When you eat and are EXTREMELY full even though you only ate half a regular size portion but just 20 minutes later you're starving again and it is a vicious cycle all day! Then your boss and coworkers point out how your snacks aren't very healthy for the baby! I'm sorry but I'm eating nonstop and if I want bugles I'll have bugles!
When you've given up trying to give honest answers to all the "how are you feeling?" and "how's the pregnancy going?" and just answer, "fine" to everything. Because if I start actually telling you how I'm feeling, we're going to be here a while (and EVERYONE asks these questions all the freakin time).
And most people don't want to really know...they just want the opportunity to say "just wait until the baby comes" or "you've got such a long way to go still." Or, and I've gotten this a few times over the past week: "Well, you ARE pregnant don't forget" or "You DO realize you're pregnant don't you?" I....WHAT? I'm WHAT?! OMG Why didn't anyone tell me???
When you're on a conference call and have to stop talk occasionally because you get out of breath. I mean, really? FROM TALKING?
I occasionally give presentations through my work. It is so embarrassing to run out of breath! It makes me sound nervous when I'm really not.
YES!! I have to present routinely and this has been happening for a few months. It seriously makes me sound like I'm too nervous to control my breathing when in reality...my lungs have nowhere to go...
When you're on a conference call and have to stop talk occasionally because you get out of breath. I mean, really? FROM TALKING?
I occasionally give presentations through my work. It is so embarrassing to run out of breath! It makes me sound nervous when I'm really not.
YES!! I have to present routinely and this has been happening for a few months. It seriously makes me sound like I'm too nervous to control my breathing when in reality...my lungs have nowhere to go...
All of this! I don't have to do presentations, but I regularly talk to my supervisor & the Judge in my officeand the Judges Chambers and I get so out of breath sometimes. I've just begun acknowledging it and have to pause to breathe. Today I met with the lady who's taking over my case load when I go on maternity leave to begin training her and I had to pause several times when going over things and be like "Sorry, hang on...this baby makes it hard to breathe.."
When one minute you are able to bend over to pick up stuff and then all of a sudden it's like NOT ANYMORE!!!!! Was trying to put on my socks last night (I have to sleep in socks) and struggled so bad for the first time. It's like I blew up out of nowhere. I'm serious yesterday I was normal and today I look like a beached whale and now waddle. Oh and I second/third/fourth the sentiment about people asking how you are doing and when you tell them they say oh you haven't seen nothing yet OR they laugh and say just you wait. I'm just like really? I do read books, etc I know it is going to get worse.
Rolling over in bed is like a mud wrestling match with yourself and your pillows. I swear, I grunt so much. And I can never EVER empty my bladder completely. Ever.
And something weird has started. So I've had nasty heartburn (like everyone) and regularly replace meals with Tums (may as well...). There's been twice in two weeks where, while I was sleeping, my heartburn has gotten so so bad that it actually refluxes enough that I ASPIRATE ON THE ACID! I wake up choking and then I vomit from coughing so hard from choking (and the dreaded incontinence while vomiting...).
@laurenmdrn16 I'm sorry, but my day would be over right there. I now usually wait for DH to get home or hope the dog might pick things up for me if something gets dropped. LOL.
@laurenmdrn16 I'm sorry, but my day would be over right there. I now usually wait for DH to get home or hope the dog might pick things up for me if something gets dropped. LOL.
I actually asked a very sweet third grade boy to get it for me and he whispered "My stepmom's pregnant, so I get it." I really love my kiddos!
When your SO complains that you have a new habit of snoring... sorry but I sleep like crap so apparently those few hours when I do knock out are pretty darn good. Plus baby girl is invading all my body parts and now my body makes new noises. Cannot help it.
When you walk around your house in just a (nursing) bra and undies because you're hot and your bump needs to breathe! seriously my bump is not a fan of shirts. Plus, frankly, I think I look great and wanna see myself
@laurenmdrn16 I'm sorry, but my day would be over right there. I now usually wait for DH to get home or hope the dog might pick things up for me if something gets dropped. LOL.
I actually lectured my cat the other day. My cat. She's going through her a$$hat phase of knocking everything over just to see how it lands. It went like this: Me: "You need to stop putting all my stuff on the floor. It's too hard for me to bend down and pick it up. You're making my life more difficult than it should be." Her: Blank stare. Because she's a cat. Exactly what level of comprehension was I looking for here?
You are in the middle of screening a class and this happens....
And you seriously consider just canceling screening for the rest of the day because the thought of picking up the card is just too much.
MONKEY TOES ACTIVATE!
@kp90 I got so much sass I would've told him "and YOU make annoying dick-head noises". He's out of his mind if he thinks he has more to complain about than a woman in her 3rd trimester. Snoring... Boo F-ing Hoo
Peeing in a cup= Once no big deal... Now an inevitably messy, humiliating (because you piss all over your hand), and super difficult task. There's no aiming anymore, it is Impossible
When your boobs continue to grow through the day, so by 2:00 everyday, my bra is off and in my purse. And I really don't care if anyone knows. They should be happy I don't show up at work with pjs on at this point.
Ummm, where did my gorgeous pregnant goddess glow go? I have looked flawless for the past month or so (yo, I have never been pretty before so I take any chance I can to brag!) and suddenly I have like 5 blemishes and look all blah. Also, my hair is being weird...like greasy and frizzy at the same time? Maybe it is just an off day, but I am blaming the hormone storm that is the 3rd tri!
Ummm, where did my gorgeous pregnant goddess glow go? I have looked flawless for the past month or so (yo, I have never been pretty before so I take any chance I can to brag!) and suddenly I have like 5 blemishes and look all blah. Also, my hair is being weird...like greasy and frizzy at the same time? Maybe it is just an off day, but I am blaming the hormone storm that is the 3rd tri!
