Ok, I give up.

jezebel57 · December 2013

Warning: Complete whining to follow.

I'll be 33 weeks on Tuesday. I am so uncomfortable, my back and hips are killing me, I'm waking up every 45 minutes and have been for weeks, I am dizzy and out of breath easily, and I'm just done. I know millions of women have done this, and carrying multiples is no easy task, but I feel like crying. I know the end is close (c section at 36 weeks), and logically I am counting down and the time is getting shorter. But each day is such a mountain I don't know how to climb.

Any tips on making the last few weeks any easier mamas who have been there already? I feel like a whiner, and I'm sorry.

rcnavywife · December 2013

I have no advice being in the thick of thing myself. Just wanted to say I'm sorry you're having such a tough time.

marcobonny · December 2013

I'm feeling the same way, although I'm 3 weeks behind you at 30w3d (cause seriously everyday counts right? Lol). I had such a horrible day yesterday, my two other kids were fighting all day long while my DH was at a work event. I felt like I yelled at my kids the whole day! I feel bad because I can't do the normal things I usually do with them like take them to the park or play outside with them. By the end of the day I was crying in the bathroom with the door locked

and that's on top of my hip/pelvic pain,complete discomfort and fatigue! Plus last Thursday I was having consistent contractions and I'm so scared to do the same again! Def don't want these babies here too early! Don't worry your def not the only one feeling this way!! Good news is we're in the home stretch!! Yay!! GL to you and the rest of your pregnancy!

jezebel57 · December 2013

marcobonny said:
I'm feeling the same way, although I'm 3 weeks behind you at 30w3d (cause seriously everyday counts right? Lol). I had such a horrible day yesterday, my two other kids were fighting all day long while my DH was at a work event. I felt like I yelled at my kids the whole day! I feel bad because I can't do the normal things I usually do with them like take them to the park or play outside with them. By the end of the day I was crying in the bathroom with the door locked and that's on top of my hip/pelvic pain,complete discomfort and fatigue! Plus last Thursday I was having consistent contractions and I'm so scared to do the same again! Def don't want these babies here too early! Don't worry your def not the only one feeling this way!! Good news is we're in the home stretch!! Yay!! GL to you and the rest of your pregnancy!

Thanks- I feel horrible complaining because I worked so hard to get here, but I don't like not being in control of my body. I am used to always being on the go and some days I am out of breath after just doing the dishes and have to take a break. I hate asking for help although I have lots of people who are available or if I need them. I think I am just down to crunch time and getting anxious about everything out of my control.

jezebel57 · December 2013

rcnavywife said:
I have no advice being in the thick of thing myself. Just wanted to say I'm sorry you're having such a tough time.

I can't imagine how you are feeling either!!!! Thanks for commiserating- I know there will be wonderful things that come from this, I am just having a woes me day.

katekat8721 · December 2013

((((hugs))))

LottaLattes · December 2013

OMG go swimming. It was like being in heaven whenever I was in the water which I didn't think of doing until 37 weeks.

eandk18 · December 2013

My only advice is to keep telling yourself it is temporary and they will be here soon! I also went through infertility so I told myself I'd rather be physically uncomfortable for a period then not pregnant at all. I feel for you though, I remember how that is and it's not fun. You'll get through it, hang in there!!!

LottaLattes · December 2013

Oh and I just tried to remember having two newborns wouldn't be relaxing w
either, at least they don't cry in utero ha.

jocie2581 · December 2013

Hang in there. You are so close to the end. ((Hugs))

tootsscott · December 2013

You will make it!! I'm 37 weeks today and I am the biggest complainer I know. Being pregnant with multiples sucks huge!! Make a countdown and just know it WILL end!!

Rynleigh · December 2013

I must add a silly childish suggestion:

Make yourself one of those paper chains like little kids do for Christmas where you rip one link off every morning. Doesn't really make time go any faster or distract you. But maybe cutting out all of the strips of paper and gluing/taping them will keep you busy for a few hours. You could even write yourself notes of encouragement on some of them. Or get other people to. So you have a note to read on random grumpy mornings.

tootsscott · December 2013

Rynleigh said:
I must add a silly childish suggestion:

Make yourself one of those paper chains like little kids do for Christmas where you rip one link off every morning. Doesn't really make time go any faster or distract you. But maybe cutting out all of the strips of paper and gluing/taping them will keep you busy for a few hours. You could even write yourself notes of encouragement on some of them. Or get other people to. So you have a note to read on random grumpy mornings.

Great idea!!

raraavis28 · December 2013

Big hugs! It is so so hard toward the end....I remember some nights just crying as I laid down in bed b/c I knew I wouldn't be able to sleep (usually ended up bumping at all kinds of crazy hours lol).

My only hang-in-there suggestions are to nap whenever you can (for some reason I could sleep during the day but not at night....dunno if you're still working or not...). Also if you have anyone who could come help you out or keep you company during the day, that can go a long way, at least in the distraction arena. I also love @Rynleigh's idea! Keeping the end in sight is key....looking back, this will be just a blip on the radar and you'll be grateful for every day you sacrificed to keep baking those sweet babies!

kellibelle0417 · December 2013

I was in your shoes not very long ago and completely understand! I like the paper chain idea. Hang in there! Once the babies are here it is a whole different kind of exhaustion. But, you'll have your body back. You are SO close!

jezebel57 · December 2013

Amylou333 said:

I wish I had some advice for you, but I can tell you that you're definitely not alone! I said to my Dr at 33w that there's just NO WAY I could make it to 36w. But I'm here and will be delivering really soon. You can do it! Warm baths help. Big hugs!

my acupuncturist said to try baths, but i seriously cannot imagine getting up out of it. lol. i sat on the floor the other day and had to get DH to pull me up. felt ridiculous. lol

PurrCrasher · December 2013

I second the suggestion of going swimming. The way the water takes the weight off your joints is HEAVEN! Do it! Also, pillows everywhere when you're resting. Under the belly, between the knees, behind your back, heck prop up your ankles. Whatever helps. You're so close! You can do it!

katiebenes · December 2013

I spent my last weeks in a pool, hopefully you have an indoor pool near you.

iloveburritos · December 2013

*big hugs* I'm with you...about 32 weeks but my doctor won't even discuss scheduling a c-section so I have no freaking clue how long this torture is going to go on!

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