Pregnancy in the 3rd trimester is...

oxsarah7ox · December 2015

So I found myself in a funny scenario this morning and thought maybe we all might want to share a little statement about whats going on in your 3rd trimester. Here is mine:

Pregnancy in the 3rd trimester is...my husband helping me stretch out a charlie horse at 3:30 am then waking up for good to fold laundry, do dishes, and vacuum all before even having to think about getting ready for work. Lol

thisusername · December 2015

Pregnancy in my third trimester is..
Having to get up at 1 am to put the kitten on my stomach otherwise the baby won't stop painfully kicking and punching me!
The girl knows what she wants, and that's her cat!
(She instantly settles down when the kitten is there too, I'm thinking I may need to take Arwen with me when I go into labor

)

nbc2015 · December 2015

Pregnancy in the 3rd trimester is....
Giving up on the idea of sleeping through the night and surrendering to cheesy Christmas movies at 1 am, and cursing all clothes because absolutely nothing is comfortable anymore.

mcklough · December 2015

Pregnancy in the 3rd trimester is....

being so overwhelmed when you drop something in your car because you just can't bend anymore to get it. Actually make that overwhelmed when you drop anything anywhere because in all situations the floor is just so...far...away

ashton2190 · December 2015

Pregnancy in the third trimester is...texting your mom and asking for sparkling cider/grape juice at Christmas because you will feel very sad and lonely not having a glass of champagne during the holidays. And then almost crying because she said "of course baby"

camusoh2011 · December 2015

Pregnancy in the third trimester is realizing that you have to ask for help if you're going to make it through the day. It's letting my boys watch an extra episode of their favorite show so that I can let my body rest. It's hearing from everyone how close you are to done when they don't realize that you're taking medicine to stop labor because your body already is done. It's feeling like you can't take a deep breath because your body is so sore, but being so glad that these babies are doing well. It's wanting them here because in your selfish mind your body can start to heal, but doing everything you can to keep them in because you know it's what's best for them.

jadkins2 · December 2015

Pregnancy in the third trimester is.... realizing what little time we have left before we are a family of four and anxious about how the dynamic is going to change. I am so thrilled to be in the home stretch because being pregnant is not fun for me at all, but I am also a little nervous about how my life is going to change when I have two under two! I never could understand the amount of love I had for my daughter until she was born and now that I am going to have a another I cannot even fathom loving another baby with such a deep love. I am sure I will, but I just can't wrap my mind around it:)

Ktjennks · December 2015

Pregnancy in the third trimester is - struggling to put on socks.

blueberrymomma · December 2015

Pregnancy in the third trimester with a 2.5year old is just plain exhausting. And feeling so overwhelmed by the stuff still left to do but being too tired to do them

paytonpedro · December 2015

Ktjennks said:
Pregnancy in the third trimester is - struggling to put on socks.

^this. And shoes, and underwear, and pants. And then feeling like you've run a marathon after you're finished getting dressed.

Achae · December 2015

Pregnancy in the third trimester is being like a toddler trying to dress itself. Out of breath and fumbling around and glad when its done!

Shatzegirl · December 2015

baya5 said:
Pregnancy in the third trimester with a 2.5year old is just plain exhausting. And feeling so overwhelmed by the stuff still left to do but being too tired to do them

This. It's exhausting having a toddler while being this pregnant.

funkypineapple · December 2015

paytonpedro said:

Pregnancy in the third trimester is - struggling to put on socks.
^this. And shoes, and underwear, and pants. And then feeling like you've run a marathon after you're finished getting dressed.

Pregnancy in the third trimester is...ALL of this. Plus, getting hot every night at 2 or 3 am only to wake up and not be able to go back to sleep.

DrillSergeantCat · December 2015

Pregnancy in the third trimester is...kicking my ass. Between this new head cold, my big baby crowding my organs and messing with my heart and lungs, and not sleeping I can definitely say that I am no longer in control of my own body. The parasite has taken over. He owns me.

Kiek · December 2015

Pregnancy in the third trimester is trying not to cry during special snuggles with your two year old because you know this chapter of her being your one and only is coming to a close but still being thrilled to add a new little love to the mix.

SgtLou2 · December 2015

Pregnancy in the third trimester is a daily struggle of being over the physical demands of pregnancy but not yet emotionally ready to welcome this LO into the world.

acuteangles · December 2015

Pregnancy in the third trimester is...becoming very aware that you're walk has fully transformed into a waddle.

smn14 · December 2015

Pregnancy in the third trimester is having to get DH to take off my welly boots as I couldn't reach them today. Also, waking at 4am everyday and being wide awake :-(

shupertj09 · December 2015

Pregnancy third trimester for me is...(except I'm 7months)...

And this...

skschnake · December 2015

Pregnancy in third tri means to me...
Heartburn like crazy after I eat or drink anything! Also,forgetting I'm pregnant in the middle of the night and rolling on my stomach for all of 5 seconds before I have to adjust.

paytonpedro · December 2015

Pregnancy in the third trimester is.... Turning sideways to squeeze through a narrow space only to realize you're wider that way than if you had tried to just walk through straight.

