Third trimester dragging

[ClaireB24]

I think it’s just me being really impatient to meet my long awaited baby, but did anyone else find the third trimester dragged along? I’m 33 weeks so still a little way to go, and all I can think about is preparing for their arrival and finally getting to say hello. Really struggling to stay engaged with work but thankfully only 3 weeks left before mat leave! Perhaps it’s because of finding out so very early with IVF pregnancies, but it has felt like a lengthy time!x

[Marisa32]

Lol, yes...3rd trimester is never ending. And wait till you hit the last week of it. I had a planned c-section, so I knew the end date and the last 3 days and nights were probably the longest ones in my life. I guess try to enjoy it because once the baby comes, life goes by so fast. You wish you could slow it down.

[ClaireB24 in reply to Marisa32]

Thats good advice Marisa. This could very well be my only pregnancy so I shouldn’t wish it away!x

[Positivechangeplease]

Ugh yes. I worked until 38 weeks and was ready to finish at 33. I was late though so actually then it felt like a lot of time off. Don’t worry it’ll be gone before you know it and once those sleepless nights come the freedom you have now will be a distant memory. So try and enjoy it 👍

[ClaireB24 in reply to Positivechangeplease]

😂 yeah I suspect I’ll regret this post when I haven’t slept in months

[Hidden]

I was impatient for my first pregnancy, but then looked back and would have killed for some free time when the baby arrived!

But I am third trimester again now and won't miss being so massive. Dying to get my body back again...but aware when I give birth I will have no rest whatsoever....

I feel your pain - but try to enjoy the little time you have left.

Xxx

[ClaireB24 in reply to Hidden]

thank you lovely. I hope you’re feeling ok with no 2? Not long left for you either xx

[Hidden in reply to ClaireB24]

Yes all ok - just so much bigger this time around! 😆 xxx

[StarsAllAround]

Hi Claire, I am nearly 31 weeks and feeling the same, just can't wait now! I have started to annoy work colleagues by counting down the days I have left in work 🤣. Its probably a common feeling with 1st baby. Xx

[ClaireB24 in reply to StarsAllAround]

I think you’re right. I had an NCT class today and most of the woman felt the same!x

[AuroraXen]

I'm feeling like this pregnancy will last forever and I'm only 16 weeks 😂 So I can't imagine how you're feeling in the 3rd trimester! I keep hoping I'll soon reach a point where I'm less nervous and can enjoy it all more... xx

[ClaireB24 in reply to AuroraXen]

I found the 20 week scan a real turning point in terms of anxiety. And I have really enjoyed most of the pregnancy since then. Just because I’m sleeping terribly and I’m generally uncomfortable I think I’m now a bit over it!xx