38 weeks and feeling low - normal?

[teacupnic]

Looking for a bit of reassurance really if anyone can provide some.

I'm 38 weeks pregnant and been on Maternity Leave for just over a week. I've been feeling increasingly sad and down about things generally. There isn't a specific thing, I'm not down about becoming a parent its just a general feeling of sadness.

I'm used to being busy and now I feel so absolutely wiped out tired and have some pretty bad back and hip pain, I can't do a lot of anything at all.

This is coupled with the fact i won't be getting the birth experience I want, as my baby is breech so I'm now having to have a C Section. Not the end of the world, obviously, but after seeing the operating theatre I'm now a little freaked out.

Is any of this normal, or should I be worrying about myself? I've told my husband how I feel and he is supportive, but I can't seem to lift myself out of this. And any tips to cope with the next 11 days before my section to maintain my sanity?

Feeling exactly the same here unfortunately. I'm 40weeks on Wednesday and generally can't stop crying.
I'm frustrated baby isn't here yet - when everyone around me who wanted some extra time has had an early baby!
This is my fourth week off work. and I'm so bored and lonely. I've tried to get out the house everyday - even if only to buy a coffee and have a to do list I am working through. But I'm bored and lonely. I'm physically exhausted and suffering from spd and sciatica.
I'm general feeling sorry for myself and just can't shake it!
Had a terrible day - as mw appointment today has informed me baby has gone from 3/5 engaged to free again and they won't offer me a sweep for another 9days and if needed an induction won't be for another 17days.
The thought of potentially being pregnant for another 17days has made me cry all afternoon!

so sorry - no useful advice - hut you're not alone.

Hey teacup, sorry you are feeling low I'm sure it's the combination of things, the pain, suddenly not being so busy and the circumstances of birth - but .. You now have such a lot to look forward to! Enjoy some 'me' time, relax, poke about with your new baby's things, read, rest! I had an ELCS with my DTS and, although I also felt cheated at first - it really went so well, calm, organised. It will be the perfect birth for you.

I'm a week behind you now, my moods are up and down - there's a lot to think about, but please try to enjoy the next 11 days if you can. Why not choose a special piece of music to have playing during the birth?

Sorry I couldn't be more helpful, didn't want to read and run.

Congratulations, you're nearly there

It could also be a bit of boredom, I'm signed off with HG (31 weeks) and I can get really fed up some days, maybe because all I have to do is sit around feeling crap and being bloody pregnant ALL THE TIME.