Expecting Parents Overwhelmed by Pregnancy

“I am currently 33 weeks pregnant with our third and this pregnancy hasn't been like the others. I loved being pregnant. It was nothing short of magical, for lack of a better term. I was enjoying this pregnancy until 20 weeks. A week after my pertect level il anatomy scan I heard some really unsettling and weird rhythms and skipped beats on my home Doppler. I obviously told my OB and she ordered an ultrasound. I had a standard ultrasound done on the baby's heart which noted an arrhythmia”

“I am 34 weeks and miserable. I feel like i am going to tear the skin of my feet, hands, elbows, and belly. I was tested for ICP and my liver levels came back okay. There is no rash but there are a million tiny bubbles under the skin. My OB just kind of dropped it, anyone experience anything similar? submitted by /u/Professional-Bid-112 [link] [comments]”

“Everything is so tiring. I hate when I have an appointment or something I have to do that day, because it sets me back so much. It takes all my energy. My entire morning is spent being nauseous until I eat something and then waiting to feel better. And then I’m just tired. I want to clean my home… I so badly want to clean my home, but I’m just so tired. I feel bad asking my fiance, because he works so hard. He leaves by 8 comes home at 5, has something to eat, then goes to his auto body shop to”

“Hi! I am 37 weeks pregnant and ive been so emotional for the last week especially. Ill cry at thr drop of a hat for good reasons, things that frustrate me, stresses, minor inconveniences, how I look lol, you name it. Has anyone else experienced this? I have two other kids and dont remember this cuz they are 7 and 8, it was a while ago! Lol... Anyways, have any of you ladies been this way? Im not a crier at all normally so this is weird for me haha. Anyway, hang in there mamas!!! submitted”

“I hate complaining about this, because I know that the last few weeks of pregnancy/the first few weeks of post partum can be so isolating for so many, but goddamn am I having the opposite experience I’m 38+2 right now, just started my maternity leave, and trying to get in the right head space for basically everything in life changing. I just want to relax and be by myself with my partner while we just enjoy our last few days of DINK life BUT EVERYBODY IS CONSTANTLY AROUND ALL THE TIME All my fri”

“35 weeks pregnant today. Baby is doing fine and for that I'm so thankful. I've got high blood pressure and am on 2x/week fetal monitoring. On Thu last week I had monitoring done and my BP was 141/80something so they made me go to the ED. I missed my regular appt with my OB because of it. Today I checked my BP at home and it was 148/88, I went into work as I had just taken my bp meds. At 9am it was 150/100, then at 930 it was 174/103. Called the office and went in to maternal ED. Of cours”

“Honestly this is just a vent mostly because from what I understand, there’s nothing to be done. I’m losing my mind over here! STM at 35 weeks. I knew going into this pregnancy there was a good chance I would have prodromal/preterm uterine contractions with my baby. The first pregnancy, I had them starting at 37 weeks. The contractions (which feel just like “real” labor) started at 20 minutes apart and eventually got to 6 minutes apart and then stayed that way until I had to be induced at 41 week”

“I’m so exhausted. I lost my son at 20 weeks in late April from a failed LUTO shunt placement surgery. Less than two months later I’m pregnant again. I’m now almost 9 weeks. I’m exhausted all the time, nauseous all the time, starving all the time. I feel like I’m already showing. I’m being treated like a baby because this pregnancy is considered high risk due to my past loss. I’m already making milk because my supply never fully dried and I can’t express or pump without risking triggering labor a”

“Wanted to rant into the void and commiserate with people who might understand. I’m 6w3d into my second pregnancy (firstborn is 21 months) and holy HELL my first pregnancy was NOT LIKE THIS. I got nauseous around the time of CONCEPTION (I was tracking religiously) and then consistent nausea kicked in right at 3w6d when I tested positive. At 6w on the dot I woke up at 4am feeling TERRIBLE and basically felt hungover the entire day at work. Had to pop a zofran on my drive in so I didn’t have to pul”

“My partner is currently 34+6 weeks pregnant and is really starting to struggle with boredom, which is making her feel upset with herself. Our current situation is that I work and do all the housework, while she spends most of her time sitting down. However, this isn’t because she doesn’t want to do anything; she’s suffering with severe sciatic pain and has had other complications throughout the pregnancy. A few weeks ago, she even had quite a significant bleed, although thankfully the baby is do”

“Hi! I just hit 30 weeks and my fatigue is at an all time high again just as I’m feeling so overwhelmed with all of the things to do and prepare for prior to baby’s arrival. Not to mention I just got laid off, and my husband and I have been much more money conscious so a lot of the things I need/want to buy even for my own postpartum period (pads/ice packs) even a comfy loungewear gown for the hospital feels a bit out of reach to get at once, leaving me feeling less prepped. Because I have ADHD,”

