2nd timers--- do you feel this way??

smiling76 · January 2011

I felt pretty darn good for my first pregnancy--I mean, yes you get the tiredness or soreness from time to time--but NOTHING compared to this time around. I'm exhausted all the time, feel dizzy, and worst of it--the sciatic and lower back pain! I've been going to a chiro but sometimes it makes it even worse for a while. I could barely walk last night--literally. Thank goodness for a heating pad.

So I never thought I'd say this as with my first, I was over a week late and still not "ready" to have the baby---but I'm thinking already that when the time comes, I'm ready for this baby to be out and to start the recovery process (most likely having a repeat c/s).

I'm not sure if this is b/c I'm nearing 35 in a couple months, but my body is really hurting. LOL. I'm not sure a third child is in our future if I already feel this way.

So who is with me?

Lisa Frank · January 2011

Aye aye! I'm with you.

After my terrible m/s, horrible back pain and the debilitating migraines, this is our last baby. I can't do it again!

And I'm having terrible ass pain too. My butt and lower back hurt 100x worse than I ever remember with DS, and I'm 50 lbs lighter this time around. I don't get it! Ow!

smiling76 · January 2011

*LisaFrank*:

Aye aye! I'm with you.

After my terrible m/s, horrible back pain and the debilitating migraines, this is our last baby. I can't do it again!

And I'm having terrible ass pain too. My butt and lower back hurt 100x worse than I ever remember with DS, and I'm 50 lbs lighter this time around. I don't get it! Ow!

Yeah, I haven't gained as much as last time either--and I'm beyond sore. Try a heating pad--it really does help me. I just sit on the darn thing at night--helps relax me before bed too. Oh--I forgot about the migraines too! Ugh. Yes--those suck. And the heartburn this time around.

tchomos · January 2011

Totally agree..im 38 with my third and first 2 no issues, this one tired , stomach issues etc..baby is healthy though..Thats all i can want though..

i am having a c/s too..june 19th

shanatait2be · January 2011

I agree! This pregnancy has been much harder. I am hurting way earlier, I feel bigger much sooner, MS (well, all day sickness, really) has been horrible. I am still throwing up on a regular basis. I already have rib and back pain...and I still have 13 weeks until my scheduled CS. I was thinking this exact thought while in the shower last night ( I had severe sickness out of nowhere and ended up throwing up down my legs, Sorry if TMI ) "I am already DONE with this PG". I wonder what I will feel like in about 10 weeks? Yikes!

Jessica0624 · January 2011

Alex's pregnancy was a breeze until labor. lol. No morning sickness, achiness, nothing!! This time around my breasts were sore for months, my vag is killing me, my face is an oily mess, my breasts are already leaking and I am so uncomfortable already. I do agree with you, I want this baby out on due date or before. LOL!! And I am not nearly as huge as I was with Alex. So far at 25 weeks I am 15lbs lighter and a lot smaller. I am just praying labor is a lot smoother this time around.

iris427 · January 2011

This pregnancy has actually been a lot easier for me so far. Negligible morning sickness, less breast pain, no back pain. I'm fully prepared for the third trimester to suck even more than last time though.

momtoRaegan041008 · January 2011

I agree! This pregnancy is completely different then my first. I have been throwing-up 1-3 times a week, I'm always nauseous, already having crotch pain and lower back pain. I'm only 13 weeks! I'm so ready to have this baby!

Tomkat8403 · January 2011

My doctor told me everything would hurt worse with this pregnancy and he was right.

I have 24/7 headaches. My body aches all the time. I'm way more tired and cranky. And the RLP is crazy.

Gina418 · January 2011

I feel like I've been run over by all 18 wheels of an 18-wheeler! The low pressure is so horrible right now - I feel like every time I lift my leg this kid is going to pop out!I remember feeling like that at 38-39 weeks with ds#1 - I'm only 25 weeks now!!

I don't know how that Duggar woman does it.

shanatait2be · January 2011

Gina418:

I feel like I've been run over by all 18 wheels of an 18-wheeler! The low pressure is so horrible right now - I feel like every time I lift my leg this kid is going to pop out!I remember feeling like that at 38-39 weeks with ds#1 - I'm only 25 weeks now!!

I don't know how that Duggar woman does it.

LMAO! I don't either! How do the babies not just fall out, then? LOL

Mrs.Leah.Maria · January 2011

I'm not quite to the same extreme, but I am certainly feeling the effects of this pregnancy in a more negative way than with DS.

BitterSweetMomma · January 2011

I could have written this myself. I am 32 and I feel like I am 132! I hurt when I go to bed, can't sleep because of pain and m/s, wake up in pain. I am only 16 weeks. Maybe we feel this way because we didn't have our DD or DS ? Along with everyday life, it sounds like most of us have toddlers. Sometimes I think I am crazy that I wanted another one.

