The Pregnant Womans Moan Thread.

Always number 1 · 22-12-2013 9:09pm

I'm due on Friday (27th) and just want a rant.
I've had lower back pain most of the day. Don't know if I want to sit or stand or lie. Just uncomfortable, irritable and restless.
Seem to have gotten some kind of tickly cough. Can't stop eating crap - not cos I'm hungry just because its there.

Want it all over with so we can finally meet our bundle but not sure if I'm ready for it.

Bleugh

Neyite · 22-12-2013 9:43pm

Always number 1 wrote: »

I'm due on Friday (27th) and just want a rant.
I've had lower back pain most of the day. Don't know if I want to sit or stand or lie. Just uncomfortable, irritable and restless.
Seem to have gotten some kind of tickly cough. Can't stop eating crap - not cos I'm hungry just because its there.

Want it all over with so we can finally meet our bundle but not sure if I'm ready for it.

Bleugh

Dunno if you'll get to the 27th. Sounds like you might have a newborn for Christmas

rsl1976 · 22-12-2013 10:43pm

5 weeks to go and i honestly feel like somebody has kicked me between the legs and the pressure in the bum area is just horrible:-(

January · 22-12-2013 10:51pm

Always number 1 wrote: »

I'm due on Friday (27th) and just want a rant.
I've had lower back pain most of the day. Don't know if I want to sit or stand or lie. Just uncomfortable, irritable and restless.
Seem to have gotten some kind of tickly cough. Can't stop eating crap - not cos I'm hungry just because its there.

Want it all over with so we can finally meet our bundle but not sure if I'm ready for it.

Bleugh

I agree with Neyite, sounds like you'll have your baby soon enough

Also, the very fact that you are doubting if you are ready means you are more than ready. You will be a great mammy

Chattastrophe! · 22-12-2013 10:56pm

Well today is my "original" due date (going by my last period), my "real" due date (based on scans) is less than two weeks away ... and I don't feel any more pregnant than I did three months ago. I'm still not that big, I'm power-walking around the place without a hint of a waddle, and I'm feeling zero pressure down there. I'd say the baby would happily stay where he is for several more months. :rolleyes: I just want him out already, but I just know I'm going to go way overdue.

Always number 1 · 23-12-2013 12:37am

@Neyite and @January - I would love if ye were right and at this stage I'm sure my husband hopes so too

He is a saint putting up with me!!

Neyite · 23-12-2013 12:43am

Always number 1 wrote: »

@Neyite and @January - I would love if ye were right and at this stage I'm sure my husband hopes so too He is a saint putting up with me!!

It just reminded me of what my sister said to me, almost word for word around 7pm when I skyped her one day. She was scheduled for being induced 5 days later and said she had backache, was restless etc just like you.

My mammy rang me at 6am to say she had the baby.

cyning · 23-12-2013 10:38am

And morning sickness back at 28 weeks just in time for Christmas. Whoop whoop.

Chattastrophe! · 23-12-2013 11:03am

Stupid blood pressure has been causing problems all the way through, and it's gone high again now, messing up my Christmas plans. Great.

And I'm sick of people telling me to "mind myself" and "take it easy" etc. It's not stress that's causing the high blood pressure, I'm completely chilled out and I'm totally NOT overdoing things, I'm doing everything right and I can't help that it's high! The doctor isn't saying it's my fault, so I wish everyone else would stop implying that it is!

Sligo1 · 23-12-2013 10:06pm

Have been carrying my 1 year old around all day... He's nearly 2 stone... And my back is so sore. Really hurt myself. I know I shouldn't be lifting him when I'm nearly 7 months pregnant but I don't really have a choice. Now I'm walking with a limp like a granny holding my back

. I'm sooo sore...

rsl1976 · 23-12-2013 10:18pm

I feel your pain. Lot of walking around today in shops and then scrubbed the bathroom. Ended up in agony!!

Suucee · 24-12-2013 5:35am

I need sleep.
How can i be this tired but still not able to sleep.

