So uncomfortable

So I'm 30 weeks and I feel like I've suddenly got huge, I've hit the can't get your shoes on easily, sore hips and generally feeling like wading through treacle stage. This is my second and I started out bigger so am definitely much bigger than I was last time. Anyone else hit a wall? I planned to do a load of gardening this afternoon but think it's hit me I may have reached my just holding out till baby comes phase earlier than I was expecting. Please tell me I'm not alone! I hate this bit!

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Def not alone I'm 31 weeks with second as well and been feeling it for a while even standing showering is a struggle for me

Yeah im starting to feel the same 31 weeks almost, definitely energy has plummeted, can't be bothered doing anything and work is difficult to focus now. I do feel light walking does make you feel better thiugh. X

Im exactly the same! Reached 30 weeks this week and body feels like a wreck. I was soo exhausted yday, that when i got to work i went straight home as couldnt stop crying and my ankles were the size of ballons 🙈🤣 Its my first, so still trying to learn and accept when I need to rest.

I know you didn't say you were looking for anything, but I bought the "TriPro Shoe Horn Long Handled -38-95cm Telescopic Metal Shoe Horn Adjustable Length" on Amazon and I swear by it. No more bending required and I can take it with me anywhere as it's telescopic. Might be worth thinking about to get one thing easier x

I thought the exact thing today when I walked down the road! This is my 2nd and I am A LOT bigger too. Come on we can do this xx

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