I keep thinking that I will get used to being this pregnant. I mean, as humans, we're built to adapt to situations that we don't like, even physically uncomfortable situations. I know people who live with pain day in and day out of their lives. It's amazing.
Unfortunately for the pregnant women, we not only have no time to get used to the circumstances, but they also constantly change and worsen. I think about a week ago and how I would love to go back to how I was feeling physically then.
So hear this Jude! I am just a few hours from being considered full term. (37 weeks! w00t w00t!) I am utterly exhausted. My feet, calves, and thighs are swollen and although I'm not positive, I think my a$$ is asleep just from sitting on it. My stomach muscles have separated and one is swollen and sore. My contractions alternate from annoying to down right debilitating. (I think pregnancy turns normal women a bit masochistic. I start getting hopeful and happy when I feel more than one awful contraction in a row, hoping for labor, but alas, they stop and disappoint.) I have gained a total of 43 pounds! (I would be concerned, but my doctor is very happy about this and only complains about my weight when I don't put more on.)
To put it lightly my baby Jude, you have overstayed your welcome. Prepare to vacate because I am going to be using every safe, natural trick in the book to encourage your insane entrance into the world. I hope you're ready because I sure am.
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I can certainly understand how you feel. I was the same way just weeks before my son was born. Hang in there, Jude will be with you soon.
ReplyDeleteOh yes I remember those days. And I am sure you remember reading more then one post about my begging to "just have this kid already." Evening Primrose Oil with the ok from your midwife. The trick is seriously to put it right up on your cervix. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'm ready to meet my grandson!
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