I'm 7months pregnant. Still struggling with hyperemesis. Over the last few months DH and I had lots of guests (long-distance friends and family). It was nice and I appreciated them making the journey, but it became exhausting. Most stayed a few nights and although some helped out around house, I found socialising a strain.
I'm still on sick-leave and DH works long hours, so the laundry, food prep, cleaning etc falls to me. TBH I'm sick of scrubbing the guest-bathroom, washing towels and changing bedlinen. DH does most of the entertaining, takes them out to let me rest etc and he's a great host. But I want to be able to walk around in my PJs, throw up without them overhearing, and get to sleep without tipsy guests staggering up and down the stairs! I also dislike people touching my bump and feel like I'm constantly fending them off! I know they're excited about the baby but I find the attention a bit overwhelming.
A month ago, DH agreed no more guests. Then 2 family members wanted to visit, so we relaxed the rule. Now more people are asking to visit before the birth, including my mum, who visited recently. Also an old friend has just announced she has a work conference in our city next month and wants to stay for a whole week!! DH isn't putting any pressure on me to agree, but I know he feels awkward saying no to them. He's also more extrovert than me and loves company. So the ball's in my court.
AIBU to ask them not to come while I'm pregnant? I just want these last 2months to be about quality time with DH, without the upheaval of guests and all the planning it involves. How do I say no without offending them?