7 weeks to go... can't go quick enough

[May2021Mummy]

I have 7 weeks to go and I'm really struggling.... I'm so uncomfortable can't sleep and have such bad acid reflux along with lower back pain. I'm turning in to a grumpy mess and feel bad for my OH who wants to be so helpful but there's not a lot he can do. I still have one week left of work before my maternity leave starts all I seem to do lately is sit about moaning. How people have lots of kids I will never know being pregnant is not my idea of fun at all. I've only managed a couple of hours sleep tonight but was so fidgety I didn't want to wake OH so came and sat on the sofa just feeling a bit of an emotional mess - although I realise I'm probably just tired and being dramatic.

I don't really know what the point of this post is other than to get my feelings out I feel like people just expect me to be constantly super happy and excited (which I am) I'm struggling to show it right now

I’m also 33 weeks pregnant and struggling due to pelvis pain, lack of sleep because of it and physically not being able to do much because of the pain. So grateful to be pregnant and I am enjoying it but the last week has been rough - feel guilty for not doing more at home, want to go on maternity leave now (working from home so not until 39 weeks), can’t get comfy on the sofa, in bed...

I feel you.

I hate being pregnant. I wish I was one of these women who cherish every precious moment, but I’m not. In my last 2 pregnancies I had vile nausea for the first 20 and last 10 weeks, not to mention insomnia, heartburn and all manner of other delights. I’m pregnant with DC3 and hating it again! BUT ultimately it’s just a means to an end, and for me 9 months of shit in exchange for a lifetime (hopefully) with my kids is worth it. Plus according to my DH my brain gets magically scrubbed after a few months and I end thinking “oh it wasn’t so bad...”

Good luck, you’ve not got too long to go now.

@Aozora13 i agree with your DH, that must happen to me too or i would not be sat here 28 weeks with DC6

Agree with you 100%! 35 weeks pregnant with my second and really not enjoying it this time! I'm more than ready to go on maternity leave now but am working from home so aiming for 3 more weeks. Can't come soon enough!

I'm in the same boat. 33 weeks next week and literally counting down EACH DAY!! Last two pregnancies were a breeze in comparison to this one! I've got PGP so in constant pain, I dread going to bed because I know the uncomfortable night ahead and my bump is so big that I'm already a similar size to when I was overdue with my last baby! I feel like a geriatric whale!
I'm trying to focus on maternity leave starting so I send the kids off to school and just lie in the bath all day like a mermaid because that is the only time I feel "comfortable". Only 5 weeks to go!
Also looking forward to hitting 37 weeks so I can actually start encouraging this baby to vacate his premises !
You aren't alone I promise and it will all be worth it! Hang in there xx

I could have written this myself the insomnia mixed with discomfort is horrendous. All we can do is be kind to ourselves. Pregnancy is bloody hard and not everyone sails through glowing😂 I have gestational diabetes too and seeing my little girls Easter eggs around Is tormenting me let alone not being able to eat the one my mum got me😂Thankfully I’m not diabetic in the normal way so I’ll be able to soon but just wanted to let you know you are not on your own! There can be a lot of pressure to be jolly and appreciate being pregnant all the time which of course I do, but at the same time when you don’t feel well and are in pain it’s hard to be positive! The end is in sight though!!!

@ER20 @Aozora13 @THATbasicSNOWFLAKE @looloo247 @Jinglebells87 @Yummymummy2020 thank you for all your comments ladies it's nice to know I'm not the only one feeling like this.

Congratulations to you all and I hope the end of our pregnancies fly by 🤞🏼💙💖