for twins, 36 weeks is fine! Lungs are developed; and suck and swallow is there. Yeah, the longer they are in there it is said to be better, but come on....that's alot of weight to carry around!

My in laws keep telling me that they want me to make it to my due date. I don't them they are crazy! I will have been on bedrest for over 8 weeks when I get up at 36 weeks. I don't give a crap what they say...I am getting up and doing all I can (especially at 37 weeks) to get his moving. I am done and have had it! I am so sick of being pregnant.

Covergirl137 · February 2009

MandyE-worth:

Jess&Greginlove:
Suck it up! Do you wanna fight me now?

We can rumble, and it might be the funniest damn thing anyone has ever seen!

I think it would be in the best interest of everyone on the board if Mandy & Jess have a Jello wrestling match....

::Starts mixing up the strawberry Jello::

jen_and_scott · February 2009

bran_flake09:

you're too cute for people to get mad anyway.

Agreed!

You should be so proud of yourself, look how far you've come! I know you don't want them to be born today, but I hope that your labor starts asap and those beautiful baby boys come this weekend!

But eat your cheesecake first. Priorities, my dear.

KYRN · February 2009

You have all my sympathy. I have broken plenty of pts water so I'd be happy to do the same for you. You are a rock star and I wish for you to go into labor.

If you lived closer to me I would tell you to come to my L/D, I'm working there for a few hours tonight and I would get you admitted for sure.

vhab · February 2009

B!tch if you want, you have more than earned it. I've only got one in there, and I am ready to start eviction proceedings. I'm not going to tell you they need to bake longer. Do what you need to do. Sorry that people are annoying the piss out of you.

balihaigirl · February 2009

You're almost there and I think you have every right to feel the way you do. I am miserable and I'm only 32 wks, with only 1 baby. I can't imagine how you feel. GL to you!

karskaren · February 2009

Mandy - you have no reason to apologize! You have done great carrying those boys this long. After you left 2nd tri I kept lurking over in 3rd tri - thinking for sure those guys had been born already. You are absolutely right - those babies would be perfectly healthy if born today or yesterday!

I have to admit - I can't wait to see those little boys!

kash27 · February 2009

eat ur cheesecake and then call your doctor and tell him its go time!

dont you wish it was that easy!

i give you all the credit in the world bc I dont know how I would handle being pregnant with twins!

hugapin · February 2009

I feel like I never have any room to B!tch becasue I only have one inside me. You are a strong woman. I think you have earned the right to complain and want them out.

Ritza · February 2009

Hahahaha!

This post is the most hillarious sh!t I've read in a while...

For some reason, I cant get sumo wrestling out of my head.

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