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Last weeks of pregnancy...question on symptoms...
The last few weeks I have just not been feeling all that great. This week has been particularly difficult. I am pretty nauseaus and well, let's just say I have gone completely in the opposite direction of constipation. I also seem to have an almost constant headache..not unbearable, just strong enough to make me want to lay down a lot more then I have been. Insomnia is also a big one right now. I haven't changed my diet or anything, and I know I haven't eaten anything "off". I was looking on line and it say's this can happen as we get closer to the end of our pregnancies. I am not really worried, just curious if others experienced this. I am assuming it's a combination of hormones and the mild stress I am experiencing knowing I will deliver soon.
I actually think we will do ok on the date night department. In all honesty, I have people lining up to babysit..lol. I am just hoping we get to spend some time with the little guy. As strange as it sounds we actually do fairly regular "marriage counselling". It's a proactive approach for us and I really think it does so much good. So we have talked a lot about it, and are really committed to still working on our marriage. I think that's one of the best gifts we can give our son...if he actually ever gets here....lol.
stop reading lol. i have limited my research on the net, you can make yourself crazy!
everyone has a different take on how they want to have their baby. some use pain meds some use epi (i did an epi with my son) and some go au natural (my dream for this baby shoud anyone agree to a vbac!). it is ok to do what works for you, just make sure you know the pros and cons ;)
should we all bet now on what he weighs or the day he will come? or if you tell warren to go (insert your favorite word here lol) himself haha. i bet he will be a great coach. my first made me want to kill him joking at the worst part of my contraction.
my dh now is so quiet and turns inward when nervous or stressed. man its good thing they dont have the kids huh?
you and dh need to have one more romantic night out before the baby comes. its so important to have date nights. we dont have very many its hard to find time. but when we do our marriage shows it.
everyone has a different take on how they want to have their baby. some use pain meds some use epi (i did an epi with my son) and some go au natural (my dream for this baby shoud anyone agree to a vbac!). it is ok to do what works for you, just make sure you know the pros and cons ;)
should we all bet now on what he weighs or the day he will come? or if you tell warren to go (insert your favorite word here lol) himself haha. i bet he will be a great coach. my first made me want to kill him joking at the worst part of my contraction.
my dh now is so quiet and turns inward when nervous or stressed. man its good thing they dont have the kids huh?
you and dh need to have one more romantic night out before the baby comes. its so important to have date nights. we dont have very many its hard to find time. but when we do our marriage shows it.
Amanda,
All these things are all normal. When you start cleaning the house and can't stop then you will know something is really going to happen. You will get through this like a champ, just remember this is the best pain you will ever experience. Try and get some much needed rest the next couple of days/weeks.
Also, when are you going to post pictures of the baby's room, we are all dying to see his special little nest.
All these things are all normal. When you start cleaning the house and can't stop then you will know something is really going to happen. You will get through this like a champ, just remember this is the best pain you will ever experience. Try and get some much needed rest the next couple of days/weeks.
Also, when are you going to post pictures of the baby's room, we are all dying to see his special little nest.
Yeah, I heard from her a bit ago. Still lot's of contractions, but she is still only at 3cm. She and I seem to be feeling the same way...let's get on with it!!! lol.
Funny, the pain doesn't scare me at all. Although I am not going to feel like a bad person if I decide to take pain meds or whatever. I have heard a lot of women really beat themselves up for not "toughing it out". I have a pretty high pain tolerance, but I am not going to kill myself either. Maybe that's a bad attitude, but so be it!! lol. My fears are more that something will go wrong impacting Ryder. A compressed cord or he gets into distress..that sort of thing. I think that's part of why I am getting so impatient...I know I am not going to completely relax until I hear that cry and he is in my arms. I really need to stop reading about all the things that can go wrong...I know logically that most of the time all is fine. Thank God for modern day technology!!!
