UO Thursday

ravenclaw1

Who wants to play?

My UO:

When you get pregnant, you sign up to be that way for 40 weeks. So what's with the 37 weekers who are saying they're "full term" and trying to start labor? I know pregnancy is uncomfortable, but don't you want your baby to develop as long as possible?

Obvious disclaimer: this does not apply to women who are suffering some sort of medical issues that are effecting their daily lives. Just the "I'm sick of being pregnant" folks.

michelle7482

I am not into the labor buddies announcing their buddy is in labor. I get excited and happy to read the birth announcements from the mom with all details and pictures. We are all strangers so announcing someone is in labor isn't exciting at all to me.

Nukke

I fecking hate summer, and I'm glad it's only 12°C outside today.  <:-P

happybride 276

ravenclaw1 said:

Who wants to play? My UO: When you get pregnant, you sign up to be that way for 40 weeks. So what's with the 37 weekers who are saying they're "full term" and trying to start labor? I know pregnancy is uncomfortable, but don't you want your baby to develop as long as possible? Obvious disclaimer: this does not apply to women who are suffering some sort of medical issues that are effecting their daily lives. Just the "I'm sick of being pregnant" folks.

No way this is a UO, right? I have said I am done being pregnant on a day or two during my 37th week, but always follow up with I want him to fully develop. Being emotionally done after a long day or work is different than wishing him out before he is developed. When talking to my OB about issues I was having she said "We don't want to induce at 37 weeks" and I told her "Good because neither do I. He isn't done in there yet". I need to think about my own UO. I am drawing a blank.

SweetPeaK26

ravenclaw1 said:

Who wants to play?

My UO:

When you get pregnant, you sign up to be that way for 40 weeks. So what's with the 37 weekers who are saying they're "full term" and trying to start labor? I know pregnancy is uncomfortable, but don't you want your baby to develop as long as possible?

Because drs say that 37 weeks IS full term. No " " needed. I'm not saying I disagree with you, but if they are going to say it, moms are going to take it and run!

I'm also one who wants something, anything, to start happening around 37 weeks, not because I actually want to deliver at 37 weeks, but because it feels like my body will actually cooperate when labor does actually start!

Cleo421

My UO is that I strongly dislike the phrase/idea "babies will come when they're ready." Sure some babies will, but a lot of babies don't, hence the need for inductions. Also, it implies nature always knows best, which obviously isn't the case either, or we wouldn't be such utilizers of modern medical interventions. Andplusalso, sometimes baby is completely ready but Mom's body isn't getting the memo.

The wording of the phrase implies that those with planned inductions before 40 weeks are taking baby out before he or she is really ready, which I find annoying at best and downright insulting at worst.

happybride 276

SweetPeaK26 said:

Who wants to play? My UO: When you get pregnant, you sign up to be that way for 40 weeks. So what's with the 37 weekers who are saying they're "full term" and trying to start labor? I know pregnancy is uncomfortable, but don't you want your baby to develop as long as possible?

Because drs say that 37 weeks IS full term. No " " needed. I'm not saying I disagree with you, but if they are going to say it, moms are going to take it and run! I'm also one who wants something, anything, to start happening around 37 weeks, not because I actually want to deliver at 37 weeks, but because it feels like my body will actually cooperate when labor does actually start!

My doctor just told me yesterday that the 38th week is one of the most important weeks. She said your child's brain grows from the size of an orange to the size of a grapefruit. 37 weeks is considered term, 40 weeks is considered full term. I understand wanting the baby out, but my discomfort is worth his development. Now he will get evicted sometime between 40 and 41 weeks 3 days, but that is because my doctor and I both would prefer birth before 42 weeks.

Nukke said:

I fecking hate summer, and I'm glad it's only 12°C outside today.  <:-P

I hate the winter. I hate snow, cold weather, and feeling like there is nothing to do outside without freezing my ass off. I also hate all pumpkin flavored drinks and foods.

ravenclaw1

SweetPeaK26 said:

Because drs say that 37 weeks IS full term. No " " needed. I'm not saying I disagree with you, but if they are going to say it, moms are going to take it and run! I'm also one who wants something, anything, to start happening around 37 weeks, not because I actually want to deliver at 37 weeks, but because it feels like my body will actually cooperate when labor does actually start!

I guess that's another reason why I love my doctor, because he doesn't say things like that. A lot of good development happens after 37 weeks - not that babies born before 40 are doomed or anything, it's just that those extra few weeks can be beneficial. 

