Anyone else still waking up on their back alllll the time? It doesn't matter how many pillows I have, or if I'm using a Snoogle. Every time I wake up throughout the night I'm sprawled out on my back. Every. Single. Time.
It it was the same when I was pregnant with DS, and we both turned out ok in the end. But, it just weird my body will not stay on its side.
Anyone else still waking up on their back alllll the time? It doesn't matter how many pillows I have, or if I'm using a Snoogle. Every time I wake up throughout the night I'm sprawled out on my back. Every. Single. Time.
It it was the same when I was pregnant with DS, and we both turned out ok in the end. But, it just weird my body will not stay on its side.
I've been mostly ok with staying on my side but last night, I woke up more than once on my back and gasping for breath. It was very uncomfortable. I would say, as long as you're breathing ok, it's not a problem. I ended up propping myself up on pillows in a more reclinging position so I could sleep on my back, since that's obviously what I wanted to do.
Me: 32 & DH: 37
Married: November 2014
TTC #1 Since: October 2015
BFP #1: 11/18/15 - CP BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16 IT'S A BOY!!!! DS Born 10/16/16
@F47 Yup. I still try not to do it, but I'm kind of done worrying about it. I don't get lightheaded or whatever they warn you about, so I'm assuming baby is ok. My body would give some sort of signal if something was wrong, right? Lol
I toss and turn all night. I tend to sleep better on my side and stomach, but if too much of my belly touches the mattress then the baby starts kicking at it. Usually just as I'm falling asleep.
I have just barely started not *intentionally* spending time on my back. It doesn't bother me, though. This is perhaps because I have to prop my head up either way to deal with drainage and/or reflux. Or (my theory) maybe all my abdominal fat actually cushions and protects my vena cava? Either way, I'm fine, baby's fine, and if I can keep any of my extremities from growing numb by putting too much pressure on them - yay!
I've always been a side sleeper, so I haven't had issues with waking up on my back, but it's absolutely destroying my hips! So I turn over about 20 times a night. Super annoying.
Really trying hard to get out of my own head these past few days. I know a lot of people hate hearing about how they hardly look pregnant, but I loved it because I know my belly looks like a pregnant belly and just smaller. As of late last week, I feel like my belly has just gotten huge (relatively speaking)... and I'm feeling a little worried that I look huge too and I'm going to have so much work to do to get my body back PP. I realize I've gained only 6 lbs as of my last appt, but for some reason, the belly growth is getting into my head a little... like I shouldn't be this size yet. I asked DH if he could see the weight gain anywhere other than my belly... .he laughed at me, so I know I'm being crazy. But still... hard to get past.
The other crazy part, I don't have the same judgement AT ALL for others' bellies. My bestie is having her second and has mentioned her size a couple of times. I think she looks BEAUTIFUL and has a perfect pregnant belly.... if only I could extend the same line of thinking for myself.
@bnsmith85 I've been my own worst enemy in that regard this past week, and today iced the cake for me. I noticed on Thursday that my ONE pair of regular jeans that fit me my entire pregnancy with LO, no longer button on me this time. At my appointment today when they weighed me, I saw that I weigh the same as I did when I went into labor with LO, and I still have 3 more months to go =( it doesn't help that I've had an painfully obvious sweet tooth that is nearly impossible to ignore lately, and FI has actually poked fun at me about it. To make matters worse, I'm sitting here complaining about all this while comfort-eating a frosted Loft House sugar cookie and drinking a can of Coke because I'm stressed out about my newly discovered water heater situation...
regarding the food... we're twins. I'm worried about it but have yet to tell myself no to a craving. Fail. I think that's getting into my head some too. I'm someone who is constantly either dieting or about to start dieting so I automatically feel like sh*t when I know I should be eating better.
I'm so sorry you're dealing with this too. At least we have each other to gripe to... misery loves company I guess lol
@amye102485 Ditto! The burning/aching hips make me have to wrestle my snoogle turning from side to side all night, which is getting harder and harder to do as my belly grows, I feel like a turtle!
@bnsmith85, I feel you lady! Yesterday, I was looking at pics of one of my FB friends (who I met through TTGP!) and she's due in August. She literally looks so good. Her belly is like perfect and cute and her arms and everywhere else in her body looks super toned and skinny. She looks like how I looked 8 weeks ago....only she's due next month.
I feel huge...and the waddling makes me feel so unattractive. I also am having a hard time working out now, and like you and @AllyTheKid, struggling with eating healthy. I had ice cream both Saturday and Sunday (when I usually only have it like once a month!). Can't believe I'm gonna get even bigger.
