Too much to handle at once

[judecorp]

Today is 39w4d, which is the day I had Punk. I really thought it would have happened by now, what with all of that talk about how subsequent babies come later, and this guy always measured ahead. Aah well, joke's on me. By this time today with Punk, I was nearly in transition. Not so much today.

I walked the mall for two hours last night with a friend in the hopes of starting something. No such luck. All I got for my troubles were some swollen, sore feet and a really painful pelvis. When I sat down on the couch after coming home, and then got up again, I could barely walk. I can still barely walk, and the 45 minutes I cuddled with the 3 year old in the soft tiny bed at 4am did nothing to help with that.

Said 3 year old woke up again before 6 making the most annoying noises. I knew she would go back to sleep with more cuddling but the thought of trying to cram into that bed again and hurt myself was too much to bear, so I woke Jen to ask for help. She refused, so what could I do? Went back in there. Everything hurts, I had to leave, couldn't take it anymore, but will not let the child out of bed until 6:30 even though she's been up singing for half an hour. There is no 6am wake up in this house.

I seem to have caught some sort of crud and my throat is on fire. I hope it's just some sinus crap because Jen had strep last week and if I get strep, at 39+ weeks, I will kill somebody. I just will.

I may be exhausted and hormonal and cranky but I just can't help but wonder to the universe why I can't ever catch an effing break. I'm up for the day now but been awake since 4, about to go play solo parent to a busy 3 year old when I can hardly get up off the couch and move around, and for God's sake, I just want someone to take care of me for a little while.

Whine whine whine.

Comments

[capricious05.livejournal.com]

Here's hoping for a speedy labour and delivery for you and that the nasty burning throat goes away NOW.

*hugs*

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Thank you!!

[tea-soaked.livejournal.com]

I wish we could come over and help you a bit. We'd take Punk and let you have some rest. *hugs*

I know what it is like to be in your shoes. So close so close.

And this little one seems to be holding on.

I hope the crud in your throat is nothing!

We are up early in this house too - Carys has soooooo much energy! I hate DST!

We are thinking of you. Thanks for the update.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Yes, he definitely seems to be holding on. WHY? Is this some sort of boy torture??? :)

[tea-soaked.livejournal.com]

He loves it in there. It is nice and warm and you are holding him so close. Soon though - very very soon. I thought the 3rd, Abby thought the 6th. So now I am shooting for my birthday (11/11) because I still think 11/11/11 makes a good date for a 1st birthday.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

My SIL's birthday is also on the 11th. That could be a good day. Except that it is Veterans Day here and Punk's school is closed, which adds an extra level of stress (to find someone to care for her). But it does sound like a nice day! :)

[marshmelococoa.livejournal.com]

I'll whine with you and am still 5 weeks behind you!

Do the deed - the big O always gets things going! Worked 2x for me! :)

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

I've been working on that 2+ times a day for over a week now. Needless to say it ain't workin'!

[marshmelococoa.livejournal.com]

Good for you!! But bummer for it not working. He'll come when he's ready though. I know how anxious the end gets - I'm already there and still way too long to go! Enjoy your time off, do some things just for you or with your girls before your family expands. Thinking of you and hope everything goes well, fast enough, and soon! :)

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Everyone's just getting impatient here. And I'm burning my maternity leave. Suck.

[auntiesiannan.livejournal.com]

*huggle*

*puts you in a BIG soft bed*
*brings you magazines and ginger ale and smurfs to rub your feets*

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

OOoh, I love ginger ale!!!

[kathrynt.livejournal.com]

There are no words for the degree to which I feel your pain. I'm 39w2d, and I've been in prodrome for a MONTH.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Well, I haven't had any prodromal labor so I can't complain about that. It's actually been pretty easy, all told. I'm just done!

Sorry you're having a rough time. xo

[kathrynt.livejournal.com]

welp, turns out he got himself born yesterday. at home, unexpectedly. so now all my love and thoughts are with you. . .

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! I'm super happy for you! :)

re: in the hopes of starting something

[etherial.livejournal.com]

There's a restaurant in CT who's eggplant parm is believed to be a sure thing in the "starting something" department.

Re: in the hopes of starting something

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Oh yeah, there are places everywhere promising the same thing, one even here in Northampton.

Although I may have to give it a try soon. :)

[rexlezard.livejournal.com]

grrrrrrrrr. grrr. sorry, dude. wanna visit later?? txt me, i'm leaving to run errands, but maybe this evening?

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

I'm sick, we're all sick here, so visits are probably a bad idea.

Thanks, though!

[whuffle.livejournal.com]

Hey, a friend just passed on a mixed bag of boys and girls clothes in 5T. We're keepin the boys stuff but would you like me to send you the girl's stuff?

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Sure!

[whuffle.livejournal.com]

Okay, when I get a sec I'll toss it all into a box for you.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

No rush. :)

[whuffle.livejournal.com]

Hrmph. Actually, looks like I'm driving to Shelburne Falls again this Saturday. I won't have time to stick around for a visit, but I might be able to just drop the clothes off while I'm nearby.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Unless we're in the hospital, we'll be home. If we're not, a garbage bag on the front steps works just fine. Not picky.

[stapynam.livejournal.com]

My first was born at 39w3d, and my second at 42w1d. The last days (weeks) of pregnancy are torture. It's like mother nature brings you to a place of such misery that even being up all night with a newborn sounds preferable.

Hang in there. Each day that passes IS a day closer.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

OMG really? Don't tell me that! 42 weeks??!?! Auggggggggggh!

I just don't want to burn that much maternity leave with no baby.

[stapynam.livejournal.com]

Re: mat leave, I know. I sat at home and cried everyday from weeks 40-42 thinking about how much younger Jeb would be when I had to go back to work.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that's where I am. (Well, without the crying. I'm just bummed about it.)

I did manage to advocate a longer leave for myself. (All of my leave is unpaid so it's not like that's a factor.) I have to go back March 1st which is 4 months after I left. So kid will not be super young (unless he holds out til December! AUGH!) but still. Too soon for my liking.