How to get through the final weeks...

I seriously wonder how I am going to survive these last few weeks! I am so big and sore, constantly tired but can't sleep because of back aches, peeing non-stop... I know everyone says "one day at a time!" but seriously, there's got to be a secret of surviving that I don't know! I wish I could quit my job, put my daughter (4) in full time daycare and just sleep the next few weeks away (without a backache, of course) but I can't.... aaaahhhh...... help!

 

I was SO much more comfortable sleeping in a recliner. My peri always made sure I had one in my antepartum rooms, too. Would something like that make you for comfortable? I'm sorry it's so tough right now :hug99: I might have said this already, but I LOVE the names you chose for your boys!

 

I honestly couldnt tell you how i made it thru.. But it will be over soon I swear.. I have a 4 year old also.. It was rough...

 

Oh I so hear you. I was just telling a friend that today. How the heck am I going to make it. I certainly don't wish the babies out at this stage but I am in pain and cranky. My poor 2 yr old is probably wishing she could go to daycare everyday so she wasn't home with boring, cranky old me all the time.

 

I dont know how I will pass the time either. I am not working and I just feel like these babies wont ever come out. I was at the doctors today and he said that i seem fairly relaxed. Relaxed? Over it, i think you would call it. lol i wish i could hibernate for the next 5 weeks.

 

Donia ~ Unfortunately, I have MORE contractions when I am in my recliner, so it's really uncomfortable pretty fast. The peri said it's likely the weight of my uterus when I'm in that position. The recliner had been my saving grace for so long, and now that's pretty much out, too.

I'm glad I'm not alone. I had a good cry tonight and told my husband I just don't know how much longer I can do this. Like PJ said, I don't want them out yet because I know they aren't ready, but my body feels like it's failing me and I wish I didn't feel the urge to cry over simple things, like dropping something on the floor because picking it up takes such effort.

On the other hand, I also know how sad I will be when they are born, as this is my last pregnancy.

 

I know exactly what you mean. I'm also trying the one day at a time approach, but it's really hard when every day kind of sucks, but every day is one day closer to meeting my boys, so that's what I try to focus on (in between trips to the bathroom, bouts of sleeplessness and entertaining my 2 and 1/2 year old!) Hang in there! We're almost done!!!

 

I can't spend too much time in my recliner either, Sommer. It tends to make me have contractions as well and that makes me uncomfy and worried.

I will me too this whole discussion. I had a long and difficult weekend. It feels like the days are passing so slowly. I'm so BORED and no fun to be around for sure. I want these babies to stay in there for as long as possible for their health, but I am quite miserable at this point.

 

Part of the thing that is killing me is that I'm so miserable that it's hard to walk and yet I have to go to so many Dr. appts. This week I've got 2 Tuesday, 2 Wednesday and 1 Friday. It's so hard just to get dressed. My hips and back are killing me and I know that I've got several weeks ahead of me still (hopefully). I had a breakdown yesterday and last night to...my husband finally said, "I can't wait until you finally have the babies so that you can feel better and be in a better mood."

 

I am still struggling at this stage and I have a 3 1/2 yr old at home. Just take one day at a time and move on. Its all worth it in the end.

 

I got through by reading lots of birthstories, looking at lots of pictures of preemies, and praying that they would stay in! I was so scared my babies wouldn't be healthy that I was able to buck up and suffer along.

I'm sorry you are all so uncomfy right now; I hope these last few weeks go by quickly for you! :hug99:

 

I'm 36 weeks tomorrow and definitely understand how you feel! It's so hard....I'm losing my patience for everything. I have a 2 year old and almost 4 year old and feel like the world's worst mama most days.

 

I'm at 32 weeks today, and I definitely know how you feel!

Ticking down the weeks helps for me. You're probably less than two months away!

Also, my DH keeps telling me, especially when I'm exhausted and irritable, that every day I make it through the day with the babies still inside is a victory. So, tell yourself each night that you've made it through one more week.

 

I couldn't tell you how I did it either. I know there was a lot of sitting...:lol:
I had contractions in the recliner too, until about 32 weeks. After that, I was fine and it helped to be able to lean back and have my feet propped up. I did a lot (well, as much as you can with a one year old and seven year old) of reading, crosswords and TV watching. People's Court became my best friend! I also wore a lot of dresses because it became impossible to put on pants, let alone wear them.

Trust me, you'll make it through this. I know you don't want to hear "one day at a time" (and I didn't either), but that's honestly the only way you stay sane.