ShaShaBear · 24-12-2013 7:35am

Bit of an anti-moan today. Woke up with a full bladder that pushed my unnoticeable bump right up against my abdomen. Me and OH got to rest our hands on it for a bit before I had to run to the bathroom

Suucee · 25-12-2013 8:01am

Just woke with a tooth ache AGAIN. Seriously getting this out soon.

Patiently waiting my 1 yr old to wake.

Happy christmas all.

Merkin · 25-12-2013 8:29am

A very happy and healthy Christmas to all the expectant mummas! This time next year please God we'll all have little bundles of loveliness to make our Christmas even more wonderful!xx

Merkin · 26-12-2013 8:05am

My beloved hubby has been up and very ill all night with novovirus, I'm terrified of catching it!

Synyster Shadow · 26-12-2013 10:48am

I think there's somethin goin.
What symptoms does he have???

Merkin · 26-12-2013 12:18pm

He was very pale yesterday evening and a bit nauseous and then in the middle of the night woke up with projectile vomiting (he never vomits) and has had violent diarrhoea about eight or nine times, weak limbs, high temperature and just generally feeling pants. I feel so sorry for him, poor thing

Synyster Shadow · 26-12-2013 4:25pm

Oh god my dad is sick since xmas eve not sure what's up and been a man won't get checked out.

Siipina · 26-12-2013 4:41pm

Have to stay on the couch today,could not even prepare the breakfast on my own, f....g spd. Cant do anything anymore, grrrr.

Suucee · 26-12-2013 5:00pm

Siipina wrote: »

Have to stay on the couch today,could not even prepare the breakfast on my own, f....g spd. Cant do anything anymore, grrrr.

I know the feeling. Have you had any physio or did you get a serola belt. It has worked wonders for me. From not being able to move or do hardly anything to now being able to clean the house and even go for a short walk most days. I still have bad days and sleepless nights but nothing in comparison to a few weeks ago.

Merkin · 26-12-2013 5:04pm

Synyster Shadow wrote: »

Oh god my dad is sick since xmas eve not sure what's up and been a man won't get checked out.

Poor thing, is it with the pokey symptoms I described?

Siipina · 26-12-2013 5:07pm

Yes I still have physio and this belt and longer distances I walk usually on my crotches. Normally I stay on the couch most of the day but the last days I was quite busy cooking and all this. I cant even go for a walk on a normal day anymore. Last time was on Saturday after I stayed 3 days nice and well-behaved on the couch. Its so driving me up the wall.

Synyster Shadow · 26-12-2013 7:04pm

Merkin wrote: »

Poor thing, is it with the pokey symptoms I described?

Yeah and really bad shakes. He can't hold a glass of water!!

Always number 1 · 26-12-2013 11:26pm

Still no sign of Bubs (in fairness my due date is only tomorrow) but if my MIL/SIL say "your bump has really dropped" "you look like you could go any minute" or "you seem a bit restless today" then I will scream.
Yes I'm restless because I have a bad cold/cough/backache and I can't take anything stronger than paracetamol. If they can predict when I'm going to go, can they give me the feckin lotto numbers while they're at it and

*completely non-pregnancy related rant* the f**kers who live around the corner from us just put their over-filled wheelie bin out outside our house and it just fell over scattering rubbish outside our house while they are oblivious. If it wasn't lashing down outside I'd be gathering up every piece of it and posting it piece by piece in their f**king letterbox. AAAAARRRGGGGHHHH

Suucee · 27-12-2013 11:23am

Tooth pulled. Hopefully no more tooth aches. 2 fillings and 2 extractions since i got pregnant. Ill be a gummy bear if this keeps up .

ShaShaBear · 27-12-2013 12:29pm

Finally getting over yet another cold, no thanks to the horrid rude lady in Boots who told me I could take absolutely nothing for my cold except for Amoxycillin from the doctor (wow, you're a great pharmacist).

January · 27-12-2013 12:45pm

Pharmacists will always err on the side of caution and tell you the only thing you can have over the counter is paracetemol... I went in for a sore throat a few weeks ago and was told to go to my doctor.

Sligo1 · 27-12-2013 1:32pm

ShaShaBear wrote: »

Finally getting over yet another cold, no thanks to the horrid rude lady in Boots who told me I could take absolutely nothing for my cold except for Amoxycillin from the doctor (wow, you're a great pharmacist).