@F47, I wake up on my back all the time! Then I catch myself and try to go back to sleep on my side. I try not to worry about it too much though, because every time I am on my back, my head is still super elevated (from the snoogle).
@AllyTheKid@bnsmith85 I'm right there with y'all in the food and sweets. I rarely deny myself a craving. I'm just trying to not worry about it too much. I also stopped looking at the scale at the doctor and I don't weigh myself otherwise. If there's a problem, the doctor will tell me.
also @AllyTheKid, hope your GTT went well this morning. Mine is Wednesday and I'm dreading it. Like irrationally dreading it.
Me:33 DH: 34 Married: May 2011 TTC #1: May 2015 DS: 10/20/2016 TTC #2: June 2019 #2 EDD: 2/20/2020
I always try and think about what everyone else is probably doing when I'm bumping because I'm a million hours ahead of everyone. For instance, it's 9:22 PM here and I'm starting to think about winding down for the night but I know, for instance, those of you who work are still at work. And then when I wake up in the morning there is like a thousand posts to catch up on.
@annabeanna - You say that about your friend who is 8 months pregnant, but seriously, many of us feel the same way about you and your cute little bump and cute little outfits. We've got to stop comparing ourselves.. My body has always been different than your shape, so I'm just making myself feel worse when I try to compare. I love seeing the HDBD pictures, but I have to go into that thread appreciating people's bumps for their own... and I try my best not to compare. We are all beautiful, pregnant ladies!
@annabeanna - You say that about your friend who is 8 months pregnant, but seriously, many of us feel the same way about you and your cute little bump and cute little outfits. We've got to stop comparing ourselves.. My body has always been different than your shape, so I'm just making myself feel worse when I try to compare. I love seeing the HDBD pictures, but I have to go into that thread appreciating people's bumps for their own... and I try my best not to compare. We are all beautiful, pregnant ladies!
You are 100% correct. We do need to stop comparing. We are after all, our own worst critics! I think it also helps to just remind ourselves that we are pregnant, healthy and happy... and that in just a few more months we get to take home little bundles of joy!
I bought a donut yesterday morning on my way in to work but when I got in I didn't feel like eating it. I just now realized it's still in my bag in the closet. And I still don't want it.
@bnsmith85 & @annabenanna - For what it's worth, I think you both look fabulous. In fact, I might even have a little bump envy!
I've been really successful with cutting back on sugary treats lately. I've been letting myself fall asleep on the couch shortly after dinner so as to not eat dessert and I've been making sure it's not an option during the day. All of that flew out the window this weekend, though. Three birthday parties = three servings of cake.
I have no issue with my bump growing even though I look further along than I am. I do, however, have issues with my ass and thighs growing at the same rate.
Me: 32 & DH: 37
Married: November 2014
TTC #1 Since: October 2015
BFP #1: 11/18/15 - CP BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16 IT'S A BOY!!!! DS Born 10/16/16
@CopperBoom86 I tend to be really good about not eating too much during the week and then fall apart on weekends. And @AllyTheKid I'm feeling the same way - I'm four pounds away from what I weighed when I gave birth to my son. It's causing me some anxiety.
Alanis Morissette just had a baby girl and named her Onyx Solace. Is it weird that I think that's kind of cute?
@CopperBoom86, thank you girl! Also, I need your willpower to stay away from sweets. I'm only successful at staying away from dessert if I have a VERY honey sweetened cup of tea at night after dinner.
Random: this baby now has the ability to hit me on both left side and right side of my belly simultaneously. A few days ago it was just "oh he's on my right, oh he's on my left now..." But yesterday and today it has started to feel like "Jeez, is he jumping up and down sideways??!?! how can he be on both sides?"
Random: this baby now has the ability to hit me on both left side and right side of my belly simultaneously. A few days ago it was just "oh he's on my right, oh he's on my left now..." But yesterday and today it has started to feel like "Jeez, is he jumping up and down sideways??!?! how can he be on both sides?"
There have beena few times where I've gotten punches/kicks both up by my ribs and down by my pubic bone at the same time. It's like he stretched out and decided to punch and kick all at once.
Me: 32 & DH: 37
Married: November 2014
TTC #1 Since: October 2015
BFP #1: 11/18/15 - CP BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16 IT'S A BOY!!!! DS Born 10/16/16
I haven't had a problem with sweets, but I'm still only able to stomach crap. There's very few veggies I can stand. I did start eating more fruit, but I feel really guilty for what I'm feeding my baby. I had McDonalds for breakfast and Taco Bell for lunch.
