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So sick of not being able to breathe...(TMI)

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So, I have been working myself into a panic lately. I have been extra 'snotty' during pregnancy, and just got over a cold. Well, I think allergies are now acting up and I have this snot that just stays in my throat and I can't cough it up or blow it out. Then, I also have reflux, and my little girl is still breech, so is pretty high up. I also get this lump in my throat where I feel like I can't breathe too. I get in a panic before bed because that is when I freak out the most. Then I start worrying about how I will get through a c-section with the snot and lump, and then wonder if it will ever go away or if I will feel like this forever. I am so over this. I am over all of the anxiety too. My scheduled c-section is 4/17, but just want to cry because that is 8 days away.

Sorry to whine. I just wish I could enjoy things. Walking hurts, laying down hurts, sitting hurts, and I don't want to eat because I feel so stuffed. The anxiety from it all makes things worse.

Anyone else having these issues?

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  • leshoequeenleshoequeen
    I haven't had the snot issues, but definitely feel like I can't breathe because baby is taking up too much room!   When my first baby was born, during the c-section I could literally feel myself breathe better as soon as she came out.  It was like all of that pressure that was on my lungs was finally gone and I could breathe again.  Hope all goes well for you :-)
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    imageleshoequeen:
    I haven't had the snot issues, but definitely feel like I can't breathe because baby is taking up too much room!   When my first baby was born, during the c-section I could literally feel myself breathe better as soon as she came out.  It was like all of that pressure that was on my lungs was finally gone and I could breathe again.  Hope all goes well for you :-)

    Thanks, that gives me some hope! I think that lump I feel as well is the reflux from her pushing up. I am clausterphobic, so pregnancy is just a bad idea for me...late pregnancy I should say! I just need to remain calm (easier said than done).

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  • emberlee3emberlee3 member

    Hang in there!  Have you tried taking a bath before bed?  It helps me relax, and the water takes some of the weight off my joints.  I have been using saline mist nasal spray since 2nd tri started.  I can't breathe through my nose without it.

    As far as breathing during your c/s, I can't comment because I had a vaginal delivery.  But I do fantasize about the moment after DS was born, when I could lie on my back and take a deep breath.  It's my visualization exercise when I am miserably uncomfortable.  It helps me keep in mind that all this discomfort is temporary.

    DS born 8/8/09 and DD born 6/12/12.
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  • KristinKWashingtonKristinKWashington member

    You're almost there!!  Hang in there!  Alergies are kicking my butt too this week. 

    Think about how much better you'll be able to breathe in a week!!  

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  • elocineloelocinelo

    I feel your pain. I have had sinus issues for weeks, if not months.... dripping in my throat... My baby is already over 8lbs and I am soooo uncomfortable. When I lay down I feel like I am going to vomit and sometimes do:(  I am having a c-section scheduled on 4-27, if I make it that long... I can't imagine I will make it... I have BH all through the day as well as shooting/stabbing pains in my vagina... and the pressure:(  My son will be born needing open heart surgery days after birth.... we have great doctors and a plan lined up, but wow.... the anxiety and stress takes the breath right outta me.... I am grateful he is big, but once I swear I thought he might have kicked me in the heart... Ha, ha... ha... Good luck to you! 

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