“Guys... I’m freaking exhausted. I need help. I was so productive and energetic last week and this week I’m soooo tired or lazy idfk. I was hoping to be working out again like last week but just the will to stand is not there this week. I cleaned my kitchen and made dinner yesterday when I was tired and I ended up having some caffeine to catch up on sons school work and I ended up staying up too late haha. Anyways that is be sodes the point. Workouts not completed. Will to live while baby is asle”

“I feel like I’m going crazy I found I’m dilating and I’m at 39 weeks I’ve had a full mental breakdown over the news in the last 24 hrs everyone who was told is “so excited” and “here’s how to speed it up” but I’m terrified I’ve been terrified for the labor portion but the whole pregnancy people kept saying wait till third trimester and you’ll be ready to get it over with! Well I waited and I wasn’t ready at 3rd then wait till closer to due date and you’ll be ready well we’re getting closer and d”

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“Long time lurker, 1st post!!! I am very deep in despair but I know that there are many others who have had it worse!! I (27F) had a blessed first pregnancy with no morning sickness, no pain and a quick labor. With a now 16 month toddler and I’m pregnant again with our 2nd I was happy, nervous and surprised! But since I found out around week 5 I have been terribly nauseous and close to couch/bedridden I can hardly keep 1 meal a day down with very little fluids and my OB panel came back with some”

“I'm currently 32 weeks pregnant and trying to get some long sleeved tops as the weather gets cooler - my first child was born in September (7 years ago) so I never needed long sleeved tops, and now at my weight, age, and as far along as I am in the pregnancy, I sweat like crazy. Any recommendations for long sleeved tops that won't cause overheating and won't obviously show sweat? submitted by /u/InitialHead4461 [link] [comments]”

“As the title says, my b00bs are already hurting me so badly. They have definitely gotten fuller though I haven't gone up a cup size or anything. I am now concerned that they are going to get way bigger than I anticipated! Is it normal for them to already be growing and be so sensetive? Also, I typically am a wired bra girly but the underwire in my bras have been killing me! So, I have a few bras that don't have underwire but I wanted to know if y'all had any suggestions on bras to ge”

“I am currently 7 weeks pregnant and my ankles knee swelling. My BP is normal. This happened to me prior to pregnancy but now it's happening every day. I'm gonna contact my OB on Monday but has this ever happened to anyone? submitted by /u/perfectioniskeybabe [link] [comments]”

“This is baby number 5 so I know what to expect being pregnant but my GOODNESS I am EXHAUSTED!! I’m almost 7 weeks so I get that the 1st trimester drains the life out of you lol I just don’t remember ever being this tired. I have energy from the time I wake up and around 1pm, I’m ready to drop. My youngest is 2 years old so it’s rough chasing her around. Hubby is around to help and he does thank God. Is this because I’m an old woman now? 🤣 submitted by /u/mamabear0827 [link] [c”

“I'm grateful for it but I just somehow feel like a dumpster for all of our friends. I just didn't imagine my pregnancy would be like this. My husband and partner insists on hand me downs and i feel defeated. I just feel bad for my kid because it's like he just gets hand me downs from people, is that normal? I feel like I'm being ungrateful too... submitted by /u/Creative_Scale7235 [link] [comments]”

“I am 29F with my first pregnancy having just got admitted at 26 weeks and 4 days for the rest of my pregnancy due to my water breaking early. I feel like I’m going to miss out on all the happy experiences of being pregnant for the first time and just cancelled my baby shower. I even planned to have it early to be extra prepared at 32 weeks. Now, I’m stressed because I was really looking forward to the baby shower, the help/support of getting baby items, and just am at a loss. I know I could do a”

“I’m a first-time mom who is 35 weeks with an 85th percentile baby. At my 32 week growth scan she was already measuring 5 pounds 3 ounces… that’s bigger than my nicu nephew was when he was born at 34 weeks. I handled the first and second trimesters remarkably well. My nausea was not terrible, and honestly, by the start of the second trimester I was feeling pretty normal, just more tired than usual. I’m tall and athletically built so I didn’t really start to show until I was about 20 weeks. I didn”

“I'm 32 weeks along with my second. My bump is so much larger than it was the first time, and I've gained more weight. I weigh more now than I did when I gave birth to my first. I've been trying not to let it bring me down, but none of my maternity clothes fit anymore. It doesn't help that I haven't heard of this happening to anyone else. For my first pregnancy, I mostly WFH and lived in leggings and sweats. But I'm in the office 3 times a week now and dressing professiona”

