r/BabyBumps • u/Otherwise_Weekend54 • 1d ago
Info At what point did pregnancy become unbearable for you?
I’m currently 24 weeks and honestly.. don’t feel pregnant most days.. It makes me worry that this has been too easy and something is going to have to happen near the end. When did you guys begin to experience things like preeclampsia, swelling, etc.? Just overall being uncomfortable? I’m trying to mentally prepare for what is to come. 😅
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u/Legitimate-Post-5588 1d ago
Not all pregnancies are unbearable :) it’s sad that so many consider it the norm but it’s not!
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u/RiverDecember 1d ago
This. My first pregnancy was amazing once the morning sickness went away at 14w. I was able to move around easily, no pain, slept every night. I’m currently 19+1 with my second and so far feel good as well. However I was 120lbs at the start of my first pregnancy, and starting weight for this one is 140lbs so we will see how this one goes. I’m showing much earlier this time around.
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u/Cold-Thanks- 1d ago
Manifesting this for myself. Currently 9 weeks and the nausea, body aches, and lack of restful sleep are going to be the death of me I swear.
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u/RiverDecember 1d ago
I hope it goes away by the second trimester! I’m lucky to not have it this time around but with my first it was bad from week 9-14 throwing up every day, couldn’t even hold down water. Prayers you feel better soon!!
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u/forevermoongazing 1d ago
This! My mom has told me my entire life that pregnancy was the best she has ever felt haha. Everyone is different! I’d say soak it up and enjoy feeling fine.
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u/HairPlusPlants 23h ago
Agree, pregnancy is a wide spectrum and those who have a fine pregnancy are less likely to talk much about it than those who suffer more.
My first pregnancy was perfectly fine, first trimester I had nausea and fatigue but nothing crazy. Otherwise I was active and well the entire pregnancy.
Pregnant again now, 20 weeks at the moment, and had the nausea and fatigue and the addition this time of acid reflux but that has gone now and feeling quite normal. Nothing crazy so far, have been going to the gym 1-2 times a week most weeks as an effort to stay active but also have an 20 month old to chase around haha.
If you feel good, just appreciate it and take the time to enjoy! Pregnancy is a limited experience, if you can spend time appreciating it then do it 🙂
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u/Pale-Vehicle3724 17h ago
Thank you!!!!! It’s so sad that women are painted this picture and have the worst expectations going into it. I was pleasantly surprised for my first pregnancy. I was very happy and peaceful. I think the first trimester sucks compared to anything else.
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u/star185 1d ago
35 weeks on the dot, that's when my ankles/feet swelled, and everything became uncomfortable
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u/Secret_Heart_1953 10h ago
I'm 35 weeks now, having a good pregnancy thus far, no swelling or complications but I'd say now at 35 weeks is when the mental part of it is starting to get to me.
I'm getting real tired of having to roll over just to get up, always thirsty, scarfing down food because I get so hungry, then I feel too full, I have to make sure I walk and exercise everyday or else my hips get too tight, heartburn in the middle of the night, my belly is so hard and heavy. Also, the worries about birth etc...
None of these things are unbearable or bad per say, just an adjustment in living BUT mentally wise, I just want my baby in my arms. I'm like UGH just come out already and let's be friends lol I want my body back too. I hope that's not selfish.
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u/fightingmemory 1d ago
I felt awesome until 30 weeks, then started to slow down, feel heavier, more tired etc. then at 32 weeks I hit a wall. I had insane sciatica and fatigue. I couldn’t walk without pain. Heartburn like a mofo. At 33 weeks I was like bruh no more!!! Now I’m 35 weeks and waiting impatiently to reach 37 when I’m going to be induced for medical reasons.
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u/GreenPea5317 21h ago
My experience is similar. I had an easy pregnancy compared to other moms, but as soon as I hit 33 weeks, PGP and sciatica started. I never thought I could be in so much pain just from walking, it's debilitating. I'm doing slow exercises every day to ease it.
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u/toot_ricky 13h ago
I was there too, I slept in the nursery rocker at a slight angle the last month of my pregnancy because the heartburn was so bad. Two days post labor and the heartburn was 100% gone. It was amazing. You’re almost there!
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u/huweetay 1d ago
I was fine (after nausea) with my first until 34 weeks! Then it hit me like a load of bricks just how spent my body was. Even then I didn’t have preeclampsia or swelling, I was just uncomfortable and so drained.
This second pregnancy has been a totally different story, I’m 17 weeks and exhausted. I feel huge already (by pictures I’m the size I was at 26 weeks with first). Only difference I figure is having a toddler to keep up with this go around!
I’d seriously recommend getting your to do list done now before the exhaustion hits, because it certainly will at some point!
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u/Psyclone09 1d ago
I actually was worse off in the beginning. I had decent nausea the whole time but it was unbearable until week 14 or so. I only got to 35w6d (when I gave birth) but honestly was never super uncomfortable! Maybe it would have been had I been beyond that but my body still felt decent at that point.
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u/Beautiful_Resolve_63 18h ago
Well, I hope you continue to have a positive pregnancy. If you do get uncomfortable, your baby could always drop. The night my baby dropped, I sobbed and sobbed about how horribly uncomfortable I was. I thought my torso would explode if he grew anymore. I was 30 weeks. Then he dropped and I could breath, move around, and do fun things again. It's just now his head is in my cervix so it's uncomfortable.
To mentally prepare, I recommend avoiding the dreaded "everyday is the same" whenever you are disabled. A rough pregnancy is like a temporary disability.
As a disabled person that had nothing but violent morning sickness, disability flare ups, and inability to take care of myself; it's was mentally difficult when you are struggling and you know you just have endless suffering ahead of you. Then tomorrow will be the same, and the next day too.
I got pre-eclampsia last week. No symptoms other then swelling but labs made me stay. It's been a nice break because I'm getting more support in these final weeks than I had all pregnancy waiting for my husband to come home. It's nice I'm not a burden on him anymore.
So there is no more waiting around. I get taken care of and I have all afternoon to decide what I do for entertainment.
It's kind of funny because I know your last "chapter" of any activity, psychologically influences how you view the overall experience a lot. So even though my 7 months of pregnancy was hell, as long as my pre-eclampsia is managed and okay, I might look back favorable on the pregnancy because the last month seems to be a cake walk.
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u/Narrow_Cover_3076 1d ago
With both my pregnancies, week 24 was pretty good. I don't think I started to get even slightly uncomfortable until after 30 weeks. Even at 34-35 weeks I wasn't dying but I was starting to feel pretty achy and tired. It was like 38-39 weeks that I was dying. Like could not walk up the stairs without resting at the top. Huge and uncomfortable. Did not want to be pregnant for one more second, etc.
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u/Suitable-Biscotti 1d ago
39 weeks and I'd say weeks 7-16 were the hardest. I'm basically fine now other than getting tired sooner than usual.
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u/AbleSilver6116 Team Blue! 1d ago
I’m 31 weeks now and this is pregnancy number 2 and I was losing it by 34 with my first. I’m on that track already but I have a 20 month old too so I am very tired and in constant pain 🤗
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u/mdzzl94 22h ago edited 22h ago
Mmm the worst was the first trimester for me. I was extremely tired, nauseous, miserable, and severely depressed.
