32 weeks and struggling

[wannamumma]

Hi, just thought I'd reach out to see if anyone else is in the same position as me. I'm only sleeping well every two or three days. I guess it's good practice but it's making me feel over emotional I think. The simplest of things are super hard work too - getting up and down the stairs, getting in and out of the sofa etc. And I guess this is all going to get worse before it gets better?!!

We went to our first baby class (Bump and Boo) this week and all the other mums to be had neat little bumps and were looking pretty smart in their lovely summer dresses. I'm just huge all over and so close now (due 08/08/21 but C Section booked for 21st July) that I haven't been buying any nice clothes as it doesn't seem worth it. But, it just makes me feel a bit low.

Saying that, I know we're super lucky as we tried for ages, then went down the IVF route and had two miscarriages before we were successful. So not a seriously negative moan but just feeling a bit tender today!

I'm with you on not buying nice clothes, it seems like a waste for a couple of months of wear and the unpredictable weather.
I'm huge too at 31+2, history of big babies though and I had twins last time so have been much bigger. The sleep disruption is a real killer. I'm finding it so hard to motivate myself to do things because I'm permanently tired, I get to it eventually because if I don't do it it won't get done.
On the bright side.... I really enjoy watching this little lady jumping around in there. Like you this one follows mc's so I don't want to complain too much and be more thankful that we're getting there, it'll be worth all the rubbish stuff to hold our precious baby.

Hello OP, I was about to write my own post but then saw this one and thought I'd tag on! I'm a little further on than you at 36 weeks but my god I am so exhausted!!

Sleep is hard to come by, getting comfy is impossible and I need the loo every hour 😫. I've always been terrified of birth, however I am so ready for this baby to be here!!!

Stairs are a killer, we live in a terraced house and have very stereotypical steep stairs which are a nightmare. I have to grip the banister for dear life to haul myself up them, and coming down is even worse as I can barely see the step in front of me over growing bump!!

Aah the joys of pregnancy!! Everyone warned me that the third trimester is tough - they weren't lying!! Take care of yourself and rest as much as you can! Xx

Hi @Chelyanne, @shmerlock thanks for joining. Glad you're with me on the clothes thing @Chelyanne!

So glad the weather is a bit cooler, aren't you guys? I mean, I love the sun but a few days there were scorchio!!

I get a really good sleep about once every three days at the moment, seems to be a pattern. I've found that if I turn the TV off at 9.30, go to bed and read for a bit and then wear an eye mask I stand a much better chance of getting decent hours. Have you got any tips?

@Shmerlock, we're in a terraced house too and have the added mare of a downstairs bathroom!! One thing someone said at our antenatal class last week was that its a really good idea to make sure you've got a changing station etc downstairs for once the baby is born, so you don't have to keep climbing the stairs.

Are you guys still both working? If so, when do you plan to stop? I'm a freelancer so am just planning to work as long as I can but it would be interesting to know what others are doing.

xx

Hi there OP.

I'm currently 31 weeks but get you perfectly.
I'm so exhausted, drop into bed at 9pm but can't fall asleep because of the hip pain and i'm just feeling so uncomfortable!
House is a wreck because I have no energy to clean up. And I hate the way it looks.
Feeling huge and fat and miserable and just wish time would move a bit quicker and i'd have a little more energy to get on with my life!
I'm still working for another 3 weeks and you can be sure I cannot wait to be done with work!
I understand you completely. I don't have much to offer other than my sympathies!

@wannamumma definitrly glad it's cooled down a little - it was so much tougher in the heat!

I've found if I've been a bit more active during the day I sleep better - less aches and pains at night. Swimming has been a life saver for me!

Yes I've heard that too! We've got one of those changing caddys so that we can have all their stuff downstairs as well as upstairs for changes. Thanks for sharing!

I'm a primary school teacher so from 28 weeks I was working from home. I'm classed as starting mat leave from my due date, although definitely starting to wind down now in the lead up! Take care! Xx

No tips for sleep as spd disturbs my sleep mostly, cool nights are better though. Had my growth scan and baby is on the 97th centile so will be a chunky one like 4 of her siblings, eldest was a very average size. I've been a sahm since pregnant with our 2nd, hubby is military so away most of the time. With our 1st I worked until 37wk, took holidays and maternity leave started the day after she was born.

We have a travel cot for downstairs, it has a fold away change mat on it and nappy storage. Had one for all the kids, great to keep them safe when you need to get stuff done too.