I’m So Tired
Mon, Jan 25, 2010
Today I am 38 weeks pregnant. 9 1/2 months, 266 days, 95.0% through. In other words, I could give birth at any moment now.
That’s really good to know considering I’m tired. Tired of getting up four times a night while I experience contractions and think “this is it!” (only to have the pains go away as soon as I get up) or four times to simply go to the bathroom and empty my always-full bladder.
I’m tired of my back constantly hurting, which forces me to hobble around in order to compensate for the extra weight pressing on my pelvis.
And I’m definitely tired of having no motivation whatsoever to do the things that I normally love to do such as read blogs (or write on mine, for that matter). No motivation to do anything but lie in bed and be as still as possible to keep my body from aching.
I’m physically exhausted, mentally anxious, and emotionally a mess, both willing and able to cry at the slightest provocation.
But as tired as I am, I wouldn’t give it up for anything. I know how fortunate I am to be here, just as I know how many women struggle to get to this point. I also know that this part will soon pass and I will be given a new role as a mother. I will soon be able to hold a little one in my arms and know that he is part of me and his father. Knowing this, I would willingly do it again in a heartbeat.
Of course that doesn’t keep me from counting the hours until he’s here because I’m just so tired. Well, that and the fact that I simply can’t wait to meet him.
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January 25th, 2010 at 6:48 am
Awww, you’re almost there! Hang in there! Will be thinking about you, and wishing for the best for you, the CPA, and the little one when the day (or night) finally arrives! Hugs!
January 25th, 2010 at 7:05 am
Best of luck.
Know that it will soon pass and that you’ll have a healthy baby boy in your arms.
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January 25th, 2010 at 7:18 am
The time will be here before you know it!! Get as much stillness and rest as you can now. I’m in the same boat and trying to do the same. I only feel completely comfortable in the bathtub, so I get lots of baths!! Haha. Can’t wait to see pics of your little guy. It really is going to come fast.
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January 25th, 2010 at 7:20 am
Hang in there! Pretty soon you’ll forget all about it (so they say, but what do I know?! I’ve never done this before either).
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January 25th, 2010 at 7:56 am
You’re in the home stretch! This part will be over before you know it and you’ll be snuggling your new little bundle. Just try to enjoy these last few quiet days, spend lots of time with your husband and take good care of yourself. I’ll be thinking of you and wishing you a smooth and speedy delivery!
January 25th, 2010 at 8:11 am
Can’t WAIT to read the post where you introduce us to your little guy. You’re SO CLOSE. Hang in.
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January 25th, 2010 at 8:25 am
Yep. I hear ya. By the time I actually gave birth I no longer feared labor because I was willing to do just about anything to
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January 25th, 2010 at 8:26 am
(sorry) GET HER OUT OF THERE!!
I hope it’s soon Tabitha.
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January 25th, 2010 at 8:32 am
I’m looking forward to hearing the big news any day now!
Here’s some words of advice: take advantage of the nursery and all-night nursing available while you are in the hospital. My wife and I did not want our son to leave the room, but with our daughter (the second kid) we took advantage of those services and got a little bit of much-needed sleep. You’ll want to rest up any way you can before you bring him home…and he NEVER leaves again!
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January 25th, 2010 at 9:01 am
Aw!!! I’m thinking of you, and I’m inspired by your patience and strength. Hold tight. You’re almost there. Nine and half months pregnant SAYS IT ALL. Pretty much that’s all you’d need to post to get your point across:
“Yo everyone. I’m nine and half months pregnant. End of story.”
I’m so excited to see photos of this baby. I keep popping on to check! It better not happen right now because I’ve got the Verizon FiOS guy here disconnecting and reconnecting my Internet!
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January 25th, 2010 at 9:26 am
It seems like the waiting is the hardest part!
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January 25th, 2010 at 9:34 am
Much love to you and the CPA. Looking forward to meeting this little man. Let me know if I can do anything for you!
January 25th, 2010 at 10:24 am
I’m so excited for you, I can’t stand it! You’re doing so great!
I think you’re at the stage where you realize the word LABOR is not just for the actual delivery… There are so many ways you LABOR while pregnant, and everything you explained shows you know this and appreciate what your physical and emotional body is doing to bring this miracle into the world.
As someone else said, Hang in there and know many are pulling for you! Sorry… but the pushing is up to you!
Much love!
January 25th, 2010 at 10:37 am
Aww, hang in there! I’m so excited for you
January 25th, 2010 at 11:35 am
Hang in there sweetie!!! You get all the rest you can now until this little man decides it’s time for his grand appearance. It doesn’t really matter what you do and don’t do right now as much as it does for your rest and well being as you continue to be the best Mother-to-be around. The COP and I are SO excited as we wait for the word that “it’s time”. Pat that little guy and tell him we’re all anxious for his safe arrival and anxious to give him all the love we have. We love you!!! M
January 25th, 2010 at 11:44 am
Hang in there, it’s almost over!!
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January 25th, 2010 at 11:46 am
When I saw that you hadn’t posted in a few days, I thought that maybe you gave birth. Wishful thinking, I guess. I was SO ready to deliver near the end that I would have done nearly anything to make myself go into labor. In fact, I drank two bottle of caster-oil. It’s an old wives tale and myth…didn’t work, but I was obviously desperate.
-FringeGirl
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January 25th, 2010 at 11:58 am
My bff just gave birth to twins Thursday. No c-section. You can do it!
January 25th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Oh man, I remember those days. You are almost done!! Good luck to you, happy pushing, and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and the CPA and your new son. Can’t wait to see pictures of him!
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January 25th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Oh wow, not long to go now then. Even though I can imagine those last weeks must be extremely tough… But the day will come when your lovely baby boy arrives and it will definitely be worth it
Looking forward to seeing the baby pics! Take care now and hope you can get as much rest as possible.
January 25th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
I just woke up from a nap and even though I don’t feel much better physically, I feel touched beyond words to read all of your kind comments. It makes a huge difference to know not only that the end is near, but that there are people out there who care and who understand. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
January 26th, 2010 at 6:37 am
Hope you’re able to get some rest before the baby comes. It’s all over in a flash and you’ll have that baby to hold and cuddle. Best wishes for an easy delivery and a healthy baby and mom!
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January 26th, 2010 at 7:56 am
I, too, thought when you didn’t post all week that A) you didn’t feel well or B) baby had arrived!!
I’m so excited for you. With you. Whatever. I’m excited. I can’t wait to see him, too.
I’m guessing you have a name picked out?
Good luck, darlin’!! You deserve this beautiful baby.
Jules
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January 26th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
Just reading this makes me remember how much I hate being pregnant. =) But I am so excited for you! I can’t wait to see the little guy! As strange as this may sound, I am SO newborn baby hungry. =)
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January 26th, 2010 at 9:00 pm
REST while you can Sweetie! That babe will be here before you know it!
January 27th, 2010 at 8:52 am
I will pray for you as you are nearing D-day! Remember to rest as much as possible. Drink plenty of water too! Can’t wait for you to meet your little guy!
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January 28th, 2010 at 10:02 pm
Awwww. I was lucky, mine were both early but one of the best blessings is how once we hold those precious little gifts from God, we no longer remember the times like this.
Thinking of you!
January 30th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
aww! good luck!
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January 31st, 2010 at 7:02 am
Just checking to see if you’ve had your baby yet…….just 5 more weeks for me…….I think the last few weeks are the looooooongest.
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