Sweet baby girl has been low the entire pregnancy but now that she is dropping and getting ready to arrive, the pain is just overwhelming sometimes. I have tried really hard to not to complain because I know there are people that can't get pregnant and I should be grateful - and I AM, but I would still like to document how I'm feeling.
Just in the last day or so its gotten to the point that walking is so painful, which this is frustrating because I want to keep walking to get the baby quicker, but the doctor said if it's really painful it will be counterproductive. I feel like such a bad mom and wife. Playing with Jaxon now consists of me just sitting on a couch, chair, or bed while he runs around. I can't sit on the floor and play or there is no way I'm getting up. Sleep??? Whats sleep? That doesn't really happen for me anymore because its painful to lay down and my hips hurt so bad that I have to turn every 20 mins and the motion of turning is so painful. And my back... my poor back kills.
Luckily Dan has been out of school during all of this so it has been SOOOO nice to have him home helping with Jax, cooking, cleaning, doing laundry, and just being an awesome support to me.
The doctor doesn't want the baby to get bigger than 7-7.5lbs because of my body, so she will be inducing me on January 18th if baby girl hasn't arrived before then. That is only 5 days away! So baby girl will be here on or before JANUARY 18TH wahoo!!!
Also, I have been trying to treasure these last few weeks/days with Jaxon as my only child. He has actually been such a good help! He loves cleaning up now and helping me. He says hi to Addison while waving to my belly giving it kisses. I just know he is going to be such a GREAT big brother. I know it will be an adjustment but I can tell he already loves Addison so much.
I'm soooooo excited to finally meet this sweet girl. To hold her, kiss her, get up at night with her, change her poopy diapers, everything that comes with being a mom. Am I a little worried I don't remember how to take care of a baby.... YES haha, but I'm sure it will all come back. My family is growing and I couldn't be happier. I thank the Lord daily for sending this sweet little girl to our family and I just want her here as soon as possible!
Wow! Five days! That is SO EXCITING!!! I can't wait to see pictures of sweet little Addison! I can imagine the pain that you're going through, since my pelvis area is starting to hurt when I roll over in bed, and the same area hurts when I walk too briskly, but thankfully I'm not quite where you are...yet. Maybe she'll be nice and come out tomorrow! ;)
ReplyDeleteHi Sweet Lisa, I'm so sorry that you are in such discomfort, but her arrival will make that be a distant memory soon enough. I'm glad that you found a new Dr. that makes you more comfortable, I hope that your delivery goes smoothly, but also know this, if you have to have a c-section don't beat yourself up over it. There is no physical way I could have my babies without one. So just know your friend here is keeping you in my prayers and also on the Temple Prayer Roll. And I hope for a safe delivery of your sweet little girl. You are amazing and little Jax won't remember you not playing with him for a few weeks. Lots of love, Marcy
ReplyDeleteI understand your pain! I always feel bad complaining too because I'm very grateful I'm able to have kids.. I don't think theres anything wrong with documenting your pains & discomforts so our kids can see what we went thru to get them here! ;) good luck Wednesday (hopefully before) I'll be thinking of you! Please let me know if there's anything I can do!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness...I can't believe she will be here in 3 days!!! I am sorry you have been in discomfort. But just remember that after she is born the joy of having her here will so much out way the pain and its amazing how quickly that part of it fades as you probably remember from Jaxon. Good Luck!! I will be thinking of you all day on Wednesday! Can't wait to see pictures! Please let us know when she arrives! Love ya!
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