36 Weeks Pregnant, Moving, And PTSD - Need Something Uplifting

[nie]

I cannot remember the last time I was this tired. I have been doing well with the PTSD and the pregnancy emotions, until this week. We am moving to a new home on Friday. It is a great place and I am very excited, but it is all kind of overwhelming. My mother-in-law and her husband have been here for two days and are staying for two more days. I really do appreciate their help in packing, etc., but it is hard to be a happy host too. I guess I just need something to lift me up today. I am not sure where to find it, but I hope that it comes quickly.

 

[popeye]

Well you know most people want someone to help lift things when they are moving. Not people or things that are uplifting lol. For some reason I always get selected to be the one helping lift things. There are times when I wish I was a smaller guy maybe I wouldn't get suckered into helping people move all the time lol.

 

[anni]

Holy heck that's an awful lot of stimulation to deal with for anyone, much less piling it on top of the PTSD. It does sound as if you need some complete and utter quiet, but probably aren't going to be able to get it.

In a house full of boxes and people(no matter how nice), while not being able to even walk properly with the little one due so soon maybe a short vacation for yourself could be found in the shower. I was going to say a longgg bath, but I think since I had my kids 'they' tell women not to take baths in the later stages? I can't remember, and don't wish to say anything counter to whatever is recommended these days. But maybe some quiet time, behind closed doors and much steam would at least allow you to regroup a little.

Gosh it does sound like anyone would be tired! What a nice thought, though, to be bringing your baby to a lovely new home at the end of all the work.

Take care, and hope you get to put your feet up a little!

anni

 

[Deleted member 541]

Hang in there nie.......Things are almost over with......I'm sure that you feel a bit overwhelmed right now, with the moving, in-laws and being pregnant, but soon, it will all be a blur, and baby Grace will be here.....Well worth the wait........

Sending well wishes for a smooth delivery, and a happy, healthy baby!!!!!!

 

[Noone.]

Your doing good, you'll make a great mommy.

 

[ISupportHer]

Hi!

Hope things are going as well as can be expected! LOL, reminds me of our daughters' births. For the youngest, it was my wife and I, the Dr and one nurse. And the nurse was taking the pictures!

Hope this is perceived as a funny story: We had a boy's name picked out too, didn't know the sex until the delivery. I had a cassette tape player recording. If you listen carefully, several minutes after the delivery, the Dr. says something like "And there's Christopher!" It was when the placenta was delivered.

:rofl:

Nie, I know things can be tough with the PTSD added into the mix but I am sure things will be fine! Take care!

ISH

 

[kers]

Nie, I didn't realize you were so far along! I think at 36 weeks any woman would be feeling stressed, and adding moving and family visitors on top of it, and then PTSD...hoo. That's a LOT to manage. Is there any place you can get away to-the garden, the bathroom, a short walk to the park--that would let you be still so you could recenter a few times a day? A lot of times just being able to get back in your head in a peaceful way can help.

Do hang in there!

 

[Nicolette]

Thinking of you Nie. Not long to go now....how exciting!

 

[nie]

We made it into the house :) Now just tons of boxes and preparation. It was hard to have someone else doing so much of the packing. I feel like I have no idea where anything is. I had to come back to work today. Still struggling with the anxiety a bit. Just hoping for a peaceful day.

 

[cherryblossom]

Wishing you well in your new home .... with a new arrival imminent ..... :wink:

It must be so hard to relax, but do your best. Thinking of you, and wishing you well. CB

 

[Nam]

Ok, girl, I am another that is 36 weeks...and trust me, the feelings may not even be PTSD related. You have a ton on your plate! I cry at the drop of a hat and if I had to host a moving...holy heck, that would be tough. The best advice I can give you is to be easy on yourself. Do what you can and when you feel it's time to rest, ALLOW yourself the time to wind down and relax. Go do something that you enjoy. Not only is this good for you, but this is good for the baby too.

Congratulations! Almost there.

 

[nie]

Update

I was admitted to the hospital yesterday. I have to stay until at least this afternoon, but then should be able to go home (to a house of boxes that I cannot unpack). I have to be on complete bed rest for the remainder of the pregnancy. The baby is doing great, but they are concerned because they cannot keep my blood pressure down :(