Does anyone else feel like a drama queen from your current pregnancy?

I have three older children, none of their pregnancies did I feel morning (noon, night, or any strong smell) sickness or all the joint pain that I have been feeling. My husband won't let me do anything except for run a vacuum or fold laundry (that he brings to me) I feel like I am not pulling my weight around the house. I'm so happy to be pregnant, but I really feel like a jerk, or that others might see me as a drama queen. Any suggestions???

Does anyone else feel like a drama queen from your current pregnancy?
Hi....exactly one year ago yesterday I delivered twins...and boy was that a rough pregnancy. I had two singletons previously, which were physically easier, plus I was younger, so my body could manage better. I imagine if I had been carrying another singleton, it would have been much worse than the first two anyways because I was out of shape and older (37). I felt helpless because I couldn't do much of anything around the house and counted on parents, hubby and inlaws for help. I am not the type of person who depends on others to help me with things, so it was very difficult to be thankful.....which made me look like a b**** to everyone. It's not easy to watch as everyone else does what you're supposed to be doing. We also moved 3 weeks before I had the babies, where I basically just watched everyone move everything and put everything where it wasn't supposed to go. And I couldn't get the babies' things ready soon enough. One day, I decided to wash all of their little clothes...must have been instinct because they came the next day!





Anyways, although it may seem nice to have people wait on you while you are pregnant, the helplessness can cause us to feel irritable and out of control of everything....so your feelings are totally normal. You know your body, and as long as you are not contracting or have other conditions.....you should do whatever you up to doing and not let others dictate when or what you can do. In my case, I literally couldn't do anything!





Good luck hun!
Reply:Hi dear, I am 14 weeks pregnant and I feel so lazy myself! I am a part time student and work part time. So I am really busy. But When i come home I just feel like i dont want to move. I didnt have any morning sickness until about two weeks ago(its really strange to be happening this late). I feel so sick when i smell a lot of stuff and if i get hungry i will throw up. I also feel guilty that my fiance is having to do more now, I know he doesnt mind but I feel like I shouldnt be complaining or anything. We should just be glad that we have men who understand and want to help us. I dont think there is a way to not feel guilty though. Oh and you should tell the kids ASAP, that will make them understand you more ok?. Good luck and God bless!
Reply:i was a lazy butt the first trimester, and luckily as i'm moving into the 2nd, i have so much energy now! hang in there, it should pass. every pregnancy is different. this is my first and i didn't have any morning sickness, but i did get queasy and lightheaded at times and was exhausted for about 6-8 weeks. just take care of yourself and that baby! you body is telling you to take it easy . : )
Reply:Sigh....and another sigh ..........He really thinks that you may run into complications without him helping you. You are older and this pregnancy is slowing you down. Drama queen-no.


Is he going to be like this after your pg?


Can your husband give lessons to other husbands?
Reply:You are just pregnant, honey. And every pregnancy is totally different just like every child is totally different.





Let your husband pamper you; it makes him happy. You are pulling your weight in a totally different way; you are growing eyes, eye lashes, arms and legs inside your body that will make up his future child! Let the housework go and rest. Nausea is a very good sign; it is how your body protects your baby when you are pregnant. It will likely not last forever, hang on.





Tell your doctor about the join aches. Best of luck to you!