Edit to add:
Pregnancy in the third trimester is..... having to sit like a man with your legs wide open because your big belly is too low and isn't comfortable any other way. Lol

mamacastro · December 2015

Pregnancy is watching a commercial and bawling because you're so emotional and the smallest, sappy scenes make you cry like a baby while H looks at you like you're really crazy

lilqt3929 · December 2015

Kiek said:
Pregnancy in the third trimester is trying not to cry during special snuggles with your two year old because you know this chapter of her being your one and only is coming to a close but still being thrilled to add a new little love to the mix.

Exactly this. This brought a tear to my eye. I really don't know how I will love/care for another LO, let alone leaving DD (while in the hospital) and bringing home a new baby that will take attention away from her, I feel so guilty. I know in time all will be well but I'm super sad about all this and wishing I were enjoying pregnancy more and not stressed out about this.

thisusername · December 2015

paytonpedro said:
Pregnancy in the third trimester is.... Turning sideways to squeeze through a narrow space only to realize you're wider that way than if you had tried to just walk through straight.

Edit to add:
Pregnancy in the third trimester is..... having to sit like a man with your legs wide open because your big belly is too low and isn't comfortable any other way. Lol

THIS. The other day we were doing laundry and I forgot how much my belly is, so I was standing and holding the door and DH ran straight into my tummy(he couldn't see) .
Then we were taking a shower, because I can't wash my hair on my own anymore, and I couldn't get the water to hit my legs and rinse the soap and all of a sudden DH falls and goes "you're bigger than you think man. I didn't want to say anything but you just literally pushed me out of the shower"

Honestly watching him fall was hilarious.

(Ps he's behaving much MUCH better now that he's seeing someone regularly.)

paytonpedro · December 2015

thisusername said:

paytonpedro said:
Pregnancy in the third trimester is.... Turning sideways to squeeze through a narrow space only to realize you're wider that way than if you had tried to just walk through straight.

Edit to add:
Pregnancy in the third trimester is..... having to sit like a man with your legs wide open because your big belly is too low and isn't comfortable any other way. Lol
THIS. The other day we were doing laundry and I forgot how much my belly is, so I was standing and holding the door and DH ran straight into my tummy(he couldn't see) .
Then we were taking a shower, because I can't wash my hair on my own anymore, and I couldn't get the water to hit my legs and rinse the soap and all of a sudden DH falls and goes "you're bigger than you think man. I didn't want to say anything but you just literally pushed me out of the shower"

Honestly watching him fall was hilarious.

(Ps he's behaving much MUCH better now that he's seeing someone regularly.)

H and I shower together too. Not for like sexy time or anything. It's one of the things I really don't want to give up once baby is here. I love that it's uninterrupted quality time with absolutely no distractions. And he can help me shave my legs... Haha.

wisco29 · December 2015

Tums tums and more tums

summererdvig · December 2015

Pregnancy in the third trimester is...not sleeping. Between peeing, charlie horses, overwhelming nesting/anxiety and my mind just racing about the changes to come. For me it's preparing her nursery and helping (watching) hubby assemble her swing and Highchair. It's also giving into cravings...I started out pretty healthy and now what the baby wants, the baby pretty much gets. Curse you, Christmas cookies! LOL

blueberrymomma · December 2015

paytonpedro said:

thisusername said:

paytonpedro said:
Pregnancy in the third trimester is.... Turning sideways to squeeze through a narrow space only to realize you're wider that way than if you had tried to just walk through straight.

Edit to add:
Pregnancy in the third trimester is..... having to sit like a man with your legs wide open because your big belly is too low and isn't comfortable any other way. Lol
THIS. The other day we were doing laundry and I forgot how much my belly is, so I was standing and holding the door and DH ran straight into my tummy(he couldn't see) .
Then we were taking a shower, because I can't wash my hair on my own anymore, and I couldn't get the water to hit my legs and rinse the soap and all of a sudden DH falls and goes "you're bigger than you think man. I didn't want to say anything but you just literally pushed me out of the shower"

Honestly watching him fall was hilarious.

(Ps he's behaving much MUCH better now that he's seeing someone regularly.)
H and I shower together too. Not for like sexy time or anything. It's one of the things I really don't want to give up once baby is here. I love that it's uninterrupted quality time with absolutely no distractions. And he can help me shave my legs... Haha.

We shower together all the time too. We built our house to have a large walkin shower with two heads. When DD came I would just put her in her boucy seat in the bathroom, then I'd stick her in the Bumbo inside the shower, then she'd just shower with me and play with her toys.