My doctor doesn't even really like telling people firm due dates and won't discuss induction unless medically necessary or you go well past your EDD.

I hit 37 today, and I'm totally fine if nothing happens for the next few weeks. 

Nukke

happybride 276 said:

Nukke said:

I fecking hate summer, and I'm glad it's only 12°C outside today.  <:-P

I hate the winter. I hate snow, cold weather, and feeling like there is nothing to do outside without freezing my ass off. I also hate all pumpkin flavored drinks and foods.

Cleo421

happybride 276 said:

SweetPeaK26 said:

Who wants to play? My UO: When you get pregnant, you sign up to be that way for 40 weeks. So what's with the 37 weekers who are saying they're "full term" and trying to start labor? I know pregnancy is uncomfortable, but don't you want your baby to develop as long as possible?

Because drs say that 37 weeks IS full term. No " " needed. I'm not saying I disagree with you, but if they are going to say it, moms are going to take it and run! I'm also one who wants something, anything, to start happening around 37 weeks, not because I actually want to deliver at 37 weeks, but because it feels like my body will actually cooperate when labor does actually start!

My doctor just told me yesterday that the 38th week is one of the most important weeks. She said your child's brain grows from the size of an orange to the size of a grapefruit. 37 weeks is considered term, 40 weeks is considered full term. I understand wanting the baby out, but my discomfort is worth his development. Now he will get evicted sometime between 40 and 41 weeks 3 days, but that is because my doctor and I both would prefer birth before 42 weeks.

 

Some pregnancies are considered bona fide full-term at 37 weeks. Mine, for example. Re: brain growth during the 37th week, that will happen regardless if they're inside or outside babies. Arguably better development when outside babies for babies needed to be delivered early, if they're being delivered due to IUGR, placental degradation, etc. 

SweetPeaK26

ravenclaw1 said:

SweetPeaK26 said:

ravenclaw1 said:

Because drs say that 37 weeks IS full term. No " " needed. I'm not saying I disagree with you, but if they are going to say it, moms are going to take it and run!

I'm also one who wants something, anything, to start happening around 37 weeks, not because I actually want to deliver at 37 weeks, but because it feels like my body will actually cooperate when labor does actually start!

I guess that's another reason why I love my doctor, because he doesn't say things like that. A lot of good development happens after 37 weeks - not that babies born before 40 are doomed or anything, it's just that those extra few weeks can be beneficial. 

My doctor doesn't even really like telling people firm due dates and won't discuss induction unless medically necessary or you go well past your EDD.

I hit 37 today, and I'm totally fine if nothing happens for the next few weeks. 

I just hit 37 on Tuesday, and I am very discouraged that I've had no progress yet. However, I do feel that my past plays into it some. Since I waited till almost 41 weeks to induce my first, (because I wanted to give her the time she needed, avoid cs etc) she was born with complications and I was told that had we delivered her sooner, some, if not all, of those complications could have been avoided. That would have been nice. I also had a baby at 38 weeks (no induction) , and she did have some troubles with severe jaundice and weight loss. Not sure if delivering 'before she was ready' was part of it or not. But, because of both of my situations, I find that line of 'ready' and 'too long' to be a very very thin little line! I trust my OB though, and his wanting to induce at 39 weeks is fine with me, I sort of see it as splitting the situations down the middle!

Cleo421

I find that line of 'ready' and 'too long' to be a very very thin little line!

This is how I feel, exactly! I just hit "ready" yesterday at 37 weeks, and will be induced Monday at 37w5d. Very small window indeed!

happybride 276

happybride 276 said:

SweetPeaK26 said:

Who wants to play? My UO: When you get pregnant, you sign up to be that way for 40 weeks. So what's with the 37 weekers who are saying they're "full term" and trying to start labor? I know pregnancy is uncomfortable, but don't you want your baby to develop as long as possible?

Because drs say that 37 weeks IS full term. No " " needed. I'm not saying I disagree with you, but if they are going to say it, moms are going to take it and run! I'm also one who wants something, anything, to start happening around 37 weeks, not because I actually want to deliver at 37 weeks, but because it feels like my body will actually cooperate when labor does actually start!

