Third Trimester: Week 33 Pregnancy Recap

It is getting real my friends. This week was the hardest week out of my entire pregnancy journey.

I developed a common symptom that left me immobile for a few days and needing immediate care. More on that below…

It seems as though I did a total 180 this week and even completely fell out of my gym routine which affected my overall mood.

Anyway, I’m doing my best to stay positive and finish strong as this pregnancy journey is coming to an end and a new journey awaits.

7 more weeks to go…!

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Third Trimester: Week 33 Pregnancy Recap

Symptoms

Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction

Or also known as Pelvic Girdle Pain. It’s pain from your pubic symphysis joint and can make things like rolling over in bed, getting out of a car or even walking, difficult to do.

During pregnancy and especially in the third trimester, the hormone relaxin loosens your ligaments and muscles as you get ready to give birth. The added weight of the baby also puts a lot of pressure around the pelvic area.

I had gone to the gym in the beginning of the week and felt stronger than ever and 2 days later, I found myself not able to get out of bed. I struggled to roll over and to sit on the edge of the bed, then I felt sharp pains in my pubic bone and had trouble standing up.

For the next 2 days, I was having difficulty doing every day tasks and wasn’t able to fully rest as my pelvis would hurt even when I’m sleeping.

I finally found a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist available to see me this week and she became my lifesaver.

She helped relieve the pain and also guided me on how to connect with my pelvic floor along with birth prep exercises (things like how to breathe, labor positions and how to prevent tearing).

I am SO grateful to have found her. I recommend all mamas to go see a pelvic floor physiotherapist during pregnancy.

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Mood & Energy

Was in quite a low mood this week due to the pelvic pain. Along with not being able to go to the gym or do simple exercises, I definitely saw a decline in my mental health.

Exercising is one of those things I NEED for my mental health and without it, I felt disconnected. I managed to go to the gym at the end of the week after I saw my physiotherapist but I was not feeling 100% of course.

Looks like the next few weeks will be about the same as baby is only going to get heavier and my pelvis is only going to be experiencing more added weight.

As for right now, I’m focusing on doing what I can and connecting with my pelvic floor and deep core muscles, and preventing the pain from getting any worse. Lots of rest for me and learning to listen to my body!

Cravings

Absolutely none. I was too bothered by the pain to even feel excited about food lol.

Favorites This Week

Cut Your Labor in Half: 19 Secrets to a Faster and Easier Birth – This book is freaking amazing! Aside from preparing emotionally and physically for labor, this book really helps you prepare mentally.

It’s jam packed with so many labor secrets that empower you to be “in front of labor” helping you feel so much more ready for giving birth with this knowledge in your toolkit.

Plus, it’s a short and sweet read. Highly recommend this book to all mamas!

Tropical Birds and Leaves Wall Decals – I am soo in love with the way this turned out for the safari theme in the nursery room.

Super easy to stick on and the printed quality of the pictures are also very nice. Thinking about getting more leaves from the same company to fill out the rest of the white spaces.