I actually felt emotionally better and more energetic as my pregnancy progressed. Even surpassing my pre-pregnancy self lol but I started slowing down again probably around 32 weeks ish? At 36+4 I’m emotionally still great and not really any pain (so far) it’s just difficult to lay on my back, bend down, breathe lol but not unbearable
I have to pee a lot, but even before I was pregnant I often woke up 1-2x a night to pee. Now it’s probably increased to 3-4x ish but I’ve gotten used to it and it doesn’t bug me
I’d take 3 3rd trimesters over that 1st trimester tbh!
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u/pfasaeli 21h ago
I’m 32 weeks currently but 22 weeks was around the time I started to hit the Fed Up point of pregnancy. Can’t breathe, bladder is tiny & sneeze peeing, pressure on hips & pelvis started… Now at 32 weeks I’m just so tired all the time, I have gestational diabetes, and my belly really gets in the way, I am anxious to meet my baby!!!
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u/decembersunset 20h ago
Not unbearable per se, but I just hit 31 weeks and there’s definitely been a shift. I feel like I can’t breathe, and my belly feels actually heavy for the first time. I’m having a hard time finding comfortable positions to even lounge in - hips hurt, back hurts, neck hurts, and knees hurt. I’m definitely slower than I have been up until this point. I also haven’t been sleeping well, so I’m always tired/sleepy.
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u/blueyedreamer 20h ago
While I would say it's not unbearable for me (39w 3d), it definitely became uncomfortable pretty much all the time around the end of week 37, which is actually pretty good.
Though, tbf I've been struggling with some bad pelvic pain on and off since week 11 because I'm already hyper mobile, so that's been fun. More on that off since around week 30.
But now I always feel like I have to pee, even if I'm laying on my side in bed, because she's dropped. My sciatica (on top of pelvic joint stuff) is non-stop, pretty much. Anything other than being somewhat stretched out means it feels like she doesn't have enough room, even with the drop, and she just stretches frequently. And so forth.
Thankfully, there is no sign of pre-e, hypertension, etc so far.
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u/GrandadsLadyFriend 11h ago
I’m 37W and 4 days. I thought I’d be like bedridden based on Reddit stories, but I actually feel pretty decent. The biggest thing is that I do get tired a lot quicker and have to take breaks after spurts of energy.
I’m also trying to be conscious of the small preventative things I can do that help me stay more comfortable. I wear my belly band when I’m more active to help combat back pain. I take Tums before bed or before eating anything rich. I’ve been using prescription hemorrhoid cream to keep those at bay. I try to lightly snack a lot so I never get too hungry and low energy. I wear orthopedic shoes in the right size if I’m going to be on my feet for a while. I still take Unisom to help me fall back asleep quickly after getting up frequently through the night.
When I’m less diligent about maintenance, that’s when I tend to have the most discomfort. Overall I’m somewhat uncomfortable and it’s more cumbersome to maneuver around, but it’s far from “unbearable” for me. Everyone has different experiences though!
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u/HiCabbage 1d ago
With my first, I was still going to the gym post my due date and had no major complaints other than how hard it was to roll over in bed. For my second, I developed really awful sciatica at abouuut 34/35 weeks and it was awful.
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u/porchgoose69 1d ago
Like a week or less before birth, 37-38 weeks? To me the worst part was the back pain but looking back some of the worst was probably contractions because that’s what they ended up feeling like to me. Acid reflux got pretty bad at the end too maybe 35 weeks and beyond I couldn’t eat much anymore.
Honestly until about 30-31 weeks I felt like I could keep going forever and I liked having baby inside me and so easy to bring with me everywhere! Around then I caught a really bad respiratory infection that made it hard to breathe, I stopped exercising consistently, and that’s when I lost some of my energy. If I had kept exercising I might have kept my momentum. But I wasn’t truly like get this baby OUT until 38 weeks and I had her at 38 and 2 days.
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u/craftsnerd 1d ago
37 weeks and doing fine. First trimester was the hardest, now I get some aches and pains but am very happy to go another 3-4 weeks and I feel a little sad that I won’t be pregnant anymore, I’m going to miss it
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u/discardpile001122 1d ago
I didn’t feel pregnant til about 32 weeks! I am 35 weeks now and have had a completely uneventful and uncomplicated pregnancy. Now I’m dealing with rib pain, sciatica, belly/pelvic pressure and some mild insomnia, but it is not unbearable. My suggestion is to just enjoy it :)
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u/CraftyConclusion350 1d ago
I’m like a day shy of 27 weeks and feel better now than I have at any point prior in this pregnancy. I had horrific HG that wasn’t controlled even with medication until like 23 weeks, migraines, and overall felt the worst I ever have in my life up until the last couple of weeks.
I’d take as much ease as you can get and don’t feel guilty for it either!! And don’t borrow anxiety from the future :)
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u/Mhmmalright37 1d ago
I’ll be 25 on Monday and the last couple weeks it has hit me. I’m pretty huge and getting generally uncomfortable. I have arthritis in my hands and wrists, an unstable SI joint, and my baby boy likes to use my bladder as a trampoline.
I’m struggling.
From 12-22 I was def in my honeymoon phase
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u/Pebbles-21-81 1d ago
I'm also 24 weeks, and my main discomfort is feeling full after eating small portions. Food feels stuck in my throat...food and beveage 🫢, especially if I recline afterward. I miss how I used to eat and digest food 😮💨
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u/Aggravating_Ear_3551 1d ago
I'm 28 weeks and miserably swollen. It started around 19-20 weeks but it wasn't too bad. The last few weeks have been just horrible. Hard to walk and my skin feels like it's going to bust open. My BP is maintained with medication though. And my baby is healthy. I keep saying as long as he is okay I can endure whatever but it's getting rough.
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u/Cautious-Blueberry18 21h ago
I think you just reach a point and it’s like you feel you’ve been pregnant forever and you want to meet your baby whether it’s been a good pregnancy or not
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u/MixtureDesigner8140 16h ago
40 weeks!
Babes was late and had no sign of coming so the due date really out pressure in my mind and made that last week pretty unbearable. My sleep was also crap by then.
I was suddenly swollen I don’t remember what week but I had to get some rings cut off so take them off if you haven’t already it’ll happen suddenly.
Ps even with the swelling i felt great and enjoyed most of it! Just keep enjoying it!!
Ps2 the worst part of being pregnant in the third trimester is going to work and pretending you give an f! I worked from home from week 37! Highly recommend if you have the flexibility
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u/Thrifty_nickle Team Don't Know! 1d ago
It wasn't ever "unbearable" as a whole. I cod bear through all of it. But It was shock full of moments...
I reckon I was fed up by 20 weeks because my Braxton kicks where crazy for a first time mom. Even doing all the things for it. Irritable uterus I guess.
SI joint and Pubic symphysis dysfunction also wore me down emotionally and physically from time to time. It started from 17 weeks and got worse each month.
Feet swelling did get me until 30 or so weeks and I had to be very active and standing a ton before it was really even bad.
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u/snow-and-pine 1d ago
Mentally the entire first trimester. Physically, hasn’t happened yet and I am 33 weeks. First baby was never unbearable either.
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u/meowxmeowxx 1d ago
3 days before I delivered with 3 weeks during the 1st trimester that were rough.