I feel like this baby is kicking super low. Like riiiiiiight at the beginning of my vagini and I'm like, "Can you move up just a tad because you're making me nervous." I can't change positions at night quickly because of my sciatica so every move is very purposeful but I'm getting tired of sleeping on my right side. Also I told myself that I was going to clean and do laundry all day today. Nope. I did, however, get my hair done.
@mrscorker I have always had small waist and really big hips/butt/thighs so I am scared to death to gain more fat there... so far only my belly has grown, but I really try to keep it as low as possible with sweet stuff, and delicious fatty carbs
Regarding the bump issue and weight gaining, I think we all look beautiful, whether we have B or D shaped bumps, who cares, we all have a cute little human growing inside, which is amazing, and unfortunately not all women have that blessing. So we really need to start feeling blessed and thankful because of that.
It's a hard journey but at the end we will all have a tremendous reward in our hands
@mrscorker I have always had small waist and really big hips/butt/thighs so I am scared to death to gain more fat there... so far only my belly has grown, but I really try to keep it as low as possible with sweet stuff, and delicious fatty carbs
Regarding the bump issue and weight gaining, I think we all look beautiful, whether we have B or D shaped bumps, who cares, we all have a cute little human growing inside, which is amazing, and unfortunately not all women have that blessing. So we really need to start feeling blessed and thankful because of that.
It's a hard journey but at the end we will all have a tremendous reward in our hands
My feelings, and I'm sure others' as well, have zero to do with being thankful or not for our LO and 100% to do with a little body dysmorphia. After all DH and I went through to have this little girl, I, for one, am incredibly thankful. And agreed... I can't wait for the reward
I'm thinking of switching practices. I probably won't deliver with my actual doc unless I have a
scheduled c-section (there are like 10 docs in the practice), and I had
to see a different doc 2 appointments ago since my doc was on vacation.
The other doc asked me how I was and if there were any problems. I said I
was doing fine, no problems to speak of. Her response? "It wouldn't be a
pregnancy if there weren't problems!" What if I end up with this doc
who is LOOKING for problems when I deliver? It seems the whole practice is overly cautious and makes me crazy and nervous all the time. The more I think on it, the
more I want to change...
ETA: clarity
Countdown to Baby H! Mommy to Elizabeth (6/18/09), preemie at 34 weeks
@bnsmith85 I agree, it's hard to keep that off your mind... but my point is, focus on the reward, and getting there safe... after that we can all hit the gym and get rid of extra pounds or at least try to LOL....
@Michi1382 I kept begging the baby to move up. Then he finally did and now I can never breathe. Lol. I'm so glad we only have about 3 months left!
@mayisch I agree with @bnsmith85, I don't think our body issues have to do with not feeling grateful. I think it's a product of our society. Women are constantly made to feel like their not good enough or that they have a standard to live up to. It's hard to shake that. But we definitely do need to let it go and focus on our babies. It's just extra stress.
@krzyriver I think I wrote that wrong, what you stated is more likely what I wanted to say... I rushed to write that before my boss walked in my office hahaha.... I know all of us are thankful for our little miracle, which is the only thing that matters now.....
but yes, I always pictured myself pregnant as the pregnant models in magazines hahaha silly me...
@krzyriver Watch that be my next complaint on this thread lol "The baby moved up but now I can't breathe!"
I had to eventually come to terms with the fact that I'm super overweight and can't walk as much because of the sciatica so...I don't know. Here I am. With a bump that people can't distinguish whether it's a baby or Taco Bell lol I just eat as healthy as possible and drink tons of water. And pray for good GD results.
Feeling so slow at the gym. Walking at my normal workout pace is uncomfortable so I had to slow it down, but I guess something is better than nothing. Hopefully I'm not also waddling
Me:33 DH: 34 Married: May 2011 TTC #1: May 2015 DS: 10/20/2016 TTC #2: June 2019 #2 EDD: 2/20/2020
@mayisch Been there! I can't tell you how often I post quickly on my way to greet clients and then come back to see that I explained myself all wrong and people are confused. Lol
@Michi1382 I hope not! Lol. Me too. I lost a ton of weight a few years ago and gained it all back before I got pregnant. I've had a hard time adjusting to it and the problems that it's causing. It's been very depressing, especially since it's so hard to even get up and move around. I hope you get good GD results! *Hugs*
Re: Weekly Randoms 07.11.2016
It it was the same when I was pregnant with DS, and we both turned out ok in the end. But, it just weird my body will not stay on its side.
