Ok, I soooo wanted to be pregnant, then we got twins...OK, I accept. But can they come out now? I am just miserable right now. Constant back and hip pain are just unbearable at this point, all my methods of relief are failing me. I will likely cry a river if at my appointment this week he says my cervix is still high closed and hard. I am greatful that we have made it this far, but please! Deliver me!! The draw back to being a VBAC is no induction, so no help with the cervix. Booooo Thanks for letting me vent if you made it thru this. Please Lord put babies and my arms and off my bladder!
All I can say is hang in there You are doing an awesome job "cooking" those babies! Good Luck at your appointment.
I know you are feeling miserable, but the longer you cook them the better. :good: You can do it momma, before you know it they'll be here and you will have your bladder back! A few more weeks. :hug99:
Hearing you all LOUD & CLEAR...... can't beleive how train wrecked I feel... and I just want to cry me a river.... silly I know - nothing to cry about - but just the thought of going full term.... well I know it is fantastic for bubs..... but this little (well big) brown bear - just doesn't think she can do it either... Hang in there everyone.... I have started to wonder what is worse - the exhaustion / tiredness from being pregnant - or the exhaustion / tiredness from breastfeeding.... at this stage - am more than happy to take the later.... WE WILL MAKE IT...... WE CAN DO THIS - WE ARE WOMAN !!
QUOTE(aussiegirl @ Mar 23 2008, 08:10 PM) [snapback]683538[/snapback] Hearing you all LOUD & CLEAR...... can't beleive how train wrecked I feel... and I just want to cry me a river.... silly I know - nothing to cry about - but just the thought of going full term.... well I know it is fantastic for bubs..... but this little (well big) brown bear - just doesn't think she can do it either... Hang in there everyone.... I have started to wonder what is worse - the exhaustion / tiredness from being pregnant - or the exhaustion / tiredness from breastfeeding.... at this stage - am more than happy to take the later.... WE WILL MAKE IT...... WE CAN DO THIS - WE ARE WOMAN !! I think I will take sore breasts over the sore bottom I have. Who woulda thought Tucks were really a girls bestfriend??
I know exactly what you're going through. I know I'm just being selfish, but I want them out too!! I thought 2 weeks ago when the dr said I was dilated 2 1/2 and my cervix was soft that I was going to go anytime...nope. <_< Here I am over 36 weeks and still going. My poor husband has to take the outbursts of tears everytime he leaves me to go to work. Thankfully there is an end in sight. They will induce March 31st. Hang in there. Sadly it doesn't get better, but just think the longer they stay in the quicker you get to take them home.
Boy - we are a sorry bunch aren't we.... but so comforting to know that we are not alone on what seems to be a never ending home 'stretch' (pardon the pun) - gotta laugh - or I will just continue to cry... :love0028:
I feel your pain! I am awake (again) in the wee hours of the morning because of heartburn and the ITCHING of my newly developed stretch marks. Oh my gosh..this is the WORST. The skin by the stretch marks is as bad a poison ivy. I am on bedrest with a visiting nurse until these little ones are out. I can hardly move...this is a struggle to say the least. I wake up with contractions and/or to pee at least 4 times a night. I am SO happy that the little ones are getting bigger and stronger but my poor body can't take much more!! Unfortunately (for me) the doctors don't want to do the c-section until April 16th!! I think I may go crazy by then. UGH!!!! Hang in there! We just have to get through this. We made it through ALL the other weeks of pregnancy, we can do this!!
QUOTE(akuaba @ Mar 24 2008, 01:58 AM) [snapback]683812[/snapback] I feel your pain! I am awake (again) in the wee hours of the morning because of heartburn and the ITCHING of my newly developed stretch marks. Oh my gosh..this is the WORST. The skin by the stretch marks is as bad a poison ivy. I am on bedrest with a visiting nurse until these little ones are out. I can hardly move...this is a struggle to say the least. I wake up with contractions and/or to pee at least 4 times a night. I am SO happy that the little ones are getting bigger and stronger but my poor body can't take much more!! Unfortunately (for me) the doctors don't want to do the c-section until April 16th!! I think I may go crazy by then. UGH!!!! Hang in there! We just have to get through this. We made it through ALL the other weeks of pregnancy, we can do this!! You only pee 4 times... lucky!! Have you tried some olive oil on your tummy?
My feet were so swollen yesterday that I could barely walk! It is getting extemely uncomfortable. Not much longer...
QUOTE(Appymomma @ Mar 23 2008, 08:09 PM) [snapback]683441[/snapback] Ok, I soooo wanted to be pregnant, then we got twins...OK, I accept. But can they come out now? I am just miserable right now. Constant back and hip pain are just unbearable at this point, all my methods of relief are failing me. I will likely cry a river if at my appointment this week he says my cervix is still high closed and hard. I am greatful that we have made it this far, but please! Deliver me!! The draw back to being a VBAC is no induction, so no help with the cervix. Booooo Thanks for letting me vent if you made it thru this. Please Lord put babies and my arms and off my bladder! I know exactly what you mean. I get so uncomfortable some times I can't decide if I want to cry or scream. My stomach gets so tight and hard that it hurts like ****. My back hurts, my feet swell up, my muscles ache, my headaches, I get migraines at least once or twice a week, I have to pee all the time lately, I don't drive unless absolutely necessary, I can't bend or reach anymore. Let's just face it, I have no middle. I have also developed extremely swollen hands. I haven't been able to wear my regular wedding ring since about 20 weeks, and the interim one I bought is getting tight. My fingers were so swollen last night that I couldn't bend them. I am happy that I have made it this far and the babies are healthy and I really hope to make it 4 more, but it is extremely uncomfortable and I just don't know if I have any more room for them to grow. Oh well, thank you for letting me vent on your post also. It will all be better in a few weeks. Jen
aww.. hang in there all of you.. you are all doing wonderful! I can only imagine how uncomfy you must be. Just a few more weeks (or less for some of you) and those beautiful babies will be in your arms.
