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So Frustrated

waitingformaywaitingformay member
in August 2014 Moms
I feel so silly being frustrated but I need a hormonal rant.

I am an active energetic person. Since 24 weeks I have had horrendous rib and back pain which is aggravated by sitting, standing, walking. I see a chiro which helps but I need to take it easy still.

Work can be painful and even going out to eat is tough. I spend a lot of time on the couch. Normally I am ok and stay active by walking. This weekend is so hard being around family who are out and about and being active. I have been pushing my limits, definitely feeling it, and getting sad. I just feel so left out.

Then I feel silly because this is really not that bad in the grand scheme of things. Must be the hormones.

It also doesn't help to see other pregnant ladies being so active and happy! And everyone's comments about how so and so could do whatever during her pregnancy.
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Re: So Frustrated

  • violajackviolajack member
    Pain in my pelvis is knocking me out of activities much earlier in this pregnancy than in my previous one. I understand the frustration. It's hard to sit on the sidelines. Last go around, some friends had a birthday party at House of Air (adult bouncy paradise) and played trampoline dogeball and I was so sad to sit it out, but what can you do? 

    I just keep reminding myself that it's only a few months. In the grand scheme of your life, a few months isn't much. It'll feel like forever right now, but it'll all pass so quickly in the end. 
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  • ScottwswifeScottwswife member
    I hear you, @waitingformay.  

    I have always been strong.  I am almost 6 feet tall; I am not a small person, and I can lift and carry a 40lb scuba tank from the dive shop to the car without help. I can still do anything I used to do.  Right? Right.  (said with a nod and smile and a "Whatever you say, lady").

    Seriously though, I feel so weak and helpless right now.  I have to step down steep stairs or curbs like a toddler doing the one foot at a time thing, not alternating feet.  I can't carry a full laundry basket downstairs anymore.  I get out of breath walking up one flight of stairs.  It hurts to stand up from the couch.  For the first time since I can remember, I feel like I would be afraid walking around alone after dark.  It's a new feeling for me to feel helpless, and I don't like it one bit. 
    I do feel somewhat blessed; I'm not on bed rest, and I am still at work every day doing what I love, but jeez, I am not a fan of feeling weak or delicate.  
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  • waitingformaywaitingformay member
    I think it's the whole I wasn't expecting this, especially this early.

    I also must remember to count my blessings. I am working as well and I know things could be way worse.

    Fun holiday weekend makes things difficult!
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