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I think the hardest thing once I got to 36 weeks was the complete and utter exhaustion. Carrying a stomach that size was so hard. I couldn't walk without feeling like his head was between my legs, I would actually hold the under of my belly up to alleviate all the weight/pressure down there. If I spent too much time on my feet, I would be panting and have to sit down to catch my breath. I also took a nap daily, partly because I was never comfortable enough at night to sleep more than 4-5 consecutive hours.
Cleaning was really hard for me too, if I got one room done a day, it was a success. I couldn't keep up the way I used to.

Sounds like a cripple, I know haha. But seriously, those last weeks were brutal!

Thank God I never had heartburn, I feel for you! But back pain, headaches,, fatigue, exhaustion, pressure, weight, heaviness, hurting feet - I had all that!

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.

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!

i feel you! i'm at 37 weeks and my whole body is going nuts on me. heartburn, insomnia, back pains, pinched sciatic nerves....

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.

I'm only 30 weeks and boy do I have some things to look forward to! Lol!

You all are at homestretch! Wishing you a smooth delivery and recovery!

Oh trust me. You'll know when your going into labour. Definitely not the same pain/uncomfort as this.

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.

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!!

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!

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!

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!

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.
BUT, I am also 36 weeks and I know what you mean! The heartburn is horrible lately!

@pastemoo: 37, apparently, and they allow one extra week.

@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!

@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.

@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......

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!

@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!!!