A doctor wouldnt prescribe amoxicillin for a cold! Dunno what she was thinking. Some great recipes around here for nice honey and lemon drinks that may soothe you and help you feel a little better. Paracetamol may help you a little aswell.

ShaShaBear · 27-12-2013 1:58pm

Sligo1 wrote: »

A doctor wouldnt prescribe amoxicillin for a cold! Dunno what she was thinking. Some great recipes around here for nice honey and lemon drinks that may soothe you and help you feel a little better. Paracetamol may help you a little aswell.

I told her as much. She didn't even suggest paracetamol, or strepsils, or any honey and lemon combinations. Just Doctor on Call for antibiotics for a cold!

Maura74 · 27-12-2013 8:21pm

Take Manuka Honey Active 15+ with fresh lemon every morning and you will never get a cold again.

Siipina · 27-12-2013 8:24pm

Manuka Honey and chamomile tea is great for a cold. Wouldn`t know what to do without it.

pwurple · 27-12-2013 10:17pm

To be fair, a cold doesn't need anything except time and rest to get better. None of the over the counter things do a thing to cure it, nor does an antibiotic. Go home and rest should have been the advice.

Those manuka honey producers have some advertising campaign going too eh. Flying honey here from new zealand for a headcold. No worries about climate change or blasting fossil fuels into the atmosphere then... as long as the bees were using only antipodean plants for their regurgitated sugar syrup.

I'm grouchy as feck (as you can tell), stuck to the toilet all day, again, with third trimester puking. Can't even keep a damn cracker down today. Sipping sugar water is what I'm at.

Jerrica · 27-12-2013 11:33pm

pwurple wrote: »

I'm grouchy as feck (as you can tell), stuck to the toilet all day, again, with third trimester puking. Can't even keep a damn cracker down today. Sipping sugar water is what I'm at.

I feel like such an imposter with my mild afternoon nausea when I read things like this. It must be an absolutely miserable feeling, and I won't patronize you with any "it'll all be worth it!" platitudes. Puking is horrible, end of. I hope it passes soon.

If its any consolation at all your grumpy rants are pretty hilarious

ShaShaBear · 27-12-2013 11:42pm

Much better today after some Lucozade, paracetamol, Vicks and Halls Soothers XL yesterday.
Nausea and tiredness has hit me again like a tonne of bricks though, was just getting used to being able to get through the day without a nap!

Hello Lady! · 28-12-2013 1:34am

I hope you kind ladies will allow me the indulgence of posting here even though I am no longer a pregnant lady! My moan is that although I am not pregnant anymore, I am still suffering from pre-eclampsia and high blood pressure. I actually had to self discharge myself from hospital. Sunday night my blood pressure went mad and they wanted to keep me another day. But in the hospital I had no one to help me with two babies and the sheer exhaustion added with morphine, a noisy ward, and general first time mum worries and my blood pressure was not being helped AT ALL by staying in hospital. At least at home there are two of us taking care of the babies.

To add insult to injury I got my prescription filled and instead of 200mg of my meds they dispensed 100mg which wouldn't have been a problem if they had advised me but they didn't so I took them as I had been and as a result was on half the dose I should be! No wonder I have felt awful the last 4 days! Thankfully I spotted it today and since then my blood pressure, whilst still a bit high, is much better.

Please god it will all return to pre pregnancy levels soon and I can start to feel normal again. It's hard enough with twins without blood pressure problems added into the mix!

Just a word of caution to all you ladies experiencing a return or increase in sickness in later pregnancy - I too started getting sick again around week 30 and put it down to third trimester hormones but in fact it was due to the blood pressure. So please be vigilant in getting your blood pressure checked and keeping all your appointments to be checked out. If you feel any other new or increased symptoms please get checked out. My symptoms were an increase in headaches, feeling wrecked even more than normal, occasionally an almost vertigo type sensation. I put it all down to 'hitting the wall' people told me you experience when you are having twins. I didn't have another appointment for 10 days and didn't think to do anything about it. It was only when in work one day I felt really weird and then had flashing in front of my eyes that I took myself off to the hospital to discover a blood pressure of 170/100. So please don't wait - trust your instincts and if your symptoms are different to normal or not what you were expecting, get checked out just to be on the safe side.

