Tired of being pregnant already- and still awhile to go.

bublesmiled · October 2015

It's funny, I don't remember feeling this way with my dd, but I'm over still being pregnant already- which is funny because I'm only 23 wks. I'm enjoying feeling my LO inside moving around, I'm just tired of the restrictions. For some reason (maybe early nesting) I'm in the mood to move furniture and rearrange in every room in my house and I even talked my partner into trying different layouts at work this morning too. We're going pumpkin picking this weekend and my dd loves to pick out these 20-30lb pumpkins every year, I'm frustrated having to rely on others to carry it for me. I feel stupid being impatient about the pregnancy being over, because it will be easier having my LO after the holidays than before. Sorry for the run on, just needed to vent a little.

Twindling · October 2015

Do you have any restrictions? My restrictions are "listen to your body". I'm still lifting 40lb toddlers all day and doing activities with them.

I'm really selfish but the only thing I miss right now is drinking. What I would give to let the twins go to grandmas for the night and let loose with my H and sleep in!

cMichelle0423 · October 2015

What restrictions? I haven't been given any either. Was told to "listen to my body" as well. I don't how how old your DD is but if she's as heavy or heavier than those 30 lb pumpkins and you're still picking her up, then there's no reason why you can't pick those up too!

I can't relate to feeling "done" (I really enjoy being pregnant), but especially with how busy everyone is during the holidays and what not, your baby will be here before you know it!

blueberrymomma · October 2015

I too have been feeling "done" this week. I'm like I can't take another 4 months of being uncomfortable. I already have stretch marks which I didn't get with DD, I weigh more than when I gave birth, too tired to play with my toddler sometimes, and just cranky

camusoh2011 · October 2015

I'm over it too. I was told not to lift anything over 50lbs (I'm 24 weeks with twins), but I'm not finding that too difficult. My biggest thing is I am already the same size I was at 30+ weeks with each of my boys. People still comment that I'm small for twins, but I'm starting to get new stretch marks and that's just frustrating. I'm scared to see what my body will look like if I make it to the 38 week mark for my c-section.

Shatzegirl · October 2015

I understand how you're feeling and I don't remember feeling this way with my DS. I think it's harder being pregnant with a little one to take care of. I can't lift or move heavy stuff because I have a separated muscle in my abdomen which sucks. That and I'm experiencing symptoms I didn't experience until my third trimester with my son. I can only imagine how I'll feel in a few months. Just try to remember, this too shall pass! Hang in there.

RHrebien · October 2015

This is my 3rd and I told my husband last night that this isn't fun... Haha! I love the movement but just the pain that's came with this pregnancy! We got this

nbc2015 · October 2015

I'm over feeling uncomfortable ALL the time. This is my first child, though, so I totally take advantage of the "restrictions." Nobody ever caters to me like this, and offers to do dreaded tasks like change the cat litter-- I'll take it! Although, I do understand. Sometimes when I WANT to do something, I get really frustrated by hearing that I shouldn't.

g0lightly8706 · October 2015

I'm not really tired of being pregnant just cause i feel like ive had it pretty easy but I am very much just ready to meet my little girl already. I'm very impatient and it took a year and half just to get preggers so now that halfway thru I just want her here in my arms already!

MaybeMab · October 2015

I'm still waiting to get excited...

I'm with you on being tired of being pregnant. We can do this!

PaniaO · October 2015

Yeah, pregnancy isn't always totally freeing in every way... But when I felt early contractions and was told I was at risk of losing my baby, I wanted to stay pregnant more than anything. Bed rest, no sex, whatever. Pumpkins are not on my mind. My baby is. Gratitude is.

I hope it doesn't take that level of suffering for you to enjoy a sense of gratitude that eclipses your impatience. Best of luck to you.

camusoh2011 · October 2015

PaniaO said:

Yeah, pregnancy isn't always totally freeing in every way... But when I felt early contractions and was told I was at risk of losing my baby, I wanted to stay pregnant more than anything. Bed rest, no sex, whatever. Pumpkins are not on my mind. My baby is. Gratitude is. I hope it doesn't take that level of suffering for you to enjoy a sense of gratitude that eclipses your impatience. Best of luck to you.

Please note that this could be me being overly sensitive, but I don't think anyone was saying they weren't grateful for their child. I'm sorry that you had that scare and I'm hoping by the rest of your post that you're still letting that little one cook, but your comment just rubbed me the wrong way. Like you're scolding everyone for not feeling warm and fuzzy about all that goes with being pregnant. Again, I could just be overly sensitive about it.

BabySeaTurtles · October 2015

I know our bodies are doing an important job right now but I am SO ready for LO to be here. Being pregnant has never been a fun happy time for me and I've always thought that people who enjoy this are crazy.

dragonfly321 · October 2015

I actually feel great right now. The first 17 weeks sucked SO bad, but now, I feel awesome. I have lots of energy, do normal day to day activities and listen to my body. No restrictions. If it wasn't for the kicks and the no bud light, I really wouldn't know I was pregnant. I'm not taking that for granted, but enjoying the ride

and little man can keep on cooking for as long as he wants!

PaniaO · October 2015

camusoh2011 said:

PaniaO said:

Yeah, pregnancy isn't always totally freeing in every way... But when I felt early contractions and was told I was at risk of losing my baby, I wanted to stay pregnant more than anything. Bed rest, no sex, whatever. Pumpkins are not on my mind. My baby is. Gratitude is.

I hope it doesn't take that level of suffering for you to enjoy a sense of gratitude that eclipses your impatience. Best of luck to you.

