https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 28 May 2026 22:27:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-run-out-of-steam-in-pregnancy#post-2546890 Thu, 12 May 2016 06:11:29 +0000 pastemoo 2546890@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runnerd: when the line turned pink, maybe the day before?</p> <p>drama llama, i know. i hate being pregnant<br /> 37 weeks now... still equally over being pregnant... but baby can take her time, not sure how ready i am yet! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-run-out-of-steam-in-pregnancy#post-2546846 Wed, 11 May 2016 23:49:06 +0000 gingerbebe 2546846@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah last time I left at 38 weeks and my water broke at 38.5. Didn't get hardly any downtime because I had my baby shower, we had to go out of town for a night and then I spent time at L&amp;D for decreased fetal movement. I had like 3 days or something.</p> <p>This time I have a scheduled repeat c-section at 39 weeks exactly (this Sunday!) so I peaced out of work at 36 weeks and it's been so useful to have this time. I spent one week resting, taking our toddler on some fun adventures, and setting up better play areas in our living room and patio. The second week I did a million cleaning and organizing tasks, and this, my final week, I've been dealing with my sick toddler who, of course, developed his worst ear infection to date. It really sucks, but I'm glad I'm not working or anything and that we have some extra snuggle time before DS2 arrives on the scene. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-run-out-of-steam-in-pregnancy#post-2546844 Wed, 11 May 2016 23:45:02 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2546844@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Around 36/37 weeks I had a hard time working. Getting out of my car 6-7 times a day was so difficult plus I was having shortness of breath during meetings. Taking it slowly working from home did wonders though. </p> <p>@runnerd: do you have the option of a modified work schedule? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-run-out-of-steam-in-pregnancy#post-2546829 Wed, 11 May 2016 22:40:02 +0000 Portboston 2546829@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runnerd: at my company we got 2 weeks off before. I was soooooo looking forward to that time before he arrived. My last day was a Friday and I went into labor that Monday. What a stinker!!!!!<br /> I'd take the extra time if you can!!! A week off will be amazing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-run-out-of-steam-in-pregnancy#post-2546821 Wed, 11 May 2016 22:21:05 +0000 runnerd 2546821@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Seems to be a trend of feeling like shat earlier with #2 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-run-out-of-steam-in-pregnancy#post-2546820 Wed, 11 May 2016 22:20:45 +0000 runnerd 2546820@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@starlitsky: so jealous!!! I feel like I just need a few days to sleep!</p> <p>@coopsmama: you are one tough lady feeling good that long first 2x!</p> <p>@Portboston: haha! yea, I was planning to work until labor, but lately I am weighing weather I should peace out a week before my due date </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-run-out-of-steam-in-pregnancy#post-2546811 Wed, 11 May 2016 22:06:00 +0000 Portboston 2546811@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At 32 weeks I was over it. By about 35/36 weeks I was contemplating creating some sort of issue to try and get put on disability early (I was going out at 37+3). I was insanely uncomfortable and terribly swollen. I didn't gain a ton but I'm pretty slim and the belly and extra weight felt like it was too much for my body. I went into labor at 37+5! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-run-out-of-steam-in-pregnancy#post-2546802 Wed, 11 May 2016 21:45:59 +0000 Shantuck 2546802@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsSRS: The pool was my "happy place" during late pregnancy. Like you, I'd just walk laps and all of my swelling and rib/back pain would go away temporarily. My swelling would even stay away the rest of the day after a nice pool walk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-run-out-of-steam-in-pregnancy#post-2546744 Wed, 11 May 2016 20:11:07 +0000 catlady 2546744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At 34 weeks, I got sciatica while we were on our last little vacation, and I knew that was the end of the "nice" part of pregnancy. It actually went away after a couple days, so I ended up being ok a little while longer, but I think by 36 weeks, I felt officially over it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-run-out-of-steam-in-pregnancy#post-2546740 Wed, 11 May 2016 20:05:23 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2546740@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Haha i got the life sucked out of me before I had even missed my period, and I didnt get it back until maybe a week ago? My daughter is almost 15 months old :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-run-out-of-steam-in-pregnancy#post-2546736 Wed, 11 May 2016 20:01:19 +0000 starlitsky 2546736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was fine until 34 weeks but then started slowing down and getting some pelvic pain and swelling/carpal tunnel. Now I'm feeling a little better at 36 weeks. Still have aches and pains, but I just started my maternity leave so it's more bearable since I can wear PJs all day and take frequent breaks to lie in bed lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-run-out-of-steam-in-pregnancy#post-2546732 Wed, 11 May 2016 19:46:21 +0000 erinbaderin 2546732@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>First time, never - I had a c section at 39 weeks 3 days and felt fine, could have kept going. With my second pregnancy at about 32 weeks I was ready to not be pregnant anymore. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-run-out-of-steam-in-pregnancy#post-2546705 Wed, 11 May 2016 18:55:06 +0000 MrsSRS 2546705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh man. I don't miss this! I know you didn't ask, but it really helped me to swap walking for pool walking, to elevate my feet for a few minutes every afternoon when I was exhausted, and to drink crazy amounts of water. The pool was like magic. I could be weightless and my toddler could burn off energy doggie paddling in his puddle jumper. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-run-out-of-steam-in-pregnancy#post-2546677 Wed, 11 May 2016 18:28:17 +0000 FaithFertility 2546677@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 18 weeks with DS and over it :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-run-out-of-steam-in-pregnancy#post-2546643 Wed, 11 May 2016 17:08:37 +0000 coopsmama 2546643@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With my first, never. With my second, 40 weeks. The last two weeks before we had her at 42 suuuucked. With this one, I feel ready for it to be August already. :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-run-out-of-steam-in-pregnancy#post-2546640 Wed, 11 May 2016 16:55:20 +0000 Alba4 2546640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm right there with you! I'm 33 weeks with #2 and have a bad cold on top of all the aches and pains. Pregnancy #1 was so much easier, I was much smaller, and I felt great and took yoga until I delivered at 38 weeks. Turning over in bed is challenging this time around! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-run-out-of-steam-in-pregnancy#post-2546524 Wed, 11 May 2016 14:43:50 +0000 Mrs. Cookie 2546524@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For me, it all went downhill after 24 weeks. My second pregnancy was considerably harder than my first. Hugs, you're getting close now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-run-out-of-steam-in-pregnancy#post-2546523 Wed, 11 May 2016 14:42:31 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2546523@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>39 weeks with DD1.<br /> Never with DD2.<br /> 38 with DD3. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-run-out-of-steam-in-pregnancy#post-2546515 Wed, 11 May 2016 14:35:46 +0000 birdofafeather 2546515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>never with DD1. went in waves with DD2. but since i had to keep on keeping on for a wedding at 37.5 weeks, i stuck it out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-run-out-of-steam-in-pregnancy#post-2546480 Wed, 11 May 2016 14:08:59 +0000 avivoca 2546480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 19.5 weeks and pretty over it. If I was sleeping better, I would feel better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-run-out-of-steam-in-pregnancy#post-2546472 Wed, 11 May 2016 14:04:39 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 2546472@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With the 2nd one? I was *done* by 28 weeks. She sat SO low and I had bad pelvic separation. I felt like I was going to crush her skull every time I sat down, and then I would cringe every time I had to stand up from the pain of pelvic separation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-run-out-of-steam-in-pregnancy#post-2546471 Wed, 11 May 2016 14:03:30 +0000 Modern Daisy 2546471@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At 35 weeks I have bad rls and am definitely slowing down, but since I woh I think it's almost like being on vacation considering I have a toddler! Right now I'm just getting huge and worried about finding enough work-appropriate outfits that fit for the next 3 weeks.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-run-out-of-steam-in-pregnancy#post-2546463 Wed, 11 May 2016 14:00:57 +0000 Smurfette 2546463@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I told my DH at dinner at 39 weeks that I was done, done, done. I didn't want to be pregnant anymore. Luckily I guessed she listened and my water broke that night. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-run-out-of-steam-in-pregnancy#post-2546443 Wed, 11 May 2016 13:52:09 +0000 snowjewelz 2546443@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With my first, though uncomfortable, I worked till 39 weeks then was induced. It was rough at the end but I could handle it.</p> <p>Now, with a toddler, I'm barely 6 weeks pregnant and already over it, hahaha! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-run-out-of-steam-in-pregnancy#post-2546366 Wed, 11 May 2016 13:17:15 +0000 autumnleaves 2546366@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With my second pregnancy I was curtailed at 36/37 weeks with hemmorhoids and everything spiraled downward after that with not wanting to cook, not being able to get on the floor to play with my toddler, not being able to hold him in my lap, getting an upper respiratory infection, etc. I was so happy when my water broke at 39 w and 5 d. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-run-out-of-steam-in-pregnancy#post-2546311 Wed, 11 May 2016 12:53:19 +0000 brownepiano 2546311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As a fellow June mom, I'm dying too. I have no energy, no patience, the cramping, and almost every time the baby moves it hurts. </p> <p>Last time I really didn't think it was this bad till 38 ish weeks. And the last week (after my due date) I was pretty much perpetually cranky. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-run-out-of-steam-in-pregnancy#post-2546250 Wed, 11 May 2016 12:25:23 +0000 gingerbebe 2546250@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With my first I worked until 38 weeks and felt largely fine. With number 2 and a 20 month old I've been dying since like 34-35 weeks too, with a definite slow down around 32 weeks. So seems normal to me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-run-out-of-steam-in-pregnancy#post-2546234 Wed, 11 May 2016 12:11:53 +0000 runnerd 2546234@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Man - I don't know if it's because I have a toddler or because my memory is bad, but I don't remember running out of energy this early in my last pregnancy. I'll be 34 weeks tomorrow, and I just started falling apart this week!!</p> <p>I have been walking 2-3mi about 5x a week, trying to maintain step goal, and I have barely been able to do the walking I need to work, cook dinner, and take care of my toddler this week.</p> <p>Everything struck me this week - menstrual like cramps, back pain, carpal tunnel (I had it already but new level), lightning crotch, going to bed within 30min of my toddler, grumpy, exhausted... Blah!</p> <p>So what week did you feel like I can't do this for X more weeks!! I need to commiserate :) </p>