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
Me: 28 DH: 27
The other crazy part, I don't have the same judgement AT ALL for others' bellies. My bestie is having her second and has mentioned her size a couple of times. I think she looks BEAUTIFUL and has a perfect pregnant belly.... if only I could extend the same line of thinking for myself.
I'm so sorry you're dealing with this too. At least we have each other to gripe to... misery loves company I guess
I feel huge...and the waddling makes me feel so unattractive. I also am having a hard time working out now, and like you and @AllyTheKid, struggling with eating healthy. I had ice cream both Saturday and Sunday (when I usually only have it like once a month!). Can't believe I'm gonna get even bigger.
@F47, I wake up on my back all the time! Then I catch myself and try to go back to sleep on my side. I try not to worry about it too much though, because every time I am on my back, my head is still super elevated (from the snoogle).
also @AllyTheKid, hope your GTT went well this morning. Mine is Wednesday and I'm dreading it. Like irrationally dreading it.
DH: 34
Married: May 2011
TTC #1: May 2015
DS: 10/20/2016
TTC #2: June 2019
#2 EDD: 2/20/2020
I've been really successful with cutting back on sugary treats lately. I've been letting myself fall asleep on the couch shortly after dinner so as to not eat dessert and I've been making sure it's not an option during the day. All of that flew out the window this weekend, though. Three birthday parties = three servings of cake.
And thank you... I'm hoping to get my, "I'm pregnant, this is what I'm supposed to look like!"-attitude back soon.
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
Alanis Morissette just had a baby girl and named her Onyx Solace. Is it weird that I think that's kind of cute?
Random: this baby now has the ability to hit me on both left side and right side of my belly simultaneously. A few days ago it was just "oh he's on my right, oh he's on my left now..." But yesterday and today it has started to feel like "Jeez, is he jumping up and down sideways??!?! how can he be on both sides?"
guess what? I ate a donut. I am super overweight but I like how my bump looks in dresses.
the end
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
@annabenanna I get double sided kicks/punched a lot. I mean how big is this baby?! Haha kind of love it though!
DH: 34
Married: May 2011
TTC #1: May 2015
DS: 10/20/2016
TTC #2: June 2019
#2 EDD: 2/20/2020
Also I told myself that I was going to clean and do laundry all day today. Nope. I did, however, get my hair done.
@mrscorker I have always had small waist and really big hips/butt/thighs so I am scared to death to gain more fat there... so far only my belly has grown, but I really try to keep it as low as possible with sweet stuff, and delicious fatty carbs
Regarding the bump issue and weight gaining, I think we all look beautiful, whether we have B or D shaped bumps, who cares, we all have a cute little human growing inside, which is amazing, and unfortunately not all women have that blessing. So we really need to start feeling blessed and thankful because of that.
It's a hard journey but at the end we will all have a tremendous reward in our hands
And agreed... I can't wait for the reward
ETA: clarity
Mommy to Elizabeth (6/18/09), preemie at 34 weeks
Team Blue!
@mayisch I agree with @bnsmith85, I don't think our body issues have to do with not feeling grateful. I think it's a product of our society. Women are constantly made to feel like their not good enough or that they have a standard to live up to. It's hard to shake that. But we definitely do need to let it go and focus on our babies. It's just extra stress.
@krzyriver I think I wrote that wrong, what you stated is more likely what I wanted to say... I rushed to write that before my boss walked in my office hahaha.... I know all of us are thankful for our little miracle, which is the only thing that matters now.....
but yes, I always pictured myself pregnant as the pregnant models in magazines hahaha silly me...
I had to eventually come to terms with the fact that I'm super overweight and can't walk as much because of the sciatica so...I don't know. Here I am. With a bump that people can't distinguish whether it's a baby or Taco Bell lol I just eat as healthy as possible and drink tons of water. And pray for good GD results.
DH: 34
Married: May 2011
TTC #1: May 2015
DS: 10/20/2016
TTC #2: June 2019
#2 EDD: 2/20/2020
@Michi1382 I hope not! Lol. Me too. I lost a ton of weight a few years ago and gained it all back before I got pregnant. I've had a hard time adjusting to it and the problems that it's causing. It's been very depressing, especially since it's so hard to even get up and move around. I hope you get good GD results! *Hugs*