Who feels pretty good (all things considered) and what are your tips?

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Curious to hear tips from very late pregnancy mothers who actually feel pretty good physically, all things considered. Are you doing anything special in terms of exercise, diet, meditation, etc.?

For me, even though I look and feel huge, only discomfort is side hip pain when sleeping. Otherwise things aren't as bad as I thought they might be. Feel very lucky!

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Other than being tired and occasional pain in my pelvis and lower back I feel pretty good. I can't say that I do anything special, I was doing yoga until about 6 months then I just felt too big. I work full time so I am usually on my feet all day and going up and down stairs. I take breaks often and just try to listen to my body.

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I am feeling physically and energetically really strong and good as well! I'm just moving slower and can't walk as fast or as far. I am drinking lots of water, balanced diet - but still indulging in some goodies. And getting really good rest every night- about 9 hours. I sleep like a log which I think helps prevent fatigue during the day. But I am definitely lying down once home and not moving as much.

Glad you're feeling well too!!!

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I am 35+3 and feeling really good apart from the horrible symphisis pubis dysfunction i am experiencing at the moment. What i do is walk about 20 minutes, drink 100oz of water a day, eat small meals and healthy snacks. I sleep every time i feel tired even if its just 20 minutes. Really helps

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I'm 33w2d and feel pretty good. I have hip pain and my arm goes to sleep easily when I'm trying to sleep which results in me tossing and turning.

Occasional Braxton hicks, I've had them since 10w so they are painful now, but I deal.

I try to do something physical each day: walking or cleaning my home. Keeping a positive attitude has helped me feel my best.

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I'm 36 weeks and feel pretty good! I have some intermittent back and hip pain, but it's not awful. I'm not overly uncomfortable and don't have trouble breathing or anything like that. What I think has really helped is really controlling my weight gain. I graze throughout the day and drink lots of water as well! I also take opportunities to stretch, which feels amazing!

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I'm 36 weeks and for the most part feeling good. Having normals pains and cramps at least a couple times a day. Trying to drink at least 75oz of water a day. Still working out 3/4 days a week with 20 min walking and light weights. Trying to do 40-60 squats a day. Stretching a lot and doing breathing excercises. Drinking raspberry leaf tea daily and just started eating medjool dates. Going to start Primrose once I get some! And getting a medicine ball this week.

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Feeling pretty good here at 36 weeks. Just huge of course and a little uncomfortable when sitting too long and getting out of bed. Feeling pretty lucky and honestly just waiting for it to go down hill but so far so good! I eat horrible, don't exercise and struggle to drink all my water. I think it's just luck or maybe genetics. Wish I had tips and hope it continues this way! 😉

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I was great at 34 weeks. Now miserable at 35! Still only up about 20 pounds, but it feels like 60!

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All things considered I am feeling pretty good. I take nightly Epsom salt lavender baths which help with aching muscles, I use an exercise ball to try to open my pelvis, take a walk every night, and drink lots of tea...dandelion root and red raspberry leaf. The dandelion root tea helps with edema which I am starting to get in my feet and lower legs.

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Agree! Side hip pain and some knee pain, all associated with that thing called...sleeping? I've been active, exercising the whole pregnancy. I think that helps. Lots of water. Keeping stress to a minimum for the first time in who knows how long.

Who feels pretty good (all things considered) and what are your tips?

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