When I was pregnant with Dawson, once I got over the morning sickness at 14 weeks I felt great up until the day I delivered him. I slept pretty good, I didn't hurt and ache and in general I felt the best I had ever felt in my life. I sort of expected this pregnancy to be the same. And for the most part I feel okay, but some obvious differences are that I was sicker and for longer, once that ended I can't sleep-waking up every 2-3 hours and sometimes staying awake for longer than an hour afterwards. And the biggest complaint is the sciatica. I have never had any kind of back pain or anything like that but if I sit too long or lay down or stand too long or walk too much the back pain that radiates down my left leg kills me. It's hard to walk sometimes and I probably look like an 85 year old woman trying to move.
That brings me to the sex during pregnancy. Up until this point I've made it a point to make sure that Daniel was-um, satisfied- in that area. Even when I didn't feel up to it because that is my responsibility as a wife. But honestly I'm at the point where I'm uncomfortable enough and big enough that I'm just not that into it. I feel bad for him, but not really at the same time. It just hurts to move and combine that with the positions that do work, well it's not the most pleasurable experience for me. Anyone else have this issue in later pregnancy?
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I'm so sick (32+ weeks anyone?)and uncomfortable while pregnant that we don't have sex, at all, until after that 6 week check-up. The thought of a penis in any way shape or form after I've thrown up 5-6 times a day is not something I find appetizing, at all.
Do I have the most awesome husband in the world for not moaning and groaning about it? Yes, I do.
Erin-Yogi Dad is a total saint. For real.
I am totally there now. There is so much pressure on my cervix from Blake and pressure on my stomach from Elaine that I often just feel like throwing up if we DTD. On my hands and knees doesn't work because it really hurts my belly, missionary doesn't work because of my back and hip pain, and mostly it just plain hurts. Luckily Rob is understanding of this and we do other things that don't involve penetration. I can imagine by the time I hit the 3T I will be so huge and tired there just won't be any activity at all.
Amy, I cannot even sorta imagine what it's like carrying 2 babies.
With Jake I was good to go until the end...heck we were trying any/everything to get him out - and none of it bothered me.
This time I haven't wanted anything NEAR me since about 20 weeks. But, like you, felt it was my responsibility to keep Steve "happy." Poor guy is probably annoyed at me right now, but w/ a week left and then a few weeks after that - hopefully he can hold on and be the best husband still haha.
I'm sure D is ok with it (deep down), he knows you're an amazing woman who is carrying the most precious thing in the world - wouldn't want to poke that ;)
Um, I have this issue in most of pregnancy. I have zero drive whatsoever.
I am right there with you on the sleep issue, too. I slept like a rock with Knox, but this time, I feel like I've barely slept once I wake up. I sleep so lightly, it's ridiculous.
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