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feeling down lately

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This is my 2nd pg and between getting bigger faster and it being summer I am just miserable.  I hate sitting in the house (especially with a toddler) but I get so hot and exhausted being outside.  I dont want to sit and do nothing but I have little energy and get worn trying to do much of anything.  I'm not sleeping well because I cant get comfortable (never had this problem with first pregnancy), sitting/laying on the couch to relax does no good because I cant get comfortable.  My house is a mess and cleaning is just an exhausting process.  DH helps some but is really busy with work, trying to get a new job (this would be a great improvement) and is on the road for work some too (will be gone tue-thur this week).  With this new job he would take an initial pay cut but would make it up in the first few months (lower base pay but MUCH more bonus/commission pay) so that's stressing me out a bit because we have stuff I want to get done but trying not to spend the money.  And I miss sexy time with DH.  He is VERY understanding about it but I'm always so tired, uncomfortable and its just not enjoyable....but I miss it.  I just hate feeling blah and down......and I still have another 11 weeks!!!  Ugh....thanks for letting me vent ladies.
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  • crysmikecrysmike
    I am so sorry that you're feeling this way!  With that much time left, I would find ways to make yourself feel better, or you're going to go nuts.  Make a list of things that make you feel good, and then schedule then so that you have something to look forward to.  My list includes:
    Frequent walks
    Swimming
    Pedicures
    Prenatal massage
    and occassionally having a reason to get pretty - last night DH took me to dinner and a movie, and I wore makeup, did my hair, wore something cute, etc. . .

    Feel better soon!
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    imagecrysmike:
    I am so sorry that you're feeling this way!  With that much time left, I would find ways to make yourself feel better, or you're going to go nuts.  Make a list of things that make you feel good, and then schedule then so that you have something to look forward to.  My list includes:
    Frequent walks
    Swimming
    Pedicures
    Prenatal massage
    and occassionally having a reason to get pretty - last night DH took me to dinner and a movie, and I wore makeup, did my hair, wore something cute, etc. . .

    Feel better soon!

    Thanks!!  I'm gonna try and find something.  I do love to read but lately I just get so tired while reading because Im not getting much sleep

    I hate to sound like a real downer but most of that stuff costs money and like I said, we aren't real sure yet where money will be for the next few months so I'm trying to not spend any extra.  I do have DS going to daycare once a week (I am a SAHM) and that's $30 a week.  I was using that as a me/cleaning day but its slowly turning into a Dr appt day since its so hard to take DS with me to those.  

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  • crysmikecrysmike
    I know what you mean on the $.  I had been saving up gift cards for salons that I received as gifts since my birthday last fall.  I have had 1 prenatal massage - DH had given me a gift card for valentine's day, and I saved it until I knew I'd need it.  I get pedis about every 3 weeks since I hit third tri.  For the pedis or massages, you can always recruit your DH to do that for you.  Date night/day can also be done on the cheap.  DH and I love curling up with a movie.  Picnics, museums, swimming, a drive in the country, dinner on the patio (with no tv or internet to distract us), etc. are also fun ways to reconnect.

    Walking is free and such a great stress relief - I walk several times a week with another pregnant friend.  Her being there makes me actually get out of bed.  (We walk early before the heat is too intense.)

    You mentioned that you stay at home.  I work in the schools and I'm currently on summer break.  I know that at times I find myself really down if I've spent too much time at home - especially if I spend the day watching tv.  Forcing myself to look presentable and going to run errands helps me - It's too easy to spend the day in pajamas watching Lifetime.  I also make lists of things that I want to accomplish before baby gets here - so when I am restless, I attack the list (although lately, I haven't been too motivated to do much).  GL, lady!
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  • sabinameistersabinameister

    I so feel the same way you do.  All I do is sit on the couch and watch tv and go to the computer.  I'm a teacher, so i'm off for the summer and not going back until my mat. leave is over in Nov after I have the baby.  I have no energy to do anything, but sitting around is killing me.  I hate staring at the same walls in the damn apt.

     There might be a day here and there that I have a sudden burst of energy and then I get a ton done and feel so great, but the next day is back in lazyville :-(

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