40+1 and miserable

[Rachael200694]

A week ago I was full of energy and dying to go into labour. I was so giddy!

I've now lost all excitement to meet my baby and don't want to have him.
I feel miserable and incredibly alone. Emotionally and physically I am drained.

Has anyone else felt like this at the end of pregnancy?
I feel so guilty and awful for not feeling excited about my baby anymore, even though I've been over the moon for the rest of my pregnancy!

Maybe it's just worries about the delivery? I'm scare my feelings won't change :(

I think this is completely normal. Some people explain it as like pmt, and it's a normal hormonal reaction at this point.

Think about it though - you're knackered, not sleeping well, huge, have gone past the date you've been working towards for so long, probably finished all you pre baby jobs, can't walk far or drive comfortably. Who in their right mind would be jumping for joy right now?

I have no solution to offer though - just be patient and baby will when when he or she is ready.

Thank you for getting back to me, hopefully it'll go when he's born!

Think it's boredom more than anything, I just sit in the house on my own all day cause I can't really drive anymore and everyone's at work.

Feel very teary like everyone's having a dig at me! Bet I'm not very popular at the moment haha

Has made me feel better to hear it is normal, was concerned but you'll be right it'll just be all the hormones and the big build up!