TMI bowel movements 35 weeks

Elizabeth
I'm 35 weeks and 1 day today. 
I've been constipated through pregnancy but more so since about week 24. Even had to have laxative every day in order to go, which still didn't really help also they were painful. 
Anyway I know it's TMI but anyone else experience a lot of bowel movements around this time??? I have been able to go with ease but not only that ALOT!