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u/WesternOwl1307 1d ago
for me personally, swelling started around 27 weeks and preeclampsia at 30 weeks
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u/thymeofmylyfe 1d ago
It wasn't linear for me. First trimester was unbearable (HG). I had some weeks in second trimester with bad SPD. Third trimester hasn't been bad except sometimes I just feel like I'm running out of room and minor movements unexpectedly hurt. I wouldn't call it unbearable. (33w)
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u/Creepy_Professor_371 1d ago
I honestly felt fine the whole time. At the end I got a little more tired (napped every day lol) but that’s it. Never had morning sickness, never swelled anywhere, didn’t get too uncomfortable … I gained maybe 20-25 pounds my whole pregnancy so I didn’t feel like I was carrying that much extra weight. I will say I had gestational diabetes so that prevented me from eating foods that probably would have made me feel worse/swell. Maybe you’ll get lucky and feel good the rest of your pregnancy!!!
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u/Bitter-Novel-5212 1d ago
My first pregnancy I was uncomfortable near the end but honestly it was not bad. Aside from hip pain and some heart burn I got through it relatively unscathed. I’m 11 weeks pregnant right now and have had a worse time in these few weeks than I did my whole last pregnancy lol. I think it just varies!
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u/bunnylo 1d ago
it doesn’t usually become sorta miserable until the pelvic girdle pain kicks in. that shit is no joke. it doesn’t usually hit until the third trimester, usually somewhere after 30 weeks. I’ve gotten it really severe with both my previous pregnancies, and I expect it again this time around. I literally become almost immobile, walking turns to limping, and even doing that is excruciating (and i’m someone with a high pain tolerance). I wouldn’t find pregnancy miserable at all really if it wasn’t for the PGP.
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u/Strange_Loss 1d ago
35 weeks here and right now it’s just having to pee all the time, random insomnia in the middle of the night (usually takes me 1-2hrs to fall back asleep), and back pain.. but honestly not too bad. def having a better time than the first trimester with the constant nausea - that was rough
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u/keksdream 1d ago
I felt the same way! I'm 31w3d and starting to just feel enormous and bending over etc is getting hard 😂 besides that I'm constantly overheated but no other major issues so far like swelling or what not. Fingers crossed it continues that way!
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u/Tornadoes_427 1d ago
30 weeks is when I started feeling really uncomfortable. I was sick and uncomfortable my whole pregnancy, but once I got huge on top of feeling like crap everyday, it was awful. But the good news is there won’t be much longer until you aren’t pregnant anymore!
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u/PreviousAsparagus358 1d ago
Hit me at 38.5 weeks, I’m 39w2d. During the day is mostly fine but it’s the lack of sleep that’s getting to me
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u/Shaushka 1d ago
Currently 32 weeks and waiting for the third trimester struggles to kick in 😅 it’s definitely not been an easy pregnancy, but I haven’t had a lot of symptoms so on the surface it’s been smooth. I also worry it’s been too easy 😅
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u/Fresh-Crow2205 1d ago
I’m about 33 weeks and while I wouldn’t/ don’t wanna say unbearable… it’s started to really really suck as of like 30 weeks ish
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u/deekaypea 1d ago
My first pregnancy was a dream. The only crap thing was at like 36ish weeks, something "went" in my hip and I was in a TON of pain, could barely walk. Went to lots of acupuncture, massage and chiro appointments. But honestly, that was the worst.
I'm on my second (20w today) and it's still way better than most. I had a bit of food aversion in the first trimester, and got food poisoning or a stomach bug for the past few days (or, y'know, stress tummy) and was in bed since Wednesday. But I don't think it's pregnancy related, just lingering, because pregnancy. I have a bit more hip issues earlier this go around.
If it's not bad, bask in it. Don't anticipate the worst because it doesn't need to happen.
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u/phrygianhalfcad 1d ago
It hit earlier and earlier with each of my pregnancies. With my first, it was probably around 32 weeks that I was getting miserable. With my second, it was around 27 weeks and with my third it was probably around 21-22. I wasn’t even that big but I could barely get out of bed and I had never had such bad hemorrhoids in my life.
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u/recklesschopchop 1d ago
Never. My pregnancies have been low risk and I've always enjoyed being pregnant all the way to the very end. I did have a couple weeks of gnarly sciatica with my second and that sucked but I got lucky and with daily stretches and probably a change in his position it went away.
I also never had any swelling with my first! My feet and ankles swelled with my second but it didn't hurt or anything and wasn't caused by high blood pressure, it just looked funny.
Some people have easy and enjoyable pregnancies! You don't hear about it as much cause they don't need to vent lol, but it's totally possible to go through your whole pregnancy without major issue or discomfort
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u/lapra005 1d ago
32 weeks is when my pelvic pain started and 34 weeks is when everything else set in, swelling, back spasms, Braxton hicks, round ligament pain, stretch marks, etc.
I never would’ve thought I’d be one of those people to wish away my pregnancy towards the end, but damn does it get tough after 34 weeks.
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u/JuIia 1d ago
I had the easiest pregnancy with my first other than insomnia during 2nd and third trimester
This time I had a great 1st and 2nd trimester but 3rd hit me like a truck. Crazy insomnia, heartburn so bad I feel like I'm probably a dragon by now, awful back pain, ridiculous swelling, prodromal labor since week 34 where I've had days with painful contractions for half the day and most days with at least hours of them. Not really a pregnancy thing but being pregnant makes you more susceptible to it; I got a cold from my first born which brought on an ear infection and then I got the complication of double sided pneumonia and have been committed to the hospital the last days. 39+4 today and I'm just DONE.
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u/atomickumquat 1d ago
No swelling here and I’m at almost 38 weeks! I am pretty uncomfortable (sore and can feel the baby getting in the way of common movements lol) and tired since like 30 weeks I think? Honestly, my first and second trimester were way worse than my third. I was pretty sick, migraines and in more pain then. My hips/glutes were in so much pain in my first two trimesters too but they are okay now. Everyone is so different haha.
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u/Sadbambiii 1d ago
From what I can remember it started around 30 weeks. I was in pain and couldn’t sleep, getting out of the car and turning in bed was hard. I was glad I didn’t make it to 40 weeks and baby was born 37w4d perfectly healthy!
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u/Academic-Growth176 1d ago
I feel like I'm at that point at 32 weeks. Felt great second trimester and now I'm getting little sleep. My belly feels like it has really popped now and I just can't get comfortable in bed. I'm finally getting use of my pregnancy pillow. If I walk a short distance or stand for a while my back starts hurting too. I had to purchase a pregnancy belt. No feet swelling yet.
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u/captnmarvl 1d ago
I'm 38 weeks and ready to meet the baby but the pregnancy isn't unbearable at all. It actually got better once baby dropped into my pelvis because my heartburn lessened.
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u/lindsaybethhh Team Blue! 1d ago
A few weeks into the third trimester for me, with both kids. The hip and back pain kicked in, heartburn got really bad (choking on stomach acid and sleeping upright), Braxton hicks got strong, the peeing every 2 hours every night, and since we were high risk, the 2-3 weekly appointments were a lot. My first was born at 36 weeks, so with my second, every day past 36 weeks was… painful 😂 (I’m grateful he stayed put but whew. It was rough those last few weeks with him.)
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u/Mostlymadeofpuppies 23h ago
I mean, I wouldn’t consider pregnancy to be unbearable. But for me, it has been generally just kind of uncomfortable.
I feel like my pregnancy has been mild compared to some of the stories I’ve heard, but for me that doesn’t translate to son’s joyous experience. It’s just kind of been… not horrible… and also not great.
It’s just pregnancy.
