Not sure how to snap out of this!

[mspotter]

Sorry ladies, this is my first thread in 3rd tri and its a rubbish one!
I feel really crappy and don't know how to get myself out of it.
I work full time but haven't been in since weds. I'm just knackered all the time. I can't sleep at night because of soreness in hips, itching and cramp in my legs and i feel like a zombie most of the day because of it.
I'm feeling a bit like i can't cope at the moment and i don't know what to do to get out of it. I went to the docs 2 weeks ago and the midwife on weds, the midwife was really good and is referring my to physio for the hips and did a full round of blood tests cos of the itching (all came back clear) but said if it all carries on i need to see a doc again because she couldn't really do a lot else.
I think i'm going to ring and make a docs appointment tomorrow but i'm worrying that they will just think i'm pathetic cos i can't put my finger on whats wrong, i just feel down in the dumps and rubbish.
Really sorry for the downer of a thread but does anyone else feel like this and how do i get myself out of it??

xxx

 

[franny_k]

I'm feeling pretty crap too atm. Think it's a combination of hormones, feeling frustrated at not being able to do as much, feeling guilty that I can't do as many activities with DD and just general tiredness. Somedays I feel great but right now I'm not in a good place. It's good that you've seen mw and she's referred you. Do not feel guilty or pathetic contacting dr about this. That's what they're there for and if it gets you back on track then it's definitely the best thing.

Hope you feel better soon

 

[mspotter]

Thanks!!
I think i need someone thats not my husband to tell me that i'm not being pathetic. He's being brilliant and i feel like i'm letting him down at the minute too.
Hope you feel better aswell
xxx

 

[hawalkden]

I feel the same to hunny . Don't worry. I've been taking long hot baths after tea makes me seemed more relaxed and my joints seem better too..

Midwife said I have sciatica and sending me to physo next week.. She also recommended swimming if I had the energy but not up for that yet!!

OH suggested that we use the spare Double Duvet and use it as a sleeping bag so I can sleep better and put the extra covers under my bump or hips which has worked a treat and I feel like I'm sleeping more and more now, just drained by the end of the day.

I finished work at 24 weeks due to bleeding and stress so I don't know what I'd be like if I was still working now. I'm a nursery nurse and before pregnant running round after 40 preschoolers and sitting on the floor or their chairs was bad! I take my hat off to you for still working. If I was you though I'd try and find 'relax' time at the end of the day; get OH to give your feet a massage or run you a bath etc it makes you smile more

Also with this being your first 3rd tri thread I wouldn't worry about it being 'negative' we've all been though the blah days and a good old rant/vent on here for people to give you TLC always makes me smile and makes me feel I'm not alone struggling on!

 

[franny_k]

Your hubby sounds lovely! Of course you're not letting him down you're carrying his child and it's an emotional, mental and physical roller-coaster at times. It's hard for men to see us like this as my OH tends to feel a bit useless. Chin up - you're well over half way now!xx

 

[mspotter]

Thanks ladies, its helping knowing i'm not the only one feeling like this and i'm not losing my marbles!
I'm not going into work tomorrow (hubs won't let me even if i wanted to!) and i'm going to try and see the doc hopefully tomorrow but its more likely to be tues or wed but maybe even talking about it might help a bit
xxx

 

[heaven]

My husband made tickets where he will massage me Some are for feet, back, legs etc. They range in times from 10-60 min and I have free passes too(lucky Me). Each one has 7 blocks on back to be checked off for each one that is used. (so I can use each one 7 times) Maybe suggest that you need a lil TLC and see if hes up for it. If not, try a pedicure every two weeks and a monthly 1/2 hour massage or more Good luck.
My old friend used to itch like crazy too-no known cause,but drier weather seemed to spark it. Can you use antibacterial soaps, w/o fragrance? I use Dial-the white. I get rashes from the yellow/gold one. Fragrances and lotions are among the top things to make ya itch so put any on the shelf right now while pregnant. I use only all natural soaps, and even then they can be sensitive to you. I use all natural shea butter w/ nothing else added.

 

[xBabyGoose]

Your not being pathetic - your pregnant! These hubbies don't realise what its like to have all these crazy hormones lying around!
I feel like this all the time :/
Nows the time to be selfish. If your feeling down, then you need to pick yourself back up - find something that works for you! Spend time in bed alone with your fave tv programmes, eat lots of choccie, have a thousand bubble baths with some chill music... Get some cold chilled fizzy pop and put it in a wine glass so you feel like your treating yourself whilst giving yourself a manicure - do whatever!!
The problem is, pregnancy downs are very hard to get out of, unless you listen to what you need the most. Do whatever makes you feel better and enjoy time alone with your unborn whilst you can hope you feel better soon, big hugs and positive thinking