Fat, tired and fed up - any tips?

[Teamkhaleesi]

I'm 32 and a half weeks second pregnancy and FED UP! I feel huge, exhausted all the time no matter how much sleep I get and I'm sick of looking a mess all the time! I've got dark circles under my eyes, chloasma and my skin is a disgrace. I'm sure I didn't feel this bad this soon with baby 1.

So my question is what do you do to make yourself feel better during pregnancy? Any miracle products or things you do to feel refreshed? I'm going out with the girls on the weekend for lunch and cocktails (mocktails for me) and would love just this once to feel like a human and not an extra from the walking dead.

I'm with you, hun. I'm 33 weeks, have put on a shocking amount of weight, have tree trunk ankles from the swelling, and just look and feel nothing like myself. When I try to make an effort with makeup I just feel like a hippo in lipstick. I'm actually terrified I'll be hideous forever.

What makes me feel a little better is keeping as clean as possible. I've treated myself to some really nice bath products and it really does take the edge off feeling so gross.

Lol @NurseMama "hippo in lipstick"...that's exactly how I feel at the moment if I try to make an effort. I'm 37 weeks pregnant, and have horrendous swelling. My normally size 5 feet are in size 8 mens flip flops, cankles, tree trunk legs...the lot! Even my face is swollen...my nose and lips are at least double the size! I was, however, exactly the same with my first pregnancy, and I can assure you I did go back to normal afterwards!!

I agree with @NurseMama , the only thing that makes me feel better is being lovely and clean and pampering myself. I like treats from Lush, as the lovely smell also makes me feel better. It might not make me look better though, just feel better.

Hope you manage to have a lovely day out with the girls @Teamkhaleesi