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33 weeks and so fed up! 😪

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user1469032438 · 09/08/2023 22:30

I just want a rant really and to know I'm not alone.

I'm 33 weeks pregnant with DC 2 and so fed up, I'm tired, I'm anaemic and can't take iron tablets as they give me an upset stomach which triggers severe health anxiety, I feel massive, my bump hurts all the time I think the baby must have 10 elbows! I've had constant thrush and water infections, my mental health is shot and I have heart burn and indigestion so bad I can hardly eat anything, I'm awake every hour in the night drinking so much gaviscon I think I'm going to have to take out a second mortgage to afford it. On top of looking after DD 6 and working full time I just want to sit and cry all day!

I don't remember feeling like this with DD.

Can anyone relate or do I just need to get over myself :( I don't know if I have 7 weeks left in me!

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fullbloom87 · 09/08/2023 22:32

Sounds like you need to pack up working then. My husband would never in a millions years send me out to work full time if I felt how you do.
Take leave early and rest up.

allthedecentnamesweregone · 09/08/2023 22:59

OP I feel the same 30 weeks preggers with my second and have spent most of this afternoon crying. Chronic bladder pain, baby kicking constantly and bouncing on bladder, sore heavy bump, my son 5 going through some behavioural stuff, dog misbehaving, house a state and getting work done, hubby grumpy as stressed with his work.... I can go on. I just cried and cried this afternoon. Hoping tomorrow is a better day. I think it's normal to feel how you feel. Sorry I can't offer much help but I am in the same boat and ir sucks Flowers

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user1469032438 · 09/08/2023 23:14

@fullbloom87 unfortunately I can't yet, neither me or DH are particularly high earners and I will probably have to go back to work after 6 months maternity (I get full pay for 6 months) because we can't afford SMP and I want as much time with the baby as possible. DH is being good bless him and trying to help as much as he can.

@allthedecentnamesweregone

Sorry to hear you are fed up too, its horrible, I'm probably just having a grumpy day because I'm tired. Hoping tomorrow is better too 💐

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snoopy18 · 10/08/2023 07:40

Try liquid iron it’s much more easier on the stomach

Dibdabble · 10/08/2023 07:44

Make an appointment with your GP and get a different form of iron to try and omeprazoke for the heartburn, it is a game changer!

Dibdabble · 10/08/2023 07:44

omeprazole*

flightless55 · 10/08/2023 10:03

So sorry you're having such a rough time

I'm currently 29 weeks and suffering too (though not to the same extent)

Re. Anemia it's important this isn't left as you're at risk post birth (speaking from experience sadly) - I would speak to doctor and advise how much you're struggling they can give iron infusions instead which would skip your stomach and therefore help with the sickness

And re. Heart burn get the tablets from doctors on prescription and then they're free and work a thousand times better than gaviscon!

Don't suffer alone lovely Flowers

Hufflepods · 10/08/2023 10:11

fullbloom87 · 09/08/2023 22:32

Sounds like you need to pack up working then. My husband would never in a millions years send me out to work full time if I felt how you do.
Take leave early and rest up.

Oh for god sake her husband isn't sending her out to work.

Hufflepods · 10/08/2023 10:14

OP you just need to try to do as little as possible. Do you have any extra annual leave you don't need to save for mat leave? The odd day might help.
Ultimately if you're feeling so run down a couple of days off sick next week might help so you can rest and recover a bit.
In the evenings, could you DH come home any earlier so there is less for you? Do an online food shop with lots of premade things that save you time and energy for the next few weeks.

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user1469032438 · 10/08/2023 11:01

Thank you everyone, I did get omeperazole from the doctor yesterday so I am going to pick that up this afternoon, I also had a blood test yesterday to check my iron levels and an infusion was mentioned if its dropped any further.

To be fair to DH he can't get home any earlier than he does but he does do the food shopping and the child ferrying and cooks tea and does most of the housework at the minute so I really can't fault him, he is trying to help.

I think I was just feeling super fed up last night as I am sick of being in pain with thing or another but I managed to get a bit better night's sleep so feeling a bit more positive this morning.

Thank you for all your replies though, they helped me feel like I'm not just being stupid.

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BritishDesiGirl · 10/08/2023 14:33

I'm with you OP 33 weeks here, almost 34. I'm done now. My daughter is 2.5 and driving me mad, she is going through the terrible twos. I just don't have anything left to give. No energy, l wish l could lay down and rest.

rainbowMIT · 10/08/2023 21:37

Hear you OP. 33 weeks pregnant with a 3 year old on summer holidays.
Never felt so uncomfortable, aggy, tired, exhausted, in all my life.
The pain is depressing as is the lack of sleep from being uncomfortable and needing to wee constantly!
Are you able to take maternity early at all? Or able to be signed off sick?
I no easier said than done, hang in there x

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