Don't want to leave the house by myself

[LouM10]

Hi. Bit of an embarrasing problem. I am 32 wks and Have left the house twice by myself in the last 2 mth. Both times were only a 5 min walk to local shop and post office. Both times, i felt really uncomfortable, felt like everybody was staring at me, and kept thinking things like what if I ran over, or mugged.

I have been out with my sister and husband I feel fine. I have had low bp all throughout preg and felt very dizzy, so only tried to leave the house when I was with someone in case I passed out, and wondering if my feelings have stemmed from this.

It's not a major problem atm as like I said, I feel fine going out with other people, but I'm worried in case it gets worse later in preg. or after the baby is born.

If anyone else has been through this and can give any advice, it would be much appreciated.

Hello - it sounds like a combination of low bp and normal pregnancy anxiety to me.

You are worried that you will get dizzy when you're out so that doesn't help and you can be so aware of your precious cargo.

I stopped cycling at 37 weeks not because I no longer could physically but because I braked for all the side streets - too scared that a car might come out...

lol. Glad I'm not the only one who's paranoid.
Just means I'll have to drag out DH all the time with me

I felt very similarly in all three of my pregnancies, I started to look at everyone like they were muggers or something. I think it sounds like normal pregancy anxiety, and it will go after the birth. Would it help if you can manage to get out for a short walk or something every day maybe enlisting the company of friends as well as dh?