So I'm 30 weeks tomorrow with dc3 and so far I've refused to let being pregnant slow me down too much. With 2 kids under 5 already I just can't afford to start slowing down as the kids don't understand so still expect the same treatment, we'd end up with no clean clothes and the house would be a constant mess!
So far that's been fine apart from the usual sore hips (which I've had in previous two pregnancies) but the last couple of days I just haven't been able to carry on as normal. When I've been doing housework I've been getting a strong pain come on suddenly throughout my pelvis and down my left leg (nothing like a contraction though). Also today I've had a lot more braxton hicks and they've been so uncomfortable I've had to stop what I'm doing. Now got a bit of an ache in my bump similar to period pain but I'm fairly sure it's not actual contractions.
I'm thinking it's probably my body telling me to slow down a bit but it still feels too soon to be slowing down. I'm wondering if I have unrealistic expectations this time round?! With my other two I was able to nap and rest during the day but ds2 doesn't nap any more so I don't really get any downtime until the kids bedtime. So when did you find you had to start taking it a little easier?