I’m done... but I’ve still so far to go.

[FeelingLostAlmostThere]

I’m 37 weeks.

Booked for a section in 12 days.
I have no energy. Spend up to three hours in the bath each evening as it’s the only place I find comfort.

Swollen.
Carpol Tunnel Syndrome
Restless legs
Itchy ears
Hair like a birds nest it’s so dry
Heart burn if I lie lower than 45 degrees angle.
At times I’m short and irritable.

I know I can and will do it, but I just want to cry my eyes out. I’m so tired. Anyone got any tips to spur me on?

Just to also add...

Itchy skin
Breathless
Anxious
Constipated at times
Weak bladder
Painful Braxton Hicks.

I hear you. I’m 37 weeks too. I’m generally uncomfortable, anxious and in various types of pain, especially fanny daggers (I’ve had them for months now but they’re getting worse). I’m terrified of going into labour as it feels ‘too early’ even though I know it’s considered full-term. Sympathise with you. We’ll get there!

It’s just too much.

I also have pelvic pain which makes rolling in bed extremely painful... or getting up to wee.

I just hate this. I’m scared of the birth, of the recovery, of my MH taking a hit with all the upheaval.

This baby was so wanted but I can’t even feel excited, I’m so miserable.

Mine was very much wanted too, we tried for 2 years and I also had an ectopic pregnancy. But I’ve stressed all the way through this pregnancy and am torn between fear about the labour, wanting to meet the baby and doubts about how ready I am/whether I’ll be a told mother! Try not to feel guilty, your desire for a baby doesn’t mean you have to adore every moment of the journey!!

Oh... and...

Trapped wind,
shoulder pain at times (almost like there is wind trapped there too - weird)
Not hungry then ravenous
Lower back ache

Good mother I mean

I have one already. The pregnancy was nothing like this. I was bloody glowing. Karma, eh?

The birth was horrendous and the first couple of years I struggled. But I love being her mum.

I’m so scared everything is about to change forever.

Awww congrats on your DD, I’m sure these feelings are a normal part of the hormones associated with late pregnancy but speak to your midwife if you’re feeling too down or anxious! I hope your c section goes well. It’ll be time before you know it OP!

Look after yourself. Just look after yourself for now as much as you can (I see you have an older child), ignore all the shit about sleeping while you can and the like. I'm very lucky in that I had 2 pregnancies with no issues at all but I HATED every second of being pregnant. With both at the end I bought myself things for afterwards, nothing major but new leggings that were in my normal size and wouldn't be stretched to fuck (being leggings and not skinny jeans made it easier to feel not so huge!), a jacket I loved, stocked up a couple of bottles of wine (I missed wine a lot!) etc. I bought a lovely men's furry dressing gown from Sainsburys and just let it all hang out, I bought fuck tons of easy comfort food I could just hang out with in the last few weeks. There's nothing you can do but wait it out, do whatever makes you feel a bit better. As soon as my youngest was born I felt back to myself immediately really (ELCS as with my first) and painted my toenails, washed my hair with fancy shampoo and conditioner, used fucktons of cocoa butter firming lotion 👍 and had a new lovely baby, the dark days were soon forgotten. And will be forever more, no more kids for me!

Have you tried swimming? The weightlessness feeling really makes me feel more normal.

Swimming is a good idea, and sticky I LOVE your post - good idea in buying a few nice items of clothes.

Oh you poor thing. 36+5 here and would love to have a date but think it's gonna be closer to 5 weeks than 2. Do you find the baths helpful because sometimes I feel the heat can add to the exhaustion levels. Maybe try the pool as someone else suggested if you can.

Be kind to yourself don't put too much pressure on yourself to get anything done. Sleep when u can sit when u can. Some nice goodies to munch on. Would a massage help?

My list of ailments for good measure.
Heartburn
Vomiting
Periods of complete exhaustion
Nesting like a compulsion
Insomnia
Dry hair
General aches and pains. But I'm glowing compared to this time in my last pregnancy.

Fingers crossed the next 12 days fly for you op

And cry if you want let it all out. God knows I have been