My doctor just told me yesterday that the 38th week is one of the most important weeks. She said your child's brain grows from the size of an orange to the size of a grapefruit. 37 weeks is considered term, 40 weeks is considered full term. I understand wanting the baby out, but my discomfort is worth his development. Now he will get evicted sometime between 40 and 41 weeks 3 days, but that is because my doctor and I both would prefer birth before 42 weeks.

 

Some pregnancies are considered bona fide full-term at 37 weeks. Mine, for example. Re: brain growth during the 37th week, that will happen regardless if they're inside or outside babies. Arguably better development when outside babies for babies needed to be delivered early, if they're being delivered due to IUGR, placental degradation, etc. 

Agreed. 100%. I could be wrong, but aren't twins considered full term at 37 weeks? I was making a blanket statement based on a "normal" pregnancy and based on what my doctor told me. There are always exceptions.

Cleo421

happybride 276 said:

Cleo421 said:

ravenclaw1 said:

happybride 276 said:

SweetPeaK26 said:

ravenclaw1 said:

Who wants to play?

My UO:

When you get pregnant, you sign up to be that way for 40 weeks. So what's with the 37 weekers who are saying they're "full term" and trying to start labor? I know pregnancy is uncomfortable, but don't you want your baby to develop as long as possible?

Because drs say that 37 weeks IS full term. No " " needed. I'm not saying I disagree with you, but if they are going to say it, moms are going to take it and run!

I'm also one who wants something, anything, to start happening around 37 weeks, not because I actually want to deliver at 37 weeks, but because it feels like my body will actually cooperate when labor does actually start!

My doctor just told me yesterday that the 38th week is one of the most important weeks. She said your child's brain grows from the size of an orange to the size of a grapefruit. 37 weeks is considered term, 40 weeks is considered full term. I understand wanting the baby out, but my discomfort is worth his development. Now he will get evicted sometime between 40 and 41 weeks 3 days, but that is because my doctor and I both would prefer birth before 42 weeks.

 

Some pregnancies are considered bona fide full-term at 37 weeks. Mine, for example. Re: brain growth during the 37th week, that will happen regardless if they're inside or outside babies. Arguably better development when outside babies for babies needed to be delivered early, if they're being delivered due to IUGR, placental degradation, etc. 

Agreed. 100%. I could be wrong, but aren't twins considered full term at 37 weeks? I was making a blanket statement based on a "normal" pregnancy and based on what my doctor told me. There are always exceptions.

Yup, twins are full term at 37 Hence I'm wicked defensive about the keep them in as long as possible comments, esp since it doesn't look like they'll be coming on their own. Part of me really doesn't like the thought of evicting them, so I have to keep reminding myself (and anyone who will listen ) that it's for their own good.

Of course, the other part of me, the part that thinks about how I'm carrying (hopefully!) 11 to 12 lbs of babies in the FL heat, living in a multilevel house, and can't sit comfortably at a restaurant anymore bc my belly doesn't fit in the booth, is rather excited about the induction!

jjkaye

ravenclaw1 said:

Who wants to play? My UO: When you get pregnant, you sign up to be that way for 40 weeks. So what's with the 37 weekers who are saying they're "full term" and trying to start labor? I know pregnancy is uncomfortable, but don't you want your baby to develop as long as possible? Obvious disclaimer: this does not apply to women who are suffering some sort of medical issues that are effecting their daily lives. Just the "I'm sick of being pregnant" folks.

I feel like I tried to say this a few weeks ago and started a huge shit storm. You explained it better than I did- thanks. The "I'm so over it" and "I'm in so much pain" is just annoying to me. We ALL are- but that's part of the gig. It's not going to get better if you have a few weeks left, and wishing you'd give birth early is just selfish.That's what happens when you house a human!

 

 

happybride 276

Cleo421 said:

happybride 276 said:

SweetPeaK26 said:

Who wants to play? My UO: When you get pregnant, you sign up to be that way for 40 weeks. So what's with the 37 weekers who are saying they're "full term" and trying to start labor? I know pregnancy is uncomfortable, but don't you want your baby to develop as long as possible?

Because drs say that 37 weeks IS full term. No " " needed. I'm not saying I disagree with you, but if they are going to say it, moms are going to take it and run! I'm also one who wants something, anything, to start happening around 37 weeks, not because I actually want to deliver at 37 weeks, but because it feels like my body will actually cooperate when labor does actually start!

