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OT rant - I'm looking like a pig...

JuliaInGermany

I have sadly fallen off the stylish bandwagon. I have only 2 1/2 more weeks to go with my pregnancy (well, in theory anyway) and I'm dealing with massive water retention now. I wanted to try MOTG #4 today but there's no way I can wear my jean skirt with or without legggings. My legs look like trunks and my face is so swollen that I look kind of like a pig. Oink, oink.

The only clothes that still fit are a pair of stretch pants and some t-shirts. I'll even have to wear my garden clogs if this doesn't get any better. Pink croc-style plastic "shoes". Can you imagine?

Thanks for reading my little rant and please cross your fingers for me that this will be over very soon.

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Latest reply was from JuliaInGermany

Michelle

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Ugh, how uncomfortable and frustrating, PM! I think anyone would forgive you for looking less than killer, under the circumstances. Focus on taking care of yourself in the home stretch, and good luck!

JennyK (NC)

Ouch! I'm sorry to hear how uncomfortable you are. It's been almost 20 years since I was 9 months pregnant, but I remember it well! Just do the best you can to stay comfortable.

Congrats on the baby!

anne

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Ooh that sounds hard. I had a few friends who had the same problem and well the good news is that everything got massively better once the baby was born. Are you able to stay at home?

chewyspaghetti

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Take heart- it will be over any day now and you will have your prize You will look into that precious little face and it will all be worth it.

Angie

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(((HUGS))). I'm sure that we still see a pretty pregnant lass waiting to pop. Hang in there and nurture yourself. How about a nice pedicure and manicure? Get your hair done?

Srujana

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I clicked on the link...and LOL'd for real. I've never been pregnant, but all I can say is ditto to what Khris said. Congratulations, and can't wait to hear the good news when it happens! =)

Isabel

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Well, for starters, I LOVE pot bellied pigs......they are the most adorable things in my eyes.

And a woman who is carrying a child and struggling through the physical and emotional pieces of that is beautiful to me too.
( Is there anything more adorable that a pregnant woman in pink Crocs ??!!!) You may not be able to go for chic or sophisticated but you can sure go for cute !

Katja

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Poor baby.

I used to work for a midwifery practice, and I remember once a client came in at 39 weeks and started wailing about how awful she looked and how she just had to give birth soon...

The midwife looked up at her and said kindly, "Oh, no - you don't look nearly desperate enough yet!"

Sometimes comfort really does have to trump style - stay comfortable and strong! I won't say "It'll be over soon", but I will say your sweet baby will be here soon.

taylor

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Oh boy do I remember that !!!!...hang in there, !! You will be feeling like yourself again soon. Fortunately this is not a permanent condition!!!

rute

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Jenny.. 20 years since your last pregnancy??? You look like beeing on the 30's!! What's your secret??

I'm sorry that you are feeling so swallen, it can be uncomfortable, I was but on my 9 month, you are on the second.. it will be a long way!

It will end soon you see, meanwhile try, you'll see you'll feel better when you dress better!

Alecia

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I can completely appreciate your desire to just be comfortable now as well as the fact that crocs and stretch pants don't make you feel 100% wonderful. You're almost there. Take care of yourself. I love Angie's suggestion of pampering yourself a little.

Louise

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*wailing* No one is convincing me having kids is a good idea!!! You are hereby totally forgiven for any fashion faux pas commited just concentrate on looking after yourself and baby x

Maya

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Oh PM, I'm sorry you're feeling so dilapidated! It will all be over soon. If it makes you feel any better, I think pigs are pretty cute :@)

JuliaInGermany

Thanks so much for all your kind words! I'm feeling a bit better today and will not indulge in self-pity anymore.

Louise, it actually is a VERY good idea to have kids (although I felt the same as you for the longest time). I know it'll all be forgotten once the baby is there.

Angie, thanks for the suggestion. Tonight I'll give myself a nice bubble bath and a manicure. And then I'll go to bed with my laptop and do a bit of internet window shopping. A girl can dream about what she might wear in summer... I saved some funds to go on a shopping spree once I fit into regular clothes again. Ha!

Dusty

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Oh, man do I remember those days! With DS I had two pairs of pants that fit me the last two weeks and one of them was a pair of sweatpants; I was huge! Not much longer and you'll have a tiny little angel to snuggle.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

That sounds like a great way to nurture yourself. We have nothing if we don't have dreams! Hope you feel better today.

Lena

PM, hang in there! A bath sounds really good, too. I'm glad you're feeling better today

Tanya

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Hang in there! And I second the bubble bath idea, as well as nice relaxing massages.

Katiepea

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Oh, you poor poppet! This part really sucks the big cahoona, doesn't it?!

I have decided that these little "issues" that crop up at the end of pregnancy is nature's way of making us women stop dreading the thought of labour and start saying "No More - Get this baby OUTTA ME NOW!!!"

AJ

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Oh, the last few days and the uncomfortable sleepless nights do feel like they go on forever. You're almost there! Comfort is key at this stage. You did so well if you were able to go up to this point with style! Yes concentrate on some pampering...bubble baths, hair, nails, new lip gloss or eye shadow. Indulge in some journal writing...some letters to the new baby. Look forward to hearing about the little cutie pie soon!

Tricia

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I think most people are going to be impressed that you're still out and about at your stage, and won't be worried if you're just a little less stylish than usual!

I feel for you - my face always swells up during my pregnancies, too. I never retain water in my ankles or legs or anyplace else but my face. The good news is that it does go back to normal! Hang in there!

(Your pig photo made me laugh and reminded me of when I was pregnant with DD1. I was going on vacation and had to buy a maternity swimsuit. I posted a link on another forum I belong to a photo of "me in my new maternity swimsuit," but when you clicked it was a photo of one of those dancing hippos from Fantasia. That's what I felt like in that thing!)

cciele

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Aw, PM, don't worry about falling off the bandwagon -- you have a great reason! I remember the last month of pregnancy, ugh... I totally sympathize. I hope you can get comfortable and hope there's someone around that can give you a massage and pamper you as you deserve

JuliaInGermany

Thanks again, everyone. I'm in a much better mood today. I know that everyday that the pregnancy lasts is good for the baby and I'm trying to think of that rather then focusing on how uncomfortable I am.
My hubby has been great this weekend, he made breakfast and cooked dinner and took care of our little daughter so I could relax. I'm trying to catch as much sleep as possible as that will be soon over.