Third trimester pregnancy is smiling instead of punching people who ask stupid questions/make stupid comments

Achae · December 2015

paytonpedro said:

Pregnancy in the third trimester is.... Turning sideways to squeeze through a narrow space only to realize you're wider that way than if you had tried to just walk through straight. Edit to add: Pregnancy in the third trimester is..... having to sit like a man with your legs wide open because your big belly is too low and isn't comfortable any other way. Lol
THIS. The other day we were doing laundry and I forgot how much my belly is, so I was standing and holding the door and DH ran straight into my tummy(he couldn't see) . Then we were taking a shower, because I can't wash my hair on my own anymore, and I couldn't get the water to hit my legs and rinse the soap and all of a sudden DH falls and goes "you're bigger than you think man. I didn't want to say anything but you just literally pushed me out of the shower" Honestly watching him fall was hilarious. (Ps he's behaving much MUCH better now that he's seeing someone regularly.)
H and I shower together too. Not for like sexy time or anything. It's one of the things I really don't want to give up once baby is here. I love that it's uninterrupted quality time with absolutely no distractions. And he can help me shave my legs... Haha.

Same here, with baby we put her in a bouncer and when she got older put her in the exersaucer in the bathroom. Even now at 2.5 if she doesn't shower with us then she'll sit in the bathroom and read books

thoughtfulmommy · December 2015

Pregnancy in third trimester is struggling to read a book out loud to your class because you are out of breath before the sentence is finished.

jellybellybean3 · December 2015

paytonpedro said:
Pregnancy in the third trimester is.... Turning sideways to squeeze through a narrow space only to realize you're wider that way than if you had tried to just walk through straight.

Edit to add:
Pregnancy in the third trimester is..... having to sit like a man with your legs wide open because your big belly is too low and isn't comfortable any other way. Lol

yes, this! Both of these. I have no depth perception anymore. I almost daily smack myself with the car door because my belly is in the way. And today I was trying to squeeze between my preschooler and the couch thinking I had lots of room but she ended up going flying backwards because my belly smoked her. I was horrified. She was okay, but come on, what a dummy I am.

I also sprawl out on the couch like a man. My belly is so low it's just too uncomfortable to sit with my legs together. I'm real classy this time around lol.

suteki325 · December 2015

Pregnancy in the third trimester is...bursting into tears when you look at the difference between your "I just found out I'm pregnant!" picture at 4 weeks, to "Look at what a whale I am!" picture at 33 weeks. I know I'm supposed to find my pregnant body beautiful, and I'm growing a human, and blah blah blah. But I miss my skinny pre-baby days. I just hope I can get the baby weight off!

MississippiCatfish · December 2015

paytonpedro said:
Pregnancy in the third trimester is.... Turning sideways to squeeze through a narrow space only to realize you're wider that way than if you had tried to just walk through straight.

SO funny. And the opposite. When you turn to walk straight through and it's like..."oh, yep, you're huge that way, too!"

CLand3 · December 2015

Pregnancy in the third trimester is.. Exhausting! Between waking up to pee and not falling back asleep or never finding a comfortable position. And knowing you won't sleep much after baby is born.. I'm so tired.

TalulaPants · December 2015

Pregnancy in the third trimester is giving up on wearing panties. They're all tight even the maternity ones. I'm just over it. Lol one less thing to try to wrestle my way into every morning.

dragonfly321 · December 2015

Pregnancy in the third trimester is....
Sitting in the living room floor to wrap presents and realize it's not possible unless your legs are spread completely out so your belly can hang and then trying to get back up and realizing you need to crawl over to the nearest sturdy surface for help getting up.
Engaging your legs In a full swing to propel yourself off of any flat surface.
Frustration that your ninja baby is kicking up a storm in the middle of the night... And joy that your ninja baby is kicking up a storm in the middle of the night.

chelsmcl · December 2015

Pregnancy in the third trimester is... Giving up on trying to set a plate on my lap to eat. My 2.5 year old can barely fit on my lap too and it frustrates her.

cantobean · December 2015

Pregnancy in the third tri is...

Asking your husband to help you put your boots on, take them off, and give you a foot rub.

Regularly surfing the net around 2 am because you just can't sleep anymore.

Feeling sick if you eat too much or not enough.

Going through clothing and other items for your new baby and getting super emotional.

blueberrymomma · December 2015

dragonfly321 said:
Pregnancy in the third trimester is....
Sitting in the living room floor to wrap presents and realize it's not possible unless your legs are spread completely out so your belly can hang and then trying to get back up and realizing you need to crawl over to the nearest sturdy surface for help getting up.
Engaging your legs In a full swing to propel yourself off of any flat surface.
Frustration that your ninja baby is kicking up a storm in the middle of the night... And joy that your ninja baby is kicking up a storm in the middle of the night.

I totally had this problem today between wrapping gifts and trying to make a blanket.

dragonfly321 · December 2015

@cantobean I second the food thing!!! There never seems to be a juuuuuust right with me.

cbou · December 2015

Pregnancy in the third tri as a FTM is finding out what it really means to be big and learning how uncomfortable it is!

I look back at my early pregnancy photos and laugh at how big I thought I was...

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