My doctor just told me yesterday that the 38th week is one of the most important weeks. She said your child's brain grows from the size of an orange to the size of a grapefruit. 37 weeks is considered term, 40 weeks is considered full term. I understand wanting the baby out, but my discomfort is worth his development. Now he will get evicted sometime between 40 and 41 weeks 3 days, but that is because my doctor and I both would prefer birth before 42 weeks.

 

Some pregnancies are considered bona fide full-term at 37 weeks. Mine, for example. Re: brain growth during the 37th week, that will happen regardless if they're inside or outside babies. Arguably better development when outside babies for babies needed to be delivered early, if they're being delivered due to IUGR, placental degradation, etc. 

Agreed. 100%. I could be wrong, but aren't twins considered full term at 37 weeks? I was making a blanket statement based on a "normal" pregnancy and based on what my doctor told me. There are always exceptions.

Yup, twins are full term at 37 Hence I'm wicked defensive about the keep them in as long as possible comments, esp since it doesn't look like they'll be coming on their own. Part of me really doesn't like the thought of evicting them, so I have to keep reminding myself (and anyone who will listen ) that it's for their own good. Of course, the other part of me, the part that thinks about how I'm carrying (hopefully!) 11 to 12 lbs of babies in the FL heat, living in a multilevel house, and can't sit comfortably at a restaurant anymore bc my belly doesn't fit in the booth, is rather excited about the induction!

Don't feel bad because you are doing what is best for your babies! As much as I want my son to stay in side for the whole 40 weeks I would love to get some relief from the aches and pains that seem to have really hit me in the past week. And I just want to hold him. All these babies being born doesn't help either. They are all so cute.

mcg512

I hate America's Funniest Home Videos.  Most of them aren't that funny and I can't believe the show is even still on.  DH always stops on it for a few minutes if he's flipping channels and it drives me insane.  There's a new host but some of the videos are 10+ years old.  Who wants to see that?!?!

happybride 276

MandyCody36 said:

I hate America's Funniest Home Videos.  Most of them aren't that funny and I can't believe the show is even still on.  DH always stops on it for a few minutes if he's flipping channels and it drives me insane.  There's a new host but some of the videos are 10+ years old.  Who wants to see that?!?!

I thought it went off the air with the guy from Full House.

mcg512

happybride 276 said:

MandyCody36 said:

I hate America's Funniest Home Videos.  Most of them aren't that funny and I can't believe the show is even still on.  DH always stops on it for a few minutes if he's flipping channels and it drives me insane.  There's a new host but some of the videos are 10+ years old.  Who wants to see that?!?!

I thought it went off the air with the guy from Full House.

Unfortunately not but they still show the same videos!   The guy that hosts Dancing with the Stars hosts it, at least I think it's the same guy.  

Curls218

I'm over the "I can't wait to have this baby so I'm not waking up a million times a night to pee and so I can sleep more comfortably without hip pain" posts. When the baby is outside you wake up constantly to feed or change them and end up staying up for an hour. I'd gladly take a 2 min pee break from sleeping to get more sleep overnight.

kennazebrowsky

So mine comes from a conversation we had last weekend with MIL.

She was shit talking BIL ex who has has a kid with. Calling her a bitch for wanting child support and wanting BIL to clean up his act before he could see his kid.

I'm all for coparenting - I was a single mom who had an ex who never was there for his kids and never paid child support. I had restriction for their dad too- he was practically homeless and a drug addict. So if he wanted to see the kids it had to be at his parents house.

BIL lived in a hotel. Hasn't paid child support in 4 years and had a warrant out for his arrest. The last time he saw his kid was 3 years ago and he tried to abduct him. He doesn't have a DL and is an alcoholic. He was on the run for two years and just recently turned himself in to the jail.

MIL has no room to bash. She ran off on my husband, BIL and SIL when they were babies. Left my husband in a daycare and never came back until he was an adult. She also never tries to see BILs son - her grandson.

So I just hate when people bash people when they are the last one that needs to do it. I'm guessing this is probably not a UO but it really pissed me off. I don't blame BILs ex for not wanting let Him see his kid till he gets his shit together.

Why is she a bitch for wanting him to step up and be a real man? Why is it a problem that she has two other kids now with her husband? MIL had 4 kids all with different dads and basically abandoned all bit one- and she was forced to stay with him because he is severely autistic. Ugh people just erk my nerves!

mcg512

I'm tired of family calling/texting to see if "anything has changed."  I know they are excited and eager for the baby to be here, as am I, but we've already told them numerous times that if something changes we would let them know.  Calling 3 times a day isn't going to change anything.  And for the love, I don't feel the need to discuss my cervix with my entire family!  

