The mom-to-be is fairing well. I, on the otherhand, am not as hot.
It first started Sunday night. I couldn’t sleep. I think I finally fell asleep a few minutes before the alarm sounded. I’ve been sleeping a little as the week has progressed, but haven’t been getting good sleep. Elise has been sleeping soundly every night.
On Monday evening we went for a walk. My stomach immediately started cramping. It hurt almost to the point where it affected my breathing. It felt like I was being stabbed in the abdomen. Elise’s stomach has been fine.
I ate two ice cream sandwiches last night. Seldom will you find me eating ice cream. Two ice cream sandwiches is beyond me. Elise is eating carrots, spinach, broccoli, yogurt, cereal, soups, etc. etc. plus whatever nutritious meals I cook at night. I’ve been eating ice cream.
I’m irritable and cranky. Elise is sound as a pound.
My friend Tera is pregnant right now and i believe i am having her sympathy pains instead of her boyfriend. i get sick to my stomch, it cramps alot, and i’m eating like a hourse…is that possible?
I firmly believe in the sympathy pains so why not have the same for a close friend?
It’s the way that our subconcious allows us to try to relieve the expectant mother and assume some of the burdons of pregnancy at the physical level.
I typed a long response to this, but unfortunately this blog engine erased it when I was told that I had an error in my email. I clicked back and everything was gone (not complaining, just informing).
Here’s the short version…
My wife and I never use antacids. During our first pregnancy, I went through 2, 150 tablet bottles of tums. That was 6.5 years ago. We are expecting again (7th week), I’ve had heart burn for the last 3-4 weeks. The way we found out was because my wife took a pregnancy test…she took it because I had been complaining for 4 days in a row about heartburn!! LOL, subconcious is one consideration, but I submit that there is a spiritual bond there too…almost like the twins phenomenon.
Gabe Lawrence
Just over 50 years ago I was suffering greatly from bruised and swollen legs. The doctor explained that it was due to the fact that my wife was expecting and I was carrying sympathy pains. My wife, however, was fine and without any pain.
At the time I was helping to promote the growth of Judo in this country and on one particular night we were holding a Judo Special Night at our club. On this night my pains were more swollen than ever but, being Secretary of the club, it was essential that I turned up.
In terrible, throbbing pain I made my way to the club and was extremely surprised to discover that all the bruises had disappeared. My legs were fine and I had a great night on the mat.
On arriving home I told my wife of the disappearing bruises and she replied, “Just look at this”. Her legs were bruised exactly as mine had been. Stan.
I have been having lower back cramps since early this morning. I heard from my close friend at 8am and hear that she’s in active labor at the hospital! I believe in Sympathy pains!