Monday, July 18, 2011

"How Are You Feeling?"

I hate that question.  It's a really good thing that I am going to have limited contact with the public in the next 2 weeks because I may end up going off on someone when they ask how I am feeling.  How do they think I am feeling?  I am 38+ weeks pg, gigantic, and it is 100 degrees out.  I normally answer "fine, just ready".  I should just pass out the following list with everything that ails me these days.......half of which didn't show up until the past 2 weeks.    I am going to be tortured to the bitter end!

Nose bleeds
Can't breathe
Stomach aches
Indigestion/heartburn
Cramping
Contractions
Diarrhea
Exhaustion
Mood swings (anger/sadness)
Headaches
Backaches
Shooting pains
Leg aches/cramps
Lack of motivation
Nausea

I can live with these physical symptoms as I have done it for the past 33+ weeks.  What really upsets me is that I lost 9 months with my family.  I have never in my life been so disconnected to Mike.  I feel like I haven't been engaged/present with Gwen in months.  I feel like I missed so much and it breaks my heart.  I can honestly say that lately, the only time I feel pure happiness/joy is at the thought of this pregnancy being over and never having to be pregnant again.  How terrible is that?  I should be overjoyed with the thought of meeting my child but instead I just want my life back.................whatever that new life with 2 kids, will look like.  All that I know is that it will be way better than what I am experiencing now.

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