I'm 34 weeks pregnant and the joints on my fingers are getting sore and numb and arthritis-like. I cant open the door or bottles because my fingers are not having the usual strength. Just wondering if its just me or any other mum feels the same.

The soreness and numbness are due to the water retention in your fingers, I'm sure your legs are swelling up as well. It's pretty normal. I couldn't even clench my fists when I was pregnant. Refrain from eating salty foods, and try to exercise regularly. Don't worry about feeling clumsy. Take foods that are high in potassium and drink more water! I also try to massage away the fluid by squeezing my fingers and working them back towards my wrists. It does help for a short while. Sadly the retention doesn't go away. On some days you feel good, some days you feel worse and that's normal. After 6 weeks postpartum the fluids will start to go away. http://www.thebump.com/a/swollen-hands-during-pregnancy