Feel like my body is failing

I know some will think this is dramatic, if you do probably best if you just scroll...

I'm almost 34 weeks pregnant and I feel like one thing after another is happening to my body. Went through severe morning sickness, severe allergies, anemia etc etc. Now, I can barely draw, write, cut up food or do any crafts because my fingers lock into place (see photo). The whole side of my hand will suck in and all my fingers will get stuck in whatever position they are in. In addition to this, I was simply eating a kiwi and my tooth shattered (yes I have a healthy mouth and teeth)... I have been feeling so winded and exhausted, that even if I stand to pour some juice I get extremely tired and have to stop to sit down. Sometimes bad cramps when I get Braxton hicks (all baby movement has been the same and spot on), extremely bad hip and what I call cervix pain. I am aware women out there have it much much worse, it's just making me sad and down because I can't enjoy things I normally enjoy

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Have you had your iron levels checked?

Check your pregnancy book/folder you were given at your midwife appointment to see what your numbers are. Your ferritin should be above 100. If it’s under 100, you are iron deficient, despite what the NHS will tell you. Optimal levels for women are between 100-300.

Also check your Vitamin D level too.

All that aside, pregnancy is no joke. Stop putting yourself down by trying to make out others have it worse than you, it’s ok to say you are suffering! As a woman, your body changes so much during pregnancy from the extra blood volume increase, organs rearranged, dental issues, hormone crashes - it’s little wonder it can take YEARS to recover and even then, you may still never feel the same again.

You’re not being dramatic. Not every woman has an easy pregnancy. The last trimester is exhausting. I used to nap a lot and conserve my energy. Hope you feel better soon 🩷

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