Sligo1 · 28-12-2013 2:39am

Hello Lady! wrote: »

I hope you kind ladies will allow me the indulgence of posting here even though I am no longer a pregnant lady! My moan is that although I am not pregnant anymore, I am still suffering from pre-eclampsia and high blood pressure. I actually had to self discharge myself from hospital. Sunday night my blood pressure went mad and they wanted to keep me another day. But in the hospital I had no one to help me with two babies and the sheer exhaustion added with morphine, a noisy ward, and general first time mum worries and my blood pressure was not being helped AT ALL by staying in hospital. At least at home there are two of us taking care of the babies.

To add insult to injury I got my prescription filled and instead of 200mg of my meds they dispensed 100mg which wouldn't have been a problem if they had advised me but they didn't so I took them as I had been and as a result was on half the dose I should be! No wonder I have felt awful the last 4 days! Thankfully I spotted it today and since then my blood pressure, whilst still a bit high, is much better.

Please god it will all return to pre pregnancy levels soon and I can start to feel normal again. It's hard enough with twins without blood pressure problems added into the mix!

Just a word of caution to all you ladies experiencing a return or increase in sickness in later pregnancy - I too started getting sick again around week 30 and put it down to third trimester hormones but in fact it was due to the blood pressure. So please be vigilant in getting your blood pressure checked and keeping all your appointments to be checked out. If you feel any other new or increased symptoms please get checked out. My symptoms were an increase in headaches, feeling wrecked even more than normal, occasionally an almost vertigo type sensation. I put it all down to 'hitting the wall' people told me you experience when you are having twins. I didn't have another appointment for 10 days and didn't think to do anything about it. It was only when in work one day I felt really weird and then had flashing in front of my eyes that I took myself off to the hospital to discover a blood pressure of 170/100. So please don't wait - trust your instincts and if your symptoms are different to normal or not what you were expecting, get checked out just to be on the safe side.

I hope you're feeling better soon! Massive congratulations on your babies! How lovely to have twins! Must be so awesome but sooo busy!

pwurple · 28-12-2013 11:13am

Congrats on babies! very good idea to warn people about pre-eclampsia. So easy to just put those symptoms down to pregnancy.

I remember that disaster of being stuck in hospital with new baby all on your own, unable to sleep, rubbish food. I was there for a week because they thought my bp was too low. They kept sticking me on a drip and all sorts to raise it. I guess they thought i was bleeding internally. Had to get my gp to phone them and explain I have naturally low bp, which went to 'normal' levels during pregnancy, and i was just returning to my own pre-prego levels.

I know rooming-in is the usual policy, but a midwife friend of mine told me to ask for the nursery nurse at nighttime when I wanted a sleep. They will mind baby in the nursery for a few hours while you get some bit of sleep if you like. (In Cumh anyway). Twas brill to be able to recharge a little bit. Don't know why they don't tell people about that.

cyning · 28-12-2013 11:18am

Whatever possessed me to go cleaning out cupboards at 930 in the morning when I'm puking and feeling faint? Seriously need a slap in the head.

Hello Lady! · 28-12-2013 11:55am

pwurple wrote: »

I know rooming-in is the usual policy, but a midwife friend of mine told me to ask for the nursery nurse at nighttime when I wanted a sleep. They will mind baby in the nursery for a few hours while you get some bit of sleep if you like. (In Cumh anyway). Twas brill to be able to recharge a little bit. Don't know why they don't tell people about that.

The only time they offered to send the babies to the nursery was when my blood pressure hit 160/102 and I had shakes and twitches which they were afraid was the start of eclamptic seizures. Despite this they still only took the babies for an hour and they were wheeled back to me fairly promptly after the doctor had been to see me and given me a dose of beta blockers. They didn't even have a chance to work before they had the babies back and yet at the same time were telling me to rest! :rolleyes:

Millem · 28-12-2013 12:02pm

pwurple wrote: »

Congrats on babies! very good idea to warn people about pre-eclampsia. So easy to just put those symptoms down to pregnancy.

