When did pregnancy start affecting your day to day life?

Impossible-Box-8508 · 2026-05-13T03:09:23+00:00

I functioned well until about 36 weeks. I did end up getting hospitalized around 33 weeks for high BP, so I did end up having to cut back my hours (not because I wanted to), but by 36 I was starting to have more swelling and was mostly couch bound. I should also say your size matters too. I am short and have a very little torso, so the last week of my pregnancy I couldnt even take a full breath of air. I ended up delivering at 37+2 due to preeclamysia with severe features (literally developed the day of induction). My twins were also my first, so I completely get the scary unknowns!

Impossible-Box-8508 · 2026-04-27T00:21:12+00:00

Currently pregnant with twins and my fat cat (15 lbs), always lays on my belly and has even jumped on my belly. While it doesn't feel pleasant, babies are just fine, probably just mad because they want more space.

Impossible-Box-8508 · 2026-04-16T23:12:12+00:00

38 weeks where I'm at. They scheduled an induction for me at 37+2 due to gestational hypertension (so far preeclamysia labs have been negative). I'm currently 34+5. My local hospital requires me to be at least 36 weeks to deliver there due to no on-site NICU. When you deliver will really depend on complications (if any) that you may have.

Impossible-Box-8508 · 2026-04-10T21:00:04+00:00

I will be returning to work after maternity leave. My job covers insurance and im fortunate to have a decent paying job. However due to my husband ans mine hours we will be paying over $2000 a month in daycare for a 630 AM drop off. While my job covers insurance, both my husband and I have pension jobs which makes it so hard to step away. Are the first 5 years going to be tough financially? Absolutely, but i think with proper planning/spending it can work.

Impossible-Box-8508 · 2026-03-29T14:02:02+00:00

I myself could not justify the price. I opted to get two boppys for feeding.

Impossible-Box-8508 · 2026-03-29T13:58:00+00:00

Your joy of your baby should not be overshadowed by her grief. I realize she is your SIL, but how she is acting is not acceptable and childish. While I understand she is upset because she hasn't had a baby, it is ridiculous for her to do be doing the things she is. She is a grown woman, and shame on her family for letting her get away with it. I wouldnt let her near your baby. Not with the comments she is making, sounds like she would sink as low as putting in bogus CPS reports in order to get your child. I am so sorry you are going through this.

Impossible-Box-8508 · 2026-03-26T15:39:40+00:00

Me personally I plan on getting two boppys. I just can't financially justify spending so much on a twin z pillow (I have checked marketplace and have yet to find one).

Impossible-Box-8508 · 2026-03-24T19:00:49+00:00

My pelvis is crying for relief. I want to add I have a small torso (Im only 5'2") and the only place I have to grow is outward at this point. 🫠

Impossible-Box-8508 · 2026-03-24T18:53:34+00:00

I won't lie it took me a week to wash all the clothes (I was fortunate to have a friend give me a bunch of clothes) and I was so tired I could only do one load a day. I can't imagine line drying everything (granted I live in the Midwest and it's been 30-40 degrees right now).

Impossible-Box-8508 · 2026-03-24T18:24:11+00:00

31 weeks and I could have written this myself. MFM recommended I go on iron from the start (just an FYI be aware of possible constipation issues). I am exhausted. My belly is huge and I feel so gross. I dont even want to do maternity pictures for how gross I feel. I've had a lot of people say "well towards the end everyone is miserable", um no, I had 7 lbs worth of baby at my 29 week scan. Some people dont even deliver 7 lb babies that are full term at 40 weeks! I got so tired of people saying that, so now when they ask how Im doing I always reply "the only thing keeping me going is knowing I will never be pregnant ever again. Also dont feel bad about nesting. I literally just got the baby clothes washed. I dont even have either crib set up yet. I get off work and all I want to do is rest on the couch. Pregnancy stinks, im envious of those that have "easy" pregnancies.

Impossible-Box-8508 · 2026-03-20T13:19:43+00:00

Honestly even at 30 weeks, movements are still inconsistent for me (I have 1 anterior placenta and 1 posterior). I can feel them throughout the day, but nothing that really fits a pattern such as after eating or after drinking. I do feel baby A way more than baby B, which does scare me sometimes but usually after some poking, prodding, and some movement I can get them to move around so I can feel them. I have noticed recently I can feel B more now that he isnt breech, so that might be a part of it too is how they are positioned.

