https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:05:16 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-4-weeks-of-pregnancy-how-much-worse-does-it-get#post-2380916 Mon, 07 Dec 2015 18:43:58 +0000 Worrywart 2380916@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travellingbee: I am right there with you with everything you said!! My reflux has been awful lately and I'm beyond uncomfortable. Had my 36 week appt today. I'm almost 2 cm dilated but cervix is still very high and closed. If baby doesn't come before, I will likely be induced 12/29. We are in the home stretch my friend!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-4-weeks-of-pregnancy-how-much-worse-does-it-get#post-2380748 Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:37:43 +0000 travellingbee 2380748@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>And also... </p> [attach=3175/15/nz0c2v.420x294.MjAxNC0zZmNlZmFkY2M1OTg3YTVh--1-.png] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-4-weeks-of-pregnancy-how-much-worse-does-it-get#post-2380741 Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:33:17 +0000 travellingbee 2380741@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bumping this very old thread because I just needed to vent about how crappy I feel right now at 36 weeks. Baby is still so high and my ribs hurt. My back and feet and hands are killing me. I have terrible reflux, and most of all I am BEYOND exhausted. Like I feel like I have to prop my eyes open. I only have 9 more days of work and I am stressed about how much I have to get done, but don't have the energy to do. :( Ugh-- this last month is the worst! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-4-weeks-of-pregnancy-how-much-worse-does-it-get#post-157831 Mon, 14 May 2012 11:23:31 +0000 pastemoo 157831@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: ME TOOOOOOOO! :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-4-weeks-of-pregnancy-how-much-worse-does-it-get#post-157818 Mon, 14 May 2012 11:10:04 +0000 winniebee 157818@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pastemoo: Ditto. I feel pretty good no worse. I thought we'd have a baby by now, so this is a little bit mind boggling that I could go til my due date and beyond...... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-4-weeks-of-pregnancy-how-much-worse-does-it-get#post-157810 Mon, 14 May 2012 11:06:06 +0000 pastemoo 157810@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>One week to go--definitely feeling like I'll be pregnant forever, but I feel "not worse" than a few weeks ago. :) Yay! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-4-weeks-of-pregnancy-how-much-worse-does-it-get#post-150244 Mon, 07 May 2012 09:28:35 +0000 LAGS 150244@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@skibobrown: The mental part is definitely the hardest for me right now. I'm a few days from my EDD and just want to get this show on the road so badly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-4-weeks-of-pregnancy-how-much-worse-does-it-get#post-150170 Mon, 07 May 2012 08:08:15 +0000 Goldilocks1107 150170@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pastemoo: Now we're on the last 2 weeks of pregnancy. I think if we survived the past 2, we can survive the last remaining days. My new mantra: 14 days remaining, 24 days max. (if my OB waits until 10 days post-EDD to induce.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-4-weeks-of-pregnancy-how-much-worse-does-it-get#post-150091 Mon, 07 May 2012 02:10:45 +0000 pastemoo 150091@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You were all right! 2 weeks down, and I feel not much worse than 36 weeks. :) Yay!</p> <p>It is 3am, and I am WIDE awake, but, eh... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-4-weeks-of-pregnancy-how-much-worse-does-it-get#post-133909 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:47:22 +0000 skibobrown 133909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think the worst part about the last 4 weeks was the mental part -- just tapping my foot and waiting to go into labor, but not knowing when it would happen. In terms of discomfort, I don't remember things getting much worse beyond 36 or 37 weeks... but I was already very uncomfortable already at that point. Luckily I was able to work from home for the final 3 weeks, which was such a lifesaver for me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-4-weeks-of-pregnancy-how-much-worse-does-it-get#post-133896 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:40:43 +0000 aunt pol 133896@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pastemoo: 37, apparently, and they allow one extra week. </p> <p>@emahlee: Here's your partner- my feet are horrendous at this stage, the swelling doesn't actually go down completely overnight now. And had a hint of it in hands yesterday, had to take off my wedding ring just in case- I really don't want it cut off if the swelling becomes an issue! Also echo you on the stiff fingers- mine are all kinds of tingly and uncomfortable at night now. Silly little ailments, in ways, but very annoying! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-4-weeks-of-pregnancy-how-much-worse-does-it-get#post-133803 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:19:04 +0000 emahlee 133803@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've just entered my 36th week as well and am feeling pretty good so far. I've been lucky and haven't been inflicted with any back aches, exhaustion, indigestion, or lack of sleep. But my feet have been swelling and by the end of the day I don't know where my calves and ankles start. Also, the last couple of mornings, I woke up with really stiff fingers. What's that all about? