How much bigger did you get in the 3rd tri?

Rhea77

I'm entering the 3rd trimester this weekend. I'm already feeling huge and uncomfortable. Many of my maternity clothes are starting to look too small and may not fit for much longer. My physical discomfort is increasing and last night I felt like crying because I was having so much trouble breathing. I felt like I was drowning or suffocating, which sent me into a bit of a panic, which I'm sure only made matters worse. I'm just curious if I should expect to continue growing at an outrageusly exponential rate over these next few months, or if it might slow down a bit?? I watched Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with my stepkids last weekend and I feel like that little girl that turned into a blueberry! I feel like I'm just going to keep expanding forever and ever!! Starting to get nervous about how much worse it will get over time.

April+

I noticed that I started getting bigger in my third trimester than the second. You start getting used to it though. I still get out of breath but just stay calm and take a deep breath and it passes. I was worried about it getting so bad I couldn't handle it but your body learn to adjust and right now your body is probably just not used to the lack of space. You will be fine, just stay relaxed. 

JenScott-4-09

I'm 32w5d and I feel huge. I do think that the weight uncomfortableness is getting worse by the day in third tri. Things are just getting harder to do, sleeping is worse as the days go by. I don't know if it is the same for everyone. I have now grown out of my orgininal maternity clothes and am having hard time finding shirts that cover my belly and it's still growing! HTH!

jquirke9881

I gained the most weight in 3rd tri.  None of my maternity clothes fit anymore.  I was giant by then end. 

raraavis28

Rhea77:

I'm entering the 3rd trimester this weekend. I'm already feeling huge and uncomfortable. Many of my maternity clothes are starting to look too small and may not fit for much longer. My physical discomfort is increasing and last night I felt like crying because I was having so much trouble breathing. I felt like I was drowning or suffocating, which sent me into a bit of a panic, which I'm sure only made matters worse. I'm just curious if I should expect to continue growing at an outrageusly exponential rate over these next few months, or if it might slow down a bit?? I watched Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with my stepkids last weekend and I feel like that little girl that turned into a blueberry! I feel like I'm just going to keep expanding forever and ever!! Starting to get nervous about how much worse it will get over time.

This made me LOL...you are so cute! I can definitely relate to the feeling, though. I also feel like I've gotten waay bigger (and waaay more uncomfortable) this trimester, but, like PP said, you also kinda get used to it. Also, when I'm feeling down about my size or all the discomforts that come with it, I just remind myself that it means that my LOs are getting nice and big and are that much closer to being in my arms. Take it one day at a time; in the grand scheme of things, this period of time in life will be just a blip on the radar.

angelfire02

If it makes you feel any better I hit a wall around 26/27/28 weeks, then it got better.  I feel like it came in waves of feeling like I was huge, and then the next day I would be like "Oh this isn't that bad."  I know that's not very helpful but I hope you are able to relax about it and not freak out, you are going to get as big as you are going to get and there's not much you can do about it (unless you are eating pure junk which it doesn't sound like you are).  Enjoy this Christmas in maternity pants when you can eat anything you want!

lovemygs

jquirke9881:

I gained the most weight in 3rd tri.nbsp; None of my maternity clothes fit anymore.nbsp; I was giant by then end.nbsp;

Same here.

lunatwo

Not to be a negative nelly but I was miserable in the 3rd tri and it seemed to get worse every day. I only made it to 34w and I'm not sure how I would have survived the next 4ish weeks if I went any longer. But, hopefully that's not everyone's experience and you really do forget all the discomfort once it's over. Hang in there!!

And just to clarify, I would have gladly kept them in there longer if my body let me, no matter how miserable I was. 

2moms2b

I will say a few weeks into the third tri and I have good days and bad.  I will hit a wall every few days and wonder how I can go on, then the next day I feel so much better. 

Now I am struggling with swelling and water weight and breathing.  I honestly just try to take it one day at a time and when I feel as though I can't go any further I just take a seat and some quiet time and push on.  I honestly no longer even think about I have 6ish weeks left, I just think I can make it through today. 

Best of luck!

BananaPancake

2moms2b:

I will say a few weeks into the third tri and I have good days and bad.nbsp; I will hit a wall every few days and wonder how I can go on, then the next day I feel so much better.nbsp; Now I am struggling with swelling and water weight and breathing.nbsp; I honestly just try to take it one day at a time and when I feel as though I can't go any further I just take a seat and some quiet time and push on.nbsp; I honestly no longer even think about I have 6ish weeks left, I just think I can make it through today.nbsp;Best of luck!

This is pretty accurate. Around 26/27/28 weeks I was feeling VERY sorry for myself and felt like I couldn't possibly go on. Around 34 weeks, I settled down and just sort of got used to it. Nothing fit me, even my biggest maternity clothes, and I felt like no one could possibly relate. At about 36 weeks, I just took it day by day and realized it is what you make it. Once you hit 36/37/38 weeks, it feels VERY temporary!

DandT1206

I'm feeling most of my growth in the 3rd tri also.... stretching, back aches, breathlessness.  I'm also outgrowing my materinity shirts (some don't cover my belly completely - thank god for panel pants!)

Hang in there!  it's a great sign the babies are growing!

leneae10

If it werent' for the horrific heartburn I would seriously feel fine.  I'm about the same size now as I was when I had DS at 35w. 

HisGirlCridey

I absolutely ballooned. Thank God I was done with work at 31 weeks. I had them at 35w5d. I looked like the Michelin man. It WAS all baby and some water weight in my ankles.

HisGirlCridey

...and I might add that at 34 weeks, I was living in yoga pants and my husband's tee shirts. Very sexy.

mamak0328

3rd tri has been rough. DH swears I grow over night every night and I feel like it. Back pain, pressure, breathing problems etc.  I just keep repeating its worth it! I would rather be uncomfortable all day then comfortable and dealing with NICU time. Now that I'm on bedrest I'm convinced they are going to camp out until 38 weeks.  

macchiatto

A lot bigger. Third tri was fairly uncomfortable, especially starting around 32-33w. But I was so very grateful to make it that far, I know it was worth it. Tough, but so worth it.

SkyBee

I was wondering this same thing today..... I am already so huge! The PPs kinda scare me...... I am already the size I was with DS at 40 weeks. ::Sigh:: it is worth it though!