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December 2012 Moms
Question for third time (or more) moms:
Hi there ladies-- Quick question for you-- I'm almost 20 weeks with my third child and just wondered how you all were feeling? Granted I only had 6 months in between giving birth to my second child and being pregnant again, so I am wondering if that's contributing to what I've been feeling lately? Believe me, I'm thrilled to be pregnant again, but just experiencing a TON of aches, pains, back aches, some Braxton Hicks started recently, etc. Is this pretty normal for a third pregnancy? How are you feeling? TIA
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Re: Question for third time (or more) moms:
My third pregnancy was hell. I didn't have the pain I had with #2, but it was just a lot more of everything. I just kind of felt like my body was really not okay with it. I think it was just from the extra physical/emotional stress of having two kids already. BH did start much earlier for me, but it felt like 3rd tri was actually the time of my pregnancy when I felt best. I think summer is just a terrible time to be pregnant, honestly. I know I'll be feeling ten times better once the weather cools down a little. Being able to enjoy the fresh air really, really helps me when I'm just too pregnant to do anything.
This is #4 & 5 for us, and so far it's totally kicking my butt, but I'm told that twin pregnancies are just rough all around anyway. It seems to motivate me a little more, carrying two, rather than the "same old" carrying one business, if that makes sense.
I'm told that all pregnancies past two just get a little harder each time. Your body can only do this so many times without major complaining! I'm pretty sure that if we end up with #6 and beyond I'll just be passed out the entire time.
I only had 4&1/2 mos. between giving birth to my son and getting pg again so I hear ya. I will say that I've had more complications this time. More cramping, backaches, RLP etc. I was having issues w/ PTL and am now on p17 shots, procardia & bed rest. I'm feeling better now. I wonder if the stress of having a 2 yo, being pregnant & working full time at night was just too much for my body to handle last time? I really think the extra sleep and rest I'm getting is doing me good.
One thing I have noticed is way more vaginal pressure. The Dr. says it's pretty normal in 2nd & 3rd pregnancies. I'm also 35 now. I know that old age doesn't set it overnight but now I get why it's easier to have a baby at 25!