I know not everyone is comfortable with taking stuff during pregnancy, but in order to sleep (I absolutely, positively could *not* sleep!) my OB prescribed Ambien (I think it's a Class B drug?). I was so uncomfortable and it helped to get that 9-10 hours of sleep each night. It made bearing everything else a lot easier for me.

 

I can definitely empathize with how many of you are feeling. I now have a cold too so I'm really not feeling at my best. My stomach also feels so tight and sore and I often think that it can't possibly get any bigger. I feel especially uncomfortable after eating because my stomach gets even tighter.

I think what gets me through is just taking it one day at a time. I feel like each week I complete is such a milestone. I also met a twin mom this past weekend who was on hospital bedrest starting at 26 weeks. That really made me appreciate that at least I'm still able to get around (although I'm very slow these days!).

We're almost done now ... just a little bit longer. Hang in there everyone!

 

No great advice, just sending hugs your way. :hug99: I went to 39 weeks in August, and it just helped to put my feet up as much as I could. I spent a lot of time on the couch. It also helped to talk to folks, no matter what it was about, to keep my mind off of how miserable I was feeling.

 

It is so hard the last few weeks. And then, you won't remember a moment of them...in a flash, it's over. Keep your eye on the prize. Try to give up on anything that doesn't absolutely have to be done. Can you get some help a few hours a week with cleaning, or someone to take your daughter on some special outings? I promise you'll get through it but you'll have to take it easy as much as you can. Hang in there.

 

relax and enjoy every kick - they are priceless! I don't know what I would have done wthout twinstuff! I was on bedrest for the last 10 weeks of my pregnancy and TS was a lifesaver!! I read through every post!
it may not feel like it now, but it will be over before you know it!! try to get as much rest as you can now! your going to need it!!! also you may want to do things with your 4 yr old now that you would have a hard time doing with the babies - even shopping with 2 good babies is difficult - everyone loves to see twins you will find that so many people will stop you to see the babies!

CONGRATULATIONS! having a set of twins is so awesome!!!!

 

I had an appointment today and at 29.5 weeks I measured 41... no wonder I am so miserable... :huh:

 

I know how you feel! I'm miserable too! Every time I stand up from the couch, bed, or toilet I feel like a baby is going to fall out! I have two heads in my crotch - sorry I know that's TMI but it's true! And the pressure from two heads being down there hurts so bad sometimes. It's like they are in a fight to be the baby closer to the exit, they both want out! I'm too tired to do anything during the day and no one seems to understand that just because I'm not doing anything during the day doesn't really mean I'm not doing anything, if that makes sense. I'm so bored and I have to listen to hammering and **** all day long from the house next door, this is the 3rd week of the house next door getting a new roof, you'd think I live next door to a mansion for how long it's taking to get a new roof.

I'm so miserable that now my DH is constantly asking me if I feel like the babies are coming, he is ready for this to be over and so am I! I am hoping that at my next appointment (I'll be 35 weeks) that my doctor is going to say "those babies are huge, time for them to come out" and admit me to the hospital! I know that's highly unlikely but I am hoping!!

 

It has been a while since I Have posted but I have been lurking...this post made me come out....I hear you all!

After a growth u/s on Monday where both babies are over 4 lbs I am ready. DOc said that if I were to go in to labor they would just let me go too.....I am miserable. I hurt all over, feel like someone hit me in the hoo-ha with a bat, back hurts, contractions off and on all night and day...you all know what I am talking about. and now all of a sudden the babies seem to be fighting too for who gets to come first...and that is not comfy!

I started walking yesterday with DD so that I can get out a bit and maybe let these little ones know that if they are ready...I am too. I can also agree with the other mommies with kiddos already...I feel so bad most days because I am kind of a lame-o mommy. This AM I woke up at 3:30 and could not get back to sleep until about 30 minutes before DD got up so then I spent the next hour or so in and out of it on the couch...finally just got up to make myself wake up. Poor kiddo! All I can say is thank goodness for naptime and thank goodness this is almost done. ALthough I too am trying to enjoy just because this may be it!

 

Boy, reading this thread is really kind of making me scared...I have been so tired and unable to sleep from back pain, hip pain and having to pee every hour on the hour all night long that I thought this cant possibly get worse! But now I feel like a big whiney baby...I really wish all of you relief very soon. Good luck with the next few weeks, you have my sympathy for sure!

Lesley