Anyone else just want to be left alone?!

[jessmegan]

Hey

I was just wondering if anyone is feeling the same as me. I'm lucky enough to have some wonderful friends who I have been social with throughout my pregnancy. However I now have less than 3 weeks to go and I really just want to wind down and enjoy my last few weeks by myself and with my partner. I want to relax, prepare for the baby and just have some quiet time.

I have numerous friends messaging me trying to organise a 'date in the diary' before I give birth. It's like everyone wants to see me one last time! I don't wish to sound ungrateful as I appreciate them all but I don't want to be arranging my diary and fitting people in 'for coffee' everyday. I also had a lovely baby shower a few weeks ago so have caught up with them all recently.

Any advice on how to deal with this in a tactful way? And would love to know if anyone else feels the same x

It’s so lovely that your friends want to see you, but obviously they don’t realise how you’re feeling. Just explain that you want a few weeks’ rest and you will see them for a coffee with baby when he/she arrives. I’m sure they will be more than understanding.

I’m due in the New Year and I’ve told my friends that I’m hibernating from December onwards.

Amen - this is 100% me and I'm only 3 months. I thought I was going mad and it was just me. I feel like it's such a big change for every aspect of your life and people don't respect/realise that sometimes.

It's hard to not feel guilty sometimes.

Best thing is to tell them the truth. I find it so upsetting when I try and arrange times to see friends and they 'avoid' me for a month or so. Just tell them you need a rest and not to take it personally. Please please just be honest with them