“I'm 38+3 right now and last week had the worst bout of "OMG the baby's gonna be here soon!" To this week of "It'll happen when it happens :)". Is this something other women have experienced? This is my second and I've had a relatively easy pregnancy this go around. Don't know if it's just because I've done it before or I'm getting delusional 😅. Just looking to vent and talk. submitted by /u/Sarahschirduan [link] [comments]”

“I am 37 weeks pregnant, getting induced in 8 days, and I am completely burnt out and losing my mind. I’m advanced maternal age (AMA) and have been managing pre-existing Type 2 diabetes and chronic hypertension throughout this entire pregnancy. Between constantly tracking glucose levels, monitoring blood pressure, managing high-risk doctor visits, and working a high-demand tech job, I am physically and mentally running on fumes. I’m exhausted, in pain, hormonal, and anxious about my upcoming indu”

“Just have to vent. I’m 32w pregnant, the whole pregnancy has been hard (thyroid cancer diagnosis, gestational diabetes, having a 6yo, and stressful job). I’m tired all the time and have not enjoyed this pregnancy. My husband works very hard as well and good at his job but it’s also stressful for him so he plans to find another job during his parental leave. today he said he wished I would go in labor tomorrow so he can take paternity leave (not the first time him saying this). I felt very hurtfu”

“I’m 32 weeks. MIL is staying with us and has always been the kind of person who loves complaining about her health. So it’s nothing new… But now that I’m pregnant, it makes me want to SCREAM! STOP COMPLAINING about how you have heartburn and you can’t sleep through the night and your back hurts. I AM THE PREGNANT ONE and maybe, just maybe, for the short duration of the pregnancy, I don’t have to hear about YOUR ailments?! Cause GUESS WHO DOESN’T sleep through the night and has lava in her throat”

“8 weeks and I feel like crap. Luckily not throwing up this pregnancy, but on and off nausea and super drained. I have zero energy to exercise or even move my body much and it’s effecting my mental health. I feel so down in the dumps and my body feels so stiff and achy. I know it’s only a few weeks until I likely start feeling better but this feels like an eternity. I’m anxious that something will go wrong with this pregnancy and I’m anxious that I’m never going to feel normal again. I’m anxious”

“This feels like death. My throat is so dry and my cough is even worse… I also had a rly bad poop and just stomach aches. I had lower back aches earlier where my stomach would get hard but it went away now… my stomach just feels achy. I don’t know if I just got a bad cold or whattt! But could these be early labor signs??👀👀 submitted by /u/Short_Technology_941 [link] [comments]”

“First time mom, 34 weeks pregnant, and feeling very frustrated. I know this is such a small thing in the grand scheme of things but I think hormones are probably making everything 10x worse and I feel insane so just need to let it out somewhere lol. My husband and I are getting into arguments about the nursery. Essentially we both want to be the project manager and we have different ideas of how the room should be arranged. But I am the one who has put in months of research, effort, etc. I have”

“Before getting pregnant I weighed 174. I am now 30 weeks pregnant and I now weigh 179. I am trying my best to gain weight but I've had nausea the whole pregnancy and reactive hypoglycemia which have complicated things. My mfm's goal for me is for me to gain another 10 lbs before baby comes. That being said, almost overnight it appears I now have a very very large butt for my body shape. My pregnancy underwear is now too tight because of my butt, not my bump. It's been an interesting”

“Hi everyone, For a little background i’m a 25y female. I got diagnosed with endometriosis in 2023 PCOS in 2024 POTS in 2026 I know it sounds like a joke and i’m now 11 weeks pregnant, however after going in for an appointment today and getting all my pregnancy labs back i am now also diagnosed with hypothyroidism & have to get tested for hashimotos as well. I’m so exhausted of diagnosis after diagnosis after diagnosis, i’m so mentally exhausted. Sometimes i question what my purpose is when a”

“ftm to a week old baby. my labor was a very long and painful 24 hours with 2 hours of pushing. baby is healthy and i love him so much. however, in the last week, my whole world has flipped upside down and i am so exhausted. i have not caught up on any sleep since the night before i went into labor. my husband does not have paternity leave and will need to return back to work next monday. i am on leave until early december and i am terrified of what the days hold when he is no longer here. i am e”

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“Ok guys I’m 32w2d and I honestly feel over it already. I find it hard to walk far or even at all by the end of the day, want to sit for most of the day, getting up and down or bending is hard, sleep sucks. This is my second pregnancy and I feel like with my son I was doing Pilates until 36weeks and small hikes until 38-39 weeks. Is this normal for a second pregnancy? I mean I do have a toddler but I’m just so exhausted and over it already and I feel like I’m being dramatic almost. I do make larg”