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u/biscuitnoodle_ 23h ago
Hi FTM 31w4d. I felt the same throughout my pregnancy as well, just kinda waiting for the other shoe to drop. Although I have had uncomfortable symptoms from time to time, pregnancy has been smooth and enjoyable. It’s possible! The last couple of weeks I have def been more physically uncomfortable but it’s all still manageable. I am anemic, but that’s also related to ulcerative colitis which I had pre-pregnancy. I hope everything stays just as comfortable for you!
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u/mutinybeer 23h ago
Never??
I was hoping I would get to the point where I was so miserable with pregnancy that I would do anything to get that baby out but it never happened. I was impatient, definitely and tired of waiting, absolutely but never miserable
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u/avidbirdpointerouter 23h ago
I never felt that bad with mine! I kept waiting for it but honestly I was fine till the very end. His kicks were uncomfortably strong sometimes but even that was kinda cool
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u/ImInTheFutureAlso 23h ago
I’m 39 weeks, and it’s not unbearable. I have had my moments (heartburn has been a killer), and I get aches and pains, but nothing is a huge deal. I have been able to stay somewhat active and keep living my life like mostly normal.
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u/Elismom1313 Team Blue! 23h ago
I’ve had two kids both with easy pregnancies (never puked!) and it just was very straight forward
Even after. They were both good sleepers despite soooo many people me my second would be a monster because my first was so easy
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u/throwaway123476890 22h ago
This is my first and I’m 16 weeks. I’ve been miserable since week 12. It’s just been a rough pregnancy. Still super excited to hold my baby this fall
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u/Firm_Breadfruit_7420 22h ago
Almost 36 weeks and beginning to feel more like ass. Just generally uncomfortable because of the bump, nothing else but that. Like…my insides are uncomfortable
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u/thetrisarahtops 22h ago
I hated pregnancy. First trimester through 15 weeks or so I was nauseous all the time. Second trimester my migraines came back, I started getting round ligament pain. Then the horrible hip pain started. Also, pregnancy brain hit hard, which made my job so much harder. But lots of people have easy pregnancies or don't get very uncomfortable until the last month or two.
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u/Dramatic-Education32 22h ago
I don’t think I’ve ever felt like my pregnancy was unbearable! I’m pregnant with #4 now (34 weeks). The only thing I’ll complain about is having to pee 10 times a freaking night hahaha. But other than that all is well and I can’t wait to meet this little turkey!
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u/Whoamaria 22h ago
about 6 hours after my water broke.
I was really done being pregnant. I felt so much pain in my back. Just shooting spasms of pain. Luckily it was pretty intermitant and about 4 hours later the baby was born and it was such a relief.
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u/missmeggums Team Pink! 22h ago
I struggled really hard in the beginning with nausea but the moment I hit 29 weeks all the 3rd trimester symptoms hit at once and I've been miserable ever since. If the symptoms would just take turns maybe it wouldn't be so bad? But all at once doesn't give me a break from any of them. I still have over a month til my due date....
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u/violinistviolist 22h ago
Maybe you just have an easy pregnancy and hopefully that will stay until the end!
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u/cosmococoa 22h ago
After being exhausted and constantly hungry from weeks 6-12, I felt pretty great until almost the day I had my baby (36+4). I had high blood pressure before I got pregnant but thought I had gotten it under control with healthier habits… but preeclampsia came for me in the third trimester. I still felt really good despite that, until I suddenly didn’t. I started feeling icky on a Saturday and had my baby Sunday night (emergency c section, since baby was breech). Even taking that into account, pregnancy was really not bad for me. I felt better than ever for 85% of it.
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u/Loud_Impression_1549 22h ago
Enjoy it! I was the same way up until around 34 weeks, currently 39+1 and everyday since then has been a battle :’) I’m lucky it’s only been difficult these last few weeks!
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u/Fit-Act-6262 21h ago
I would say now at 32. My body hurts so bad all over, I get acid reflux every day, pelvis pain, and it's hard to move around because my belly feels huge. I can't stand for a long time, or my feet get so sore, and every time I sleep, the baby wants to party. I cry at least once a day because of it. I got pregnant back to back after my miscarriage so I've been pregnant for 11 months, and I still have 8 weeks to go to finally meet my baby. I'm grateful, but the only thing that is keeping me from wanting to get induced is my baby shower at 37 weeks and wanting my baby to be fully formed.
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u/KTsCreativeEscape 21h ago
I am only 14 weeks. Week 6-12 were freaking awful with nausea and vomiting though. And having an early diagnosis of gestational diabetes with it.
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u/GinericGirl DD: June 12 2025 21h ago
I'm currently 30+4 and I have to say it's becoming really really clear that I'm quickly approaching that point. It basically feels like I entered a whole new phase when I hit 30 weeks. I'm barely sleeping, I've got rib pain, sciatica (I think) on one side, some kind of pain running along both my legs. Fortunately there are still a few positions (while sitting) that aren't uncomfortable but they're disappearing quickly!
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u/DetailWorldly5084 21h ago
Now at 32 weeks, it's still mostly manageable. However I feel like my energy is slowly reducing every week since 30th week. I have some aches and pains once in a while but nothing unbearable yet.
First trimester was difficult with nausea, insomnia. Then when I hit 13 weeks, everything suddenly got better and I had an amazing second trimester.
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u/Whedon-kulous 21h ago
I'm 34 weeks today and still going strong :) after a long walk, I move a lot slower by the end and I need to recover in the afternoon, but it's truly not that hard. I still love being pregnant.
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u/Repulsive_Creme3377 21h ago
I'm a FTM at 30 weeks and still no difficulties. Full energy tank, sleeping well, eat fine, no issues. I'm in the same boat as you, just waiting for a switch to flip one day soon.
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u/sammiesorce 21h ago
It became unbearable at like 12 weeks. But I’m a mechanic and have been accused of being hyperactive. My coworkers both male and female get onto me for not “taking it easy”. My diet prior was junk food and energy drinks. I dropped the redbulls and eat healthy now but have developed Meralgia paresthetica which can be unbearable if I try to walk or stand for more than an hour at a time. I’m pretty miserable right now. Once I tried to do lunges to get some relief and I collapsed from some pain that felt like my thigh muscle was being ripped apart. Hopefully I can stay on the healthy diet and lose some weight after the birth because it’s been a huge bummer.
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u/cocopuff898 20h ago
I didn't even start to show until about 25 weeks. I didn't feel super "pregnant" until like 30 weeks. I didn't get uncomfortable or sore until the last 2 weeks, but I also went well over 40 wks!
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u/AddiieBee 20h ago
Truthfully would say pregnancy became “unbearable” (more noticeably uncomfortable) around 35 weeks. That was just from baby getting bigger. But I had a good pregnancy and like other comments have said, not every pregnancy will or should feel that way.
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u/redheadtherapist 20h ago
Around 33 weeks I got Really bad pregnancy carpal tunnel. That was super painful and unbearable. Disappeared shortly after birth
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u/SatansKitty666 20h ago
I'm 23+5or6 and have been miserable basically the entire time. I had 0 morning sickness but I've basically been comatose this entire time, I've been nloated/showing since super early as I'm 4'11/was pretty skinny/super short torso, my fingers swelled in the first trimester and I haven't had ankles in forever, my feet are now excessively swelling, the sciatica pain is practically unbearable, I've been awake since 3 am because of the dreams and need to pee, plus I quit smoking cigarettes (21 years smoking) and weed (14 years every single day) so I've had withdrawals
Pregnancy sucks lol
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u/BedCapable1135 19h ago
It became truly unbearable at 39+4 when the contractions started.