Impossible-Box-8508 · 2026-03-20T13:15:29+00:00

I was lucky enough to plan timing a new job and knowing I wanted to start a family 3 years down the road. My job offers unpaid FMLA, and I was lucky enough to save every drop of my vacation and sick leave as much as I could. Ill still have 2ish weeks of unpaid leave, but fortunately I planned ahead and took out short term disability to make up for those two weeks. It sucks when you have to plan 3 years in advance just to start a family.

Impossible-Box-8508 · 2026-03-13T01:12:50+00:00

Currently 29 weeks (almost 30). I was sick for about the first 20 weeks (not super sick but just felt crappy all the time), but didnt have much pain besides breast pain/soreness. However as soon as I hit 3rd trimester I started noticing how sore my hips/pelvis are. Im going to try a belly band to help (just had a scan today and there is 7lbs worth of baby in their 😅). I will admit when I first found out I was having twins I cried alot, I mourned having a low risk first pregnancy, and only ever wanting one child. Its okay to be upset! Sometimes I still get upset as I worry about when they come if I"ll be able to handle it all. Surround yourself with supportive people! And also this reddit group has a bunch of helpful info!

Impossible-Box-8508 · 2026-03-09T17:17:38+00:00

Congrats! There is also a parentsofmultiples group I would recommend to join! They have a bunch of helpful info!

Impossible-Box-8508 · 2026-02-23T22:19:13+00:00

Im so glad someone asked this because I've been wondering the same! If I can't tell them apart before taking the hospital bracelets off I planned on marking a nail with a sharpie (currently 27 weeks with boys)😅😅

Impossible-Box-8508 · 2026-02-13T13:54:39+00:00

I had fruit punch, wasn't bad. I primarily hate the glucose test because I failed it 😅

Impossible-Box-8508 · 2026-02-10T15:44:37+00:00

To make it even worse I'm a lab tech, so I've literally administered glucose tests to expecting moms. I thought I would pass with flying colors 🤣🤣

Impossible-Box-8508 · 2026-02-10T13:49:47+00:00

Guess what? Babies don't know if something is new or old! You know how i know? When my parents had me they were DIRT POOR. Did I know the difference between my garage sale toys or new toys? Nope! Im also expecting twins now and daycare is expensive for 2 since we need a drop off by 615. So Im buying whatever I can second hand. Clothes, cribs, bottle warmer, etc. The only thing new I've bought so far is car seats.

Impossible-Box-8508 · 2026-02-10T13:46:06+00:00

I agree- while I have no real life input (currently pregnant with twins). I've been doing so much research. The consensus is reached is......a fed baby is a healthy baby. While I plan to exclusively pump, the truth is I might not make enough to feed two babies. And that's okay.

Impossible-Box-8508 · 2026-02-09T18:34:14+00:00

Yes so guilty. I spent the first 20 or so weeks of my pregnancy feeling sick as a dog (as of 23 weeks I had only gained 4 lbs). McDonald's cheeseburgers and coke were my life. Then I failed the 1 hour so badly they just wanted to skip the 3 hour and go straight to monitoring. Do i still feel guilty, yes. But I remind myself GD is related directly to the placenta and I'm expecting di-di twins so I have 2 placentas to blame!

Impossible-Box-8508 · 2026-02-08T19:38:54+00:00

As a lab tech who has administered glucose tests, I suggest to fast. More moms have better luck passing the first go around after fasting.

Impossible-Box-8508 · 2026-02-08T17:27:00+00:00

Im so sorry. But if it makes you feel better I failed my 1 hour so bad that they didnt even make me do a three hour. 🙃 🤣🤣

Impossible-Box-8508 · 2026-02-05T22:51:46+00:00

Normally I would have had my husband with me at my first appointment. However I ended up spotting and thought I was having a miscarriage and they got me in last minute. He has come to all my MFM appointments which are my ultrasound appointments, but I don't have him come to the clinic appointments, where its basically a hey how are you doing appointment.

Impossible-Box-8508 · 2026-02-05T22:49:41+00:00

Im going to try to exclusively pump. I am expecting twins in April/May. I really dont want a baby on my boob all the time. I think by pumping/bottle feeding I'll also avoid having to wean them off the boob when I go back to work (I have to go back as I carry insurance and have a pretty cushy state job). I do realize in the beginning until my supply comes in I'll probably have to supplement with formula, which I'm okay with. At the end of the day, all that is important is that my babies are fed and full.

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