I feel like I hit a wall ..

I was feeling good - normal, slowing down a little here or there, but basically keeping up w/ life as usual - Until I hit the 32 week mark last week and all of a sudden I feel completely run down and exhausted - but not just tired, my WHOLE body feels like I got hit by a bus .......

Is this normal? I went to the Dr. last night and he knows I"m not one to complain - especially about stuff that's 'normal pregnancy stuff' I just suck it up and deal ......and he basically grinned at me and said 'oh just wait, it will get worse' .......so if it is what it is, fine, I'll deal with it - but is it normal for it to just come out of NOWHERE?

I don't feel SICK (ie: coughing, sneezing, headache) or anything like that ......my body feels like I have the flu, w/o any of the other flu stuff - KWIM ??

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Yep, been feeling like that for a few weeks I am 34 weeks and completely feel like I got hit by a bus. My body just hurts EVERYWHERE. Granted, I am dealing with preterm labor (contractions) and mild preeclampsia (which I'm sure contributes to it), but I can totally relate to how you feel. It's like all of a sudden you're slowing down, right?

Hang in there! I keep reminding myself that the end is near!

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I don't have any 'issues' .....(believe me I wouldn't DARE to complain b/c I have had it pretty easy) .....

As long as it's a normal thing, I'm fine w/ dealing with it - I was just concerned I was coming down w/ something b/c it hit me all of a sudden like a ton of bricks and I can not shake it -

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I felt like that both times and it stinks. The only part I thought got worse after that point was sleeping at 36+weeks and trying to get comfortable when I was relaxing.

Just try and take it easy on your down time.

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I am 34 weeks and the same thing happened to me two weeks ago. I have to say I'm feeling a little less exhausted now. Depends on the day and amount of sleep I am able to get. Were almost there!!!!

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Yes - it won't be everyday, but it will happen with more frequency as you approach your due date. On those days just try to take it easy - it's your body's way of telling you to rest up a little on that day

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feel better...it's almost over!

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I agree with the previous poster.. it isnt every day for me either.. I feel it a lot.. but not every day. This week, is better... last week.. was bad.. I really did think it was the flu.. I hope the next 7 weeks go fast for us!!!

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I started to feel that way too around 32-33 weeks. That was when I really started to understand women that would say "I'm so done" towards the end of their pregnancies!

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Yep, totally normal. You are almost done. The same thing happened to me. Just blah. Feel better, just rest and put your feet up when you can.

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Totally normal!! You are going to have good days and bad days. Sleeping, walking, is going to become more difficult. I was so suprised how much everything changed within a few weeks.
I had tons of energy for a few days last week due to nesting. Now I'm back to my normal run down self.

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Totally normal. I remember feeling that way with my DS around 32 wks. With this one, it started very recently so around 30 wks. I agree with what other posters said about your body telling you to rest a bit if you can.

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Ok good -
Well, not that I WANT for you all to be feeling as crappy as I do but at least I know I'm not special !!

Thanks ! - i will just have to suck it up and deal with it -

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I'm at 36 weeks now and I feel like I can barely move. My whole body is aching. How am I going to last another 4 weeks?!?!?!

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Yep, normal. The 32 week mark hit me hard and didn't go away

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oh-the last 2 months of pregnancy are so horrible. You are swollen so the extra fluid puts pressure on your joints. My feet felt like they were going to break, my groin felt like a wish bone. But once you heal from the birth you totally feel yourself again