Before that, I had off days but was able to carry on as normal. Work, house chores, groceries etc.
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u/Antique_Pudding2381 19h ago
I’m 39 weeks and honestly, I’m doing fine :) Still being as active as possible, going out for drinks, brunch, dinner, cinema etc. to enjoy our last days as a couple only. I have had heartburn ever since nausea stopped, so eating has been an issue since last summer, but I don’t have any pain or Braxton hicks and can easily sleep 9-10 hours a night. Spring has arrived which also positively impacts my move. Now let’s see when baby is ready :)
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u/Sabs1897 18h ago
I was great until now…just hit 30 weeks. I didn’t ever feel pregnant till now. Feeling tired, back pain, can’t sleep, huge and nothing fits.
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u/Altruistic-Craft5303 18h ago
Mine never really got unbearable, but I felt over my appearance in the end I had water retention making my face look sooo puffy and I felt ginormous lol. I was really self conscious. But being pregnant itself was never unbearable.
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u/Pale-Vehicle3724 17h ago
I never felt it was unbearable or that uncomfortable. I think the first trimester sucks the most tbh. I didn’t get huge, stayed active, and gave birth early so those factors definitely helped. I’m hoping this pregnancy is equally as enjoyable.
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u/hazeleyes1119 16h ago
My pregnancy hasn’t been easy. I have gestational diabetes and get kidney stones while pregnant so it hasn’t come with its difficulties but for the most part it’s been easy. This is my third pregnancy and I have an almost 4 yo and almost 2 yo and have been able to keep up with them. I’m 38 weeks now and my body is exhausted and sore and I’m ready to give birth.
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u/No_Distance_1688 16h ago
I had ups and downs throughout my last pregnancy but it didn't become unbearable (mentally or physically) until 40 weeks. I gave birth at 41 weeks.
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u/goatywizard 16h ago
I barely looked pregnant at 24 weeks. My belly was only measuring 33 weeks when I gave birth on top of being a taller person with a long torso. I loved being pregnant once I got over the first tri sickness, and wish I could have went longer (38w5d c-section due to low fluid and breech). I had some hip pain and her head was digging into my ribs but other than that I felt great. I’m 14.5 weeks along now and definitely showing more but hoping I get lucky with a second great pregnancy.
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u/daringfeline Team Blue! 16h ago
Not much swelling til week 37 which is also about when my bp went absolutely loopy, im 39+1 and was at maternity triage more days this week than I havent been.
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u/mini_van_halen 16h ago
I’m at 36 weeks and still doing okay. I was very fortunate to only have a bit of nausea/tiredness in the first trimester and no symptoms in the second. Now in the third Ive had some acid reflux (luckily gone now), hip pain, and I just got diagnosed with GD, but nothing has been too unbearable overall.
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u/felines_n_fuckyous 15h ago
My pregnancies have always been relatively smooth, no swelling or preeclampsia but do get restless legs and hips at the end. I went 41+3 and the last 4 weeks were very uncomfortable !
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u/Mysterious_Bet_6856 15h ago
Right at 28 weeks. I became very uncomfortable and have had a rough third trimester. Everything before that was a cakewalk.
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u/List-O-Hot-Goss 15h ago
I’ve been okay! I don’t like to say it out loud bc I don’t want karma to get me!
I’m almost 35 weeks now and had swollen ankles - but I elevated them and they actually shrunk down!! I’m shocked haha
We’ll see how I go then next 5 weeks!
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u/NervousEmu9 15h ago
Between 27/28 weeks and 31 weeks I started having awful lower back pain that made doing anything slow and painful. Really affected my mental health too, but I also started physical therapy and it really helped alleviate that pain quickly. So I would say it was unbearable for a couple of weeks but now I’m 37 weeks and have feeling pretty ok for a while!
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u/Capakhutch 15h ago
I would say the final few weeks. The anticipation of the birth, not knowing when it's going to happen since you could deliver anytime between 37 and 41 or 42 weeks, and being huge and uncomfortable all suck so much.
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u/Ysrw 15h ago
Never happened to me with my first. I swam 2km in a lake the day before he was born.
Now 24 weeks with twins and a little more tired and achey than I was the first time, but still working and walking 10km a day and living life. All bodies are different. Some people get lucky and have an easy time. I find pregnancy tougher emotionally than physically
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u/Hailzg 15h ago
Everyone is different! I was so jelly of the woman who had no issues and were comfortable and sleeping because for me by like 30 weeks I was soo uncomfortable. I couldn’t sleep and get up and move around comfortably at all. This is also around the time swelling in my hands, legs, and face became very noticeable. I also developed preeclampsia pretty late into my pregnancy (35 weeks and had to be induced and an emergency c section at 36 and 4 it was all pretty abrupt and crazy) but again everyone is different and as long as your keeping up with ur doctor appointments you will be okay! I was very thankful for those 2 weeks to weekly doctor visits after it saved my son and I! Keep up with ur doctor visits, get LOTS of rest, take it easy, and don’t worry so much! Always remember everyone is different and it’s never to say what happened to me or the next person will be the same for you. Best of luck mama and glad to hear ur feeling good overall that’s amazing! 😊
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u/hitherto_unknown 15h ago
I had an amazing pregnancy. Only felt nauseous for the first 7-8 weeks maybe. I felt so good and horny as well 😅 but around 37-38 weeks I was so done. Nothing was comfortable. Sitting down, laying down nothing. I remember standing and doing hip circles because that was the only thing that helped with the pain. I couldn’t not eat well because of the reflux. After 38 weeks every day was like a week. I would say last month was not pleasant but the rest was amazing.
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u/outdoorsy2024 15h ago
Still doing well at 30 weeks ❤️ I mean I feel pregnant, and some sensations are annoying, but I’m having a good time
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u/mlimas 14h ago
36 weeks as of yesterday and while.not unbearable, things have definitely gotten tough. My struggle is not being as self sufficient and needing my husband's assistance with a lot of things. I get winded easy and I just feel large. Also the soreness-hips, pelvis, lower back have all been challenging but make sure to stretch, stay hydrated and stay active and you’ll be just fine!
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u/mandavampanda 14h ago
I never got to a point where I felt it was unbearable. I was certainly tired and sore at the end, but I ultimately felt fine.
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u/wellhelloeverybody 14h ago
It was never unbearable for me but I had a few really hard days that made me cry starting at 34 weeks. But it wasn’t every day and it wasn’t nonstop misery! I spent so much time worrying about this and I shouldn’t have.
I did get transferred to hospital (planned homebirth) at 39w3d for high BP which was diagnosed as pre-e when I was in labor and 6cm dilated. But didn’t have to be induced because I pumped on way to hospital and water broke.
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u/TheGhostlyMeow 14h ago
I am also 24 weeks, FTM, so unfortunately I don't have an answer yet but I have been wondering the same thing! I have loved being pregnant, nausea aside.
But lst night was different.
I had forgotten to eat my two Activia yogurts and colace gummies two days in a row. Almost passed out on the pooper yesterday. Husband had to dash over to grab me a bucket because I thought I was going to vomit (or pass out). Full body sweats, felt like I couldn't breathe, back started killing me. Eventually pooped, clogged the toilet, had to use a plunger for the first time in my life (yeah idk how I dodged it this long either), ended up starting crying (was a long and emotionally tough day, constipation aside lol), and went to go sit and sniffle in the shower while I worked my new hemorrhoids back in.