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-4-weeks-of-pregnancy-how-much-worse-does-it-get#post-133694 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:32:24 +0000 volksgirl64 133694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If I remember correctly (its been 3 years), it's just more of the same. A little less sleep, a lot more effort to do things but the discomforts are relatively similar. At least, it was for me.<br /> BUT, I am also 36 weeks and I know what you mean! The heartburn is horrible lately! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-4-weeks-of-pregnancy-how-much-worse-does-it-get#post-133652 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:51:09 +0000 SugarplumsMom 133652@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pastemoo: No way! Don't be sorry - I need to hear this stuff so I can mentally prepare! Threads like this help me the most! =) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-4-weeks-of-pregnancy-how-much-worse-does-it-get#post-133650 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:50:32 +0000 Nskillet 133650@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm feeling pretty good over all with moments of sheer exhaustion/discomfort mixed in. Been trying to do things to stimulate labor but not usafely make the baby come. Now at 37 weeks I feel comfortable going into labor, just don't know when! </p> <p>The anxiousness is what is killing me. Sleep has been OK for me aside from having to get up to pee constantly! Had some horrible heartburn this weekend and also urges to poo constantly! But still am quite constipated so it's really frustrating!</p> <p>I hope my water breaks because I feel like I'm out of touch with my body in a lot of ways. Like I won't know what regular contractions feel like and being 30 minutes from the hospital I don't want to be sent away like so many women always say! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-4-weeks-of-pregnancy-how-much-worse-does-it-get#post-133636 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:16:11 +0000 plaidpants 133636@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with @honeybee! I thought there was no way I'd get to the point where I'd wish for labor but by 38 weeks I was so ready to not be pregnant and I couldn't wait to actually see our baby! I was also convinced I was going to be late, so I was assuming I still had 3 or 4 weeks to go at that point. I ended up going labor 5 days before my due date. Thank goodness! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-4-weeks-of-pregnancy-how-much-worse-does-it-get#post-133634 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 06:56:29 +0000 bpcmarj 133634@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Today's my due date, and I would say physically, the last 4 weeks have been about the same. I haven't gotten any new symptoms, but the ones I have got slightly worse. </p> <p>The thing that is worse for me is the mental stuff. Literally anyday she could be here. I am over analyzing everything going on with my body wondering if it's early labor! My husband is so anxious that he's barely sleeping, and everytime I call him he thinks I'm in labor!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-4-weeks-of-pregnancy-how-much-worse-does-it-get#post-133633 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 06:51:20 +0000 winniebee 133633@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pastemoo: It does! I mean, I'm ready, but I'm not. I probably won't be any more ready in a few weeks, but he better stay put a few more weeks anyways : ) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-4-weeks-of-pregnancy-how-much-worse-does-it-get#post-133626 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 06:35:44 +0000 Mrs. Sunglasses 133626@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh trust me. You'll know when your going into labour. Definitely not the same pain/uncomfort as this. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-4-weeks-of-pregnancy-how-much-worse-does-it-get#post-133607 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:33:50 +0000 pastemoo 133607@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: I will never be any more or any less ready.... does that even make sense?<br /> I still have things to do, but I know I won't do some of them until after he arrives. </p> <p> And I'm sleeping SO HORRIBLY. I keep getting advice to"not look at the clock" and not "get up if I don't need to"<br /> 1. no clock in the room<br /> 2. sorry, my hands hurt so badly i can't possibly sleep through it<br /> or, alternate 2. sorry, i actually do have to pee, i waited awhile to see, but there's no getting around it</p> <p>@blushink: :( Sucks huh? I keep wondering--if I can't handle this, is there any way I can make it through labor? Or, alternately--if all this is so bad, how will I know if it's labor?</p> <p>@regberadaisy: Me too. I hope you get to meet her very very soon!</p> <p>@lemondrop: That's promising. :)</p> <p>@aunt pol: I can't even imagine handing twice the weight in front. Go you! I admire you--and I hope they come soon (is 36 weeks term for twins?)</p> <p>@crumbs: Sorry for bringing it up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-4-weeks-of-pregnancy-how-much-worse-does-it-get#post-133593 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 03:38:06 +0000 SugarplumsMom 133593@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm only 30 weeks and boy do I have some things to look forward to! Lol! </p> <p>You all are at homestretch! Wishing you a smooth delivery and recovery! