So I'm down to the last 18 days before delivery, which may be the worst... except for those first 16 weeks! :-) At the end, I can't sleep and the heartburn gets so bad it hurts all over. The thing that keeps my up is the restless legs! Its SO bad! I have to kick them or flex or try squats before bed to try and help, but nothing takes it away. I'm hot most of the time, and have absolutely NOTHING to wear that I like and fits well. I prefer to stay home and live in my sweats! I have been having braxton hicks contractions since about 30 weeks, and they are getting pretty strong and frequent. Sometimes I wonder what makes them "fake." For me, each pregnancy has been worse than the previous ones, making this one terrible! I was really sick the first 16 weeks - to the point of throwing up 4 or 5 times a day. When that finally passed, things were much better, but I never did get that second trimester energy surge. I have been so tired this time. I suppose it has something to do with keeping up with the other 3 kids. If I didn't get a nap in the afternoon, I would feel sick in the evening. Thankfully, Sydnee takes good naps. Then there are the veins. I had some veins swell with Sydnee, but this time my legs look like I'm 80 years old. They have swollen and busted and I look like I have bruises all over. This picture is of the veins on my calf, and they're like this all over.
We knew this was going to be our last baby, but if we didn't before, I sure do now after pregnancy. The doctor says a lot of these things get worse with each one, which has certainly been my experience. Not to mention the weight. With Shaye I gained 23 pounds and lost all of it plus more. Each time I have gained a little more. Needless to say, I am going to have a lot of work to do this time! I have put on about 35 pounds. It's my own fault. The attitude I adopted this time was "hey, this is the last time I will be pregnant and won't have to worry about weight... I'll spend the rest of my life trying to stay in shape!" I'll regret it later, but hopefully I'll be able to get motivated and get into a running routine and accomplish some of my workout goals.I know I should look at it as a blessing. We are lucky to be able to have children, and get pregnant easily. And I know there are a lot of other mothers who end up on bedrest or get even more sick than I do. We are really excited to meet our new baby girl. We still need to pick a name. We think we have narrowed it down to 4, but not sure what it will be. I'm anxious to know if she is going to look like Shaye and Sydnee, since they are so similar, or if we'll get a little girl who resembles Jaxson this time. We will find out on April 9th!
8 comments:
Wow! I didn't know you were that close!! How exciting!! And I'm so sorry you haven't been feeling great. It is true though..each pregnancy gets harder. My last one just about did me in!! No returning energy...totally exhausted all the time! You look GREAT though for being almost done! Can't wait to see the little cutie and hear what you decided to name her...names are the hardest! Good luck these last few days!!
Good luck! I am totally with you as far as pregnancy getting worse. Yikes. We want four, too, and this is only number three. I'm so jealous you're almost done! I have until July 10th. Hang in there and, um, you don't even look huge at all compared to me. Lucky butt!
Not much longer! I enjoy reading your blog and hearing what y'all are doing! Yep, we know the Green's....They are in our ward here. Small world isn't it?! Well, I can't wait to hear what y'all name your baby girl. Get some rest these last few days :)
you still look the same size as january! i am sure you are more then ready to have her here, i can't wait to even see her. and a side note.....sam is REALLY handy!
CONGRATS!!! You look great!! Can't wait to see pictures!
Hey, your pregnancys sound just like mine. Looking at your leg, I can see a family resemblence between you and me. I hate vericose veins, painful. well, You've really got your kids here fast! 4- five and under! You're a good mom!
Four is great! I hope you are feeling better. Good luck and hope everything goes well for you.
I cannot believe you will be having your little one so soon! I am a bit jealous that i still have 3 more months! I too have felt like this pregnancy has been harder than the other ones! I am swollen, bigger, have heartburn, lots of pressure, and feel like I can't ever catch my breath! However, I have had that surge on energy and think I better get things done while I have this energy and the time to do it! I am excited to see your little one! Just to let you know, I think you look great!
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