Funny, the pain doesn't scare me at all. Although I am not going to feel like a bad person if I decide to take pain meds or whatever. I have heard a lot of women really beat themselves up for not "toughing it out". I have a pretty high pain tolerance, but I am not going to kill myself either. Maybe that's a bad attitude, but so be it!! lol. My fears are more that something will go wrong impacting Ryder. A compressed cord or he gets into distress..that sort of thing. I think that's part of why I am getting so impatient...I know I am not going to completely relax until I hear that cry and he is in my arms. I really need to stop reading about all the things that can go wrong...I know logically that most of the time all is fine. Thank God for modern day technology!!!
sounds like your body is getting ready! the funny thing with my kids i had a great nights sleep the night before, i guess if you find yourself sleeping watch out! lol
remember whatever the pain is like, it wont last forever. remind yourself and have warren remind you what you have gone through to get to this moment!! have you considered what you want or dont want during birth? meds and epi and such? i hope you are one of those lucky one you hear say "it wasnt bad just like cramps" lol. biotches!!!! it isnt so! haha. anyway i keep checking for you and quinns mama to see if anything is happening. have you heard from her today? is she having another nst?
remember whatever the pain is like, it wont last forever. remind yourself and have warren remind you what you have gone through to get to this moment!! have you considered what you want or dont want during birth? meds and epi and such? i hope you are one of those lucky one you hear say "it wasnt bad just like cramps" lol. biotches!!!! it isnt so! haha. anyway i keep checking for you and quinns mama to see if anything is happening. have you heard from her today? is she having another nst?
With my first I went into labor on my own, the day after her due date ;) that week, I had the runs, felt "off" had TONS of braxton hicks, I just KNEW it was super close. Our bodies just have a way of letting us know!
It was I think a Friday night, & I was getting last minute stuff w/my mom @ a store (my DH was a student...she was a college baby;) & I kept getting TONS of contractions, like every 3-5 minutes, my mom was soooo nervous! It was funny! But that night when I was just laying around they were coming on strong! I called my husband to come home, he was working, (waiter) he did & we went to L&D around 9:00 PM, they checked me out, monitored me, & after about 2 hours said "hunny, your still a long ways away" & I thought NO I'M NOT! I can tell, my contraction were still @ about 5 minutes apart, but I was only about 50% effaced, & @ a 1 ;( So they gave me a BIG shot of demerol, & sent me home said it will stop my contractions, & I'll probably be back in a day or two! I was SOOOO drugged up LOL I remember going thru the taco bell drive thru & was just non stop talking & my DH & mom just making fun of me! I went home, ate my "last meal" a bowl of cereal & went to bed..........2 hours later I was in soooo much pain & said, I HAVE TO GO BACK NOW!!! The demerol was OUT! In felt everything!
Long story short, I was in labor, got an epideral too soon, & it stopped my contractions, so when I got to a 3, I was given PIT & 2 hours later Rio was born ;o)
My other 2, I was induced about 5-7 days early, cuz my first was born w/meconium so my new Dr felt it was better to induce to avoid this again, which was FINE w/me ;)
My body takes a very long time w/all 3 to get from a 1-3.......but once I get to a 3, all 3 of my babies are born within 2 hours!
Amanda, you are getting really close ;o) So fun!!!! I think you will enjoy every moment, yes it's true it doesn't tickle ;) But it's not that bad, & only lasts a moment ;o)
It was I think a Friday night, & I was getting last minute stuff w/my mom @ a store (my DH was a student...she was a college baby;) & I kept getting TONS of contractions, like every 3-5 minutes, my mom was soooo nervous! It was funny! But that night when I was just laying around they were coming on strong! I called my husband to come home, he was working, (waiter) he did & we went to L&D around 9:00 PM, they checked me out, monitored me, & after about 2 hours said "hunny, your still a long ways away" & I thought NO I'M NOT! I can tell, my contraction were still @ about 5 minutes apart, but I was only about 50% effaced, & @ a 1 ;( So they gave me a BIG shot of demerol, & sent me home said it will stop my contractions, & I'll probably be back in a day or two! I was SOOOO drugged up LOL I remember going thru the taco bell drive thru & was just non stop talking & my DH & mom just making fun of me! I went home, ate my "last meal" a bowl of cereal & went to bed..........2 hours later I was in soooo much pain & said, I HAVE TO GO BACK NOW!!! The demerol was OUT! In felt everything!
Long story short, I was in labor, got an epideral too soon, & it stopped my contractions, so when I got to a 3, I was given PIT & 2 hours later Rio was born ;o)
My other 2, I was induced about 5-7 days early, cuz my first was born w/meconium so my new Dr felt it was better to induce to avoid this again, which was FINE w/me ;)
My body takes a very long time w/all 3 to get from a 1-3.......but once I get to a 3, all 3 of my babies are born within 2 hours!
Amanda, you are getting really close ;o) So fun!!!! I think you will enjoy every moment, yes it's true it doesn't tickle ;) But it's not that bad, & only lasts a moment ;o)
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