Pregnancy Symptoms in the Third Trimester

So relieved to read that others are going through the same things, but also feel for you all too. No wonder we get a bit nuts.

I think in the first trimester I felt crap every single day, the second trimester it was days of good and then days of bad, and now in the third trimester there are almost alternate weeks of opposing physical sensations- for days on end I can feel capable of running a marathon and have moved large pieces of furniture around the house (and back to their original position of course!) - - and then a week later and it's like being back in the first trimester -- trying to hide all-day yawning behind my computer is getting really hard at work and coffee doesn't seem to work on this kind of tiredness. Only 5 more work weeks to go ...yay! :clap: and then 4 weeks of lovely rest (I hope) before I really get to know what true sleep deprivation is when baby arrives.

Had a freaky baby limb stretch waaaay out of my belly this morning which reminded me of a hatching scene from the Alien film. :lol: If anyone has seen the program 'Coupling' [sort of a UK version of Friends] you'll know what I mean about the pregnancy/Alien reference.

-- Feathertop, I just read your message sig after I replied ... you've got an alien too!

For about a week now I've had ringing in my ears. At first I was blaming the freezer in my house as I could only hear it when I got home, but now I can hear it at work when the office is quiet. We don't have a freezer in the office so it's definitely me. :-(

I've found some info about a small percentage of pregnant women experiencing it. Has anyone else had it? Did it go away or get worse?

I think I'll put up with it until after the birth and if it's still there afterwards get it checked out. ;-)

I'm glad that I'm not the only one who can't sleep for more than 1hr at night. I hate the fact that I lie on my left and my leg and arm cramps then I try to turn without being in pain. At night I think is when the worst of being pregnant happens. Thank God there is a beautiful present at the end of all this pain and discomfort. I wonder if men were pregnant they would cope as good as us women do. If you are pregnant with your first child or are already a mother I reckon we all deserve a medal. If you don't get praised for what you do praise yourself because you deserve it.


Jennifer
James 2
Baby due today

Hi everyone, I'm 32 weeks
My biggie is varicose veins.....started off in my first pregnancy but this time they are really bad, they throb when I am not wearing my special support hose.
Also incontinence (although Kegels are helping), snoring due to nasal congestion at night, farting, bit of indigestion.
Can't walk very far....I started off 55kg and last time I checked I was already 71kg....and all the weight is only on my belly....
the good thing is my skin is really soft and I look pretty healthy even on little sleep ( I have a toddler)

Wow when you list them down there are so many things i am suffering and i thought i was just paronoid LOL

I have all but 5 of those listed but also have very RED palms... they don't itch or anything just very red , haha looks like i've been holding a handful of jaffas.

I am getting achy hips in the middle of the night/morning. So much so it is better to get up and then it seems to go. I feel like an old lady. Also itchy belly at times, hungry, thirsty, agitated with small things etc

ok, at the moment i have 5 more slow crippling weeks left. and i've read what everyone else has had and or still got.
here's my list:
Swollen hands and feet ( doesnt matter what time of the day it is).
Crusty nipples (i know its gross but it only happens occasionally)
Calf cramps (ouch:cry:)
Stretch marks
Tiredness AND Insomnia
The usual Cravings
Heartburn
Lightheadedness
ALWAYS needing to pee
Nasal congestion
Itchy boobs
Incredible thirst.

and i think thats about it. dont get me wrong i love being pregnant, but ...
I WANT THIS BABY OUT NOW!!!!:bellygrowing:



oh, and constant moodiness.

The one that's bugged me most has been nasal congestion...I love my food and when you can't taste it because you have to breathe and chew at the same time...it's not cool.

I'm getting achey around the hips and have started feeling mild bouts of nausea on the very odd occasion.

