Breakdown:(

[lisa0114]

Hi everyone i just needed to write how i feel right now. I am miserable tired of being pregnant and i feel like nobody cares or understands that i am pregnant or how i feel. I feel like i am alone sometimes and i don't know how much more i can take. I am ready to just give up :( I know i only got a couple more weeks but it's getting really hard for me. Sorry to vent to you guys but i didn't know where else to turn.

[natashajay]

you will forget all of it, infact i wouldnt remember so much about my other pregnancies if it hadnt been for me keeping a diary...my sons birth was sooooo painful and he had to be rescusitated on delivery and it was soooo stressful but i had 2 daughters afterwards, my last one had fits at 2 wks old and was in hospital having spinal taps etc, im here doing it all over again...you do forget and it is sooooooo worth it xx

[MissLisa82]

I am so glad to see I am not alone.  I hear everyone talking about how much they love being pregnant and how this is the best time of their life and I think they are nuts.  Don't get me wrong, I am so very thankful that I am being blessed with this child and I will endure all this pain for her, but I am not going to sit here and say I am enjoying it.  I have never been so uncomfortable and in so much pain in my life.  I feel like if I tell people how much pain I am in they will think I am just complaining and I don't want that.  The only person who knows how I feel is my husband and I thank God that he is so understanding and supportive of me.  Sometimes I wish this pregnancy was over already but I know I have to endure at least a few more weeks to ensure my little girl will be healthy.  I honestly don't know if I could go through all this again, but maybe I will forget all this pain and discomfort when I hold my baby girl and actually want to do it all over again, who knows.

[natashajay]

im in the final weeks and do you know im sooo thankful to be pregant but have leaarnt that its ok to vent on MH, everyone is sooo supportive and actively encourage me to say each and everyday how hard things feel, its not good to sit at home and worry or feel bad, sad etc about how you feel its better to vent and ive learnt that this is the right place so dont feel guilty...i too M/C before this pregnancy and im having a right time of it this last trimester...its so unlike anything anyone will have to endure in `normal` every day lifeso so let us hear it babe!!
also i have a manicure every 4-6 wks its an hour of me time and it def helps...if you cant do that..a bar of choc a nice CD playing and a lie on the bed (on your left side of course) with your eyes closed is the next best thing xxx

[lisa0114]

1975sam-I know how lucky i am also and usually i am not one to complain but yesterday i needed to. When it gets really bad i think about how lucky i am because some woman can't have babies and i am 40 yrs old well 41 today and i am having a healthy baby no problems except she is big.I am going to do just that take some me time. I don't know how because i am still working full time and got kids at home already but i know i have to.

megs2girls-Thanks for understanding how i feel!! and i promise i will try to take some me time.

DPAW- Yeah i think alot of this has to do with my hormones and the anxiety of knowing the baby is coming soon. Yeah i want her to be full term even thou she will be. Yeah i know the pelvic pain and frequent urination all to well and as she gets bigger the pain gets worse first it started on my left side now its both my left and my right.I havent really been stressed in my pregnancy except for lately and i think its just my hormones out of wack.Yeah January is almost over and i only got Febuary to go. They say she is a big baby so she may come between Febuary 20 on. I go for weekly sonograms and doct visits now. Thanks for keeping me in your prayers!!!

[DPAW]

Dont feel bad about how you feel this is my first after a miscarriage but I have heard many moms admit that in the 3rd trimester you get very weary. Try to focus your thoughts on the wonderful life you will be bringing into this world in the next few weeks. Eventhough I feel the discomfort of the bearing down on my pelvis and frequent urinating I rather bear this and have a full term healthy baby than having a preterm baby who may experience neonatal problems or developmental issues in the future. Try not to stress and find time to relax.  As a School Psychologist I can tell you allowing yourself to be over stressed during your pregnancy can cause cognitive delays and other mental disability issues. So chin up January is half over and the next 2 months will fly by quickly. As much as you wish share your concerns with us on this forum as often as you need so you can have an outlet to vent. I will remember you in my prayers for peace of mind!!! Blessings and be encouraged your unconditional lover is soon on the way!!

[Megs2girls7]

awe hun I'm sorry you feel this way. Pregnancy is hard I don't care who you are and if someone tells you otherwise they're lying! I do know how you feel though. I definitely agree try to get some "you time." I think you need and deserve it!

[1975sam]

I feel like I am telling people my pain symptoms all the time as well also.  I don't ever mean to complain, I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to carry a baby especially because of my previous miscarriage but it can be really hard on the body!  On my really bad days, I try to remember that if other women can do it, damnit....SO CAN I!!!  I don't know if it's feasible for you to go get a pedicure or a massage, but a little "you time" may be just what you need to relieve some pain and stress.  Hope you start feeling better soon!