making it to the end

This has been a rough pregnancy from being sick 24-7 until 26 weeks and now I am so ready to be done. I didn't feel like this last time. I know I don't want them here yet for there sake but I am ready. Not sure how I will make it through the next 4 weeks. My dr wants me to make it 37 weeks which I agree with but I am so miserable all the time. Plus trying to take care of 3 1/2 yr old twins with a DH who works 60-70 hr a week (not a choice). He is great to help out when he is around but works 5 pm to 5 am 5 days a week and then sleeps until noon and then does some of his second job from home and back at it again. I have severe back pain, going to a chiropractor for some relief but it is minor. Beilly always hurts, having contractions off and on and been to L&D twice already. can't sleep well, just feel yucky some nausea back at times. I guess I just need to complain, nothing in an of itself is terrible but so ready to feel good on a daily basis.

What little tips/tricks/advice helped you make it through the last month?

 

I'm so sorry you have to take care of kids AND be pregnant with twins. That is really hard! That being said, I (all too vividly) remember the end. Distraction, distraction, distraction. Now is the time to lean on family, friends and a church if you have one. If you could get a day or two to get out and get ready for these babies (a haircut fir example) that would be ideal.

Come on here and vent anytime- the end does suck but you will reach that finish line!

 

GO SWIMMING! Take the kids to a pool...indoor or outdoor depending on where you live of course. Or get in the bathtub!!!! Floating in water is the thing that helped me get through the end. I had 2 other children too. Makes it very hard!

 

I wish I had some advice, but just wanted to lend you some support and say

:youcandoit:

 

As far as pregnancy, I'm right there with you ... at 31 weeks, 4 days. I'm so sorry you're having to do so much on your own - that certainly is difficult. I'm feeling frustrated with "the end" process as well. The past 6 days I've been very sick with respiratory illness - feeling a bit better today. Feeling miserable every day is certainly no fun. I hate watching t.v. and have been on bedrest since week 18 - YUCK! I'm glad you felt comfortable to vent - sometimes just knowing there are others out there feeling similarly does help. I'm trying to do what some others on here have suggested, keep a daily schedule - it has sort of helped me, but taking care of a little one would be really tough. I am definitely saying a prayer of blessing and comfort for you today.

 

Yes, floating in a pool was the best moment of my pregnancy... i did this prenatal water class and I basically just floated while all the pretty petite little singleton mamas worked their butts off :lol:

Just take it one day at a time though... a morning, and afternoon, an hour at a time if you have to. Plan out some small activity or something for yourself every day.. a special meal, a trip to the salon, a bath.. and just focus on that. It will be over before you know it!

 

I am with you. I am 33w 4 days and literally started crying readin your post. I am SO emotional and my body feelsbroken everywhere-- I am so ready to be done!!!! My dr says 38 weeks we will induce but dear god icant make it that long. My personal goal is 36 weeks and then I think I will try every labor inducing trick there is. I am still working which is way too much. I sit at a desk and I literally can't do it anymore. I feel very pathetic!!! I feel like I should be so excitedfor my boys, which I am...... But that takes a backseat to my discomfort and emotional instability. Lol. Sorry to rant ... I guess I am saying I feel your pain. My partner works so hard to make me feel better but at this point I'm not sure anything will make me feel better. You are doing great. Hang in there and just know that there are others that are with you in this!!!! I simply can't imagine taking care of twins at the same time.

 

Im almost there too. Ive had moments, but can get moving and I feel better. I keep wondering where they are going to go bc there isnt any more space! I will def try the bath!
I just wanted to give my support! Youve done a great job and now you are so close...hang in there!

 

I can't imagine taking care of toddler twins while in the third trimester also, I am impressed with you. The pool is a great idea. Also one thing that helped me when I was feeling like my stomach would burst already and I was having contractions was to drink a ton of water - that made me pee right away and then after peeing there was some sort of relief, I felt better for let's say 10 minutes, and then I drank water again, and so on... yeah, I spent a lot of time peeing . Sorry if this was TMI but really it helped a bit to take the pressure off. Hang in there - you did it before so I am sure you can do it this time!!! Good Luck!

 

Thanks for all the remarks. IT does help to know others are going through it. Anothe appt tomorrow hope things are well adn the babies are big. That is my goal.