I remember that disaster of being stuck in hospital with new baby all on your own, unable to sleep, rubbish food. I was there for a week because they thought my bp was too low. They kept sticking me on a drip and all sorts to raise it. I guess they thought i was bleeding internally. Had to get my gp to phone them and explain I have naturally low bp, which went to 'normal' levels during pregnancy, and i was just returning to my own pre-prego levels.

I know rooming-in is the usual policy, but a midwife friend of mine told me to ask for the nursery nurse at nighttime when I wanted a sleep. They will mind baby in the nursery for a few hours while you get some bit of sleep if you like. (In Cumh anyway). Twas brill to be able to recharge a little bit. Don't know why they don't tell people about that.

We were told the same at our ante natal classes in Hollles street, just ask and the nurse will mind baby for you. I actually know a girl who had a baby there in October, the baby was minded 2 out of the 3 nights for her

Mount carmel told the baby go to the nursery regardless (they want you to sleep!) and you just get charged for it

Sligo1 · 28-12-2013 12:20pm

Millem wrote: »

We were told the same at our ante natal classes in Hollles street, just ask and the nurse will mind baby for you. I actually know a girl who had a baby there in October, the baby was minded 2 out of the 3 nights for her Mount carmel told the baby go to the nursery regardless (they want you to sleep!) and you just get charged for it

Yep holles street will mind baby over night for you for a few hours. My fella was feeing constantly and the midwife came in each night at 3 or 4 am when she realised he was still on me and told me to have a rest and she would take him. Was such a relief and was the only bit of sleep I got.

January · 28-12-2013 2:32pm

Im going to hack my nose off if it doesn't stop running and sneezing... Its the only symptom i have... Grrr.

Synyster Shadow · 28-12-2013 2:39pm

Both pregnancies iv had issues with my nose. Between running and sinus problems and vessels bursting causing bleeding iv been drove mental. Think the burning sensations the worst.

My moan is the pulling pain I have either side at the bottom of my bump. Not great when walking nearly carrying my belly in my hands to stop the pulling

rsl1976 · 28-12-2013 4:10pm

Heartburn is really getting on my last nerve!!! Woke up with it last night about 3 and was still awake at 4.30.

Thought i was starting labour last night too had contractions and some pain but stopped after an hour:'(

Only 4 more weeks to go please god!!!!

Millem · 28-12-2013 6:03pm

rsl1976 wrote: »

Heartburn is really getting on my last nerve!!! Woke up with it last night about 3 and was still awake at 4.30.

Thought i was starting labour last night too had contractions and some pain but stopped after an hour:'(

Only 4 more weeks to go please god!!!!

Heartburn is horrific. I never had it before now. I gave in last week and took gaviscon as it was so bad it was waking me up in the middle of the night. The Gaviscon liquid is vile but does the job

just take it at night and drink milk during the day and chew peppermint chewing gum.

Suucee · 28-12-2013 7:33pm

Millem wrote: »

Heartburn is horrific. I never had it before now. I gave in last week and took gaviscon as it was so bad it was waking me up in the middle of the night. The Gaviscon liquid is vile but does the job just take it at night and drink milk during the day and chew peppermint chewing gum.

Theres an aniseed flavour gaviscon which is horrible but theres a peppermint 1 which isnt half as bad.

Sligo1 · 28-12-2013 7:36pm

Suucee wrote: »

Theres an aniseed flavour gaviscon which is horrible but theres a peppermint 1 which isnt half as bad.

I hold my nose and have a glass of water beside me when taking any of them! Lol. Most rank thing ever!

Millem · 28-12-2013 7:38pm

Suucee wrote: »

Theres an aniseed flavour gaviscon which is horrible but theres a peppermint 1 which isnt half as bad.

I am on the peppermint one at the minute I just take 2 tsp maybe twice a day. Maybe the gaviscon tablets would be nicer? Can't believe I was too afraid to take it and suffered so much!

lilmissprincess · 28-12-2013 8:07pm

Back is absolutely killing me, especially up at the top around shoulders and neck.

Doctor has mentioned potentially using a TENS machine but the only ones I've seen say not suitable before 37 weeks

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