Super upset, scared, I’m just so done 😭

I have had a REALLY BAD pregnancy. When I say bad I mean literally from hell. I had HG up until week 21 (lost 12 pounds) I have passed 8, EIGHT kidney stones (not small ones. Ranging from 3mm-8mm), nose bleeds, low blood pressure, terrible Braxton hicks, extreme hemorrhoids, I currently have 3 styes in my right eye which could be “hormonal” and they are BAD styes completely distorting my eye. And to put the cherry on top, two days ago, my little man decided to flip on me 🥲 I am at my wits end, my mental health has been rough this whole time but being at the finish line and him flipping to top everything off I wanna throw in the towel so bad. I’m so done. I don’t know what else to do but cry. I’m scared, I’m drained, I’m DONE. If you’ve ever had any of the above please send encouraging words or prayers or thoughts or anything positive you have because I can’t take anymore 😭

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I completely understand your frustrations. We really go through hell and back for our babies. You are almost there and you can absolutely do this! Sending tons of love your way. 💗

I get your frustrations. My baby dislocated my ribs during a flight to Thailand. I spent my entire baby moon/ birthday trip in unreal pain (2 and a half weeks). Then finally after the worst flight ever home I've been seeing a chiropractor and a physical therapist twice a week just to manage the pain. But on the bright side he did flip at 36 weeks so he is no longer breach but now they think he has beckwith-wiedemann syndrome. So now I'm freaking out about that. Also my belly is small so he is way too far under my ribs so I cannot breathe and constantly have panic attacks about that as well. I'm counting down the days till he gets out while trying to remind myself that this will all be worth it

I haven’t had your same issues but my pregnancy has also been extremely tough in other ways so I relate to the frustration. It’s unbelievable how strong we all are to go through this for almost a year. It will be worth it and you’re really almost there! Can you treat yourself to a facial, massage, or some other type of self care? Do something for you! And have you heard of spinning babies? My doula says it helps get baby in the right position and I’ve also heard acupuncture or a trip to the chiropractor can help. Sending love 🫶

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