The Wrestling Match

Last night, I was unable to sleep. I might have slept for three hours on and off. It felt like the boys were having a wrestling match in my tummy. They would position themselves where you could visible see a bump on my belly. Whether a knee or a rear end...they were making themselves known and they were keeping me awake. I am still working full-time and that in conjunction to no sleep makes a bad combo. This pregnancy has been so much harder than that with my daughter. She was a breeze. These two tikes are giving me a run for my money. Tiredness, heartburn, pelvic bone pain, restless legs, numb hands, swollen ankles have all become a part of life for me. I am trying to stay strong. It is hard to slow down when you have a very active 21-month old. There is also so much to do...the boys' room is just an empty shell. There is painting, assembling the cribs, and what to do about curtains. Oh my...and I will be holding the little ones in only 8 weeks or so. My hubby better get on the ball because I know that I won't be able to help like I did when we were preparing Kendyl's room. I painted the baseboards in there at 8 months pregnant....at seven months with the boys, they would have to bring in a crane to get me off the floor.

I have gained very little weight...8 to 10 lbs and that is it. I know that 6 lbs of that is baby now. I have yet to go up in size in my maternity clothes. That is a relief and it makes it better on the bank account. My husband said I am the only person in the world who can look like they are losing weight and gaining weight at the same time. From my back, I look a lot thinner, but look at a profile of me and watch out. It is all out in front. I really do believe that your arms get shorter in pregnancy. How much longer will I be able to sit at my desk at work and reach my keyboard? It seems to be getting further and further away.

I want my little guys to stay put, but boy will I be relieve when they are out. I am not even bothered by the fact that I have another c-section ahead...at least I won't feel like I am going to topple over due to the change in weight distribution and the pelvic pain will go away. I guess then the little tikes will keep me awake at night too. Maybe they are just preparing me.

 

I hope that they let you sleep tonight! I would drink a glass of wine on the days that I really wanted to sleep, it made them a little sleepier too.

And as for the losing/gaining weight, yup, that happened to me too. I lost 30 pounds from my pre-pregnancy weight, then at month 7, I finally had gained most of that back, then gained like 2 pounds up until the week I had them. When I put on 30 pounds of water/swelling. Joy. So I finished about 30 pounds up, but really 30 pounds down? Morning sickness, ain't it a joy?

 

I feel the same way...can.not.wait until this is over...but know that it is too soon for the girls. Twin pregnancies are so much more physically demanding than a singleton. I had more complications with DS (pre-eclampsia, migraines, insomnia), but as for feeling physically spent, this one takes the cake!!!

 

I am only at 23 weeks and boy I am exhausted already! So far these little ones don't wake me up yet as they're still in the smaller stage LOL but I hear ya in having a little one at home and working f/t. We have an 11 month old ( and 11 yo) at home and I'm still working f/t too and wow it makes for hectic exhausting days. I already can't do what I could my last pregancy and I feel bad about it.

You know those mean people who tell you or you overhear them say "You're not an invalid you're pregnant" well that keeps running through my head even though it's not just a singleton this time and it is different. I know the floors need to be done and honestly my hubby works dang hard too at work and around the house so I feel like I should be able to do more but when I do I end up panting for breath and hurting for the rest of the day so it's just not worth it.

Hang in there, I hope you get some sleep tonight and that everything that needs doing can be done! It's so nice to have a place to come and commiserate!

 

I think nighttime is when my boys have their best wrestling matches too, the joys of trying to sleep when you have wwf going on in your belly. I honestly dunno how you still manage to work, i got yanked out at 20 weeks and looking back i dont think i could've lasted any longer. I was really active and moving around with my other pregnancies as well and this pregnancy is like something from another planet! You finally get some relief to one symptom (ie morning sickness) only to have it replaced right away with something else just as bad but different. I was overjoyed when my boys moved out of their transverse position to give me some relief to the horrible back problems i was having only to suffer beyond bad heartburn etc. I'm just thankful that while i still have a ways to go, the end is indeed in sight! Good luck momma! :good:

 

Unisom, benadryl or tylenol pm....use them! I wait a couple of nights with little sleep then have to take one of them to get some sleep.

 

I know some of the other ladies here have taken Ambien. You might want to ask you doctor if that is an option. I hope you sleep better tonight!

 

QUOTE(chellebelle @ May 26 2009, 12:13 PM) [snapback]1328395[/snapback]
I am only at 23 weeks and boy I am exhausted already! So far these little ones don't wake me up yet as they're still in the smaller stage LOL but I hear ya in having a little one at home and working f/t. We have an 11 month old ( and 11 yo) at home and I'm still working f/t too and wow it makes for hectic exhausting days. I already can't do what I could my last pregancy and I feel bad about it.