“I'm not sure how I could possibly make much more baby. I feel like it's big already. I can't possibly be not even halfway there. This week I'm getting stretching cramp pains. The movements are no longer just a flutter, but it hurts when the baby moves. In my second trimester, I'm no longer exhausted, but I feel pregnant af submitted by /u/Affectionate-Leg7682 [link] [comments]”

“I am due in early Nov and I’m exhausted yall. I have an active 3 yo (who’s still working on potty training) and I have a full time job. Thankfully It’s a desk job but it’s extremely stressful and I commute 3 days a week. Temps finally dropped below 100°, but it’s still way too hot from 9-7 to do much outside. My son had a fever on Friday so most of the weekend has been spent on the couch. His fever is gone now and he’s feeling slightly better, so he’s running around the house like a tiny madman.”

“Soon I will be entering my third trimester. My pregnancy has not been easy, my first trimester and a big chunk of my second trimester were spent miserably sick and very depressed. I was convinced I could never do this again. I never, ever wanted to be pregnant again. Right now, I am laying on my couch this slow Sunday morning. I am feeling my little love roll and stretch and kick in her little sanctuary before she makes her arrival in a few weeks that I KNOW will just fly by. And when she’s here”

“I just need to rant a little. I'm 32 weeks and I've had a pretty stressful pregnancy from having extreme morning sickness the first trimester(lost over 25 lbs) to my baby being SGA. We live across the country from our family members and we ideally wanted to wait until after flu season to have everyone fly out to meet the baby. My mom absolutely flipped her shit at that and had ideally wanted to be here 2 weeks before my due date until 2 weeks after she was born. We absolutely couldn'”

“I’m 41 weeks with my second child, occasional cramping but otherwise no signs of labor. I’ve tried all the wives tails (except castor oil) & feeling so discouraged that my body doesn’t seem to get the memo that this baby is cooked. I’m so mentally done & ready to be able to chase my toddler around & have him crawl in my lap without feeling like I might pee myself 🥲 Late term moms- how are you surviving?? submitted by /u/Striking_Minimum_321 [link] [comments]”

“Hi guys! I’m not sure what my point is in posting this just hoping I can get some community and not feel so alone in my struggles. I know I’m almost done and for the most part my pregnancy has been smooth but I am really really struggling these past couple weeks. I am so uncomfortable and it’s so painful to sleep I am not getting good sleep at night at all. Because of this I am literally a zombie during the day and all I want to do is sleep and I can barely take care of myself while my husband i”

“I'm pregnant again at 2am. Settling into a warm bath. Joints aching. Leg spasms that have lasted days. Unlike my first pregnancy I welcome this familiar ache. I now know the love awaiting me. I picture my body so powerful. Making space for my daughter. Stretching, growing, accommodating. I picture this newfound insomnia as preparation for the months ahead. Sure... my toddler is just sleeping through the night. Sure... I haven't slept 8 hrs in like 2 years... But I take solace in the fact”

“I’m nearing the end of my pregnancy and these are the symptoms I can’t WAIT to say goodbye to. A lot of these are common pregnancy symptoms. But others I’ve been googling for months to no avail so I wanted to make a post about them in case other moms are also googling their weird stuff! Hope this helps someone? These are super tmi…Feel free to share your own commiserations and complaints 😂 - All water was disgusting. I tried it all - filtered, distilled, alkaline, flavored, carbonated, and so o”

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“I am 36 weeks and 2 days. Pregnancy has not been super fun for me at all lol (very sick for over half of the pregnancy) . I have OCD and anxiety which has made me super worried about giving birth. I have been so fearful of death, something going wrong, baby not being okay. The last week or so it hasn’t just been “omg I’m so ready for this baby to be out” but instead I feel like I’m excited and want to give birth ASAP. I’m so excited for the hour after birth to bond with baby and husband. I’m jus”

“I have a 6.5 month old baby and the last few days have been ROUGH. I'm beyond tired. I can't form complete thoughts. I'm picking fights with everyone close to me because I feel so on edge and scrutinized. I can't stop comparing my experience of motherhood to others, even though I know every baby is so different and the comparisons do no good. My baby has never slept through the night or anything close to it, and has only napped independently for any amount of time a handful of ti”

“39 weeks 5 days. And I’ve had a relatively easy pregnancy and have enjoyed it. I love the feeling of a full tummy and feeling the kicks, I feel like they have become an extension of me, it’s comforting in a way. But I’ve all of a sudden started experiencing anxiety, it has to be hormones? Or maybe a little both and me coming to the reckoning that it’s time to move on with the next step. Anyone else kinda feel this way?? submitted by /u/Superflybutterfly333 [link] [comments]”

