So uncomfortable

Standing hurts my hips and feet, sitting up really hurts my ribs, laying down in anyway makes my reflux bad ( acid is under control but it’ll make me burpy) I’ve had enough. When I sleep it hurts so bad I’m like a rotisserie chicken rotating all night because my hips kill me. Walking is uncomfortable. Living is uncomfortable lord help me. 37 weeks tomorrow and got a midwife appointment I’m hoping baby is at least engaged but as FTM I know it’s likely to be at least a week if not 3 before anything happens 😭

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You’re almost there! It’ll be worth it in the end.
I soooo feel you, though. Nothing is enjoyable for me now. I HATE the nights, because sleeping is so difficult due to the reasons you’ve listed. I’m only 32 weeks, though. 🤣

Get a wheel chair and then go out and distract yourself!

yeap we’ve definetly hit the “let’s get this over with stage”. im exactly like you and have been for a past few weeks but at 36w feel like it’s only gonna get worse, has your midwife suggested anything to help with your pain? mine said she’s referred me for physio and maybe to get a support band so maybe see if you can get a referral too! the acid reflux thou, can’t help ya there 😂 also horrendous for me too, probs one the worst symptoms to have

I could have written this myself! I'm 36+2 today and I'm so over it now! I've got midwife on Tuesday so I'm going to ask if she has any tips!

Yep! It's truly miserable now. I have found that a wedge pillow under bump helps with pain when lying on my side and a support belt really helps when standing/walking. Omeprazole for the heartburn. Nothing helps with the rib pain when sitting though. A heat pack does a little bit. But I have to decide whether to put it on my back or ribs.

Try going swimming! Seriously, go find a pool and wallow- it feels amazing x

Yep everything aches and hurts 😭 especially my back and hips!

I did say yesterday when I was out with my partner I want a wheelchair! My dad has an electric mobility scooter might borrow it 😂 I’ve been using a long hot water bottle and wrapping it round my ribs and alternating with my back but yesterday I did burn my all my fingers which I suppose distracted my rib pain when filling it up 😭
I really want to go swimming so badly I just don’t wanna go on my own 😂 I think floating would be amazing! The sea is on my doorstep it’s just a shame it’s so cold haha. I’m 37 today I’m like oh yeah she’s gonna come any minute but I know that’s not the reality and to be honest I’m ready for her to be here but at the same time I’m terrified 😂🤔

LOL that’s what’s up. Get that wheelchair, girl!!

I have to use a hot water bottle to ease my restless legs. 🤣

Do you have a leisure center near you? My husband and I got memberships to one and swimming really helps.

I am SO glad I haven’t had restless legs in ages! I’d be laying in bed and they start flying in all directions, my boyfriend be sooo mad! I’d get a warm cloth put them on each leg and foot and make the bed soaked just to ease it 😂 I do about but it’s still like an hour away, fuck it I need to float it’s shared with so many kids but catch me starfish floating across minding my own business 😂😂

I had restless legs on the plane and omggg torture! Trying to sit there moving my legs and stretching for hours 😭

An hour away?! So far! Screw them kids! Go and float! 🤣🤣🤣😝

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Everything i do hurt . I sit down / i stand up / i walk / i lie down. I am in pain ! I am tired ! His mouvement hurt down there like electricity chock ! My back is on fire ! If i walk more then 5 minutes i feel like i am going to die ( low ferritine) the acid reflux is crazy . I mean i can’t and don’t wanna do this no more . Only 31 weeks !