How much more uncomfortable?

ErinLongbottom

Ok, I have to ask anyone who is further along than me...just how much more uncomfortable am I going to get?  I start week 32 tomorrow (we're having mono/di twin girls). I by no means want to complain, because other than a solid 10 weeks of puking in the 1st and 2nd trimester, I am doing beautifully, and I am so thankful for that.  But, I have the "usual" all over aches and pains, can't sleep, breathe, hurts to walk, etc.  On Sunday, I literally got stuck on my back (I have never felt like i had so much in common with a turtle....). I am still working and I want to keep them in there for as long as possible, but wow.  Can anyone give me an idea of what's to come in the next six weeks or so?  Or do I not want to know?  

mirnb

Not to be the bearer of bad news but it gets more uncomfortable from here on out! At least thats the way it was for me...I stood up in a friends wedding at 33 weeks and from then on I would say I got progressively more uncomfortable week by week and day by day till the end (delivered at 38 weeks). I had a great pregnancy as well but the weight of the boys did a number on my back and joints towards the end I could barely walk! Rest with your feet up as much as possible and sleep while you can! The last few weeks I could only sleep a few hours at a time between the discomfort of the weight/braxton hicks constantly/breathing difficulty while laying etc. 

Lithgirl

well, as you can imagine, it only gets more uncomfortable. your hips will hurt, your back will burn and if you can avoid hemorroids (sp) then you will have made out much better than me.

everyone is different and pain tolerance varies from person to person too so I can't tell you how much more uncomfortable you will feel, but with two babies growing and getting bigger, you can expect more of the same at least!

hang in there!

trish3905

I worked until 38 weeks, but I spent progressively more time behind my desk with my feet propped up to help with the swelling.  It also became more difficult just to get ready and go to work, so that by the time I made it to the office in the morning, I would have to sit and take a break to catch my breath.

 The sleeping situation does not get any better.  I barely slept at all the last few days before I was induced, a fact which seemed especially brutal since there was no sleep to be had after having newborn twins  Naps were my lifesaver those last few months.  

august8080

I highly recommend seeing a chiropractor. I go weekly and it's made an amazing difference in my aches and pains. Really the only thing that hurts is my feet (from carrying 40 extra pounds!) and my ribs if I stand too long. Other than that I feel really good, but I really start to feel it if I miss an appt w her.

mars724

that's around the time I gave up on work (as a teacher) and have been home since then. Honestly, I felt a lot better at home for a while because I slept more, but the last week or two have been getting really rough. 

on the bright side, it's almost over, and I'll have my little buggers, which will make it all worth it (which is what I keep telling myself!)

hang in there! 

Breezy8407

I was put on bed rest at 33 weeks, and my desk job was getting harder, but I was still there and climbing the stairs each day. My biggest complaint was my swollen feet. 

Now sitting upright in a chair is really uncomfortable and driving to my appointments is tough. I'm still not happy about bed rest, but I have no idea how I would be sitting at my desk all day at work either. 

I had a really easy pregnancy up until about 31 weeks. Now I am beyond ready to have these babies! 

KDR1979

This has been my worst week, but I am having severe itching that keeps me up at night. My babies are estimated at 5.5 & 6.5lba. My RIBs hurt,I pee all the time, my feet swell easily, I am short of breath. I am taking it day by day. 10 days til 37wks (full term). 10 days doesn't sound too bad!

ErinLongbottom

Oh gosh!  Thank you for all the replies and support.  I had a feeling...I guess I was just hoping that the discomfort would plateau and that maybe all I'd have to do was endure it for another 6-7 weeks.  I feel really bad that you all are also feeling so horrible!  You guys hang in there, too.