Am I just a wimp?

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I'm 33w5d with my first pregnancy and I'm completely miserable physically. How can some women go another two months like this?! It's so hard! I'm convinced some women are superheroes. Me not being one of them. I'm in so much pain already. I'm being induced at 38w thankfully. Working full time as a nanny of a baby and a 4 year old until I'm 36w1d though.

I feel like someone is constantly smothering me, like I ate 6 burritos and I'm being bear hugged by a 300lb man. All the damn time! It hurts my abdomen to sit, it hurts my back to lay down, it hurts my groin to stand....

Please tell me I can do this. And that I'm not the only one who just wants to break down and cry from discomfort sometimes.

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Omg I could have written this word for word!!

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Definitely the most body aches I have ever experienced! Makes me wonder how I'll be in delivery. I keep telling myself 'it could be worse' but even now I can't imagine that being true.

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You can do it!  I'm almost 37 weeks, working till 39 weeks unless she comes earlier.  I'm in lots of pain and have been though I'm sorry to say it's gotten worse.  My hands go numb in the middle of night to morning with residual pain thoughout the day, hip/side pain, some back pain and it's difficult doing simple tasks.  She's worth it but I certainly wonder how some women do this so many times... Think I'm good this one time :)

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You're so close!!! Hang in there hun!! Only a few more weeks until you see that beautiful face and it will all be soooo worth it!!

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I feel exactly the same... I can't imagine going thru this ever again although I want more kids.. There isn't a single position I can get my body in to get comfortable. But remember this pain and suffering is only temporary, it will end.  Soon you'll have your baby in your arms :)

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Joanie I feel you 100%. Especially the sit/stand/lie down pains. Really the only time I'm comfortable is in the bath! Like you, I have a busy and demanding job (3rd grade teacher) and sometimes can hardly fathom working until 37 weeks 4 days (ugh!). 
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​What helps me is focusing on my baby girl, getting ready for her, and also thinking of how much worse it could be. Despite the heartburn, aches and pains, varicose veins in places I had no idea could get varicose veins, and utter exhaustion... I know I'm pretty healthy. Also, four of the moms in my class have had twins... Yeah they are my superheroes now!! You CAN do it!

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Thanks. That's true, t could be a lot worse. I am healthy and this pregnancy has gone smoothly. And it does help to focus on my little girl. I'll try to think of these things next time I'm breaking down. Thanks so much for the support.

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I feel you! I'm 34 wks with twins and this pregnancy has been miserable start to finish. My hubby wants more and I'm like- can we just tie my tubes as soon as these babies are born??? I don't know how women do it more than once. Mommies- I have a whole new respect for all of you! I'm counting down the days and sometime hope they'll come early though I know that's just being selfish and will cause so many more issues.  One day at a time is all I keep telling myself! Oh and watch "what to expect when you're expecting" if you haven't seen it. I love Elizabeth Banks' character and how miserable she is during pregnancy!

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I bet you'll feel better when you stop working... Caring for babies with a baby on the inside is really uncomfortable!

Am I just a wimp?

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