I know others have said this too, but i just need to know it does stop at some point..?

Question

I am completely miserable!!!! We are 36 wks (37 wks on thursday). I am only getting 1-3 hours of straight sleep a night then am up for the bathroom or to turn to the other side or whatever, then another 1-3 hours of sleep. My husband gets up to run the store and i try to sleep some more and when i wake up i feel like i have over slept. I can't win!!! No apetite at all, feeling so warn out i can barely climb stairs. Went grocery shopping the other day (thankfully with hubby) and half way through all my energy just drained from me and i almost just sat down on the floor, but held on to the cart. We have just over 3 wks to go before 40 wks, once we hit 37 wks where our baby is fully developed i am going to do everything in my power to get this labor started. I had the AC on full blast last night and it said 63 degrees and i was sweating, this is craziness!!! Thank you for those of you who read this and offer advice, i am pretty much just venting. I am so uncomy it's not funny anymore!!!

Oh my gosh!! Sage? That is the name we have chosen for our baby girl. I have only heard of a couple of people with the name so far, never talked to anyone with the name. Is it your real name?

Answer 1

This may sound silly but have you tried turning your mattress or flipping it over? My husband and I have found that when we start sleeping badly (consistently) turning the mattress over and/or rotating helps quite a bit.

Of course, I know late pregnancy is contributing to most of your discomfort, but any little thing might help.

My ob also said I could take half of a unisom tablet to try to help me sleep.

Answer 2

Yes it stops when your baby to be is about 25 years old, has there own place, a secure job and isn't keeping you up at night worried...


Ok now that you hopefully had a good little laugh I have some help for you...

First things first..take some deep breaths in and out..do that 10 times a day stress is not good for you or the baby and can actually prevent labor (when the time comes)

37 weeks may be considered full term but you really wanna try and shoot for 40 weeks - the lungs need as long as they can get in there and due dates and whatnot can be off by up to a week or more...

Have your husband go out and get you 5 or 6 pillows a few really fluffy ones, a couple really supportive ones and one that is the thicker foam kind - use these in bed to prop yourself on your side into a comfortable position - put one (a firmer one) between your thighs it will help keep you comfortable throughout the night.

The feeling like you over slept is also easily solved..sleep off and on till 6-7 am then get up - instead of trying to squeeze in more hours early in the morning - take an afternoon nap that way your sleep is throughout the day and it will replenish your stores for the evening.

If you are so worn out when you go shopping either use one of the carts or wheel chairs available at most stores - or let your husband take care of it while you stay in the car

Your appetite being none to little is normal the baby has pushed your stomach (and all your organs out of his or her way) what you should do is eat a little bit all day long - healthy grazing so to speak - every 2 hours or so have a snack something small but nutrious that can keep you full of energy for a little while.

Stairs are a given that you will be tired after climbing them or need to rest part of the way up - i live on the 3rd floor - no elevator I walk up and down 50 stairs 2-3 times a day sometimes 5-6 times a day (i am 35 weeks at the moment) - all my neighbors have seen me stop and rest on the landings lol all you can do it laugh it off later (like i do and you will too when you look back and remember all this in a few years)

Your bodies temperature while pregnant goes up and down like a light switch - some days I am so cold my husband lives in a cold shower cause I won't let him turn on the ac on the next day hes hiding in a hot one to warm up cause i have it on as low as it will go and every fan turned on - its the hormones...

By the time your little one is a week old (although you will still be a little unfomrtable) you will at least feel human again

Relax and I hope all goes well for you and your family

Answer 3

i didn't get any energy back when i was pregnant with my 2nd til way after i had him! I felt like crap and had actually cried when the doctor told me on my due date that they wouldn't induce me for another 7 days! Wish i could tell you better but those last few weeks are a killer - and what doesn't help is everyone calling to find out if you are in labor yet..... good luck and get as much rest as you can. Take LOTS of naps if possible and have a fan blowing on you if need be :)
Its all worth it in the end, but i know at the point you are its hard to see the light!

Answer 4

Hummmm. Sounds just like me, and I'm in menopause!
Sweetie, you are at the end of a long journey that you and your body have taken for the past 9 months. Your body has done some amazing things in that short time; it's no wonder you're all worn out. My advice is to baby yourself right now. Give yourself permission to rest when you need to and don't feel guilty for sleeping when your body says it needs more rest. Eat nutritious foods, take your pre-natal vitamins, get some exercise (just walking is very good for you and baby), and rest when you need to.
You are going to need to be in good shape for all the pushing you'll be doing. They don't call it labor for nothing! And when the baby is here once again you'll get very little sleep for a while. Be sure you have in place some respite so that you can get your proper rest then too. Maybe your mom or his mom or a friend can come in the afternoon so you can take a nap.
I wish you all the best with your new baby and remember, we're here for you when you have questions about that precious gift from God.

Answer 5

I'm feeling the same and I'm only 33 weeks. I work during the day come home, rest. I try to do only one big thing a day, like shopping or laundry. I'm very thank ful for my hubby too, cooks and cleans and makes me feel comfortable. But I hear it doesn't stop, you will be uncomfortable for the next 18 years. The sleeping I have found that sleep when ever you can even if ts for 30 minutes the little rest will help. Given that you can sleep to much as night, my dr told me to get up walk around until I feel tired again, dont just lay in the bed until you fall asleep it just makes you feel like you slept less.

Answer 6

Having had 4 pregnancies I can sympathize with you. You are at a critical stage in your pregnancy. Right now the baby is gaining more weight than at any other time. He/she is leaning against all of your organs which have been pushed up towards your esophogus which is why you are so uncomfortable and have no appetite. Try lying on your right side more. This soothes the baby more than on the left. Your hormones are raging which is why you are sweating. Be patient it is almost over.....once the baby comes then you really won't get any sleep. Good luck with your new family.

Answer 7

Maybe you should stay in a hotel for a while and try to get some rest. Because once that baby is here you'll probably be sleeping less. I've always thought that the last few weeks of pregnancy is just preparing you for waking up every few hours with the baby. Good luck, because you wont be sleeping for a while!

Answer 8

You are almost there! I am 38 weeks preg and i totally agree with everything you say. I can barely walk, my pubic bones are so achy, stomach is big and tight and ZERO energy. Plus it was about 100 degrees here for the last 3 weeks, so i feel your pain....hang in there. It is only a few more weeks to go and you will be done. Just in time for the nice fall weather!!! Good luck it will all be over soon.

Answer 9

Sounds like you're ready to go cruising on some rough roads just to pop it out! I sympathize. Try to look at it this way - at least you're getting some practice for those late-night feedings! It does get better, though.....mine's in college and I'm still waiting for it to get better, but they keep telling me it does....(lol) Good luck! :)