Feeling low third trimester — anyone else?

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emilyj89 · 02/03/2022 14:16

Hi everyone, I'm 32 weeks and feel like I'm having a bit of a crash emotionally and wondering if anyone else has felt the same. I can only really seem to find evidence of the first trimester being emotionally tough due to hormones and a few people I've spoken to report feeling pretty happy, to the point of almost being high, in this last stretch. But I'm totally the opposite!

Feeling quite teary and a bit negative and more overwhelmed than usual by some challenging things (like living in a foreign country without my family close by and not knowing the language, with a baby on the way) as well as emotional about every day things. I've definitely had periods of this pregnancy where I've felt pretty great and happy but that's waning now and I'm left wondering if it will ever return, which makes me a little concerned for the state of mind I'll be in once baby is here (whilst knowing this isn't something you can control).

I'm generally fine and high-functioning (although really not with anything that's a bit taxing, like language learning ), just struggling a little emotionally atm. Would love to hear your experiences!

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Hiddenvoice · 02/03/2022 20:13

I’m 33 weeks and have felt exactly the same for the last few weeks. It was hard to explain tk people but I just didn’t feel happy. There were loads of things going through my head but think it was a mixture of my emotions.
I’ve come out of it a little and feeling a little more positive but I was very emotional and found it hard to pick myself up.
If it continues I’d contact your midwife just to have a check in with them.

Hotcrossbunsinbed · 02/03/2022 23:07

Yep my brain is a hormonal soup. I generally feel pretty terrible very tired and emotional or down. Also had some good positive stretches but the end has kicked my ass. Had to have a week off work with stress then went on mat leave a few weeks after that (last week). 36 weeks and feel huge and grumpy really want pregnancy to be over and to be enjoying time with the baby. Good things comes to those who wait?

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emilyj89 · 04/03/2022 07:01

@Hiddenvoice

I’m 33 weeks and have felt exactly the same for the last few weeks. It was hard to explain tk people but I just didn’t feel happy. There were loads of things going through my head but think it was a mixture of my emotions. I’ve come out of it a little and feeling a little more positive but I was very emotional and found it hard to pick myself up. If it continues I’d contact your midwife just to have a check in with them.

Glad to hear I'm not alone! This is pretty much how I've been feeling. I hope it picks up for me soon, too.

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emilyj89 · 04/03/2022 07:03

@Hotcrossbunsinbed

I imagine the physical side of it must get really tough in those final few weeks, which I've got to look forward to. Hang on in there! I hope you can get some rest.

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Kikospeedo · 04/03/2022 07:09

I am 32 weeks and feel exactly the same, how reassuring to read your post this morning! Is this your first child OP? I think this is the trimester where everything starts to get real, it’s daunting. Have you got a partner to speak to? Also, what are new baby/mum support groups like where you are? Sending good vibes in third trimester solidarity!!

SunnySideUp2020 · 04/03/2022 07:25

Last year before I gave birth in April I was feeling thr same. Also in a country with no family and not speaking the language + covid and very lonely.
I definitely did not enjoy 3rd trimester...
I think pregnancy is not linear in the way you feel by trimester. As you go hormones change, and overall the way you feel can be affected.
I think it is normal to have ups and downs. Lots of unknowns etc ...
Be kind to yourself. Allow yourself to feel all the emotions... I found getting fresh air helped. Or watching a distracting tv show!
I remember my partner not getting me at all and other people just thinking you are not working and chilling all day why on earth are you complaining about... so yeah I was a bit lonely.

And here I am now a year later in my 1st trimester and in a different country where again I dont know anyone or speak the language and struggling to even have time for myself because my 10m old drives me mad. 😁 and I look back and think... maybe it wasnt that bad last year 😅

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