37 weeks, so tired and struggling to be a good Mum

[hormonesorDHbeingadick]

Hi all, I’m 37+2 and have a section booked for 39 weeks if baby is not here by then. I am carrying a very big baby (estimated to be 11lb by 40 weeks) and have mild PGP and lots of round ligament pain but I’m managing that. I did have some serious pregnancy insomnia earlier in the week for a few night so I’m probably catching up from that. My concern is I’m struggling to find the energy to be a good Mum to my 3 year old and she is irritating for me just been a 3 year old. As time for baby gets closer she is also getting more unsettled. Any words of wisdom or suggestions please x

No advise but I know how you feel! 38 weeks and also feel really irritated with my 3 year old. I've just not got any patience.
Fingers crossed these babies come soon!

Another here with no advice but in a similar position.
I'm 38 weeks and struggling with bad pgp so can't move much. Have a 17mo dd who is going through a tantrum phase and I'm finding it really hard. I can't run around with her either which doesn't help.

You don't need to be the most active mum right now. Find activities where you can sit as much as possible! Films, painting, whatever works. Take the easy options, you can be a more active mum in s few months time!

You don't have to be on form all the time. I was insanely knackered when pregnant, and I kick myself for ever feeling guilty about not doing everything.

Everything will be fine! You're doing great, being pregnant is hard... Being pregnant with a toddler, or more, is ridiculously hard! My baby is 13wks now but I remember being heavily pregnant, with a 4yo and an almost 3yo, it was intense. It gets easier when baby arrives, we'll, different at least.

We watched lots of TV, and ate loads of snacks on the bed while watching aforementioned TV. I felt super guilty st the time but you know what, sometimes it's about survival!

Good luck with your baby, my last one was 11lb10 and was just so squishy and gorgeous. He's over 18lb and still as squishy and gorgeous 😍

Don’t worry you’ll be doing the fine - I’m only 15 weeks and my toddler is watching WAY too much telly at the moment! I’ll make it up to her. Can you do things like going for lunch together or cinema - so feels like a treat for toddler and quality time but is low impact for you x

@hormonesorDHbeingadick How have you been sleeping the last few nights - any improvement?
You are likely to be way more critical of yourself than anyone else would be, including your daughter. Anytime you are feeling like you arent good enough just ask yourself what your most positive supporter would say. If you dont have many positive friends/family then imagine someone you really admire giving you a pep talk.

Thanks all. Sleep has improved slightly and then got worse again. I think I’m not sure if I should be anxious at the prospect of vbac or ELCS or both or which one I should be preparing for.

NicciLovesSundays I like this tip.