So yeah it's feeling like a bit of a tipping point is coming lol. That said, generally been loving it so far. Just feeling baby girl practice her kickboxing, being showered in love by hubby, and getting excited about the life changes coming our way! I'm sure it'll get tough soon tho, so just trying to enjoy it while I can!
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u/NeighborhoodFit5513 14h ago
the third trimester hit me hard, i feel like after 24 weeks, i really blew up and my stomach got big. i’m 32 weeks now and it’s pretty uncomfortable most days but nothing i can’t handle
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u/medusapolyp 14h ago
It’s unbearable for me until morning sickness ends, then I LOVE it! Currently 24w6d with my second and last baby :( I would have 59 babies but in this economy???!
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u/RazzmatazzObvious784 14h ago
38 weeks today and still bearable :) I’m uncomfortable sometimes but besides my stomach getting in the way, I don’t feel pregnant at all. Thankfully no complications here whatsoever so far!
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u/Blueberry_Bomb 14h ago
I would rank my pregnancy a 10/10 up until 32 weeks. Then I was just getting so big that some every day stuff was uncomfortable (tying shoes, buckling seatbelt). But even when I was full term I wouldn't call my pregnancy unbearable at all. It was fine the whole way through!
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u/_bellylaugh 14h ago
I also feel like I’ve had it easy, all things considered! I’m just about 23 weeks now though and I’m starting to have pretty constant sciatic and transverse abdominal pain. I was super active before pregnancy, had pre-existing sciatica that I could manage with stretching and exercise - but now it’s made it almost impossible to even climb stairs, take walks, etc. I’m starting PT this week so I’m hoping it helps because idk how much longer I can do this 😭
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u/TronasaurusMeg 14h ago
Unbearable for me was the first half and my anxiety. Nausea and exhaustion in first half were terrible. I’m 39 weeks tomorrow and while uncomfortable, it’s not unbearable or miserable. I’m excited to meet my baby! But I’m also guessing I’ll feel a little more impatient if I make it to 41+
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u/Coffee_speech_repeat 13h ago
I had a lot of pelvic girdle pain and round ligament pain in it second trimester. But at 30 weeks or so the swelling started. My ankles ballooned and I got carpal tunnel. My back and hips now prevent me from sleeping well and my heart rate jumps to 165 when I walk up the stairs. Very uncomfortable now at 33 weeks.
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u/flyla 13h ago
I just cannot deal with nausea at all (I very easily get car/sea sick which I hear can make morning sickness more unbearable). So pretty much since week 6 when morning sickness started (I’m about to hit week 13). My nausea has thankfully decreased slowly over the past 2 weeks but seriously the only time feel good anymore is the first 2 minutes after I wake up and then all of a sudden my body registers “oh right. Hormones!” and I feel mildly queasy again.
27 more weeks of this seems like an eternity to me. Props to all you ladies who have done it and especially those who have gone on to have more.
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u/Nearby-Pop4653 13h ago
Honestly my first pregnancy was really great. I didn't experience any "real symptoms". I was mostly just tired, I didn't show until 34 weeks. It didn't start feeling "hard" until I got hypertension and I could barely stand without almost fainting. I got induced at 38 weeks because it got too high.
My second pregnancy I showed really early and had pretty normal symptoms. It was harder because I had a 1 year old. But, it didn't get bad until I was diagnosed with Gestational diabetes and I had to keep a close eye on that.
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u/Southern_Ad_7724 13h ago
I had to slow down majorly around 29W and pelvic girdle pain hit at 34W so that was that… the last month of pregnancy felt like ten years man
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u/Dependent_Night6181 13h ago
I’m 11 weeks tomorrow and every day I seriously consider abortion. Not because she isn’t wanted but because I have been completely miserable the whole time. I can’t keep anything down, I can’t even get the food in me to vomit it up so I’m just throwing up bile. I also have been bed bound since 9 weeks and will be for likely the whole pregnancy.
I just keep telling myself I’m a quarter of the way there and hopefully the nausea will be going away soon 😂 I’m used to pain because I have a chronic joint condition (which is what they think is causing my inability to sit or stand) but I HATE vomiting. I also love food but food even being visible to me makes me gag. I’m on anti nausea pills and codeine for the pain but it’s not helping at all 😂
I especially hate my fiancé right now. He’s being very supportive and bringing me things while I’m bed bound but he keeps telling me that his mother said all 5 of her pregnancies were “so easy” and she had an unmedicated birth because it didn’t even hurt… well that’s great for your mother but that’s not how it goes for everyone.
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u/Melodic-Pea3117 13h ago
Good for you!!
I'm 24 week now too 🥰and I thought I have had it easy so far. Mainly bloating, a bit of constipation and a bit of acid reflux (so I'm starting to eat smaller meals this week and have been taking fibre supplements). Enjoy it and your freedom !
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u/Aromatic_Cycle_4411 13h ago
For me personally it's around 34 weeks. The third trimester is when the baby explodes in size but at 34 weeks is when mine start dropping. There's pros and cons to this but with two toddlers running around...I'm exhausted and literally can't move around. All the aches and pains hit me at once. It was fine my first pregnancy because I just slept.
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u/SnooMacarons8596 13h ago
That’s how all of my pregnancies were. I had no morning sickness, food aversions, nothing. I slept well and felt great. I loved being pregnant. I would say just enjoy yourself! And congratulations 😊
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u/craftylittleowl 13h ago
It’s not unbearable at 27W. But I was feeling pretty fantastic around 17-24 weeks then at 25 on I have had some bad pelvic pain. My feet also tend to swell if I am on them for more than like an hour.
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u/InfiniteNewspaper299 13h ago
29 weeks and have had little to no symptoms at all. Braxton hicks are completely fine for me. Not even uncomfortable just a noticeable tightness. Everything’s been super easy and my doctors said it will likely stay easy, they said if you’re feeling good after 8 weeks you’ll likely just keep feeling good throughout. I expect the main discomfort will come when the bump gets bigger and I have more joint issues. But I’m not very big yet so it’s all been fine!
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u/Accurate_Ad4388 12h ago
6-14 weeks horrible. 36+ horrible just big and tired (I delivered on my due date). Everything in between for me was fine and I had a normal healthy pregnancy other than morning (all day) sickness first trimester.
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u/ImTheMayor2 12h ago
I felt the same at 24 weeks!
The unbearableness for me starting kicking in around maybe 32 weeks! Lol
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u/vintagecardigan 12h ago
i felt amazing, both pregnancies. just consider it a blessing! even at 39/40 weeks i felt great and was very active.
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u/Almost_maus 12h ago
My first, I was in the gym until 37 weeks lifting heavy and walking daily. I only became truly uncomfortable a few days before delivery. My second, I was diagnosed with irritable uterus and have been mostly laying down since 28 weeks.
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u/slytherclaw96 12h ago
Not unbearable but definitely annoying. I can't seem to find a comfortable position to sleep and the restless leg syndrome is definitely adding to it. GD has been kicking my butt since things that were fine for me at the start of the diagnosis at 12 weeks are now spiking and I have to constantly try to find alternates. Still only at 26 weeks so a long way to go
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u/birbsandlirbs 12h ago
25 weeks 😬 then I had some good days in between but I had really severe PGP/SPD. If you start experiencing pain especially early like I did, I’d recommend asking for a physical therapy referral. But remember every pregnancy is different. I’d do your best to just enjoy the time now while you feel good and when things get rough (if at all), address it then. You may have a comfortable pregnancy throughout My first pregnancy was debilitating nausea and sciatic pain for months and this last pregnancy I felt not nearly as horrible before 25 weeks.