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-4-weeks-of-pregnancy-how-much-worse-does-it-get#post-133590 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 03:27:01 +0000 aunt pol 133590@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 34w4d today and beginning to be grateful they won't let me go past 38w. (twins). The last week, I'm so useless and uncomfortable! I've had friends say they reckon the last month is horrible to get you into the mindset that any kind of labour is preferable to continuing being huge!<br /> The baba growth did accelerate and I feel v heavy. Getting in and out of bed is real work at this stage! I had awful groin pain yesterday- actually completely couldn't walk for an hour until it passed. I can't figure out why I haven't had rib pain or heartburn, but I'm definitely not complaining about the lack.<br /> Roll on D day, we're getting there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-4-weeks-of-pregnancy-how-much-worse-does-it-get#post-133527 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:50:28 +0000 lemondrop 133527@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't notice much difference between 36 weeks and 39 weeks, it was just a continuation of misery for me- not any better, not any worse. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-4-weeks-of-pregnancy-how-much-worse-does-it-get#post-133523 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:40:49 +0000 regberadaisy 133523@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I will be 39 weeks tomorrow! So crazy to think about.<br /> My incessant rib cage pain is pretty much constant now. The only relief is standing up. So....which means sleep is no longer than 2 hours at a time between getting up to pee and getting up because of the rib pain. My body preparing me for night time breast feeding??? :)<br /> The other night I actually only woke up once!! But paid for it because my lower back was killing me!</p> <p>Def getting super uncomfortable, walking up stairs has me out of breath completely.</p> <p>Cannot wait to meet our baby girl by surpringsly still not at the "get the the heck outta me!!!" stage.<br /> Wondering every day if today is the day we meet her :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-4-weeks-of-pregnancy-how-much-worse-does-it-get#post-133490 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:09:29 +0000 Mrs. Sunglasses 133490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i feel you! i'm at 37 weeks and my whole body is going nuts on me. heartburn, insomnia, back pains, pinched sciatic nerves.... :| </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-4-weeks-of-pregnancy-how-much-worse-does-it-get#post-133484 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:06:13 +0000 winniebee 133484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pastemoo: do you feel "ready" yet?? I'm not sure if ya being on bedrest the past month, but I could use until 38 wks : ) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-4-weeks-of-pregnancy-how-much-worse-does-it-get#post-133479 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:02:55 +0000 pastemoo 133479@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: :) Very exciting!<br /> @miss-spunkin: That's what I'm scared of. We have a very very busy week coming up at work and I pretty much run around all day and talk to people and get up and sit down and get up and sit down and get up and walk over here and over there--and I am just getting SO TIRED. Hopefully I can do it, I would be really embarrassed if I had to quit work early.<br /> @Mrs.M57: Very very very good to hear! Thanks :)<br /> @Honeybee: LOL. Nice.<br /> @Mrs. Jacks: I am very much looking forward to being human again! YES I AM! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-4-weeks-of-pregnancy-how-much-worse-does-it-get#post-133437 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:58:25 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 133437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The last week was one of the most uncomfortable feelings I've ever had. Lala was sitting on a nerve that was causing intense back pain. I couldn't sleep, I couldn't eat, my stomach was constantly upset. The baby's head was so low that I thought she was going to fall on the ground at any point. People say delivery is hard... and it is... but it was also sweet, sweet relief! No baby blues for me. I was thrilled to feel human again! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-4-weeks-of-pregnancy-how-much-worse-does-it-get#post-133431 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:49:18 +0000 Honeybee 133431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The General Manager at my office always says that, before a woman gives birth, she has to get uncomfortable and frustrated enough that the baby thinks it's a better idea to be on the outside than stay inside. :-) </p> <p>I've found this to be pretty true for me; just about the time I get so uncomfortable and start thinking I can't stand to be pregnant anymore, I go into labor and get sweet relief! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-4-weeks-of-pregnancy-how-much-worse-does-it-get#post-133419 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:39:19 +0000 Mrs.M57 133419@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For me so far at 38 weeks, heartburn has not gotten any worse than it was before, things that have gotten worse for me are a little more swelling, pressure down low and lots more Braxton hicks. That and I'm just a lot more ready and anxious for little one to come! But in general, I wouldn't say 38 weeks I feel much worse than I did at 36. Hang in there yay you're getting closer! </p>