I guess people forget all of the aches and pains you experience during pregnancy. Or some women are just luckier than others. It seems to me that if there is a pregnancy symptom... I have experienced it in one way or another.
It all started with the morning sickness. Five and a half long, long, long months of throwing up every morning. That wouldn't even be that bad if it ended there. It was coupled with a feeling of being out in the deep sea with sea sickness and land nowhere in sight. Okay - maybe I am exaggerating a little , I got a couple of hours of relief a night right between dinner and going to bed. I should probably count my blessings, because the morning sickness probably helped curb quite a few extra pregnancy pounds.
The second trimester did offer quite a bit of relief. I should have appreciated every day that I had symptom free coupled with the great "I can do anything hormone", because it is all catching up to me.
Since voyaging into the third trimester I have experienced a lot of little annoying side affects of pregnancy and quite a few big ones. It all started out with the snoring. My poor husband Jeff is now forced into sleeping next to what must sound like a lumber jack. I didn't believe his complaints at first, until I actually woke myself during an exceptionally loud snort. This has happened more and more as the baby gets bigger. I must also be carrying the baby really high because I am having a really hard time breathing. I told my doctor about it and he says it is the baby pushing up on my lungs. Nice.
Another "fun" part about being pregnant that I have learned through personal experience is my joints hurt, hurt, hurt. I feel like a 90 year old woman when I get up to walk around at night. Plus is feels like arthritis in my fingers and joints. I had a hard time squeezing the shampoo bottle this morning. I assume most of this is because of the SWELLING. Where have my ankles gone? My poor feet and hands look like they belong to the marshmallow man from Ghostbusters. By the end of the day my shoes don't fit and they are literally oozing out of my shoes.
Boo Hoo. I just felt like complaining... Now that I have gotten some of the frustration out I can focus on the positive. Only 46 more days until this little one is officially here. Let's just say - I CAN'T WAIT!
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Cheer up Melissa. It will be over and done with before you know it. Just a bit of advice from an old gal. Try as much as possible to lay down and put pillows under your legs and feet so they are higher than your heart. Also, stay away from all salt, soda (esp. diet)and try to stay away from processed foods. I know it's real hard. Talk to your Doc, too. He can help. They don't want you to have complications due to water retention. Believe me, I did and the doc was pissed and my last days were very hard. You WILL survive. The mind plays a lot on your body, too. Positive attitude helps. Your little bundle of joy will far surpass all that you are going thru right now! You are in my thoughts!
Thanks for the tips Barb... I know it will all be worth it in the end :)
Ha ha ha... So did your "little bundle of joy" surpass all that you went trhough, Mom?!? Was I worth it? ;)
Wow 2 comments!! Who knew anyone actually read this thing. Good job being famous Melissa
Yes Kim, you FAAARRRR surpassed my expectations!
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