So I've lived in my semi detached house for over 5 years. We had the same neighbours for 4 years and although they were noisy with two young children, it was very manageable and we never really had any issue.
Last year they sold up and renters moved in. They seem really pleasant whenever we talk to them but never exchange more than a "hello". It is a mum and her two kids (occasionally the dad appears but not sure what the story is there) they are relatively loud - slamming the front door, running up and down the stairs, you can hear the kids shouting etc. Typically, you don't hear much after around 9/10pm at night (aside from maybe the odd bang or door banging shut).
I grew up in a detached house and never had these issues before. It's just me and my husband in our house and he says it's just something I need to get used to.
It has always bothered me but not terribly. I should mention I'm almost 37 weeks pregnant and over the last week I have become OBSESSED with every little noise next door. I'm crying at how loud they are and I even think they're slamming doors in the middle of the night to wake me. I'm taking it really personally even though I know it's not malicious. At the same time I'm also feeling anxious that they will hear our newborn baby and try to make more noise.
So my question is - do we think this is pregnancy hormones? Did anyone else feel this way towards the end of their pregnancy? Like really easily wound up etc? I would be so grateful for any advice as the anxiety is crippling 😥