Okay, do I have your permission to vent? First let me give a disclaimer: I am very grateful to be able to bring a new life into the world!
That being said, I have been absolutely miserable these last two weeks. Just looking at food gives me horrible heartburn, TUMS even give me heartburn. I was sleeping really well finally, and now I can't seem to get comfortable to save my life. Not to mention that the in uterus swimming lessons begin about bed time. I am so tired all the time. I honestly think that if I could get comfortable, I could sleep for three days straight. On top of all that, the end of the school semester is fast approaching, and I am swamped with projects and studying for finals. School is kicking my butt!!!
I am stretched beyond my limits... literally. My belly feels so tight, I keep expecting to see it start cracking like chapped lips. Not to mention my entire back is sore and achy. It's even gotten hard to sit through my classes, I feel so squished, and I'm sure I look like a dork when I try and recline in chairs that don't recline at all. My skin is acting all crazy, oily one day, dry the next. Oh and I sweat profusely, even in the air conditioning, my poor deodorant has to work overtime. Ok, I think that is all that's got me down. I keep telling myself that this is just making me so eager to have the baby, that I won't be anxious about labor. It is working, bring on the contractions! I'm ready to have my body back, sleep on my stomach, and tie my shoes with ease!
So on the upside, David has been very patient with me, even though I know he's exhausted too. His job has been keeping him very busy, and there is always endless amounts of work to do around the house. (Thank you punkin)
Overall, I'm glad Spike is healthy and active, and I'll be able to finish school, prior to my delivery. I just felt it my duty to be honest about the last month of pregnancy. So I hope this wasn't too much of a downer, and everyone enjoys the rest of their week.
Oh, poor thing. I think the worst thing for me would be the not sleeping on my stomach. I cannot sleep any other way. I am sorry you are so uncomfortable. I heard that the last month you get less sleep to prepare you for the lack of sleep you will get with baby. ;o) Spike will be well worth the trouble!!!
ReplyDeleteWell now I know what I have to look forward to! I keep the house so cold that everyone else is freezing and I am burning up. My heartburn is just starting up and its getting harder to sleep at night...oh the joys! I completely understand that you are thankful, but it does get kind of old!
ReplyDeleteThank you for understanding! You might as well get an economy size package of Tums. As for sleep, lots and lots of pillows, I sleep on top of a row of them, two underneath my head (helps with the heartburn), and a body pillow between my knees, and wedge underneath my belly. It's a 20 minute process to get into bed. But hey, we're going to have wonderful bundles to show for it before we know it.
ReplyDeleteI carry my tums with me at all times and I sleep with two pillows and have that pillow that goes between my legs and under my belly! The only problem is when my leg falls asleep and I have to roll over the 20 minute process starts over, but yes this is all worth it....a small price to play for our blessings! I can't wait to hear what you are having and see pics!
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