“I completely forgot about this awful symptom with my first pregnancy. I was exhausted but kept going hot to cold to hot to cold... I have a bunch of different blankets, have a remote for my fan, I just can't for the life of me get comfortable! 6w today. submitted by /u/remarkably_noone [link] [comments]”

“Just need to rant/vent for a second. I always envisioned I’d love my pregnancy and enjoy growing and bonding with my baby. Man was I wrong! My life has been chaotic and I’ve struggled with health issues my whole pregnancy. Borderline HG for the first 20 weeks, gallstone attacks (which we were told were back spasms until a few weeks ago), and just the overall uncomfortableness that comes with third trimester. I work in an early education center and we had crazy staff changes in my room and severa”

“When is this fatigue going to pass and how on earth I'm I meant to handle it whilst raising a monster toddler and working full time. Send Help! 😅 submitted by /u/Dizzy_Letterhead8030 [link] [comments]”

“I'm hating pregnancy. I wish I was enjoying it, but I hate that I don't have energy, motivation, and that my body is not acting as I need it to. I have so much to do, and I'm not even doing the bare minimum. When I bring it up to people how tired and unmotivated I'm, that I sleep 12h a day (which is terrible, because I've got stuff to do), they say that I should enjoy that I can sleep now (I can, but shouldn't), because after the baby is born I won't be able to sleep,”

“6 weeks and I'm just filled with so much rage at everything and everyone around me. Keeping it together through sheer will but whew this isn't all 9 months right??? submitted by /u/accidentw8ing2happen [link] [comments]”

“I can’t keep doing this. I feel like my body is failing me. I’m 23 weeks pregnant and I feel like my body is failing my baby already. I felt ill this Tuesday, and it is now Tuesday of the week after. I was admitted to the hospital Wednesday night. I had a fever, and was having pelvic/lower back pain, and an elevated heart rate. After multiple tests, pelvic exams, multiple blood draws/IV antibiotics, MRI’s, X-rays, & EKG’s, my temperature is finally back down and my heart rate is also back to”

“I'm 35 weeks and having a lot of rib pain, braxton hicks, backache and barely sleeping due to insomnia/discomfort/peeing. I just want to sit/lie down. Your normal pregnancy stuff. Except my nearly 2 year old is home with me all day, we live hours from family and husband works till after his bedtime. The guilt is literally killing me, he's watching way more TV than I want him to, and especially as these are our last weeks together before he has to share me. Not to mention I need to keep o”

“Genuinely asking. This heartburn BURNS. And I’m just so uncomfortable. All. The. Time. It seriously feels like the pregnancy is just going to go on forever. Any tips, at all, will be so appreciated. submitted by /u/Short_Technology_941 [link] [comments]”

“Hey - I’m 32+4 and in the last few days, EVERYTHING HURTS. This is my first baby and I have joint hypermobility syndrome (moderate enough that I’ve dislocated quite a few things in the past) My hands are so sore and stiff in the mornings, feet are the same. My hips are in constant pain. My mid/upper back feels like I’ve been wearing the world’s most uncomfortable bra no matter which bra I wear. I pulled my right round ligament a few months ago sneezing (😭) which has been so painful ever since b”

“I have had a rough pregnancy. I had a rough time getting pregnant and staying pregnant so obviously I’m a bit more concerned about things. I was diagnosed with hypertension, no clue where or who diagnosed me with that but its in my chart. My bp is usually on the lower side. Well recently (probably over the last 5 weeks) my bp has just been everywhere. I have a history of epilepsy and even that has flared. This weekend my bp was a little elevated but I’ve been to L&D so many times just to be”

“I’m 19 weeks pregnant and I feel like things are going out of hand. I’m tired most of the time. I have random aches if I do things fast. I eat iron and calcium supplements and get terribly constipated. It’s painful! If I eat something sugary I get bloated. It’s like there’s always something and I’m only in 2 trimester which is supposed to be the golden phase of pregnancy. Can anyone give me some helpful tips to get through this smoothly? submitted by /u/Due-Tell356 [link] [comm”

“Hey y’all, 37w5d FTM here! I am coming to this sub because I’m feeling quite overwhelmed and exhausted…I work full time and am planning to keep going until my due date, I am in the gym every week day, I am volunteering in the community a couple days a week, and am just kinda exhausted. I feel like it’s wrong to slow down, but I also know that is a COMPLETELY ridiculous thought process. I’m pretty young, so I think people around me don’t understand that I need extra time, space, and energy to do”