Almost 26wks and seem to have hit a wall

JenyB6 · April 2014

I am almost 26wks and just seem to be so exhausted. Feel like most the day I can not keep my eyes open plus just seem to be in pain. I am supposed to be off my feet as much as possible (OB is just cautious) but I can not see to be on my feet for any more the 20 min. I am just hurting all the time especially in my pelvic area. Some days I just want to cry because I have so much further to go. This whole pregnancy has been hard from severe headaches and morning sickness until 20 weeks, having lots of pain from stretching, pressure and horrible varicose veins. I feel I just want to break down some days. My house is just trashed, my boys just want to play outside in the nice weather and DH is just stressed because we need to be out of our house not long after the girls are born. Sorry about venting but just having struggles. I know the longer they stay in the better but sometimes I just want my body back.

shanaynerz · April 2014

I'm only a few days ahead of you and totally in the same boat. I run errands alone or go to appointments, then when I get home I'm needing to lie down for hours. I try to cook a little, but last 10 minutes standing before I'm done.

From being on this board I've seen it's totally normal, but it does only get worse it seems (yay). I'm sore and tired all the time and it's hard b/c there's so much more to do, but I physically can't do it! It's definitely hard, but like you said it's best to keep them cooking as long as possible. It's a harder pregnancy than with a singleton, but it'll be so worth it.

My OB told me to listen to my body. If I'm tired, stop. Do what you can and try not to feel guilty about not being able to do as much as you'd like (I struggle with this).

CJnKR2014 · April 2014

I'm 31 weeks and have hit my wall a few times. It comes and goes. You'll get a burst of energy, and then it will go away. Just remember that your body is working like crazy right now, make sure to get as much rest as possible. Listen to your body, just like @shanaynerz‌ said.
It's all worth it in the end when we all get to hold our precious babies.

keep your head up and if you need someone to talk to, feel free to PM me.

sasky · April 2014

CJnKR2014 said:
I'm 31 weeks and have hit my wall a few times. It comes and goes. You'll get a burst of energy, and then it will go away. Just remember that your body is working like crazy right now, make sure to get as much rest as possible. Listen to your body, just like @shanaynerz‌ said.
It's all worth it in the end when we all get to hold our precious babies. keep your head up and if you need someone to talk to, feel free to PM me.

Same for me. I think I may have even posted a similar thread at 25-26 weeks asking if it was normal to feel that way! That wall lasted a few weeks, for the past couple of weeks I've hit a nice stride, and now approaching 32 weeks I can feel the wall coming on again. But at least now I'm somewhat used to the discomfort and kinda know how to handle it (basically sit on my ass and do nothing!), where earlier on I was like, "omg how am I going to do this??!"

Hang in there, ladies. It sucks but you just get through it. And it goes by faster than you'd think!

CJnKR2014 · April 2014

sasky said:

CJnKR2014 said:
I'm 31 weeks and have hit my wall a few times. It comes and goes. You'll get a burst of energy, and then it will go away. Just remember that your body is working like crazy right now, make sure to get as much rest as possible. Listen to your body, just like @shanaynerz‌ said.
It's all worth it in the end when we all get to hold our precious babies. keep your head up and if you need someone to talk to, feel free to PM me.
Same for me. I think I may have even posted a similar thread at 25-26 weeks asking if it was normal to feel that way! That wall lasted a few weeks, for the past couple of weeks I've hit a nice stride, and now approaching 32 weeks I can feel the wall coming on again. But at least now I'm somewhat used to the discomfort and kinda know how to handle it (basically sit on my ass and do nothing!), where earlier on I was like, "omg how am I going to do this??!"

Hang in there, ladies. It sucks but you just get through it. And it goes by faster than you'd think!

Yeah, I am enjoying not working. I sleep until my body decides I'm well rested, and relax the rest of the day. (I'm a little lucky lol)
But even with that, I'm still exhausted most of the day, still can't breathe well... its ridiculous.
I'm excited for these boys to be here soon though!!

JenyB6 · April 2014

Thank you ladies, it helps to know that I am not the only one going through this. Trying to do my best and get through this. I really don't want to complain but its getting really difficult. CJnKR2014 I know how you feel about not being able to breath. I swear some nights I wake up gasping for air and feel like I can not take a full breath. I am counting down the weeks left, I know I have come so far but still doesn't feel close enough to the end. It's nice having you ladies at about the same place.

MrsP419 · April 2014

I definitely have hit that wall, too, and probably did around the time you did. Even when I feel like I have "energy," my body is SO tired all the time. Last week, the kids were at my in-laws for the weekend, so I tried to get stuff done with DD. I spent maybe an hour and a half on my feet at some stores, and felt so awful after that I went to L&D thinking I was contracting. The OB said I was totally fine, but probably wouldn't be able to spend more than 20 mins at a time on my feet anymore. I need to listen to my body or I pay for it later, and while I cannot totally lay around all day with two young kids, I don't have to feel bad when we are pretty inactive at home. I feel like these final two months basically feel like being full-term pregnant ALL the time, and the fact that there is still time to go makes it almost as mentally and emotionally exhausting as it is physical. Hang in there! We will make it!

JenyB6 · April 2014

MrsP419 said:

I definitely have hit that wall, too, and probably did around the time you did. Even when I feel like I have "energy," my body is SO tired all the time. Last week, the kids were at my in-laws for the weekend, so I tried to get stuff done with DD. I spent maybe an hour and a half on my feet at some stores, and felt so awful after that I went to L&D thinking I was contracting. The OB said I was totally fine, but probably wouldn't be able to spend more than 20 mins at a time on my feet anymore. I need to listen to my body or I pay for it later, and while I cannot totally lay around all day with two young kids, I don't have to feel bad when we are pretty inactive at home. I feel like these final two months basically feel like being full-term pregnant ALL the time, and the fact that there is still time to go makes it almost as mentally and emotionally exhausting as it is physical. Hang in there! We will make it!

Thank you it does help to talk with others in the same boat. I do know how you feel about when you are up and doing things you end up paying for it later. I feel like that is me everyday.

Odebdo · April 2014

I hit a wall a bit earlier than that...and have bounced back...I know the wall is coming again sometimes as I am at 28 weeks now...so I am doing things as I feel like it now!

Lucasa2005 · April 2014

I'm right there with ya. I could just cry in pain all the time. My poor boys are 9 and 2 and I can't do anything fun with them. I can barely stand for 5/10 mins without tiring. Housework is impossible

this is not fun anymore

JenyB6 · April 2014

Lucasa2005 said:

I'm right there with ya. I could just cry in pain all the time. My poor boys are 9 and 2 and I can't do anything fun with them. I can barely stand for 5/10 mins without tiring. Housework is impossible this is not fun anymore

I hear you I just feel like crying some days to. Others I am like this is one day closer but still seems so far out.

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