Does anyone actually relax during their pregnancy physically

[Twocatsonebaby]

I'm posting this cause I'm a bit worried about my baby.
So I'm in a rush to get my middle room sorted so my mom can stay and look after dd while I go into labour. (I'm 36 weeks) and I have very bad sciatica.
I get not much help around the house and It's a biggish house that's being renovated so I have to keep it clean for dd. Top to bottom whole shebang. So I'm doing that.
Today dp suggested we get two buses to his home town for the day to look around and see his family. Honestly I feel like I'm struggling now with sciatica and carrying a big boy. So today was just a nightmare. I've been out for hours and I'm tired.
I now realise that I have people coming in tomorrow to sand the walls ready for me to paint at the weekend in the spare room.. I'm yet to strip the rest of it an it needs to be done tonight. I completely forgot. So I'll have to do that now. Im shattered but I'm constantly on the go and worried now should be my time to rest a bit. But things really piss me off if they aren't clean etc.

Does anyone else just not stop and is it wrong to not stop?

Yep. I don't stop - and I'm 38 weeks now. A lot of people work til the last weeks - commuting etc. And a lot of people naturally have other kids, usually toddlers to care for when pregnant - as in my case - so spend their time picking up toys, books, kids etc! Yeah, all this 'nap in the day and take loads of baths' stuff isn't feasible for most people really I'd say. But do try and get really early nights if you can!

If you're in massive amounts of pain then something needs to give housework wise. And if youre worried about your baby's wellbeing call your midwife. Is there anything in particular you feel is wrong?
But I think the whole resting thing is a bit of a myth! Most people are either working or looking after other kids and it's hard to physically get a break from that. I'm working up until 39 weeks and have a toddler. It's tiring but I just do what I can. Some weeks that means skipping gym sessions or having a lie in at the weekends, or doing a bit less housework.

My last pregnancy was absolutely hectic, and it made slowing down after birth just so much better and I appreciated it so much more. It felt like my life was going in slow motion and I could breathe - even with a newborn!
It’s totally normal to be run off your feet though, don’t worry.

I’m being radiated with SPD and preparing for this little one with two other children and I barely stop - even now I’m stood in the kitchen making dinner at 22:07 as I type this. But wow it feels good to slow down after birth! Planning things to keep my kids occupied during that time and they know how to fill the dishwasher and make themselves breakfast and lunch (well my eldest will). So I’ll be doing sweet FA! Other than cuddling a newborn and napping