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June 2012 Moms
Tired of taking it easy
Had my OB appt this afternoon. I have Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction(SPD) - which essentially is pain from the pubic bone separating in preparation for birth. Totally normal - can't do anything about the pain. I also have fluid in my ears and a runny nose - which is also normal - it's due to the mucus membranes getting ready for birth. Again - can't do anything.
I've had SPD for about a week now, and can expect it to last until delivery. I'm supposed to take it easy and get lots of rest. The thing is - I am! But that means that I am not sleeping as well at night, I am getting restless and bored of sitting around (I don't know how you ladies on bed rest are staying sane!).
I want to be able to go back to yoga, to take a walk of more than a few blocks without feeling like I overdid it. I want to be able to do things for myself and not have to ask DH when I need something. I miss being able to take care of myself.
I feel whiny right now. I know I've had it really, really easy in comparison and that I really shouldn't be complaining, but this is how I'm feeling.
What about you guys? How are you feeling? Still 'enjoying' pregnancy? Learning to live with the joys of constant pregnancy pains? Or just having a whiny/cranky day?
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Re: Tired of taking it easy
Awww man, I hope you find ways to keep busy in a safe way!:)
So far, I'm still "enjoying" the pregnancy thing but with heartburn and sheer exhaustion after a full day's work, I could definitely see my attitude changing very soon!
Im also going through this weird nesting phase which basically just means I always feel like I should be doing something in the house, even though I do not have any energy, so it's just stressing me out even more!
But its weird that we are talking about our bodies preparing for labor, isn't it? I feel like we were all just talking about first tri symptoms!! Eek!
I know what you mean about the nesting thing. DH is nesting inside, I'm nesting outside. I want patio furniture and the windows washed and the lawn spring-ified and all of that. It's very weird. But I know that I can't do it and that is hard.
What are you doing for your heartburn? Apparently 'pushing through' reflux/heartburn is a very bad idea and if what you are doing for it isn't enough bad things can happen. Ugh.
For the most part I am pretty much enjoying pregnancy - or not hating it - it's just today/in this moment that I am less than thrilled.
I am hoping that I can talk DH into going swimming with me - hopefully that will be a good way to get some exercise and sleep better without overdoing it.
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The sleepless nights and heartburn are majorly sucking right now. Last night I had some BH contractions. I'm just uncomfortable overall.
I'm also to the point where walking a couple of blocks is getting hard. It sucks because I love taking walks.
We're nearing the end though ladies. Just gotta hang in there a bit longer.
I didn't know that ignoring heartburn had bad effects? All I've been doing is trying to watch what I eat though it hasn't been helping. I have a dr appt tomorrow, I'll def bring it up to my doctor.
Swimming sounds like a great idea!:)
I am in the same boat as jamiah. I have had it easy (besides heartburn) but I am also bored by my limited mobility. I'm hardly an athlete but for the first time I find myself wanting to go to the gym and run. Also you can only read so much and watch so much TV while your friends are out partying and doing fabulous stuff.
I guess I am also having a whiny day
Hope that you find a way to manage your pain! Good luck-- that sounds awful.
A girl on our forum had acid in her lungs from trying to "tough" out the heartburn and acid reflux, I was doing the same thing but now I'm all about the tums and antacids!
And I'm not enjoying my pregnancy anymore, everything hurts and I'm an emotional wreck and I feel like I need to mop the floors twice a day. Almost there though, that's the only thing that gets me to crawl out of bed after peeing for the hundredth time.
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