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[TiggGrrrl]

<font color="blue">Well I'm little more than 3 weeks from my due date and I'm feeling totally overwhelmed and downright blue - at a time when I know I should be filled with happiness and anticipation We went to the Dr. last night (I go weekly now on Mondays until she's born) and am making no progress whatsoever - I know, it's early yet, but I'm feeling so...icky, for lack of a better word. My belly is HUGE, my legs are swollen (I have no boots that will fit when this 12 inches of snow we're due to get hits - all I've got in slip on backless sneakers that are one size bigger than my usual size and still too tight), I can't sleep because a)I can't get comfy and b)I have to get up to go to the bathroom every about 2 hours. I'm impatient with my poor, beautiful little boy Shane and have yelled at him more in the past 2 weeks than I probably have in his whole life He's so strong minded, willful and independent - doesn't want me to do anything for him - and instead of being proud of him, I get angry. I'm getting nervous about the delivery - if that time ever comes - and am just feeling all around overwhelmed. Plus this goshawful weather doesn't help, since I can't really get out much other than to take Shane to and from school and I don't even know if I'll be able to do that tomorrow - sooo sad because they're having a birthday party for one of his little friends...could I feel like a worse mother?

I guess I'm just overwhelmed with hormones, anxiety and exhaustion. I'm so, so excited about our daughter's birth and love her immensely already, I just wish I could fast forward to the day after she's born...

Thanks for listening and letting me vent </font>

[loobyoxlip]

Oh, Jeannie, I'm so sorry to hear this. I know how you feel, though, being cooped up in the house. I felt thankful some days to go to work when I was pg with Jalen, b/c I just needed to do 'something', 'anything'.

And patience does wear thin. Just remind Shane how very much you love him. It is hard those last few weeks - I remember them all too well. Hang in there and know we are always hear to 'listen'. Can't wait until we get the big news little Skylar is here

[simbarel]

I could listen to you vent all day long, you little creator of life, you. We're all here for support!

[Disney Fan]

Boy do I feel your pain! I think I'm even having a little Post-traumatic stress reaction! I was so determined that I was going to have Ella early, that I was prepared two weeks early that she was going to come NOW, as Peyton had been 9 days early. Those days stretched on like eternity. I think someone said that for every day you're pregnant at the end feels like a week! Boy that sure was true in my case. I too could not get comfortable to sleep and was up every 45-90 minutes to pee. I had heartburn horribly and was having contractions (albeit pointless) all the time. It was such a different experience than with Peyton. With Ella I had not slept through the night since a week before I found out I was pregnant. Needless to say, I was one scary woman/wife/mother!



The good news is that she's not going to college from your womb. She will come out in her own time. And we'll all pray for sooner as opposed to later! Even more importantly than being patient with Shane be patient with YOURSELF! Your body is doing an amazing thing! It's creating, sustaining and soon giving birth to a beautiful little girl! Take baths (if they're helpful), eat a little chocolate, and put your feet up often! You need to rest, because I can attest that once she shows up, nothing will ever be the same again ! I actually had several people ask me what was wrong as they thought I was too happy and enthusiastic. I took Peyton to Kindermusic the following week, we went for walks, etc. That euphoric feeling lasted a good 2-3 weeks. I was just so relieved to be able to breath, only get up 2x a night, and not to have to pee every 5 minutes that I felt awesome! It will get better! Give Shane a giant squeeze! God bless!

[Chrissi]

Oh, Jeannie, I wish I could just jump in the car and come up there to cheer you up! If it weren't for this yucko storm headed our way - that's exactly what I'd do! Let me know if you think you'd be up for some company later this week or even on Saturday and DJ and I will head up there for the day with a great big pot of my special tortellini stew.

In the meantime, I'm sending big hugs to you and Shane from me and Donovan. We wish we could be there to cheer you up!

BTW - if you have a recliner in the house or can borrow one from a friend for a few weeks - you may be able to get a little more sleep sitting up. That helped me tremendously those last few uncomfortable weeks.

[SarahJ]

Boy do I remember those days when I was waiting for my DD to be born. And she decided to be 8 days late, the little stinker.

Hang in there and remember we're all here for you. Take extra good care of yourself right now, drink tons of water and try to relax. Maybe a little pampering is in order, have DH and Shane wait on you for a day or evening or go to a salon and have your hair or nails done. I had a pregnancy massage when I was in my last trimester that was wonderful, you might check and see if a local spa offers something for expectant moms.

I just can't wait to see some pictures of beautiful little Skylar when she gets here. Give Shane some extra hugs and tell him to hang in there too and that mommy will be back to normal soon.

[Laura W.]

Been there 3x! Everyone else has given you such wonderful advise and for the moment I can't think of anything else to add. Please know I'm thinking of you and hoping you feel better soon!
Laura

[statelady01]

Hang in there Jeannie!!

[Heidi]

Oh Jeannie,

I wish I could take some of your discomfort away. Although I've never been through it before, I feel for you and am sending dust, lots of and some wind to blow that storm away!!! Lean on Joseph for help right now and hang in there with Shane. Go give him a big hug and wet kiss to make him giggle. Maybe he could rub some lotion on your tummy as a quiet activity. He could be doing a good deed for little sister.

Vent all you want. We are here to listen!

[BostonTeaParty]

Aww Jeannie, you're in the home stretch now! I wish I could offer some words of wisdom, but it's just something you get through. Like labor. I know you must be exhausted by now. I hope you are able to relax and maybe enjoy some chocolate. Hugs to you, Shane, Joseph and your little princess! Take it easy on yourself. Before you know it, this will all be behind you.

[LuvMK]

How well I remember those last couple of weeks before the boys were born - both summer babies, in Texas!

You will only be miserable for a little while longer, but you will be blessed with Skylar for the rest of your life!

[joyjoy]

Boy, do I know how you feel. I'm sure you're feeling much worse about yelling at Shane than he is - don't worry about that one. Try and rest! I like the recliner idea, I seem to recall doing that, too. Eat some ice cream. I swear I had the cutest baby because I ate about 2 pints of lime sherbet EVERY DAY nearly my whole preggerness. Good luck, girl. Not too long, now.

[DISNEYGOOF]

Hang in there Jeannie! I remember toward the end of my
pregnancies being in the closet putting on shirt after
shirt then finally getting one of my DH's...But the
memories of those days have faded and all I have left
is two wonderful boys! We're all waiting for baby Skylar Sending prayers and

[ProChristo]

Oh Jeannie, I'm sorry you're so blue and uncomfortable. You can always lean on us for support. It's one of the things Passporters do best! Skylar will be in your arms before you know it, and then you'll wonder where those last 9 months went! Try to relax and take it easy for a while, things will be better before you know it.

[Irenaroo]

Hi Jeannie- I think I read all of the posts in the passporter forum for the first two weeks of last March, most of my reading done in the middle of the night or the wee hours of the am. My baby finally came, a week late, on March 12th. I know how you feel. The hardest is not being able to sleep at night due to discomfort then being so tired and impatient during the day. Get a good book, let Shane watch lots of tv and videos (it's only for a few weeks after all) and take care of yourself!