Ok, just a show of hands... How many wish that they had a countdown clock on their tummies that said exactly when the were comming out??
QUOTE(Appymomma @ Mar 25 2008, 05:09 AM) [snapback]684565[/snapback] Ok, just a show of hands... How many wish that they had a countdown clock on their tummies that said exactly when the were comming out?? That just made my day..... love it...... I have started the day with a laugh - lets hope the rest of the day remains that way..... Thinking of everyone.....
QUOTE(Appymomma @ Mar 24 2008, 02:09 PM) [snapback]684565[/snapback] Ok, just a show of hands... How many wish that they had a countdown clock on their tummies that said exactly when the were comming out?? I LOVE that!! That made my day too. The could be something we could market to folks...maybe a bracelet with a countdown. Perfect. Oh..and just to share. The other morning, my right hand was holding onto one of the 5 pillows I sleep with sometimes and I couldn't open it. It was stuck around the pillow. I had to take my left hand and push my fingers back to open it up. What the heck?!?!?! This is getting interesting to say the least. :blink:
A good friend on here told me everyday inside you is 3 days out of NICU and that kept me going. My twins (now 4 months) were born at 36 + weeks and were still in hospital for 10 days. I cried so hard when I left the hospital and they stayed there. It broke my heart to have them look at me while I left the special care unit. It was worse when they didn't cry but just stared at me "mommy where are you going ?". I remember every week having a new symptom of pain (hips, pubic area, BH contractions constantly, Kankles like an elephant) and I'm sorry for your pains. Try to focus on getting everything done because they will be here soon. Ideas to keep you busy... 1. buy stamps and thank-you cards 2. plan for someone to buy a newspapers on the day they were born & grocery flyers 3. write out a phone list in order and including phone numbers for dh to call 4. phone cards 5. get rid of clutter in your house 6. stock up on toilet paper, tissues, sanitary pads, food 7. clean out the freezer and fridge of unused stuff 8. wash up all blankets, baby clothes 9. batteries for all the bouncers, swings,etc and put them together 10. get your camera /video camera batteries charged up and know how to use them 11. buy coins now for the year they are born 12. have some easy 2-3 item receipes on hand 13. put up an emergency phone list where people can see it (poison control, cell phones, etc) 14. look on the internet and here for ideas for photos to take 15. pick up some easy baby books (not too much writing) and start to fill it out and get familiar with what needs to be recorded in it -- can have dh or others write in it as well 16. pack your hospital bag 17. measure your waist and take a picture write down the number of weeks you are ( I know you feel yucky and big but do it !) 18. picture of you and your husband 19. get out for dinner to a adult restaurant 20. get a massage Ok if you get all those things done, then the babies will come. Heather
I am also ready to be done. The other night I was up 8 times to pee from 9pm - 8am. I am so exhausted and in constant pain. Everytime I go into public I have at least 1 person asking me when I am due. Just today I had someone come up to me in a restaurant and say "I just have to ask, when are you due?" I said "May" She said "I've never seen anyone carrying so low" I said "well I'm having twins" She said "I KNEW IT!" Then she proceeded to call to two other women down the row from us "I told you she was having twins!!" Nice huh? Only 37 days left!! (I'm having a c-section on April 30th)
Hang in there, I know that the last few weeks can be really uncomfortable, but everyday helps...it will be over soon. Try to enjoy the last few weeks of feeling them kick
QUOTE(tiggrrl72077 @ Mar 24 2008, 10:40 PM) [snapback]685544[/snapback] I am also ready to be done. The other night I was up 8 times to pee from 9pm - 8am. I am so exhausted and in constant pain. Everytime I go into public I have at least 1 person asking me when I am due. Just today I had someone come up to me in a restaurant and say "I just have to ask, when are you due?" I said "May" She said "I've never seen anyone carrying so low" I said "well I'm having twins" She said "I KNEW IT!" Then she proceeded to call to two other women down the row from us "I told you she was having twins!!" Nice huh? Only 37 days left!! (I'm having a c-section on April 30th) I'm thinking really seriously about making a shirt that just simply says NOT YET!!
:lol: i remember just a few short weeks ago envying all the woman at this stage of getting down to the last weeks and now here we are! just have to get thru Arpil
yeah the countdown clock would have been SO nice!! I remember those days well and as crazy as it seems I miss them now! I know it seems like it will be an eternity before you deliver but please cherish these sweet kicks, before you know it your babies will be a year old! try to relax and enjoy the rest of this time - you are in the homestretch now and before you know it you will be kissing those sweet toothless little mouths !!
My hand is definately UP!!! I keep thinking to myself... 5-8 weeks left.... I can do this... I can do this.... Then I try to get up out of bed... that has to be a sight to see! Then trying to walk to the bathroom... I waddle down the hall hoping my hip doesn't jump out of place or my back doesn't break in two! By the time I get to the bathroom, I can finally walk without the pain. Then I dread having to get back in bed, find a new comfy position to sleep in.. cause it is rediculous trying to turn from one side to the other. My carpal tunnel is acting up in my left hand, and both ankles are swollen! I was thinking the other day, I am about ready for a belly band or something to help support these two. I am not a small woman to begin with... so I am very thankful, I have only gained 17 lbs so far or who knows if I would be able to walk with all the extra weight! Good luck ladies!!! I have to say... I am envious that many of you are further than myself. My cervix is long and high... so no babies for a while... which at this time is a good thing, but doesn't look good for early labor at 36 weeks!
