Losing all sense of perspective...

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37 weeks today - heat is making me swell up and I'm not sure how to cope with ANYTHING any more.

I'm still working full time, although I use the term loosely... concentration levels not really what I'm used to.

I'm sick of being asked if I'm OK, sick of being told I must be hating the weather, sick of being told "not long to go now" and just generally sick of everything.

I'd just like to run away from everyone and go and paddle in the sea.

Withdrawing from DP, don't want to be near anyone and don't know how I'm ever going to cope with a baby.

Is this normal, or am I losing the plot?

It's perfectly natural to be fed up and overwhelmed. And late pregnancy is uncomfortable enough without this current hot sticky weather.

But, because it's worth mentioning just in case, there's a fine line between normal late-pregnancy misery and pre-natal depression. If you're really not feeling like yourself it could be worth mentioning to your MW.

And you will cope :) I had no clue about babies before DD1 was born, and it's a steep learning-curve for sure, but you pick it up pretty quickly.

I'm 32 weeks and starting to feel the same as you... BUT I am very fortunate in that I'm not having to work at the moment thank god... so please don't be too hard on yourself :-)

Thanks Yippee and Gilly

I've just confessed to DP that I could very easily have just got in the car and gone this morning and that I feel down. Not quite sure that he knows what to say to me... not that I would say anything to me if I were him, I think that I've bitten his head off on more than one occasion recently when he possibly didn't deserve it.

Back at MW next week, but if I don't feel any better tomorrow then I'll call them.

Why don't you stop work now? I had my DD last week and in the days before she was born felt very similar. I didn't want to be around anyone. I felt like I was a mother cat and wanted to retreat to a cupboard and stay there until she was born. Even minor tasks took up so much energy. Be kind to yourself - late pregnancy, work and the heat Isnt a great combination.

I possibly overestimated my ability to continue working Jolly and still have several big items to hand over.... I really am my own worst enemy....

Went home a bit earlier than I should have yesterday and did have a chat with DP.

Feeling a bit better today (cooler and a nice breeze coming through the office) hoping that usual good humour will return shortly...