This blog post is solely for the purpose of whining. I just need to put it out there that I am tired. I'm tired, sore, cranky, and emotional. Ya, I'm pregnant, but I hate that I use that as an excuse. But seriously, I think it's a legit one. My legs and back are so achy right now, I can't seem to get comfy. I'm thinking that tonight a hot bath and massage are on the schedule.
I'm just so shocked at how quickly my 2nd trimester energy and "feel-goodness" went away! It lasted for about a month and then BAM! GONE! Goodness gracious...this 3rd trimester fatigue has hit me like a ton of bricks. And then there's this nasty varicose vein that has plagued my upper thigh. It's been hurting for a month now and I just thought I had sore muscles from being more active, walking a lot, and squatting up and down to pick up the baby girl that I watch. Well, last night I discovered the vein. Ah, no wonder that part of my body aches every time I stand up and walk after sitting or lying down for a while.
Oh, and my lower back hurts. Bad. Wussy wussy me! I hate pain, and yet I'm adamant about having a natural, unmedicated childbirth. I figure if I psych myself up about it and have enough determination and support, then I can do it. Plus, that kind of pain has a great and wonderful reward at the end! My baby boy, out of my womb and into my arms. :) So don't tell me that I can't do it! I CAN. And, I'm not getting an episiotomy, I'd rather tear, thank you. After much research, tearing seems to be the best option.
I can say now with a smile on my face that pregnancy SUCKS! but like you said...the reward at the end is very much worth every bit of it. As for the natural birth, I commend you for wanting to do it. I'm just a big wuss and if I can avoid pain, I will. Just remember to RELAX...and breath. I really had to concentrate on relaxing every single muscle in my body in order to get through my contractions. Side note...I signed for an episiotomy if I needed one, however both of my doctors didn't do them. I tore with both babies. The first I needed 2 stitches and the second the doctor said I would heal better if he didn't stitch me. I don't think I would have it any other way. A friend of mine had an episiotomy done and was down for weeks afterwards just from where she was cut. I was healed up in less than a week and back to normal a few days after that. Hang in there! You are almost done. The next 12 weeks is going to FLY by!
ReplyDeleteAmen and I second what Kayla said! Pregnancy SUCKS! except for the cute belly pics. Other than that..... We can do it Gabba! Little pushes when it is time!
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