Talk to me about last few weeks of pregnancy

[Danishpastrie]

I would like to hear from other women and their experiences as I don't have anyone I can talk to about pregnancy. I'm due in 3.5 weeks. Getting very nervous but also busy organising everything so not much time.

I have energy when I wake up and then a bit of housework or organising exhausts me. I assume this is normal?

I think I'm "nesting" as everyday I'm organising, sorting out drawers, storage etc. It feels like I won't ever get round to it again after the baby is here.

Also the baby is really pushing and digging in a lot at the moment, like there's no room in there. Sometimes it's really uncomfortable and I find myself wishing the baby would go to sleep in there. Again, I presume this is normal?

I don't sleep much anymore mainly due to discomfort in hips and belly, as well as baby movements sometimes.

How were the last few weeks for you and do you have any advice?

Hi OP
This is all very normal. My advice would be to rest rest rest ☺️☺️☺️☺️
A little bit of pottering is nice to do if you have the energy.
I remember on my first I was moving my bed to hoover behind and cleaning my oven 🙄🙄🙄 I'm 23 wks now with 2nd and just don't have the energy 😂

I know it's hard though to just sit still.
I enjoyed watching my fav tv, bouncing on a birthing ball eating ice lollies. Xxxx

Thanks! Good advice! X

38+1 and following.
Lucky to still feel like I have a decent amount of energy, but quite a bit of pain in my pelvis when walking.
I finished work on Friday and really don’t know how I’m going to pass the time for the next 2-4 weeks. My partner has been on furlough for the last month so has been nesting for both of us, he’s left nothing for me to do!

im 39+4 and utterly miserable 😂 If one more person tells me to have sex or eat a curry to get this baby out i will go crazy! I still haven't 'dropped' in the way people describe so there is always a limb constantly in my ribs which is so so uncomfortable and still constantly out of breath.

I think its so hard for everyone expecting in the next few months because even though im on mat leave all i can really do is tidy the house and go for walks due to covid, and it just gives you more time to constantly think about labour and when it might happen which makes the weeks drag even more 🙄

DS arrived 37+4 and I remember being fed up weeks before that, pregnant with DD now and hope I go early again!

I’m due 6th July with my first baby. I’ve been on maternity leave since 20th April as I’m a nurse so went as early as I could! I’ve been working through a constant do to list to get everything ready. I have a horse so I’ve been busy looking after her every day and making sure everything is organised for when I have the baby. My sleep has been all over the place, sometimes hardly any and then randomly a good nights sleep. I’m finally running out of things to prepare and I almost feel for my baby to arrive. I’m aim to really rest for the last couple of weeks so I’m kind of seeing next week as my last week of really doing much

I’m due in 3 weeks, I wake up everyday thinking what am I going to do. I hate going to bed in an evening as I have so much energy. I’m convinced this baby will be late and I feel ready and not ready at the same time. I’m worried I’m spending to much time resting and then worried that if I don’t watch/read/finish things I never will for the next 20 years and then worry my concentration level is lower. I genuinely think in my head I’m in denial about the fact that this baby is going to arrive 😂 and want time to slow down!

Totally normal!
Enjoy the peace and naps whilst you can. I remember being so frustrated that LO hadn’t arrived and ended up going a week OD; sweep didn’t help. It’s a long journey but sat here with a gorgeous 11w old boy in my arms; completely worth the discomfort of the last few weeks!
Once they’re here, your worries just shift so honestly enjoy as much alone time with your OH or just to yourself whilst you have it! Good luck 😊

Thank you for these responses. Interesting to hear how others in the same position feel. I'm actually having a c-section for medical reasons and so I know the exact due date (obviously unless unforeseen circumstances). In a way this adds a countdown element. I agree with the pp who said they're trying to read and watch things now before they lose the chance!

Hi, I actually really enjoyed my last two weeks and planned treats for me that would be hard to do once the baby arrives - on due date I had a pedicure and got a hair cut the week before.

I didn't have hip pain etc so once work stopped I tried to stay active in the hope that it would help labour. So plenty of walks!

If I had the time again - I would have slept more and got naps in etc. I lost two nights sleep having my son and you don't get that sleep back ever and suddenly you are on night feed duty!

Good tip about the sleep!

Unfortunately there are limited opportunities for treats like pedicures and haircuts under the current pandemic. Believe me I have been desperate for a pedicure for weeks now! Reaching my toes is very hard!