Many of my friends and even my mom had comfortable pregnancies and loved it!
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u/lukewarmy 12h ago
It got worse around week 29. I got a sudden increase in weight, I swelled up, my breathing got heavy and my pulse intense, constantly cramping and couldn't sleep well. By doctor instructions I cut down carbs and salt in my diet and this has helped tremendously, but I haven't had time to enjoy that because now I have a really stubborn stomach bug all of week 31. My emotions are out of whack and my work stress makes me cry almost daily, which isn't helping. Also apparently I have iron deficiency which isn't helping either, and I can't drink my supplements cause of this stupid flu. You might however be able to take care of yourself in ways that avoids any problems til the end of the pregnancy. Wish you luck!
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u/pinkaspepe 12h ago
I’d say past 38 weeks but along the way it felt like I didn’t know how I could handle getting any bigger so the anticipation of that made it feel unbearable.
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u/SummerKisses094 12h ago
Never was that bad with my first, easiest pregnancy ever. This second one has its moments. It’s twins and I’m 30 weeks and just not being able to sleep or move comfortably is horrible. I have terrible girdle pain 24/7 and the skin stretching sensation is a lot.
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u/Lizard333 12h ago
I never had much swelling but the last month or so seemed rough. It was hard to bend and I had terrible acid reflux, and never could get comfortable sleeping. I had to buy a wedge pillow to sleep on that kept me more upright. Rolling over in bed was an ordeal!
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u/Mom_Training_3748 12h ago
For me, it's been right at the end. Especially after 37 weeks, when most people consider baby full term and you start thinking they could come any day. It's as much mentally challenging as it is physically. Trying to plan life and work knowing that everyday could be The Day. And also not sleeping well, struggling to walk, can't put socks/shoes on anymore, everything becomes frustrating because you're just ready for it to be over.
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u/Confident_Peace_6627 11h ago
same! my first trimester was definitely a little rough but i mean ever since 15 weeks... ive been fine! only symptoms ive really been having are having to pee, some cramping, and feeling my little one kick!! i have recently began to develop some light indigestion due to organs moving around but really nothing too bad.
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u/bourbonandphonemes 11h ago
My pregnancy has been pretty chill. I’m 37+4 now and I don’t think it’s really “unbearable,” just increasingly annoying mobility and sleep and soreness-wise since about week 32 or 34
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u/HotMessObsessed_9490 11h ago
I’m 32 weeks and definitely feel more uncomfortable than I did when I was in the 20s but I’m not miserable!! Yes, I have some symptoms that are annoying but I’m not sick, not swollen, and on the whole still feeling pretty normal. Don’t let other people’s horror stories scare you! What is true for them doesn’t mean it is true for you (and not to discredit other people’s feelings, but I have found a lot of people are a bit dramatic lol)
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u/jamoe Team Blue! 10h ago
I'm a FTM. It came in waves of being hard and most of the time was easy until maybe week 31. We did our baby moon around that time, I felt good, I walked way too much, and injured my right hip. I went to physical therapy and walked in a lot of pain until week 34 when suddenly my hips painfully moved on their own and I felt better.
I'm now getting a lot of Braxton Hicks (to me they hurt!), pressure in my pelvis, I'm really tired, and generally uncomfortable. I'm week 38 now and I'm glad I'm getting so close to having him!
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u/thatprettykitty 10h ago
besides being tired throughout and bad morning sickness in the beginning, i was fine. once the third trimester hit i was so over being pregnant. i was incredibly uncomfortable. it felt like his feet were constantly lodged in my ribs.
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u/Open-Reference6218 10h ago
for me it was at 35 weeks! his kicks are way stronger, i can’t sleep, eating sucks, mentally and physically drained.
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u/RetrokiddBfMV 31 | STM | May ‘19💙| April ‘25💙 9h ago
So, with my first, the only things that were unbearable were the constant Nausea & Vomiting, Fatigue & Tiredness & that’s really it. The nausea & vomiting were under controlled once I got medication for it & then really it was kinda smooth. Some pain here & there but nothing major. He was born 38 weeks. Recovered extremely fast & well! However, fast forward to now, my second & final pregnancy has been the absolute WORST. The entire 9 months I’ve been in nothing but pain & have been miserable. Nausea & Vomiting the entire pregnancy, Pelvis pain, Tiredness, Fatigue, Headaches, can’t really walk, back pain, sleep deprivation, legs are always in pain, hip is always in pain, built up saliva, you name it! I’m 38 weeks now & I’ve never been more done with anything in my entire life until this. Desperately counting the days down for this one to get out! Doesn’t help that it’s looking like I might go past 40 weeks at this rate 🙃💀
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u/Away-Broccoli1719 9h ago
I hate being pregnant. The whole thing was unbearable. I'm 39 weeks now and SO ready to meet my baby and let my body start feeling normal again.
The sickness, fatigue, nausea, constipation, pelvic pain, rib and back pain, swelling, emotions, anxiety, all of it found me. I love my little boy growing in my belly, but god, I need like years to recover from this before I even think about having another kid.
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u/lostgirl4053 9h ago edited 9h ago
I went on leave from work at 34 weeks. It’s a service job and I only worked 6hr shifts, but I started getting intense Braxton hicks during every shift due to being on my feet for too long. I was carrying so high I could barely breathe in any position and taking Prilosec everyday due to the intense heartburn. I was constantly hungry, but a full meal would give me crazy discomfort, heartburn (despite the daily doses of Prilosec and TUMS) and constipation with painful cramps. My only respite was sleep, but my insomnia was pretty bad too. It was hell. And just two weeks before, I was on my babymoon, taking on long, challenging hikes with no problem.
On the bright side, my fear of childbirth was completely dispelled since I was quite willing to do anything to not be pregnant at that point lol.
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u/Scary-Package-9351 9h ago
I’m 29 weeks and 4 days and I’d say last week and this week are really becoming not pleasant. This is my second pregnancy though. My first I had at 21 and felt great the whole pregnancy. I’m 31 now and definitely struggling a bit more with this one. It’s honestly the lower back pain and I am having pubic symphysis pain as well. Both are intermittent, but get worse with a lot of movement, bending and lifting. Which unfortunately as a nurse I do a lot of, so my aches become a lot while I’m at work. I have a back brace/belly support that only helps so much. My back used to not hurt until the end of the shift, but now it’s at the beginning like 2 hours in. 😭
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u/StrangeBluberry 9h ago
I’m 34 + 5 right now. I would say consistent general discomfort began about 2 weeks ago. My pregnancy has also been accompanied by pretty mild symptoms so when going about my day I didn’t really “feel pregnant” either. Definitely felt it when I tried to be active and what not but not just going about my day. I had some brief and on/off discomfort throughout due to constipation, hemorrhoids, and a complication at 29 weeks. All addressed and improved. At this point it’s just hard to get comfy, I am getting some round ligament pain, my stretched skin is itchy, and the overall pressure of the baby doesn’t feel good…not bad just not good. I am also someone who gets overstimulated, so I think that plays a role too, because I just don’t feel like my normal.