You know those mean people who tell you or you overhear them say "You're not an invalid you're pregnant" well that keeps running through my head even though it's not just a singleton this time and it is different. I know the floors need to be done and honestly my hubby works dang hard too at work and around the house so I feel like I should be able to do more but when I do I end up panting for breath and hurting for the rest of the day so it's just not worth it.

Hang in there, I hope you get some sleep tonight and that everything that needs doing can be done! It's so nice to have a place to come and commiserate!


I am so glad you posted this. I am almost 23 weeks too and just huffing and puffing away and with a 19month old having a VERY different pregnancy--not to mention being twins and all. My MD says to just stay active and I do try, but it is tough! Am feeling the aches and pains and knowing I have a looong way to go--yet, I don't want to jinx myself--certainly don't want these boys coming early!

 

Ditto....I feel like when I turn 37 wks. I will be looking for the delivery room. I am ready to get this over with..but I know and am willing to do whatever to hold them in here at least until 37 wks.I already started packing my hospital bag for me and the boys...tommorrow I will get my hair done so that it lasts for 2-3 mths (braids) and I also have an appointment to have my feet and toes done.( I hear that this will reduce the chances of experiencing "the baby blues/post-pardum depression".(by looking and feeling good.) Although I am as happy as can be...I always prepare for curb balls.As far as the pains and numbness and constant hunger,irritations,hormonal issues,frequent urination,tossing & turning because your hip hurts,feeling like you are lifting weights just trying to get out of bed,heartburn,when you lay on one side it feels like you are smashing your baby head..then you turn over to the other side he wiggle his toes like you are smashing them...so you lay on your back elevated by your pillows...and then they want to wrestle and play..so you sit up..then they behave for a little while and then you feel Baby A telling you to lay back so he can get comfortable..........Ohhhhhh do I know how you feel..Trust me you are not alone! :blink:

 

QUOTE(chellebelle @ May 26 2009, 12:13 PM) [snapback]1328395[/snapback]
I am only at 23 weeks and boy I am exhausted already! So far these little ones don't wake me up yet as they're still in the smaller stage LOL but I hear ya in having a little one at home and working f/t. We have an 11 month old ( and 11 yo) at home and I'm still working f/t too and wow it makes for hectic exhausting days. I already can't do what I could my last pregancy and I feel bad about it.

You know those mean people who tell you or you overhear them say "You're not an invalid you're pregnant" well that keeps running through my head even though it's not just a singleton this time and it is different. I know the floors need to be done and honestly my hubby works dang hard too at work and around the house so I feel like I should be able to do more but when I do I end up panting for breath and hurting for the rest of the day so it's just not worth it.

Hang in there, I hope you get some sleep tonight and that everything that needs doing can be done! It's so nice to have a place to come and commiserate!


Haha, I could have wrote this same thing. Except I these are my first kids. I was crying yesterday because I am just too tired to clean and I feel bad. I swept half the floors yesterday and had to stop. The pile is still sitting there because I don't want to bend down to scoop it up! I feel bad at work all the time because I am spent by 2 pm and just trying to stay awake. I try not to bother my husband about it. He is already spending this whole week of vacation time to paint and put together baby furniture.

 

QUOTE(KristenLee @ May 26 2009, 08:18 PM) [snapback]1329064[/snapback]
Haha, I could have wrote this same thing. Except I these are my first kids. I was crying yesterday because I am just too tired to clean and I feel bad. I swept half the floors yesterday and had to stop. The pile is still sitting there because I don't want to bend down to scoop it up! I feel bad at work all the time because I am spent by 2 pm and just trying to stay awake. I try not to bother my husband about it. He is already spending this whole week of vacation time to paint and put together baby furniture.


I was crying, I was laughing so hard at your post. Happy or sad, or nothing at all, it doesn't take much for the tears to start pouring out these days. It is great to have somewhere to let it all out! I'm 19wk. My husband works 2hr away, so we have an apt there that we go to on the weekends to see him. I bring my 2 and 4yo with me during the week so I can work here and stay with either my in-laws or my sister. We are currently building a house that won't be ready to move into until I am 36wk, if I make it that far. Half of the madness ends in August, when his training is over and we can at least all live at the in-laws together rather than traveling back and forth. I'm already so off balance that I run into doorways. Making it through a full day of work and then taking the kids to soccer practice, etc feels more like a marathon. Needless to say, we have quite the collection of happy meal toys, even though historically I had always been one to whip up a homecooked meal in 30 minutes or less (thanks, Rachel Ray). The song "I will survive" pops into my head quite often.