Can't eat!!

[Anonymous]

I am 34 weeks pregnant, and I simply feel so full all of the time that I can't stomach food. Everyone I know has a ravenous appetite in the third trimester.

I am to have dinner at a friend's house tonight, and she has been cooking and baking all day. I really don't think I can put an ounce of food in me.

Has anyone else experienced this?

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That far along in my last pregnancy (#2), I couldn't eat later in the day because I had awful acid reflux that triggered vomiting. There literally was little room for food. so I ended up eating tiny meals all day and not eating after 5. That way when I laid down to go to bed, the reflux wouldn't trigger a run to the bathroom. I know this isn't exactly what you're describing. But the best I can suggest is eating little meals -- you need to get some nutrition in you. And I would call your friend and tell her what's up so she understands why you won't be able to consume all the courses she's lovingly prepared.

[Anonymous]

I had the same thing. From about weeks 31 (or 32) to 36 I could hardly eat half a sandwich in one sitting. My baby was really high up and if I ate too much I'd get the worst pains. My baby "dropped" at 36 weeks and now I can eat whatever I want! (I'm 39 weeks). I hope the same happens to you. I know how frustrating it is.

Good luck.

[Anonymous]

I'm 35 weeks and in the exact same boat!