Last weeks of pregnancy...question on symptoms...

[adgal]

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.  

[adgal]

Last night at our prenatal we were doing practice breathing and talking about labor and delivery.  We also saw a birth video and let me tell you, they left NOTHING to the imagination.  It definately made me think.  It was good though and I learned a lot from it.  They taught the birthing coaches/partners massage techniques and how to make the laboring moms more comfortable.  I have to tell you, I am very grateful I took this course.  Warren really liked it too, I think it is helping him feel less "helpless".  He is like me and prefers to know things in advance and be prepared, so this was really good for him.  He didn't even get stressed out watching the actual birth.  I think he is going to be a great partner in this!!  

[PamelaBee]

Amanda, you answered your own question, it is hormones and your stress level.  Your mind is probably spinning with all the what, where, why's and when's going on, so imsomnia is inevitable.  Plus, no matter what all of us have told you from our experiences, you're still going to have concerns, doubts and fears.  You're gonna do great, it will all be over soon, and the end result is Ryder Steven Warren looking back at you in awe!  XO

[adgal]

There are a couple of us really really close together.  You, hoping and myself.  I was thinking it would be pretty neat if we all had them the same day...lol.  I know, it's unlikely, but that would have to be a MedHelp first if it happened.  We need to keep up with Hoping...she has a scheduled due date.  I don't know about you ladies, but I am so ready to have this little boy.  38 weeks tomorrow!! Wow!!

[wanting4#1]

I love reading your posts because I could write them myself...

I have been feeling off since about Sat. Loose stools, headache, nausea, feeling like I have the flu, fatigued...

I had my first REAL contractions Weds. night/Thursday a.m.  Doctor says it's all my body getting ready and it can go on for weeks before labor actually starts! :)

We are only 5 days apart, I think...wonder if we'll go the same day?!? For some reason, I always think that you are a couple of weeks ahead of me and then I have to remind myself!

Hee hee - I'm so excited for us to meet our little angels!

[blessedmomof3]

I have been having all the same things, and the past few days I have felt just off. Nothing I can explain, but like something is different. I think it is just our bodies getting ready.

[Courtcoop]

Sounds like the normal progression AManda! Wahoo...the little one is acomin!
They say your body prepares for childbirth by pooping everything out prior.

Cannot wait to see the little bugger!