Just entering 38 weeks tomorrrow.
I was lucky enough to have a blissfully easy first and second trimester. The third trimester however, completely kicked my butt. While I didn't start experiencing major aches and pains until week 37, I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes at 28 weeks (managed with diet), then my GBS test came back positive, and I'm also high risk for pre-e. To add to this, the person who I was training to take over my job suddenly lost their husband which meant I only got a week to meaningfully train her on my job. Today is my last day which brings me great relief, but I am so mentally and emotionally spent. The baby room is mess, which is unlike me. The garden is a mess. The kitchen is a mess. I have no idea how to use my breast pump, I haven't been able to successfully collect colostrum, the lightening crotch has been quite painful during the night and overall I just feel so much fatigue. I've opted for an elective induction as baby was measuring 7.2lbs at 36 weeks so i'm terrified about them getting stuck.
I also have a fear of needles and my pain threshold is very low so my confidence in myself, despite doing all the necessary physio and hypnobirthing and knowing my partner will be my biggest cheerleader in the room has left me feeling like I won't be able to do this