Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Nearly 31 Weeks and Starting to Feel Uncomfortable.........

So for those of you who are already moms, do you remember when you became uncomfortable with pregnancy?  All along, I've felt great!  I've had energy, except in the very beginning when I couldn't sleep enough, and overall I've felt really good.  The past few days have been a little more on the rough side.  I haven't been sleeping very well, I'm definitely more uncomfortable.  I've sort of made it my mission to not be a complainer during my pregnancy.  I don't want to take any part of this for granted, so please don't think I'm whining and complaining about the wonderful miracle of pregnancy.  I'm kinda using this as my pregnancy journal so I'll be able to look back on this and see all that was going on. 

Lately, I've been experiencing quite a bit of discomfort in my nether regions if you know what I mean:)  I go to the doctor next week, so I'll be able to ask him more about it but I've read online that this is probably my hips widening in preparation for child birth.  If that's the case, there's nothing they can do about it but offer Tylenol for pain.  The only relief will come with having this baby.  I must admit that I'll miss being pregnant, even with the discomfort.  I love that I can feel the baby moving around, I love knowing he's protected and safe in my belly.  I love that he's never upset in there, or at least if he is it's not something I can hear:)  We have just over 9 weeks to go before my due date and I am scared.  We've been going to the child birth preparation classes and those are scary.  We learned about the epidural last night and all the other pain medications that can be used and I totally see why some moms want to go the natural child birth route.  Everything you take gets passed on to the baby, even the epidural.  Now, I'm not saying I won't get an epidural but I'd like to wait until I'm at least 5cm dilated before I get it (before transition, which I hear is incredibly painful).  I've already been praying about my labor and delivery.  I know that God hears our cries and he knows the desires of our hearts. 

This is such a crazy time in our lives.  We're going to be a family of 3 soon and I know we'll be fine.  I know we'll make it.  Josh and I were talking about how scared we were when we bought our house and here we are a year later doing just fine.  I know the Lord has provided for us in ways we'll never know and we may never see.  The God we serve is awesome and I know He will bless our new little family:)

3 comments:

  1. I know exactly what you mean. I can definitely remember the awkward painful stage. I think it got sort of better at some point though. Either that or I just got used to it all. :)
    I hope you figure out a way to feel less uncomfortable.
    Oh and yes you probably will miss being pregnant. Not to scare you but suddenly your left with a pouch that has no baby in but sort of looks like you still do and some postpartum to top it off. I promise its normal and you will look better than you think you do at the time. Just be prepared to try to make sure you make yourself feel pretty. Its so easy to feel all down in the dumps right after having a baby (not about the baby, but about the body).
    Believe it or not I'm ready to do it all over again. Probably because I know sort of what to expect now. Delivery can be so scary because each one is so different. But honestly for a regular safe birth it wasn't bad at all and I truly didn't hurt to bad. Just sore in the down below. Not fun but again worth it. My prayers are definitely with you and your sweet and tiny. Your so close. Its such an amazing journey!

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  2. I think I'll miss being pregnant as well, it seems to be "easier" when things you do everyday for yourself are also good for your baby. If that makes sense.

    I hope the rest of your pregnancy goes smoothly for you!

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  3. I wish I could respond to your comments via e-mail, but I haven't figured that out yet. Thanks so much for your words of encouragement and advice. I'm more and more excited, scared, and nervous about delivery. I know God has prepared us women to do this, but I'm hoping he prepared THIS woman for it:)

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