How is everyone?

Really struggling as well over here! I told work I would be making it until Christmas as wanted my holiday pay as a teacher, but do not think I’m going to be able to make another 5 weeks. Starting to feel frustrated that even putting my own socks on is becoming difficult and like I have no energy to do anything that needs doing!

I’m really struggling, I’m only 30 weeks and want to work till 38 weeks as I really want the time off the other side but it’s so hard at the moment, my current ailments are long and due to PGP my mobility is really poor, currently have piles (sorry for tmi) so can’t even sit down in comfort. Low iron, acid reflux and im constantly breathless so although i am grateful to be given this opportunity to have my little girl I’m pretty dam miserable most days at the moment too x

Since I’ve hit 30 weeks I’ve really began to struggle! Sleeping is a main one, feel out of breath and no motivation!

@Rhiann yes the socks! And shoes 🙈

@Lisa bless you, I also have PGP. I’ve had hyperemesis my whole pregnancy and also have GD and gallstones. Isn’t it just the most precious and wonderful experience 😆🤪

Have been so fine until this past week… eczema flare up, thrush, UTI and insomnia 😢 we don’t have long left 🩷🩷🩷

@Hannah I know I have the countdown on my phone and must check it ten times a day 😆🙈

Struggling mentally as I'm just uncomfortable all the time and cannot do much which is making me bored and frustrated! I'm due to go on maternity next week as work is just draining me. I've been waking up with hot flushes that's my new thing also been feeling nauseous again. Heartburn and constipation. Or and low iron haha

Absolutely shattered looking after my 20 month old. There is no down time or chance to nap 😴 🫠 can’t wait to have my body back and to move around more easily! X

The work week is so hard. I work as a TA so I'm also trying to last until Christmas + kids at home + the house...😴 5 more weeks to go! 💪💪💪

Also finding things much harder all of a sudden. 33 weeks and I've still got 5.5 weeks of work to go too!

32+3 weeks, Struggling physically, very uncomfortable, fed up, trying to be active and get prepped but zero energy, low iron, still sick every morning (since may!!) other than that all good 🤦‍♀️🤣

31 weeks and I have a 2 year old, I feel exhausted! Although this is my second pregnancy, I forgot how hard the third trimester hits. Make sure you don't have an iron deficiency as that will not help with tiredness. We can do this!

Almost 31 weeks and living on 2-3 hours of sleep a night. My backache and heartburn is awful just feel like I’m constantly medicating myself so feel guilty but I wouldn’t be able to get through the day otherwise. Also so breathless ans struggle with regulating my breathing at night. Work is ok but only because I’m self employed so I can choose my hours and I don’t work full time. So so grateful to be pregnant because it’s been such a long and hard journey but very uncomfortable and scared of it getting worse

@Jen I feel you, since I’ve been 13 weeks I’ve been up every hour to use the toilet. So not actually slept for longer than 45 mins! I think we’ll sleep better with newborns 😅 I am 33 weeks now and actually the breathlessness has massively improved, I think it’s because the baby drops so hopefully you will feel some relief from that soon. You probably already have this but are you on omeprazole for the heartburn? Gaviscon/rennies don’t touch the sides! Xx

@Laura I’m similar my bladder is bad I think I’ve had a few nights where I’ve managed a 2 hour stretch but that’s the longest. Agree though I don’t feel worried about newborn nights, feel very prepped. I’ve never been an amazing sleeper but this is next level. Yeah already on omeprazole, sometimes twice a day. Really look forward to the baby dropping and giving me some relief up top but I imagine the pain just moves to your pelvis and hips?

@Jen yeah you are right 😆 birthing ball and support belts help. Isn’t pregnancy such a glorious time 😅

I'm 32w 3d and still working full time! I'm working right up to Christmas eve😅 But other than a wee bit of PGP I'm doing alright, just taking it slower x

I wanted to work until 36 weeks (nurse on a busy ward) but I’ve been off since 21 weeks with PGP and SPD and on crutches. So I’m bored out of my mind and it is dragggging. Felt like I would enjoy this time off and be thankful to have it but I can’t get comfortable, ever, don’t sleep, and in 24/7 agony with the SPD. Don’t want to wish away the weeks though haha

@Megan it’s awful being off and not being able to do anything isn’t it! If I manage a shower a day that’s an achievement. Honestly I’m wishing the weeks away 😆 can’t wait to be able to eat without vomming 😅

I’m 30 weeks today. Mobility is getting a bit poorer and things like bending forward to put on shoes and socks and even when driving I can feel it more. But I’m just keeping myself active with having a 7 month old puppy so walking him at least once a day. I find stretches and yoga help a lot. Planning to work until just before Xmas and then I’m off on maternity. Self employed also so trying to work as long as possible before my due date.Just a few short weeks left 🤞🏻

Sooooo ... I started really struggling, PGP, insomnia, mood swings, the lot. Started taking prenatals again with added vitamin D and following physio to the letter and I feel so so so much better. Not saying that'll be everyone's cure but it's helped me a lot!

I’m really struggling the last couple weeks, still working full time and feeling really low and anxious! I’m so nervous for the birth!

I feel very pregnant and very tired now. Looking forward to the little one’s due date but very nervous about the actual labour #firsttimemum

I’m nearly 30 weeks, I’m doing great mostly and enjoying the naps. I still don’t believe I’m about to have a baby and my life is going to change forever. Feeling a bit daunted by the idea. It’s so surreal 🙃

I’m 30 weeks and definitely struggling! Trying to keep up with housework as well as trying to look after/entertain my 20 month old😩 it’s definitely hard work xx