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So, I hit 30 weeks and turn into a beast

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VJONES1985 · 11/06/2014 16:14

My second trimester was great, with no symptoms really. I wondered if I'd managed to escape unscathed. But no. I've hit 30 weeks and feel like I have a different personality. I cry about everything, have no energy or motivation even when it comes to the job I love, am tired, moany and have yucky swollen feet. I'm always hot and therefore can't sleep very well.

Our car broke down yesterday and I was told that the repair bill is so high that it's basically a write-off. We don't have much money in our savings and it all feels like the end of the universe to me. I cried loads and felt like a major idiot. Sigh.

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GingerRodgers · 11/06/2014 17:07

You're lucky to get to 30 weeks before it hit! Grin
I don't feel like I've had a 2nd trimester, gone from constant sickness to being too big and uncomfortable and think I've basically acted like a monster the whole time Confused
Oh well. Only another 13 weeks, labour and a sleepless newborn stage to get through ShockGrin

Seriously don't beat yourself up. Have a bit of 'me' time even if it's a nice bath or reading a good book. It always feels like there's no money and the worry never really ends but you get through it.
Smile

VJONES1985 · 11/06/2014 17:10

I'm being induced at 38 weeks so DH only has to live with this nightmare for another 8 weeks ;-)

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GingerRodgers · 11/06/2014 17:15

Lucky dh! Dd was late and I've a feeling this one will be so I'm not holding my breath.
I am frequently getting the Hmm look from him. I have to avoid most TV as I end up in tears 99% of the time. I'm also full of rage and dd has just entered the terrible twos and is driving me crackers!

I don't do pregnancy well! Grin

VJONES1985 · 11/06/2014 17:17

I went mad at DH this morning when I found he had left the ironing board out. Never mind that he worked till 9pm yesterday and was ironing his shirts at 10pm, I just decided to cry over the sight of the ironing board...

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GingerRodgers · 11/06/2014 17:32

I seem to alternate between crying and rage. Cried in the supermarket the other day because they had no strawberry haribo?!
Had the rage at dh today because he had to move the car seat last night and didn't fasten it back in.
It took me 2 minutes to fasten it in again.
I was fuming AngryBlushGrin
Have been banished to watch obem upstairs tonight as I'll be such a wreck (have cried at the adverts already)

canweseethebunnies · 11/06/2014 17:40

You are definitely lucky! I have been a complete mess throughout. I'm 21 weeks now. The first trimester I could barely get out of bed. I'm now just about surviving if I have a nap in the day. I have cried pretty much everyday for the last two weeks, screamed and shouted at my partner on several occasions, and have just signed myself off sick from my masters degree because I just can't cope.

Feeling like a bit of a failure Sad

What happened to the second trimester energy burst, eh?

Mango92 · 11/06/2014 17:48

I feel your pain.
Only a few weeks ago i was on top of the world and now I have crash landed.
Too tired to do anything but not tired enough to sleep so I just sit around bored and emotional.
I'm either starving or so full I feel sick and if OH so much as looks at me on a bad day then he might as well hide for the remainder of it.
You are not alone.

Lisad1975 · 12/06/2014 05:06

I had a crap day yesterday :( crying over the most stupid things ever! And only 19 weeks !!!!
Then we went over to a big superstore to look at cots and mil ( v excited to say the least! ) was having kittens over everything- pushing a buggy around with full intention of buying one for next summer! Er, noooo i have no plans to leave my baby overnight with anyone or on holiday for a long time! Then she informs me she has saved her leave up her hols so if 5 weeks in we need a break she will pop over and take over for a bit ! Oh but she wouldnt take baby home lol well, thats bloody good cos u wont be!!
Oh and she has an app that tells her I
Have 21 weeks left! Wtf ?!
How about you piss off and give me breathing space?!
Now that makes me wanna bloody cry too!!
Sorry, rant over for the moment !

Heatherbell1978 · 12/06/2014 08:29

Ha! Yeah I'm 31 weeks and it feels like all of a sudden I'm properly pregnant! I've sailed through so far and then about a week ago I started getting muscular aches in my pelvis, my belly all of a sudden feels huge and I'm getting really bad pins and needles in my arms at night. Plus baby seems to be huge all of a sudden and really kicking. Just counting down to last day of work now......

mssleepyhead · 12/06/2014 11:42

29+5 here and suddenly it's hitting me. Emotional about everything, even the thought of leaving work, which I'm really struggling to get through every day. I guess this is why people say the second trimester is the best?

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