At what point did you feel too tired to carry on as normal?

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This might apply more to people in the UK or areas that pay maternity pay as I'm aware that a lot of counties have to work up until giving birth.
But I have 3 weeks to go until my due date, I'm on maternity leave but I'm really struggling to sleep and I'm just so tired! I have people wanting to visit me or go out for meals etc and I just feel like I want to say no to them all and hibernate!
Am I being a bit dramatic? Did anyone else feel like this towards the end of their pregnancy?

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I think it depends. With #1, I worked until 38 weeks and only stopped because I had false labor and they said I'd deliver soon (ended up lasting 2 weeks). I was ok every after that time, I'd go for walks and finish up my shopping.
Now I'll be 30 weeks on Sunday. I'm on "sabbatical" so no work and I have 0 energy. For 2 weeks now, the only times I go out is to take #1 to school and come back home to take a nap all morning. The only other outings are for his after school activities. Even on the weekend, I just want to stay at home and rest. I did have a cold 2 weeks ago and the weather is cold and miserable but I hate how tired I always feel and I'm hoping I won't be this way for 10 more weeks 😳🙈

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I'm 40w3days and I have energy in the morning if I get out and do what I need to do right away, but by two or three I'm done for the day

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I was fine up until I gave birth. I was waddling for sure lol but I was still climbing things to clean and everything. I was only 38 weeks and thought I would feel the exhausted phase once I was in my 40th week, but I didn't get that far.  My sister was 35 and already feeling very tired. I think it depends on the pregnancy. Each one is different. You just take care of yourself and don't feel bad declining visit and dates.

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Around 30 weeks.

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I started to slow down at work around 35 weeks

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Nope. You are preparing for your baby and they should understand and respect that. Pregnancy is a good excuse to say no to going out for anything. Especially considering how far along you are.

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You can only push yourself so far before you're just hurting yourself. We all have different limits. I'm at 38 weeks and can't go shopping without a mid-day nap.

At what point did you feel too tired to carry on as normal?

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