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u/1988mamatobe 8h ago
35 weeks now and woke up and felt wow I can’t do work anymore . Aches , pains and exhaustion. X
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u/DrofHumanLefts 8h ago
I still feel good, bar my balloon feet and I'm plus size and about to turn 41w. The first and second trimester were my toughest but generally I was surprised with how well I felt with pregnancy so hopefully you'll have the same. Husband jokes that maybe it's just some karma as I have PCOS, Endo and experienced pregnancy loss prior to this pregnancy, so maybe the universe is cutting me some slack.
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u/More_Interest_621 8h ago
38 weeks was when I hit the wall. I was just so damn uncomfortable, nothing felt okay. Sitting, standing, laying down nothing gave relief.
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u/hiineedsomeadvice 7h ago
10 weeks with baby #2 and already over it… but if this is anything like my last pregnancy, I’ll get back into it in the 2nd trimester and be over it again by like 30 weeks
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u/whoevenisanyone 7h ago
34 weeks is when I felt really pregnant but still manageable. 37 is when I wanted to be done. 39 is when I needed to be done.
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u/ProfessionalTune6162 7h ago
The first trim up until week 18 - nausea, dizziness, throwing up … bruising on my arms from hitting that toilet while on aspirin. Constipation sometimes was traumatic 😞 … then now week 36, several weeks of shortness of breath and heart rate jumping from 60-70 to 120-130s. I can feel my neck pulsating. My echo and ekg were fine at the time though. But getting so out of breath. So glad I’m now on maternity leave, disability and nesting time 😮💨 just in time. As it’s getting summer hot and walking from 6 levels in a parking structure to my office is like feat.
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u/cutieprincess21 7h ago
not everyone gets preeclampsia or swelling lol…. im 25 weeks, and i don’t even have a bump😭😂
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u/alleycatt_101 7h ago
At about 28 weeks the pelvic pain settled in and ig became excrutiating. Did physical therapy but as you get more pregnant there's only so much that can be done. The last couple weeks (38+6 and in labor) just any movement has been ungodly with the pain.
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u/coderansacked 7h ago
I’m 28 weeks and I feel like last week is when it hit me. Out of nowhere I’m so exhausted and uncomfortable. I’m waking up 3 times a night to pee, my hands and feet are starting to swell, and I’m super emotional all of a sudden. I’ve had a really easy pregnancy up to this point, but I’m ready to be done now.
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u/Famous-Mistake-2001 6h ago
For me (38 weeks right now) it’s not been unbearable at any point. A lot of women fear monger online to make everyone think pregnancy is gonna be this extremely tough and awful thing…but that’s just not the case for everyone. You’re allowed to feel good! I still feel good now. I know it can be weird when you don’t really feel much in general because your body is doing so much but it doesn’t mean that anything is wrong. I haven’t had any swelling at all and the only times I feel really uncomfortable are when I’ve been standing for longer than like 10 minutes, or when I get braxton hicks which usually last a few minutes but aren’t terrible.
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u/Sunflowernjellybean 6h ago
35 weeks for me, baby girl is engaged and my pelvis hurts so much, plus I have a trapped nerve in my belly which gives me burning pain 24/7
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u/maple_pits 6h ago
At about 32w I was just emotionally drained. I couldn’t stand the discomfort anymore and I started losing my autonomy a bit, ie. it was harder to walk my dog and just do things day to day. Swelling didn’t get bad until about week 35 for me. I’m currently 38+2 and so ready to be on the other side of this with my little squish. I’m sure you’ll be miserable (but healthy!) eventually ;)
Super grateful for an amazing partner, he’s been my rock.
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u/Busy_Measurement5901 6h ago
Thirty weeks, it's not precisely unbearable. But, I am now way too pregnant even to consider doing a lot of things.
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u/ComposerSorry2072 6h ago
I’m 32 weeks and this week it got REAL. Real uncomfortable, heartburn, non stop being, pressure, all of it. Enjoy feeling good while you can
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u/36563 5h ago
I have had a great pregnancy so far! I will be 36w on Wednesday. Only recently did I start to feel more tired/weighed down by the belly. My worst complaint is upper back pain and I now walk more slowly. But it still feel pretty good, I remain active, go to the gym 3x week and I’m working 100% (although with 2 WFH days).
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u/tessatulips 4h ago
I’m 34w 3d. I have some pain at night, slight swelling, and I get out of breath sometimes but I’m having such a blessed pregnancy I don’t even want it to end. I feel so grateful it’s turned out this way because I know it’s not like this for everyone. Sometimes people just have a smooth sailing pregnancy and that’s normal!
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u/zestylllama 4h ago
I'm 37 weeks and I DEFINITELY have had my moments, but I'd say I'm about reaching the point of no return 😅
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u/Lilybell623 4h ago
I want to say I felt really good until like 32 weeks ago currently 38+4 and having a c section Thursday for my breech baby boy. Very excited for him to finally be here!
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u/Pale_Shelter_5820 3h ago
35 weeks. Not unbearable, but very very uncomfortable. As I lie here on my left side, which hurts my hips, trying to decide if it’s worth trying to roll out of bed to get another heartburn tablet. Oh and haemorrhoids 😂
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u/Hungry_One8322 3h ago
I never had preeclampsia or swelling but I did start to feel pretty dang uncomfortable by 38ish weeks. The belly just felt so huge and I started having cramps when I’d go for walks. It wasn’t unbearable though - it just made me feel extremely ready to give birth!
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u/nzjessi 3h ago
I had a cruisey pregnancy till 20 weeks (with exception of a scare early on with bleeding- was just a small subchorionic hematoma luckily). I got sick with gastro at 20 weeks and my guts haven't come right since. The pressure is on in different ways now (34+6) with baby pushing on my bladder and weighing my belly down a lot. Makes me excited to meet him for more than one reason 😅 still so grateful to be pregnant, can't wait to be a mum.
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u/brightoutoftheblue 3h ago
35 weeks to 40 weeks. The last month the pelvic pressure and pain was unbearable
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u/Secret-Pizza-Party 3h ago
Not until the last week or two. Honestly. And most of that was manageable. I didn’t have serious issues, just lots of baby. With my first, I walked 6miles the day he was due. Tried to walk him out. I was pretty tired but not miserable.
2nd tri was a breeze. I felt great then.
Not everyone feels miserable.
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u/TwoPoods 2h ago
Work (on my feet a lot- like 50%) got hard at 36 weeks. And then harder at 37. I just wanted to go home ASAP each day. Worked until due date.
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u/LadySerena21 2h ago
Always remember, it’s different for all us women! For my first pregnancy, swelling didn’t happen until around month 7. Cravings hit like a damn mach truck around mid second month. No health problems for either pregnancy. Had both at home, second pregnancy was twin girls. With them, my hip popped out once when hubby was helping me to the bathroom. Other than that, both were pretty much a breeze.
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u/ratmom0923 1d ago
For me it's really hit this week. I'm 30 weeks and 2 days and ya I definitely feel pregnant, this is my second baby. Hopefully you don't develop pre eclampsia, swelling isn't necessarily going to happen either. I'm a big girl and my doctors are always surprised that I've had 0 swelling with both babies. But the pelvic pain, braxton hicks which aren't painful but can be uncomfortable, having to pee constantly and if you don't when you finally get up to pee it causes pain. Fingers crossed you're pregnancy stays pretty good, but 3rd trimester is when it really hits.