Please note that this could be me being overly sensitive, but I don't think anyone was saying they weren't grateful for their child. I'm sorry that you had that scare and I'm hoping by the rest of your post that you're still letting that little one cook, but your comment just rubbed me the wrong way. Like you're scolding everyone for not feeling warm and fuzzy about all that goes with being pregnant. Again, I could just be overly sensitive about it.

Sensitivity is probably a thing here all around, so my apologies for having offended some. I don't expect anyone feels warm and fuzzy about pregnancy all of the time, for sure. This is why we have confession posts and TP posts and the like. We need to vent sometimes. My point is (at least intended to be) more of a reminder that things could be worse than not being able to pick up your own pumpkin. No scolding is necessary, but I think it's wise for all of us to keep a little perspective when considering posting a whole new thread on a forum where other mothers are experiencing complications and losses and coming to terms with issues like genetic abnormalities that cause great distress. It's not about warm-and-fuzzy so much as tactful. Not that I'm always tactful. I must say I'm more sensitive to complaints about shallow/inconsequential things than I was before my scare. Like I said, sensitivity is probably a thing here all around.

ETA: Sorry for the freakin' novel here, but I forgot to emphasize one other thing. My main 'trigger' for responding like I did was that, in terms of 'restrictions,' holy cow is easy-does-it pumpkin-patching not so bad. Like I said before, I'm not able to work, have sex, or even walk a mile a day. Not that it's fair to make this some kind of pity party or poor-me competition, but sheesh. I sure would be grinning widely if I could work and visit a pumpkin farm this week without worrying about whether I'll have more contractions or shorten my cervix. (Seriously though--sorry to keep harping on the pumpkin thing. I'm over it. Not egregious enough to be worth this novel for sure! I just got on one... Oh and I've been cooped up in my house for a week. Me = crazy lady.)

myriamc96 · October 2015

I love feeling my little boy move, but i just want him here already! My backs killing me, plus no one ever told me how horrible the leg cramps are! I found out at 3 weeks that i was pregnant so ive known for 21 weeks, i feel like there wasnt a time before i got pregnant. My husband is soo supportive that it hurts LOL, hes already told me that while the kids are out sledding i get to sit inside and watch.... and he wonders why theres a thing called husband abuse lmao!

dragonfly321 · October 2015

@myriamc96 I eat a banana every morning and drink lots and lots of water- seems to be helping with the cramping a lot!

bublesmiled · October 2015

PaniaO said:

PaniaO said:

Yeah, pregnancy isn't always totally freeing in every way... But when I felt early contractions and was told I was at risk of losing my baby, I wanted to stay pregnant more than anything. Bed rest, no sex, whatever. Pumpkins are not on my mind. My baby is. Gratitude is. I hope it doesn't take that level of suffering for you to enjoy a sense of gratitude that eclipses your impatience. Best of luck to you.

Please note that this could be me being overly sensitive, but I don't think anyone was saying they weren't grateful for their child. I'm sorry that you had that scare and I'm hoping by the rest of your post that you're still letting that little one cook, but your comment just rubbed me the wrong way. Like you're scolding everyone for not feeling warm and fuzzy about all that goes with being pregnant. Again, I could just be overly sensitive about it.
Sensitivity is probably a thing here all around, so my apologies for having offended some. I don't expect anyone feels warm and fuzzy about pregnancy all of the time, for sure. This is why we have confession posts and TP posts and the like. We need to vent sometimes. My point is (at least intended to be) more of a reminder that things could be worse than not being able to pick up your own pumpkin. No scolding is necessary, but I think it's wise for all of us to keep a little perspective when considering posting a whole new thread on a forum where other mothers are experiencing complications and losses and coming to terms with issues like genetic abnormalities that cause great distress. It's not about warm-and-fuzzy so much as tactful. Not that I'm always tactful. I must say I'm more sensitive to complaints about shallow/inconsequential things than I was before my scare. Like I said, sensitivity is probably a thing here all around. ETA: Sorry for the freakin' novel here, but I forgot to emphasize one other thing. My main 'trigger' for responding like I did was that, in terms of 'restrictions,' holy cow is easy-does-it pumpkin-patching not so bad. Like I said before, I'm not able to work, have sex, or even walk a mile a day. Not that it's fair to make this some kind of pity party or poor-me competition, but sheesh. I sure would be grinning widely if I could work and visit a pumpkin farm this week without worrying about whether I'll have more contractions or shorten my cervix. (Seriously though--sorry to keep harping on the pumpkin thing. I'm over it. Not egregious enough to be worth this novel for sure! I just got on one... Oh and I've been cooped up in my house for a week. Me = crazy lady.)

I'm totally sorry for the serious restrictions that you have to endure to ensure the safety of your LO. I didn't mean for my post to rub you the wrong way, and I appologize for that. Although I've been fortunate enough not to have any doctor restrictions, it's the restrictions by everyone else around me - oh you can't do that you're pregnant comments that are getting under my skin.

Rodkey2007 · October 2015

I'm just over not being about to do my normal stuff at work. We've got a couple older people and a few girly girls that work in my department and I have always been the go-to person for lifting heavy items or doing the 'grunt' work outside (in the Florida heat) which I love being able to do. Now I'm stuck at a computer on a super uncomfortable stool all day and have to wrangle up a helper to get large items off high shelves. I can still lift the 40 lb car batteries and roll/stack the tires but getting tires down (while on a ladder) and any of the heavy body pieces are simply out of the question. I just don't want to be another one of the people who "can't" do their job. We had enough before!!

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