Hehehe, my turn for a little whinge.. always makes you feel better for a bit. I have sometimes or always:
Swollen Hands + Swollen Feet sometimes ankles and calves too!
Indigestion
Not being able to lay on back. Get that weird dizzy feeling if I do.
Crusty Nipples. What is with that? Is it small amount of colostrum or is it extra body grease?
Can't walk long distances
Reflux to the point of surprise mini spews. Nice!
Sore Hips
Strech Marks
Back Pain up near my shoulders. I think its from having humungus boobs. lol
Round ligament pains (esp after resting) getting up in the morning is no fun anymore.
Tiredness like I have only ever felt in the first trimester. Total fatige
Heartburn
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is far worse than usual.
Nasal congestion
Bleeding Gums
Memory Loss
Lower abdominal cramps mainly from incredible gas.
Incredible thirst
Wow, I didnt realise that I had so many!!! No wonder I am cranky sometimes. I think I should add emotional and moody to the list too. DH will aggree with that one!
I am not coping too bad with it all though but am still looking forward to the end!!!

hahaha.. I love to complain at times.. But too be honest .. I had not really taken note of all the symptoms till I just read through all those lists. And found to have "enjoyed" a few myself. The sore hips of a night and into the morning are sure getting to me. With the Christmas shopping to do... AND IM USUALLY A SHOPPAHOLIC!! I cant do more than 2 hours before needing a GOOD break OFF my feet. SO SAD. Heartburn after every bite of food sure is a downer after a good meal out. The toilet and I have gotten to know each other soooo well that my friends are jealous.. hehe! But all in all.. im actually worried about how im going to deal with not being pregnant anymore.. not feeling those KICK in the ribs ect. HAHA

period type cramping (irregularly)
breathlessness
leaky boobs

lol tascha, not having the usual stamina for shopping now will put you in good training for when your bub arrives, they prefer not to shop. I almost always forget something every time I shop now because ds turns into senior cranky pants when we walk into shops.

Ok here is my list:

Swollen Hands (a little at times)
Swollen Feet (only since 34 weeks)
Indigestion (only since 36 weeks)
Not being able to lay on back or tummy (havent done so since 1st trimester)
Crusty Nipples (YES!!)
Can't walk long distances (yup)
Calf Cramps (OUCH!!)
Strech Marks (dont get my started)
Stitches (OUCH!!)
Insomnia (I'm a newage zombie haha)
Heartburn (only since 36 weeks)
Frequent toilet visits (getting there)
Belly button gone flat or popped (yes)
Braxton Hicks (yes)
Nasal congestion (a little)
Dry Skin (yes)
Restless Legs (yes)
Memory Loss (good old PG brain haha)
Lower abdominal cramps (YES!!)
Constipation (a bit)
Itchyness all over (yes)
Sore hips (especially in the morning when i've woken up and tried to get out of bed)

I think thats it for me :)

Current symptoms: constant sore tight belly to the side of my belly button, dry skin, itchy legs, less physically agile, weight gain, sometimes a sore ****sicks, excess wetness down there...

more freckles and mole changes
indigestion, indigestion, indigestion
mince meat hands with numb fingers [aka carpal tunnel]
6 point turns to roll over at night
sore heels and swollen feet
irritability
gas

just to name a few more

I have also had a pain on my left side. My OB told me it could be the ligaments stretching.

It's obviously a common problem, so I am going to stop worrying about it too much I think.

I have recently noticed lots of freckles on my neck and some mole/skin changes... I am going to relate them to the pregnancy, but if they are still weirding me out a few months after the birth I think I'll go get them checked out. I have olive skin, so don't have much problem with freckles usually, but on my mums side skin cancer is a bit of a problem!

I think my main symptom of the 3rd tri is impatience/eagerness to meet my baby for the first time! Its all I think about, and cant concentrate on other (seemingly) insignificant distractions! :lol:

ive had cramps in my legs,
really bad back pain i cant sleep on my sides or on my back even then it still aches alot.
feeling sick at night.the doc said it is pressure from the baby on my stomach.
ichy skin mainly my feet.
braxton hicks
dry skin
hemmorroids
going to the toilet lots
mole changes and new ones
reflux
leaking nipples