Anyone else feel like this in the run up to labour?

[Marzipanface]

I am 40 weeks and I don't know if I am going a bit hormonal and nuts but in the last three days I have gone from feeling very energetic and chipper to feeling cranky, and full of PMT. I just want to be alone or at least just with my DH and little DD. I feel terrible during the day, spaced out, irritable, close to tears and I know I look it as well! The sunlight and noise is getting to me. I just want to close the curtains and snuggle down somewhere calm and peaceful.

Anyone else recognise these feelings?

I can't bear social engagements so am cancelling any invites, I can't bear the fact the neighbours kids keep knocking on the door asking to play with DD despite me telling them it's not a good time, and I have been putting off visitors but now my mum has informed me she will be down at the weekend. The thought of it is making me feel panicky and v upset as she is lovely but requires a lot of work and practically and emotionally is not that helpful. In fact I think I may post another thread regarding the 'mum' factor if that's ok.

Has anyone felt like this before they gave birth? I have noticed I feel better in the eve and at night, plus have had a few minor shows which all happen at night. I don't feel 'right' - close to tears, strung out and just want to be on my own.

You poor love. That's all I can say, no real advice but is there any way your DH can protect you a bit - he should be telling people to leave you alone. You are nesting xx

this is a bit how I felt AFTER giving birth tbh but I can quite imagine it happening before as well esp if you have had a show...that sounds like it's pretty imminent.

I cancelled Christmas as a result of feeling like that!

Im 41 weeks today and have been feeling exactly the same since my due date came and went. Im glad Im not the only one! I have avoided all social functions and been very teary. Iv noticed a pattern tho, I will have a bad day when I feel Im not coping well with dd, lethargic and hormonal, followed by a better day when I feel more positive. Hang in there, we will both get through it!

Hi marzi that sounds v v familiar. I didnt even want to go to mils house 5mins up the road. But also didnt want to be alone.