I wish I ever had that pregnancy glow! All I ended up with was a greasy face and some severe sweat that shines in the hot sun. I'm glowing alright but it's downright disgusting!
When your boobs continue to grow through the day, so by 2:00 everyday, my bra is off and in my purse. And I really don't care if anyone knows. They should be happy I don't show up at work with pjs on at this point.
Yep, this. My go-to is "you're/they're lucky I'm even wearing pants today!" I told my Husband last night that my work will be lucky if I come to work in anything other than sweatpants the closer my due date comes.
When your poor belly runs into doorways, chairs, countertops, and pretty much everything you walk past because you have no self-awareness of how far it's sticking out. I'm so not used to running into things that I'm standing like a foot away from!
When your boobs continue to grow through the day, so by 2:00 everyday, my bra is off and in my purse. And I really don't care if anyone knows. They should be happy I don't show up at work with pjs on at this point.
Yep, this. My go-to is "you're/they're lucky I'm even wearing pants today!" I told my Husband last night that my work will be lucky if I come to work in anything other than sweatpants the closer my due date comes.
Clothes are hard.
Speaking of this..... I now wear yoga pants to work because my scrubs are too tight.
This is what I am rocking. Those are scrubs that are pulled so ridiculously high in order to cover the most of my bump that they are bascially clamdiggers. And my white ankle socks. And Danscos. I am looking HOT!
When your boobs continue to grow through the day, so by 2:00 everyday, my bra is off and in my purse. And I really don't care if anyone knows. They should be happy I don't show up at work with pjs on at this point.
Yep, this. My go-to is "you're/they're lucky I'm even wearing pants today!" I told my Husband last night that my work will be lucky if I come to work in anything other than sweatpants the closer my due date comes.
When your boobs continue to grow through the day, so by 2:00 everyday, my bra is off and in my purse. And I really don't care if anyone knows. They should be happy I don't show up at work with pjs on at this point.
Yep, this. My go-to is "you're/they're lucky I'm even wearing pants today!" I told my Husband last night that my work will be lucky if I come to work in anything other than sweatpants the closer my due date comes.
When you walk around your house in just a (nursing) bra and undies because you're hot and your bump needs to breathe! seriously my bump is not a fan of shirts. Plus, frankly, I think I look great and wanna see myself
My bump is not a fan of shirts either. If I am wearing on at home, I pull it up and wear it like a crop top so the bump can breath... Idk why, but it feels better to just let the bump breathe. Maybe it's all in my head.
You seriously considering putting a stop to shaving your armpits. Not because it has become more difficult, but because you are so tired you feel like there is no point... FYI I have not stopped yet.. Lol! Just tempted!
You seriously considering putting a stop to shaving your armpits. Not because it has become more difficult, but because you are so tired you feel like there is no point... FYI I have not stopped yet.. Lol! Just tempted!
armpits are easy for me, it's my legs I debate every time I take a shower. I think it's about time for me to break out my electric razor so I at least don't have to worry about cuts.
You seriously considering putting a stop to shaving your armpits. Not because it has become more difficult, but because you are so tired you feel like there is no point... FYI I have not stopped yet.. Lol! Just tempted!
armpits are easy for me, it's my legs I debate every time I take a shower. I think it's about time for me to break out my electric razor so I at least don't have to worry about cuts.
This. Armpits are the only thing I'm still shaving, however I agree with the being tired and not really wanting to deal with it. I haven't shaved anywhere else in at least 2 months, probably more. Too much of a workout.
Rolling over in bed is like a mud wrestling match with yourself and your pillows. I swear, I grunt so much. And I can never EVER empty my bladder completely. Ever.
And something weird has started. So I've had nasty heartburn (like everyone) and regularly replace meals with Tums (may as well...). There's been twice in two weeks where, while I was sleeping, my heartburn has gotten so so bad that it actually refluxes enough that I ASPIRATE ON THE ACID! I wake up choking and then I vomit from coughing so hard from choking (and the dreaded incontinence while vomiting...).
Yeah... That third trimester, huh?
I woke up coughing last night, and now I'm thinking this may be why....
Re: You know you're hitting the 3rd tri when....
I had bugles yesterday and was in heaven!
BFP #1: 9/12/2015
DD: 6/1/2016
BFP #2: 1/16/2018 MC 2/2/2018
Oh and I second/third/fourth the sentiment about people asking how you are doing and when you tell them they say oh you haven't seen nothing yet OR they laugh and say just you wait. I'm just like really? I do read books, etc I know it is going to get worse.
First Pregnancy
Second Pregnancy
- BFP: 09/11/2015
- EDD: 05/25/2016
Baby Born04/15/2016
PGAL
And something weird has started. So I've had nasty heartburn (like everyone) and regularly replace meals with Tums (may as well...). There's been twice in two weeks where, while I was sleeping, my heartburn has gotten so so bad that it actually refluxes enough that I ASPIRATE ON THE ACID! I wake up choking and then I vomit from coughing so hard from choking (and the dreaded incontinence while vomiting...).
Yeah... That third trimester, huh?
And you seriously consider just canceling screening for the rest of the day because the thought of picking up the card is just too much.
seriously my bump is not a fan of shirts. Plus, frankly, I think I look great and wanna see myself
@kp90 I got so much sass I would've told him "and YOU make annoying dick-head noises". He's out of his mind if he thinks he has more to complain about than a woman in her 3rd trimester. Snoring... Boo F-ing Hoo
There's no aiming anymore, it is Impossible
Clothes are hard.
Speaking of this..... I now wear yoga pants to work because my scrubs are too tight.
I throw an extra into my purse so when things start to get tight and uncomfortable during the day I can just expand my bra to make it more comfortable.
FYI I have not stopped yet.. Lol! Just tempted!