Struggling

I haven't posted anything in over a month, but didn't really have much to tell. However, the last week or so, I have been nauseated again and just basically worn out with no energy. My poor husband commented last night that I will likely not go to bed with him anymore until this baby comes because I am so worn out every night. Even when we do go to bed at the same time and turn on a show, I just fall asleep. As a result I haven't been saying my bedtime prayers so I need to start saying them before I get into bed!

Anyway, with it being the Christmas season I have had sooo many treats in my home, and being pregnant, I have allowed myself to indulge in them. However, I wonder if this crappy eating is contributing to the low energy levels and overall sense of yuckiness I am feeling lately. I was only taking Zofran pills every 2-3 days but lately I am taking 1-2 a day like I did at the beginning. They make me constipated which of course doesn't help in the body feeling well so I think I just need to eat better and cut back on the pills so that I feel better (crossing fingers).

I haven't wanted to say much about my pregnancy on Facebook because I have a few good friends who have lost babies and I know complaining about my pregnancy would make them say, "well, at least you are pregnant!" Yes, I know I am pregnant and it truly is a blessing that my pregnancies never have any complications but I feel like sharing some of my thoughts for those of you who read my blog. One of my friends from high school was due at the same time as me and she ended up losing a lot of her amniotic fluid at 21 weeks and when they checked the baby it was fine but she was put on strict bed rest with instructions to drink a ton. Her baby was sadly born at 22 weeks and didn't make it. I am heartbroken for her, so I will refrain from posting much about my pregnancy on Facebook for her to read.

However, I feel that this is my blog and all of you can choose whether to read this post or not :)

To top it off, I feel like I have been really busy lately. Some of it is self inflicted and I am probably just trying to go go go more than I should. I tried exercising a few weeks back but felt more drained than ever instead of feeling more energized and I was just doing basic walking exercises and only for 20-30 minutes so really not overdoing it much in my opinion. I think once choir and Christmas is over, my life will really calm down and I can rest a little more.

Also, with the way I have been feeling I feel like I should be well into the 3rd trimester to be feeling so crappy, but I still have over a week to go until I am! I am not even that big but I feel huge and uncomfortable and just wish this pregnancy had less time to go! Part of it probably has to do with the fact that I have gained more this time around (I'm almost at 30 pounds and only 26 weeks) and I only gained 30 pounds total with my last 2 kids. Because of this higher weight gain in a short amount of time, my feet hurt when I stand for a while and I just have to sit down. I can't wear any sort of heel or they hurt much worse! Luckily I haven't had any swelling yet although my wedding ring is starting to feel a little tight.

Well, I think that's about it for my feelings at this time. I think I am really going to limit sugar, go on simple easy walks with my family and see if it helps. Oh, and by the way, this has not dampened my Christmas spirit, I am very excited for all of the fun things I have coming in the next few weeks and so excited to see my kids' faces on Christmas morning, it's the best!