Anyone else 39 weeks and "not that uncomfortable"?

PGASTL · November 2010

I am a bit over 39 weeks and after seeing friends and family this weekend, I heard the phrase "you just don't look uncomfortable enough yet" several times.

Yes, I have been very lucky this trimester - with the exception of a PUPPPS rash that has made my itchy skin nearly unbearable for almost two weeks now, but I guess that doesn't count as "uncomfortable" since it's not visible to outsiders!

Anyone else nearing the end and actually feeling better than you thought you would?

LovesMM · November 2010

No.

lulu3061 · November 2010

nope, can't say that I'm sharing your experience....now quit rubbing it in.

Wink

thatgirl85 · November 2010

I've actually been feeling really great for the past few weeks. Everyone has been telling me the same thing- I don't look uncomfortable enough yet. Even though I've had a really easy pregnancy, I assumed I'd be miserable by now.

JesscanTri · November 2010

Seriously? I'll be 36 wks tomorrow and am hanging on by a string. You all might hear about a crazy pregnant woman losing it pretty soon.

britne08 · November 2010

I am feeling quite comfortable still. My only complaint is that I had a pelvic injury 2 years ago and it acts up more so now than it has any other time in my pregnancy.

I'm with you I am still fine being pregnant, I want her out sooner rather than later only because I don't want her born too close to christmas.

--halo-- · November 2010

I feel pretty great compared to how everyone told me I would probably feel. Yes, the simplest things are extremely difficult to do, but I'm not miserable!

phdgal · November 2010

Hating you right now. I feel like I got hit by a truck every morning I wake up Sad

RSClementine · November 2010

I felt that way until a week ago. People would ask if I felt "done" and I would tell them that I felt great and could do this a while longer. And then one day last week I hit the wall. I am DONE. This kiddo is welcome to come anytime he feels like it. I am definitely uncomfortable and can't imagine another 3+ weeks of feeling like this.

bubbles231211 · November 2010

Disliking all your comfortable ladies right now. I'm so swollen and in pain right now with my back and my head it's not even close to being comfy.

lulu3061 · November 2010

RSClementine:
I felt that way until a week ago. People would ask if I felt "done" and I would tell them that I felt great and could do this a while longer. And then one day last week I hit the wall. I am DONE. This kiddo is welcome to come anytime he feels like it. I am definitely uncomfortable and can't imagine another 3+ weeks of feeling like this.

That was me exactly. 36 weeks and 2 days and all of a sudden I was like..."nope, can't do it anymore."

LovesMM · November 2010

Week 36/37 should be called "THE WALL"

SOC · November 2010

I have been feeling great up until yesterday. Yesterday and today I feel like I have been hit by a truck. I still managed to work out yesterday but it was tough. This morning when I got out of bed I think every muscle and bone in my body ached. I'm hoping it passes and I can finish out these last few days feeling pretty good.

thatgirl85 · November 2010

lulu3061:

RSClementine:
I felt that way until a week ago. People would ask if I felt "done" and I would tell them that I felt great and could do this a while longer. And then one day last week I hit the wall. I am DONE. This kiddo is welcome to come anytime he feels like it. I am definitely uncomfortable and can't imagine another 3+ weeks of feeling like this.

That was me exactly. 36 weeks and 2 days and all of a sudden I was like..."nope, can't do it anymore."

If it makes you feel any better...I felt the same way around weeks 34 through 37! I was done and didn't think I could take another 3 weeks. Then all of a sudden, everything felt better. My heartburn went away, my back stopped hurting, and I wasn't completely exhausted 24/7.

abovewedding · November 2010

I'm uncomfortable but not miserable. My midwife joked that women often say they're ready to have their baby and she can tell when it'll be a while because they just don't look miserable yet...and sure enough my baby hasn't dropped yet and I've still got just under two weeks till my due date. She says to prep for being two weeks late and anything before that is great. As much as I don't want to be pregnant until possibly Christmas, preparing for that does make this time go by a little bit easier.

jenwmiller · November 2010

Great post. I have good days and bad but mostly good. Tiredness is setting in a bit more these days but I am happy to hear I am not that unlike a lot of other gals on here. I can actually wake up in the morning and once I make it out of bed - once in the shower- for the first hour in the morning I don't even 'feel' pregnant. Of course as the day wears on- there's no denying it. Overall, though- feeling MUCH better than I thought I would. My scatter brained ness is worse than physical ailments at times. Best of luck to ALL!

jenwmiller · November 2010

JesscanTri:
Seriously? I'll be 36 wks tomorrow and am hanging on by a string. You all might hear about a crazy pregnant woman losing it pretty soon.

