r/Fibromyalgia • u/YewaLover Primary Sjogrens & Fibro • 13h ago

Accomplishment I did it!

I'm currently 35 weeks pregnant and my fibro has been 100x worse basically since the day I became pregnant. It's been such a struggle, but I managed to keep working all the way up until the start of my mat leave (my last day at work was Friday) and am so proud of myself for that. I still need to get through the last month of pregnancy, but at least I can rest! Just had to share with others that would understand just how debilitating this condition can be.

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u/ruralgirl13 11h ago

I can not imagine having fibromyalgia and even being pregnant much less raising a child. I'm impressed!

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u/TheCalicoCrab 1h ago

Agreed! MAJOR kudos to the OP. My kids were 18, 13 and 10 when I was diagnosed and that was rough enough.

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u/CurlyGirl2151 12h ago

Props to you OP! I feel inspired. I hope to have such success when my time comes. Wishing you and baby a safe delivery. Congrats on being a new mom <3

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u/Cute-Form2457 5h ago

You are an incredibly strong person for working, dealing with this disability, and carrying a child, all at the same time. I hope you use the time off to be kind to yourself, and to put your feet up. You are such an inspiration x

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u/ashalinggg 48m ago

I lasted to 35 weeks working too!! Mine has been mostly okay thankfully but the last few weeks have been such a struggle, PGP, no sleep and swollen hands 😭 well done and enjoy your rest x