Moved house and feeling anxious and uneasy

[FedUpEffedOff]

Just that really. We made our long awaited move on Friday to our new house and ever since I've felt really anxious about everything- the neighbours, the area, being at home alone whilst DH goes to work (I'm on mat leave now, I'm 37+2 wks pg with our first), making sure our yappy dog behaves himself.....it's endless.

Tonight we had a leak in the loft and it's made me feel so stressed out and worried. I don't normally feel like this. Is it just that there is so much going on? I'm having to have a c-section because baby is breech and I had an unsuccessful ECV yesterday. The hospital haven't rung me yet to book me in. Even that is stressing me.

I don't know what's wrong with me right now.

I think you picked a bad time to move house, but it will all be ok in time.

We were supposed to move in May but just kept being delayed by our buyers. Right up until 2 wks ago we didn't know if it would even happen before the baby arrived. Now we're in and I thought I'd be happy but instead I'm really on edge and anxious.

Moving house is one of the most stressful experiences, and having to do that while 37 weeks pregnant is a nightmare! There would be something wrong with you if you weren’t stressed out and wound up at this point!
The new house will soon feel like home though. And you’ll have a lovely new baby to grow up in it.
In the meantime, try to rest and consciously relax as much as possible. Get into your comfy dressing gown and have a nice cup of tea in front of the tv - assuming that the kettle and tv have both been unpacked by now!
Enjoy all the things you like about the house and remember the reasons you bought it. Mull over decorating plans, or what you want to do with the garden. Imagine how lovely it will all be when you’ve had time to put your stamp on it.
And finally- get a good night’s sleep! You’ll be less tired and anxious in the morning. Goodnight, OP. All the best for your new home, and the safe arrival of your baby.

Good advice from Babdoc

That's so lovely, thank you Babdoc. I have to force myself to sit down - there's so much to do I feel guilty if I'm not washing, unpacking a box, hoovering etc.....

I will make a conscious effort tomorrow to relax (I might fire up the Netflix) and see how I get on. I've not been sleeping well at night but could probably nap if I put my mind to it and closed my eyes in the afternoon for a while. 🙏🏻

Forget the mess, you need to rest as much as possible, it will it you like a ton of bricks when the baby arrives the waking every 4 hours(if that long)
I don’t want to put you off, as there’s nothing more beautiful than holding and smelling your baby, it it’s so hard work.

Don’t try and get the house all right because dh is at work, do little and often not for hours. Dh will have to do his share when he comes home.
It’s not all down to you because your at home, your very near to giving birth.
Your not superwoman lean on dh.

Good luck with the birth, and chill xxx