I need some encouragment!

I really try hard not to complain too much, I know how fortunate I am that I have had a totally healthy (surprise!) pregnancy so far.

But I am really feeling useless right now.  I have so much that I wanted to get done before this baby shows up!  Yet I have zero energy, and it's getting worse!  (I've struggled with really severe fatigue for my entire pregnancy)

But seriously, I am so over-heated (we do not have A/C), that all I can do is sit on my couch with the fan blowing on me, and I doze off with occasional wakings to use the restroom or eat.  (It feels like all I do all day is eat & nap!)

Okay, so I do *some* things around the house, but not nearly like I used to be able to.  (Yesterday I went shopping and put laundry away and that about did me in.)

I just feel like a big beached whale.  I don't even want to take the effort to shower!  And I cannot get comfortable in bed.  I know that this is all almost over, I am so near the end...  but am I normal for feeling so bad?  Or should I be concerned?

I don't really have any of those pre-labor signs everyone is always talking about...  no contractions, no bloody show, no lost mucus plug or broken water.  Just feeling really really done with it all.  And also worried about the strain I am putting on my poor hubby!  I feel so bad for him, I can tell he is tired & exhausted & stressed about everything that is going on, and he has been shouldering my workload here at home (including most of the cooking) while also working full-time, and trying to keep me entertained & loved.  I fear he is oh so sick of hearing about how hard it is being pregnant!

But I sure do love this baby!  I love looking down at my belly & seeing my bump!  I will miss feeling my baby move.  And I think I look cute!  I will miss all the cute clothes & all these curves!

Okay, sorry this is long.  I just don't really have anyone else to complain to besides my husband, and even though he tries he just really can't understand.  =)

I feel your pain girlfriend.. Am almost 3 days overdue and there is no sign this baby is coming either... spent a few hours in L&D being assessed today for high blood pressure and very swollen feet but we got the green light to go home and rest.. Unfortunately at this point in time, we are NOT the ones in control of what happens when and where lol we're just along for the ride... so grab a cold drink, a snack, put your feet up and relax - this is probably one of the last few times either of us will get to do that! ;)

Good luck!!

Veronique

Don't feel guilty - it happens to the best of us! At the end I turned a 5 gallon bucket upside down in the shower and put a towel on top. I'd sit on there and shower because I didn't have the energy to stand up. I would also let the ho****er run down my back because I was having a lot of back issues. Infact I was in there right after my water broke and it was helping with the contractions.

As for hubby. This is "his time" you get to be the one who is exhausted right after the baby comes.

Good luck!

(((((Hugs)))))

Baby will be here before you know it!

You're 39 weeks pregnant- cut yourself some slack! I think sitting on the couch and dozing is a good sign actually- I noticed that a few days before I went into labor this time around I had a few days where I could literally not get myself off the couch other than to pee- and that was a chore. I have never been so tired in all my life! Then I got a burst of energy for a few days and then I went into labor. I still swear by acupressure- I googled it and gave it a try- I massaged a few points that trigger labor and within 24 hours had my twins- I was ready, otherwise it would not have worked. And massages are nice anyway. The point I liked the best was right above the anklebone on the inside of both legs- it was easiest to find and I could tell I was doing it right. Give it a google- there are lots of videos and instructions on it. I found that was helpful while I was sitting on the couch. Good luck! Baby will be here soon...

Carrie

Thanks everyone!

I don't know why I find it so very difficult to not be considered "useful" or "hard-working".  I guess I was raised that there is no time to relax, and that every moment needs to be taken up with some type of productive activity!  Yikes.  So it's still a challenge for me to learn to really take care of myself.  (I also have a very hard time saying no to others!  Anyone else?  lol)

But what you all said is true:  I have only a little while longer left, and I might as well enjoy these days of (relative) freedom and non-activity.

I will for sure try the shower thing!  I've been wanting to take a cool shower for days now!  =)  Thanks for the advice.

Oh, and today I got a small spurt of energy...  I seem to have 1 day on, 1 day off.  Plus, it also helps that I got dressed today, and actually ventured outside for the first time in a few days.  Yeah, that could also be another reason why I am going stir-crazy!  lol

Thank you again everyone!  Now I just have to pack my hospital bag and take it easy some more!