Overdid it yesterday

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I’m only 36, and 18 wks pregnant with my second, but I’m realising that this pregnancy is a lot harder on me (physically) than the last.

I’ll admit I’m not in the greatest shape atm, which is a contributing factor, but I am finding lots more aches, pains and niggles this time around.

Yesterday we visited a nearby town and had a good walk around, pub lunch etc. I racked up over 20,000 steps. By the time I got home the ligaments in my butt had almost given up!

Today I just feel tired in my bones, and a bit ancient.

Please tell me I’m not the only one that can’t quite manage life at full pelt right now! I feel like a wimp!

I’m 37 and also on number 2, in my case after a few years gap. I feel the same. I’m trying to do a brisk walk every day. Seems boring but I think the benefits will add up. Agree, it’s tough!

I'm the same - at 18 weeks I thought I should be fit enough to walk around as usual and ended up making myself ill. 38 weeks now and virtually housebound, I can't even walk the dog around the block!

34 and 15 weeks pregnant with DC2. Last Sunday I spent 4 hours painting the spare room and spent most of Monday lying in bed feeling weak and throwing up. I have had bad morning sickness (and did last time) so I wasn’t expecting to feel fantastic during pregnancy but I suppose I’ve got myself into a position of thinking you can just power through and then my body reminds me you can’t! Still got painting and some decluttering to do though, we are planning to put our house on the market (I know, that’s pretty mad to do while pregnant too) but now I’m going to do one coat a day!

I'm 39 and 34 weeks pregnant. It's been 5 years since I had DS1 and I feel every one of those years with every step.

Severe SPD, PIH, piles, nausea and because I'm fat I'm taking Daily blood thinning injections. It's fucking rank. And I can't rest much as a) I can't sleep with the SPD and b) I have a 5 year old who needs me.

I'm just trying to focus on baby being here soon but it's tough.

Feeling frustrated because usually I need all my energy to look after my two dc's (11 and 4) school runs, housework, hobbies etc. I love a nice glass of wine (cant drink) and I enjoy walking (now have problematic hip - old injury which has flared up in the last few weeks because of lying on my side besides, I am becoming massive). I feel irritable, grumpy and frustrated and having to let a lot of things go (dh is fab) but still not up to my usual standards...and watching the mess pile up around me can be frustrating. I am nearly 30 weeks with dc3 (technically 4th pregnancy as I experienced a late loss at 22 weeks). I have piles, breathlessness and have daily blood thinning injections (related to late loss) plus disrupted sleep. I feel envious of those going about their daily lives unimpeded...and feel relieved (probably spitefully so) that at least we have cool/wet weather...don't think I felt so awful or moany in previous pregnancies...but the mind has a way of playing tricks. I am nearly 44, so most of my friends have school age children 7+ with their baby producing days far behind them...I don't really have anyone in real life of have a good moan to (I am a sahm) and find mumsnet brilliant for this x

Oh thank GOD it’s normal! I genuinely think 32 year old me handled this all much better - maybe DS broke me?!

Yes, I had dd1 at 32 and was working full-time then but I remember being able to come home and slouch on the settee...now there are others to worry about. But somewhere in my dark and distant memory, I remember towards the end, it wasn't all plain sailing ( a car smash at 38 weeks didn't help in the slightest.) I would be totally struggling and unable to cope without my fabulous dh who has been fantastic throughout and provided opportunities for me to rest. This is definitely my last pregnancy without a doubt.

Me too. Had DD at 33, felt pretty spry throughout. Will shortly be having my second at 37 and I feel about 90. Got no choice but to slow down and hope I will get some energy back for dealing with the sleepless nights. Really looking forward to not being pregnant anymore.

Yes, I'm looking forward to not being pregnant again...the novelty has definitely worn off (fourth pregnancy) and I want what's left of my body/taste buds/health etc. back...not to mention the psychological anxiety of it all having experienced a late loss and having been a nervous wreck throughout...roll on March!

I am 35 and 22 weeks with number 2 and feel the same. A trip round the supermarket leaves me wipe out for the day. I had so much energy with my first!

I'm 34 and 24weeks with Ds3. There's an almost seven and ten yr age gap with my others and I am certainly struggling more than with my other two.
Today I sorted loads of their old clothes out and did ironing and laundry and a few bits and pieces, now I'm laying on the couch, with back ache and feeling exhausted.
Work is difficult already and it's a desk job! I'm going on maternity leave at 36weeks, taking five weeks hols before so I leave at 31 weeks, cos I'm exhausted.

Pregnancy is easier in your 20s!

Nearly 34 and 14 weeks with no 2. Number one nearly broke me and leaving just 10 months between her and this one was stoopid. I've no energy, no stamina and no patience!

I’m 30 and 22 weeks pregnant with my third and I’m falling apart. Absolutely shocking how badly my body has responded to this pregnancy walked/waddled miles every day with my first and I was absolutely fine, worked with my second despite SPD... now with my third I’m seized up and my pelvis has totally lost the plot, yet I never get to sit down! Agony

27 here and currently at 35 weeks with dc2. I'm really struggling with even keeping on top of the house work. I'll put away laundry and I feel like I need to nap. I've tried to power through too on various occasions and wound up feeling so ill and making my hips and groin ache so badly. It's frustrating especially when pre pregnancy I was really active and would often go on big walks as a family. I definitely wasn't like this with dc1 but then when I was pregnant with dc1 I only had myself to look after

27 and 35 weeks pregnant and moving in general is difficult.
Did an Asda shop yesterday and had to ask my DH to slow down a few times. Also had to stop and lean on shelves! I got some strange looks lol
This is dc1 and I’m finding it so painful!

So I felt better today and AGAIN decided that I had to get on with stuff. After walking around town from 11-3 I picked DS up from pre school, now I’m starting to get the aching bum back pain!

I've given up and moved to the sofa. I've made a nest with a variety of pillows so I can sleep sitting up. Only 5 weeks to go

Not a great day to day...breathlessness back and feeling exhausted but struggling to sleep. Packing my hospital bag and arranging childcare for dd's when I enter hospital for birth also seems like a mammoth task. Feeling guilty because I haven't text a friend re possible meet up...because the thought of possible meet up just leaves me feeling even more exhausted..Grrrh...one of those days where I just cant see through the fog of a possible 10 weeks of this however on the bright side, now almost 75% of the way there but feeling like I've been pregnant forever. Hoping for a better day tomorrow.