I am so, so glad to be pregnant and I will do absolutely anything in my power to keep these babies in as long as possible. To be honest though, this is so much harder than I thought it would be. I'm just about 22 weeks, so I still have a while to go yet. I thought going out of work would help, and in a way it did. I'm not as physically exhausted and I'm not having those horrible back spasms anymore. But in just the last few days I've been feeling so much worse. Everything hurts. Every movement makes me grunt in pain. I can't even stand for very long, or I feel so much pressure and pain. I've pretty much spent the last 3 days in bed. I guess this is why my doctor put me on bed rest, he knew it was coming. He kept telling me it would get worse, but I didn't imagine I'd be this uncomfortable so soon. I go back and forth from thinking I'm about to go into pre-term labor and something is wrong to this is normal and I can deal with it. And I really can deal with it, it's not that bad. I'm starting to learn the positions that give me the most relief, and when I'm in a good position I feel so much better and more optimistic. I think the babies have just had a huge growth spurt this week (yay!), and my body needs to learn to adjust. And I need to learn to take it easy, which I'm starting to do more of. Michael finally finished the nursery today and I am just dying to go in and start setting up their closet, but I'm going to wait because I can tell my body needs to lay down right now. Thank goodness for my laptop or I'd be going stir crazy! I also have lots of books to read on raising triplets, so I guess it will be nice to have some down time to catch up on those. Only 3 more months, I can do this!
P.S. Michael's going back to work tomorrow, so if you are bored and want to come visit me I'll make some room on the couch for you!
You can do it! I'm sorry you are feeling so bad... It stinks that you basically went right from morning sickness to feeling full-term! But it will be so worth it in the end!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I wish I lived closer. I'd be there to keep you company in a heartbeat.
Oh sweetie! Wish I could come over there and give you a BIG hug! I feel for you, first time and there is 3 in there, and you don't have a big frame to help hold those babies up. You are doing everything possible for theirs and your health, good on you. Keep that positive talk up, as well as your feet! I know when mine last had a growth spurt, it took about a week for my body to catch up. I'm currently waiting on another growth spurt, so I'm sure this will be me in the next week or so. You CAN do this!!! xxx
ReplyDeleteSo sorry you are so uncomfortable. But keep your eyes on the big picture - three wonderful babies. I would love to come visit once school is out :-)
ReplyDeleteYou can do it! Being in bed for long periods of time can make everything hurt. I am glad you are finding positions that you are comfortable. If you ever want company I would be happy to bring some desserts and we could play some games or something.
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