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Baby4Us -
I'm sorry to hear you're so tired, but I don't think that ever went away for me. I kept waiting and waiting and waiting on this BURST of energy...but it never came. Once the morning sickness finally went away at 16 weeks, I did feel much, much better...but I've never gotten over the tiredness.
I'm scheduled for a c-section two weeks from today, and I swear I am more tired in this last bit of the third trimester than I EVER was in the first trimester...and I never thought that would be possible.
I have been having contractions pretty regularly since last Friday. I actually went to get checked out but I wasn't in labor...just preparing. Oh, my. I am thankful for my scheduled section because these contractions suck!! I couldn't get out of bed all weekend...because every time I moved, my belly would get hard as a rock and the pain would be unbearable!! Once it started in my back and shooting down my leg, I nearly went insane!! But, it's a lot more tolerable today and I'm just wandering around trying to find the energy to get things done.
But, you know, other than the sheer exhaustion, I really do feel great. I never thought I would...but I do feel really good...so I am secretly enjoying all the good and all the bad because I don't know that I'll ever get to do this again.
I have never felt better in my life, people say I look fantastic (I've only gained 19 pounds and managed to lose a pound between week 36 and 37) and I am just enjoying every minute. Though, I still have to say it's hard for me to believe that I am actually going to have a baby - I guess I won't truly believe it until he is safe and sound in my arms. I'm huge, he's tumbling around inside, but I still don't think it will all be real to me until I see his pretty little face.
Wow. Sorry to have rambled. To answer your question: I'm feeling fine, tired, grateful, big, but really feeling fine. Like Karen, if anyone had ever told me I'd have to take 15 pills a day and two shots a day, have vericose veins on my labia that bleed anytime I breathe, be unable to eat most anything I really like and so on and so on...I'm not sure I would have believed I would have volunteered for any of it! But, I gladly take anything thrown my way, as does any of us, because we fought so very hard to get here...and nothing will deter us from looking at this as anything other than a very welcomed miracle. Rash, exhaustion, bleeding and all.
So, Baby4Us, take good care of yourself, take naps often and GET PLENTY OF WATER!! One of the main causes of hard Braxton Hicks is dehydration. I was told to lie down and drink 32 ounces of water within 30 minutes if they get REALLY bad, so make sure you're ALWAYS hydrated...Kool Aid and I have become very close lately.
I'm glad you're feeling well, albeit tired, and I hope you feel great throughout your 40 week adventure!!
Karen - I'm glad you're starting to turn the corner and feel better, too!! I was worried about you, but I'm glad to hear things are better for you!!
Be well, everyone, and take care of yourselves and your bumps!!
XOXOXO
HeatherMac
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