So everyone that had a c/s are you doing a repeat? Does anyone know if it an easier recovery from the second than 1st? And why did y choose to do a repeat? I am still on the fence...

MissMommyMac · January 2011

My first pregnancy was so easy and the only pain I had was my ankles swelling from being on my feet all day at work. With this pregnancy I'm super irritable and tired and sore all the time! I've gotten bad headaches since I've entered the second trimester and RLP is an a-hole, and whenever I get stressed I start to cramp. To be honest it makes me feel like I never want to be pregnant again.

KMac2784 · January 2011

BitterSweetMomma:

I could have written this myself. I am 32 and I feel like I am 132! I hurt when I go to bed, can't sleep because of pain and m/s, wake up in pain. I am only 16 weeks. Maybe we feel this way because we didn't have our DD or DS ? Along with everyday life, it sounds like most of us have toddlers. Sometimes I think I am crazy that I wanted another one.

So everyone that had a c/s are you doing a repeat? Does anyone know if it an easier recovery from the second than 1st? And why did y choose to do a repeat? I am still on the fence...

I am really worried that MH is going to have to roll into the hospital when it's time. I'm huge. I've gained the appropriate 12 lbs so far, but I'm showing like i'm 7 months. I know you show faster the more pregnancy's you've had but I really didn't think i'd be this big, this quick. Not to mention the headaches, swollen feet already!, gianormous boobs, my b!tchy attitude (as of lately), snoring, can't bend over without spreading my legs to do so, severe lack of sex drive, can't sleep. I could go on but i'll stop there.

Bittersweetmomma- I had a emergency c/s with DS. I'm choosing to try a vaginal delivery this time around. I really struggled emotionally with not being able to have DS vaginally. Doc is totally on board and said I'd be a great candidate for a VBAC. However....I'm second guessing this idea- maybe she would do a repeat c/s like two weeks early....Just kidding! Well kinda.... Wink

katekirschner · January 2011

Ugh yes ! I am exhausted and cranky all the time. I puked till 19 weeks, then got a cold and have had the horrible congestion and post nasal drip each morning that makes me want to or actually barf when I blow my nose. I have no sex drive at all, boobs are getting bigger ( they never went back down to normal size post bf'ing). And the headaches if I don't drink enough ! Already get Braxton hicks and the RLP is bad too!

smiling76 · January 2011

BitterSweetMomma:

I could have written this myself. I am 32 and I feel like I am 132! I hurt when I go to bed, can't sleep because of pain and m/s, wake up in pain. I am only 16 weeks. Maybe we feel this way because we didn't have our DD or DS ? Along with everyday life, it sounds like most of us have toddlers. Sometimes I think I am crazy that I wanted another one.

So everyone that had a c/s are you doing a repeat? Does anyone know if it an easier recovery from the second than 1st? And why did y choose to do a repeat? I am still on the fence...

I have three docs and 1 is absolutely not for VBAC at all--the other is mostly not for it, but will let it go if it's happening on it's own---and the third is kind of that way too. So it's tough. I had a c/s with DS b/c when I went in to the hospital he was already in distress and they needed to take him.....no problem--it saved his life. BUT we don't know what the future brings this time. Basically my plan is if at 38 wks I go in to labor on my own--let it be---unless the one doc is on call, then she will not allow VBAC (which I think is ridiculous). I think I would try and labor at home and then go in at like 8 cm--LOL. I mean, they can't "force" a C/S right???

The docs have all said the risk are just super high for VBAC to mom and baby---and why risk it. I was very torn. I still am. So the plan is that I won't go past my due date-----that's what put DS at risk last time. So whatever happens happens--but I'm seriously thinking scheduling it at 39 wks! LOL.

rssnlvr · January 2011

Yes! I'm so glad to see this is common. My first pregnancy was a totalfreakingbreeze. No sickness. No aches and pains. Great energy levels.

This time I was sick 'til week 16, and exhausted all the time. Still. Like right now, sitting at my desk, exhausted. My lower back hurts. I'm crankier. Ugh.

The only thing that has been better this time around is that my sex drive is through the roof. So there is a silver lining. ;-)

I had an emergency c/s the first time around and will attempt the VBAC this time. My doc is supportive and says I'm a good candidate. Now I just have to get over my own fear...it's kind of like going into a challenge that I feel like I've already failed once, you know?

IMFun · January 2011

definitely feeling this pregnancy differently than the last time... MAJOR sciatic pain! I got out of bed one night and physically couldn't stand... kind of freaked me out. It passed in about three minutes but it was the strangest sensation.

My tummy feels way tighter this time but I don't know that I have more aches and pains ... just totally different. I have the crotch pain which is also quite strange... I also feel the need to take a deep breath a lot. :-)

but this pregnancy is going so fast I don't think I want to rush it... oye!

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