Marie in Oh Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Being 40 weeks pregnant and sick as a dog. I mean, really, like my poor, worn out, pelvic floor needs the added strain of coughing and sneezing. And, don't you need to be able to breathe through contractions? Not this pregnant mommy. I woke up last night thinking my head was going to explode and that was the opposite end I was supposed to be feeling pressure. Ugh!. Pray for me friends. I am having a hard time. :sad: Has this happened to anyone else? Can you really do labor if you are sick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianne Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Being 40 weeks pregnant and sick as a dog. I mean, really, like my poor, worn out, pelvic floor needs the added strain of coughing and sneezing. And, don't you need to be able to breathe through contractions? Not this pregnant mommy. I woke up last night thinking my head was going to explode and that was the opposite end I was supposed to be feeling pressure. Ugh!. Pray for me friends. I am having a hard time. :sad: Has this happened to anyone else? Can you really do labor if you are sick? :grouphug:Oh Marie, that's awful! I hope you find some relief soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich with Kids Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Bless your heart! Are there any labor-inducing activities you can engage in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 :grouphug:Sending prayers you way.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Well, 40 weeks is better than 39 or 38. You really have to be nearly there! I'm going to redirect all my sympathies away from myself (whinging because I have to put up with another 3 months of this) towards you, because you definately deserve it more! :grouphug: Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekarl2 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I know what's worse ... being 41.5 weeks pregnant! BTDT! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Oh, no! Labor is bad enough without being sick, too. I hope you're feeling better soon. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Oh, I feel for you! I had whooping cough & an injured rib from it while greatly preggo and giving birth. I was actually running a fever during labor, too. I did have an epidural, though, and that brought temporary relief from the rib pain. I hope you are well very, very soon! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Not being pregnant and knowing I will never again be pregnant. I'm sorry you're sick and I know you feel horrible. But I'd switch places with you if I could. Hope you feel better and happy laboring. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricia Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 In my opinion~being in transition and about to give birth. That's when I realize~yes, it can get worse than being 40 weeks pregnant.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Not being pregnant and knowing I will never again be pregnant. I'm sorry you're sick and I know you feel horrible. But I'd switch places with you if I could. It's crazy. Five challenging pregnancies. Five c-sections. Mastitis galore. In short ~ nothing came easily for me as far as bearing children is concerned. And yet, I still ache at the thought of never experiencing another baby-moon. People said I'd be over it by now, but I'm still waiting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I don't know exactly how you feel since technically, I was never 40 weeks pregnant, but I can identify to some extent. I'm sorry you feel miserable and I do wish I could do something to help you out. I also wish I could have just one more day with a newborn, so I do envy your very near future as far as that's concerned.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battlemaiden Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Oh no! That was always my worst nightmare. I will definitely pray for you! The Great Physician can do all things. (I come here everyday looking for your birth announcement) Keep us posted.... Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 People said I'd be over it by now, but I'm still waiting... Me too, and my youngest is 10.5 yrs. old. Wish I had better news. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Me too, and my youngest is 10.5 yrs. old. Wish I had better news. :( All these friends said to me, "Oh, just wait until Kai's his own little self and you have more freedom. You'll move past the baby-withdrawal and enjoy a new season of life." Well, yeah, I'm in a different season and sure it has it's advantages. I'm in good shape, have time to run, don't have to haul around diapers and so on and so forth. But I confess there's something about having a Very Small Person cling to me that makes me feel loved beyond measure. Something about the smell of a new baby that literally brings me to tears. About that time in life ~ the time I lay a baby next to me in bed or feel a child stir within me or stroke the cheek of an infant ~ when the world just seems like a smaller, safer place. And I honestly don't think that will ever change; it's part of my wiring to yearn for that ~ and part of yours, too, apparently.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I know what's worse ... being 41.5 weeks pregnant! BTDT! :grouphug: ME TOO!!! 41.5 weeks pregnant, and brought down by a raging cold. Marie, do I EVER know how you feel. But I lived through it, and you will too! :) Just rest and do the absolute minimum needed to maintain family sanity. Warm showers to clear your head out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann in TX Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 With youngest dd I had pneumonia when I delivered! I went to my appointment 2 days before and told the OB that I had pneumonia--he just laughed and told me it was allergies--until I insisted that he listen to my lungs! I had extra antibiotics because it was a bacterial infection but other than that labor continued as normal--my head did clear up a bit by actual delivery time. Luckily my labors are short (under 2 hours). Praying for a quick and easy labor and delivery! Jann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenaj Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I'll be praying for you both for labor to start and for relief from illness! I'll never forget being in labor with my dd and going through a box of those little paper thin tissues they like to provide in the hospital and having to ask for another box because I had such a cold. Not fun and not fair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama2Three Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Sending positive vibes your way... maybe those sneezes and nose blowings will help push the baby into place. Every little bit helps. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 That's bad. But holding a newly hatched baby is going to be SO awesome, and while you have our sympathy today, soon we will all be envious. Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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