Heavily pregnant and feeling vulnerable

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Expecting my first baby any day now and we can’t wait however, I’m starting to feel really vulnerable. I’m scared to go out shopping/walking my dog etc without my husband. Things I do normally without a second thought. Not scared of my waters breaking or going into labour without anyone there, more this feeling of I’m going to get attacked and can’t run/fight/protect myself. Does that sound stupid?
Please tell me this will pass...

I have no issues with mental health and I’m now worried I’m going to turn into a mad woman and will beterrified of doing/going anywhere alone especially with a baby in tow.

Also terrified this could turn into PND once baby is here?

Please, please be kind to yourself and allow yourself to feel vulnerable. This is a very emotional time for you, not to mention how physically out of sorts you're feeling. What you are feeling will pass and you are in no way stupid. Soon, your gorgeous baby will be here so just focus on that and taking it easy while you still have the chance!

Thank you! I hope you are right. Absolutely no idea where this has come from. Lying here awake, crying, worried I’m never going to be the same again.
Debating whether to wake my husband up or not to ‘talk’.

Hope by light, I might feel differently and just having a bad night 😢

Absolutely no idea where this has come from.

I have 2 adult children and I know exactly where this has come from! Hormones, anticipation, anxiety, and tiredness. Truthfully, you never will be the "same" again. You're going to be a mum and it does change everything, but it's definitely worth it.

I think it’s a very protective biological urge, I felt exactly the same. And it did pass after.

Yup, you're going to have your baby very soon. Just before I had my girl I was C.L.I.N.G.Y. I just needed that extra hand to hold and wallop! There she was!

Thanks all, I feel absolutely fine now but am scared of feeling this way again. Was awful - hoping it is really soon! Can’t wait now! Xx