I'm glad they're excited but it's getting overwhelming and I dread answering the phone. 

erink7211

My UO is that I actually like seeing the posts that start with FTM and then go on to ask questions that are completely ridiculous and easily researched. As a FTM myself, they help boost my confidence in being a mom since I can read them and think..."seriously?!? Did you really just ask that?"

Mags04

I cannot stand that stupid Robin Thicke Blurred Lines song that is on practically every radio station all the time. Please make it go away.

happybride 276

Mags04 said:

I cannot stand that stupid Robin Thicke Blurred Lines song that is on practically every radio station all the time. Please make it go away.

My H feels the exact same way. I thought it had a catchy tune and likening, but it is over played and getting real old.

Kristonita12

My UO is that I really can't stand the responses people get when asking medical questions on here. Yes, OBVIOUSLY, people need to call their doctor and asking here first is downright stupid. But for the most part, I would think people have consulted with a doctor and also want the opinion of other people experiencing similar symptoms, STMs, etc. 

This excludes the "do you think I'm in labor? my discharge is brownish and I think I'm having some cramps" posts because those make me seriously question people's intelligence. 

And maybe I'm giving too much credit to these posters.. perhaps they haven't contacted a doctor first most of the time. My glass is half full today.

Kristonita12

I'm 39 weeks and 3 days. I'm done. I would happily take an elective induction today. Flame away.

This is me, too.

revlaurawittman

I think dh and I may be done having kids and part of me is really sad that I'll never be pregnant again. Why? I really hate being pregnant. But I love the joy and the anticipation of it all.

mcg512

Kristonita12 said:

My UO is that I really can't stand the responses people get when asking medical questions on here. Yes, OBVIOUSLY, people need to call their doctor and asking here first is downright stupid. But for the most part, I would think people have consulted with a doctor and also want the opinion of other people experiencing similar symptoms, STMs, etc. 

This excludes the "do you think I'm in labor? my discharge is brownish and I think I'm having some cramps" posts because those make me seriously question people's intelligence. 

And maybe I'm giving too much credit to these posters.. perhaps they haven't contacted a doctor first most of the time. My glass is half full today.

I think you may be giving them too much credit!  Very rarely do they say "I've already discussed this with my OB but wanted to know your experiences..."

Or they could be like the girl a couple days ago who was told to go to the hospital but she wanted to know what we thought she do.  Ummm hello, listen to your doctor and take your ass to the flippin hospital!! 

SweetPeaK26

DeedsJag said:

I find it to be an incredibly bad idea when people announce their pregnancies on Facebook before their first doctors appointment. My cousin announced her pregnancy at 4 weeks. Her first appointment was at 8 weeks. She couldn't even tell people her due date. Also what if she had gone to her appointment and it wasn't viable? I know when you are trying to get pregnant its really exciting when you finally get a positive test. But I would much rather wait a few weeks rather than have to tell everyone why you are no longer pregnant if that becomes the case.

I think this totally depends on what they would share even if they did lose it. If they would tell everyone anyways, then having the support for the loss is really nice.

Aside from that, we waited till 12 weeks to announce our first, then lost the baby a week later. People didn't realize how far along we were, so w got so many "at least you didn't have time to get too attached" because they thought that WE'd only known for a week.

With our girls and this baby, we told our extended families immediately on our secret fb family groups. Went public at 13 weeks with the girls, haven't yet with this one, mostly jut for a fun surprise in the end.

redfallon

happybride 276 said:

My doctor just told me yesterday that the 38th week is one of the most important weeks. She said your child's brain grows from the size of an orange to the size of a grapefruit. 37 weeks is considered term, 40 weeks is considered full term. I understand wanting the baby out, but my discomfort is worth his development. Now he will get evicted sometime between 40 and 41 weeks 3 days, but that is because my doctor and I both would prefer birth before 42 weeks.

Yes, to this! There is more development that occurs between 37 and 40 weeks.

redfallon

Mags04 said:

I cannot stand that stupid Robin Thicke Blurred Lines song that is on practically every radio station all the time. Please make it go away.

I don't like Robin Thicke period. He seems icky and creepy to me.