Hang in there! We're with you. Some of us may be feeling better than others---- although we all have not too good of days! Stay strong. Smile

deziyou · November 2010

I've been fortunate enough to have had a relatively easy pregnancy up until recently. My back is killing me, my feet are swollen to the point to where there is one stretch mark on each foot, they feel bruised and like they're on fire all at the same time, and I've developed this lovely carpal tunnel which makes it extremely difficult to brush my hair and especially my 5 year old daughter's super thick and curly hair, and my fingertips are constantly going numb. Yep...I think I'm ready whenever he is. I know it's best for him to stay inside and bake for as long as he can, but my body isn't too happy about it.

jenwmiller · November 2010

bubbles231211:
Disliking all your comfortable ladies right now. I'm so swollen and in pain right now with my back and my head it's not even close to being comfy.

Hang in there- I wish you all the best! If you are bored- can you private message me and tell me how I can get a labor buddy? I noticed at the bottom of your profile that you have one. I sincerely wish you all the best!

jillybean800 · November 2010

I DID feel great up until about last week...then yes, "the wall." I still have good days and bad days though. I'm not consistently feeling horrible. I can still sit, walk around, even bend over to get things. I mostly sleep through the night.

But I am so. damn. tired.

JJBaby2009 · November 2010

I'm only 38 weeks, but am feeling fine (minus the lack of sleep!) Everyone asks "Are you just so done and want the baby out" and my response is "No, he could stay in there for a few more week and I'd be fine!"

cc605 · November 2010

I'm not dying (with DS I was miserable!!) but I am ready to get this baby show on the road. The anticipation is killer.

ValVail67 · November 2010

I am okay until night falls. It never fails that around 7pm each night I start getting all achy & crampy in my lower back & lower abdomen. Then, when I lay down I get INTENSE pelvic pain, & have to go to the bathroom anywhere from every 20 minutes to every hour. This leaves me with relatively no sleep, which sucks because I am still working, & have to be at work at 6:30am.

The days actually aren't that bad, but damn, I do not look forward to my nights. That combined with the anticipation & the fact that I never for a second thought I'd make it to week 39 is driving me absolutely batsh!t crazy.

The end.

lemon.sarie · November 2010

I'm only 37 weeks, but feeling for the most part really good. With DD (who was born at 40+1) I felt great right up to labour ;o).

I'm uncomfortable, but also realize that this part if a hell of alot easier for me than having a newborn (I really struggled with DD for the first months) - and I'm trying to enjoy this time before this little one arrives.

Not everyone is like this, but if you can - enjoy your own time, and rest as much as is possible - the hormones and sleep deprivation/stress of being wholly responsible for another person after birth really did me in!

timark99 · November 2010

I'm ready for our little guy to come just so I can meet him and move on to the next stage. But I'm not super uncomfortable yet. I haven't made any trips to L&D yet either for pregnancy stuff. I do dislike the insomnia and frequent bathroom trips and it is rather comical to watch me get up off the couch or our of bed but not painful or uncomfortable.

Water_Wedding · November 2010

thatgirl85:
I've actually been feeling really great for the past few weeks. Everyone has been telling me the same thing- I don't look uncomfortable enough yet. Even though I've had a really easy pregnancy, I assumed I'd be miserable by now.

This. I can't believe how lucky I am not to have swelling, waddling, insomnia or anything. Judging by those who tried to skip me during weekend shopping, I must not even look close to 39 weeks (or they should be really ashamed of themselves!)

Steeplechaser · November 2010

I've been lucky this whole pregnancy. The only time I have a problem is rolling over in bed or getting up off the couch.

LittleDucky · November 2010

Honestly, I think I'd be okay if it wasn't for the lack of sleep. I wake up every hour or two and have an awful time trying to fall back asleep. I don't know if it's because I'm hugely pregnant or if it is because of the high dose steroids I'm on, which can also cause insomnia. I just know I don't like it!

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