To ask how tired you were in the third trimester?

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Iron levels fine, in my 20s and relatively active. I feel so lethargic and wiped every day now! Is it normal? What point in your 3rd trimester did you feel this way?

Pretty normal I’m afraid. I am also an active person and was shocked how tired I got. Good days and bad days. Energy really perked up in final few weeks though!

Currently almost 34 weeks. I’m in my early 30’s. Up several times to pee at night, tossing and turning like a rotisserie chicken, low iron levels despite being given iron tablets.

I have NEVER been so exhausted in my entire life. Knackering!

I had heartburn, low bp, insomnia and one of my legs stopped working for several weeks so I’ve felt better. I remember thinking fuck, how am I going to look after a baby feeling like this until my mum reminded me I wouldn’t be pregnant anymore. Sounds obvious but you sort of forget.

At nearly twice your age and following a complicated CS I still felt better just for not being pregnant. Hold on to that.

I was exhausted. Not in the falling asleep every minute way that was my first trimester, but in a chronically exhausted way.

Having the baby was a relief, because then at least I could sleep some of the time, whereas hip pain and bump pain meant near-enough zero sleep and no rest during the third trimester.

First time - very tired
Second time - unbelievably tired
Third time - I'm only second trimester so I'll let you know 😂

Like PP said mine was a different sort of exhaustion than the first trimester because even when I was dog tired I sometimes just couldn't sleep.
I hope you're ok, it's tough for some of us, I do love the newborn phase though which many say is the hardest.

I'm 35 weeks and so so exhausted. Can't sleep as I wake constantly.
I couldn't even be bothered to go to the cinema today!

I was unbelievably tired both times but I had complications in both pregnancies & had extra appointments, hospital stays etc so it was very stressful I gave birth by induction at 35 weeks in both pregnancies but I was truly exhausted most days,my second pregnancy was slightly harder as I had a 3 year old who I was looking after alone as it was 2020 & dad was trying to be safe as he worked in a large industry that was still open through lockdown,it was very tiring 🤦🏻‍♀️

Actually I really wasn’t tired in 3rd trimester. First trimester, yes, was exhausted and in bed by 8pm every night. But by 3rd, actually I was feeling alright. I had a very straightforward pregnancy both times and remained relatively active literally til the very end. I was mid to late 30s when I had mine so not young.

That said, I have insomnia normally and don’t sleep well. But pregnancy was probably the only time in the last 25 years I’ve been able to sleep well. 😂 So that probably helped. I was tired enough to actually fall asleep so I slept as much as possible.

I have a new baby and I’m definitely not as tired now as I was during the third trimester! 😂 when i was about 34 weeks and it was really hot I felt so tired I thought I must be dying…so hang in there!

Hi, I remember feeling this tired, barely getting through work and not getting through any housework. Did anyone feel overwhelmed with work and housework?

36 weeks and completely wrecked. Fortunately I've been on maternity leave since Monday. Can't go too far from loo. I'm still trying to get 5000 steps in but can't manage anymore

Probably not helpful to you but just to balance out that there's all kinds of normal: I wasn't tired at all in either of my 3rd trimesters. I worked right up to the births both times because I felt fine and not even that annoyed by the large bump. Babies moving around was the most distracting thing for me.

I found the newborn stage less tiring than the third trimester so I think that sums up how tired I was.
I was so uncomfortable and had terrible insomnia which disappeared literally after birth . I’m pregnant again now with a toddler 😅

Me! I’m 35 weeks and everything is now a huge effort. Can’t remember the last time I had a full night sleep and work is driving me crazy. All I want to do is rest but feels impossible. Been feeling very overwhelmed with still working and chores and getting ready for baby

I've had pretty easy pregnancies and don't get tired much. First pg I worked until day of the birth, in a job standing up all day. Second pg I was making the most of my free time before baby arrived doing fitness classes and visiting exhibitions. Third pg I was chasing my toddler around playgrounds and climbing up huge soft play frames. I don't need much sleep and never got tired in the newborn stage either, I'm typically never in bed before 2am.

Horribly tired from 24 weeks. I cried almost every day because I was scared I'd lose my job as I couldn't function properly. I'm a solicitor and a certain level of attention to detail is needed, I was making mistakes and missing deadlines. Pure exhaustion. Utter hell.

I was absolutely exhausted too OP, it’s awful. Those last few weeks were such a slog. I actually felt less tired once the baby was born!

I was so exhausted but had insomnia and would be awake for hours every night 🙈 I also had pelvic girdle pain, heartburn and just never felt comfortable. I went on maternity leave at 34 weeks because I was just done!

I literally cannot remember the last time I had an uninterrupted nights sleep.

I’m up literally every 1-2 hours. If it’s not needing a wee, it’s pelvic or hip pain, or the little madam kicking the crap out of me!

The exhaustion is a whole new level. But, at least we’re not alone, we’re all suffering together! 😂😂

I suffered with severe cream crackered-itis.