28 weeks, tearful and so exhausted

[Birdy1991]

Hi all
I’m 28 weeks today so officially in the third trimester. Find the last week or so that everything takes so much effort and the smallest task takes it out of me. It’s all I can muster to get in the shower at times. I’m not sleeping well at night too due to needing a wee every hour etc. I just had a big long cry and felt I couldn’t stop... is it normal to feel this emotional and tired? My bump is significant but obviously still has a way to go

Hey. Just wanted to stop by and say I'm 30weeks and feeling exactly the same. Very emotional and have zero energy. It's all normal though! X

I felt like that, it turned out to be low iron levels making me feel exhausted. I took an iron supplement and felt better after a couple of weeks. I would give your midwife a call and tell them how you're feeling, and see what they suggest.

Hi, thanks for your replies. I had my 28 week midwife appointment yesterday and they took blood to check my iron levels so I should hear next week if there’s a problem. Wish you all the best with your pregnancies x

Ha! Sorry, not laughing at you but I'm also 28 weeks and exactly the same - actually haven't had a shower yet today because I just can't face standing up for that long

No advice really but you are not alone!

Ha, no worries. It sounds as though this is normal. I feel guilty, my partner and I would normally go out for a walk in the sun but all I want to do is curl up in my new pregnancy pillow

28 weeks yesterday and exactly the same! The massive cry did seem to help but still all I want to do is sleep! I've read that third trimester fatigue can be far worse than the first tri as you have the weight of baby and physical strain now. Take care of yourself ❤️💐

I feel the same

I had exactly this around 28 - 30 weeks. I was terrified I would feel that way during the remainder of my pregnancy. However it passed by itself and I'm much better now. Be good to yourself, it will pass

Thanks guys 😊
@toomuchteaandcake that’s reassuring! Earlier it felt rather daunting that the next 12 weeks could be this way!

I’m 29 weeks on Saturday and feel the same way. Had my 28 week midwife check up today and she measured my bump at 35 weeks so I’ve been referred for a growth scan tomorrow. She also couldn’t get my bloods so I have to go get it done at the hospital. I honestly got home and just broke down crying, I’m so tired as it is and the midwife appointments frighten me enough so I really don’t want to be going into a hospital twice.

Lockdown is making everything much tougher I think.

Sorry to hear that @Maybelatte - hope everything turns out ok for you. Agreed on lockdown, makes everything harder not being able to do anything and see any family.

I'm right there with you. Ready for it to be over now!! My back has also decided to become very temperamental and if I do something wrong then it's out for the day!

@MsChatterbox I forgot to mention the backache, especially in the evenings... oh and the headaches! It’ll all be worth it in a few short months 😃

They're awful! Oh gosh yeah in the early 20s I had some awful headaches but they have disappeared now thankfully. We can do it keep focused on the finish line 💪🏻. I did say I wasn't going to wish this pregnancy away but here we are lol 😁

This post has genuinely got me through the second half of today!! I'm 30 weeks on Saturday and what you said made me feel better about being exhausted and useless all day. Haven't got anything of value done!!

Also feel teary/ full of rage at loads of things. Is anyone else getting fed up of having to move to avoid people on their daily walk? So many people around who just refuse to move off the pavement, so I end up having to haul my obviously pregnant arse into the actual road. Maybe that one's just me!!

This is such a reassuring thread, I’ve been so grumpy and cross and achey and fed up in the past week (week 28), after a nice cheerful second trimester. I’m also so, so tired! Glad I’ve got virtual company - my poor husband doesn’t know what to do with me this week!

Also, been told I’m measuring on the 95th centile so am feeling justified in how much grunting and moaning I’m doing every time I have to heave myself off the sofa!

@southlondonlockdown I’m also fed up of people not getting out of my goddamn way when I’m walking - leaving the path and walking on uneven ground is torture on my pelvis!

Yy to the not getting out of the way thing! Maybe (probably) I'm just self obsessed and convinced the world revolves around me because I'm pregnant () but it does annoy me that I'm clearly pregnant and it's always ME walking out into the road or off the path into the undergrowth.. grrrr.

Couldn't agree more! I purposefully wear my "bump on board" badge to really prove a point - my husband thinks I'm mad wearing a badge for a walk! 😅
Also on the 95th percentile but the midwife yesterday said it's so inaccurate and a lot can change week to week!
Can feel isolating going through this in lockdown but reassuring we're all feeling the same way at some point!

Sounds like I’m not alone ladies... at least we are on the home stretch now.

@southlondonlockdown yes! I find the same with people. And they stare at the bump a lot too. Genuinely would rather stay in most of the time anyway because of this!

My tiredness and irritation is making me find everything my partner does annoying now too... poor guy!

I’m 40 weeks tomorrow and I found once my baby ‘dropped’, it felt a bit better as I was less breathless and felt more able to do things. I think the nesting instinct that comes in third trimester gives you a bit of energy too. In some ways it gets better, in others worse!

i’m 28 weeks today too and i feel the exact same! these last few weeks i’ve been so tired but by the time i try go to sleep i can’t because i’m uncomfortable

Same! 29 weeks on Sunday and I've had a few bouts of hysterical crying and I couldn't tell you why!! Hope it goes away soon! Xx