KatyKatMeowz

redfallon said:

Mags04 said:

I cannot stand that stupid Robin Thicke Blurred Lines song that is on practically every radio station all the time. Please make it go away.

I don't like Robin Thicke period. He seems icky and creepy to me.

So glad I'm not the only one. I think Blurred Lines sounds like Fat Albert is trying to molest me. Hey hey hey!

redfallon

jnetx said:

I am tired of my family asking for pictures of the baby every day. We sent a bunch of pictures the first few days and every time he does something new or gets a piece of equipment removed (he is in the NICU). But they want new pictures every day! He is not wearing anything but the plain white t shirts the nurses put on him, so why do you want pictures every day? He doesn't change much yet! Also, they keep asking if he is "interacting" with us more every day. For about a week now, he has been opening his eyes to look at us and will turn his head to our voice, but he is 2 weeks old and 36 weeks GA, what else do they expect him to do? I always say yes but I think it is a dumb question.

Tell them that you've decided to start taking only film pictures, so you have to wait until you get a really good one, then have it developed, and then you'll have to mail them.

Kristonita12

Kristonita12 said:

My UO is that I really can't stand the responses people get when asking medical questions on here. Yes, OBVIOUSLY, people need to call their doctor and asking here first is downright stupid. But for the most part, I would think people have consulted with a doctor and also want the opinion of other people experiencing similar symptoms, STMs, etc. 

This excludes the "do you think I'm in labor? my discharge is brownish and I think I'm having some cramps" posts because those make me seriously question people's intelligence. 

And maybe I'm giving too much credit to these posters.. perhaps they haven't contacted a doctor first most of the time. My glass is half full today.

I think you may be giving them too much credit!  Very rarely do they say "I've already discussed this with my OB but wanted to know your experiences..."

Or they could be like the girl a couple days ago who was told to go to the hospital but she wanted to know what we thought she do.  Ummm hello, listen to your doctor and take your ass to the flippin hospital!! 

Yeah, you're probably right. I remember that post.. I guess there are too many exclusions because people are dumb.

stephl3055

I don't like coffee or anything pumpkin flavored.  I'm guessing this won't go over well here. 

mcg512

steph 13055 said:

I don't like coffee or anything pumpkin flavored.  I'm guessing this won't go over well here. 

I don't even like hot chocolate very much.  I could count on one hand the number times I've drank it.   ~O) :-q

redfallon

steph 13055 said:

I don't like coffee or anything pumpkin flavored.  I'm guessing this won't go over well here. 

That's probably a really good UO! I can't stand coffee. Pumpkin stuff there is not much that I like, but I like the pumpkin pancakes at IHOP and just posted this recipe from FB on pumpkin snickerdoodles that sounds awesome. I may never make them, but I like reading recipes.

llybeck

I hate naps. That's not even a strong enough word, I looooooathe naps. And don't get me wrong, I'm on bed rest and nap on and off just to pass the time but I'm so annoyed afterwards, like I should have been doing something productive. And my fiance is a napaholic so he always wants me to lay down with him but I always get the most done when he's asleep!

noelani42

I have no desire to nest

kat81again2

auroraloo said:

Curls218 said:

I'm over the "I can't wait to have this baby so I'm not waking up a million times a night to pee and so I can sleep more comfortably without hip pain" posts. When the baby is outside you wake up constantly to feed or change them and end up staying up for an hour. I'd gladly take a 2 min pee break from sleeping to get more sleep overnight.

I couldn't disagree more. I am currently averaging about 2-3 hours a night TOTAL. I'm in pain, I have horrid heartburn, I'm up to pee 6-7 times. I slept so much better when DS was a newborn than I am right now. Sure i was only sleeping 1-2 hours at a time, but in total I was getting 5-6 a night. Way more than now. Plus, I don't even have to get out of bed to nurse.

Yeah I definitely see both sides of this. People want to hurry up and get their babies out, without realizing the hell they're going to be in dealing with a newborn, and for most people their sleep will be much worse after delivery. OTOH, some people have it especially hard at night while pregnant and will get MORE sleep after delivering. 

My SPD was so bad last time, making my sleep a total mess and extremely uncomfortable, that yes, I did better after DS was born, even though nursing took 90 min per session (I had to pump as well) and I only got to sleep 1-2 hours at a time. At least I could WALK. Overall I think I did get more sleep in those final weeks of pregnancy than with the newborn, but my body was much happier postpartum, even accounting for the sleep deprivation.