Help! I'm so bored, 32 weeks pregnant... Ideas?

[mrs87]

So I've been furloughed from work since March, initially until 30th June but they've now decided to extend my furlough until I start maternity leave. Which is great, as I would really rather not be in a stressful job at the moment, plus Covid-19 worries!

However it does mean that by the time baby arrives I'll have already had 6 months at home. Since I've been off work and during lockdown I've already pretty much done all shopping for the baby, the nursery is almost finished, hospital bag is nearly packed (yes, all so early but I've had to do something during lockdown!)

I know that I should be enjoying this time, making the most of the peace and quiet, enjoying all the uninterrupted Netflix bingeing that I can fit in etc... And I am, and loved it at the start but by this point I do feel a bit like another brain cell dies with every day that passes at home 😂

Does anyone have any tips of what I can do to be productive/not go insane for the next 8 weeks? I'm struggling with motivation but also going stir crazy, it's an odd combination.

Sorry if this sounds very "first world problem", I'm aware that it is just that... But wondering if anyone else has been in the same boat!

I know exactly how you feel OP. I am actually working but even at work I have no motivation to actually work and come the evening I'm so bored when I get home. I try and Netflix and tell myself I need to enjoy it whilst I can but honestly sometimes I just can't be bothered to do that and end up scrolling through on my phone!
Can you get out and about and go for a walk? I go for a walk every day on my lunch break and I love it cause it's the only exercise I do and makes me feel better about being so lazy. Or perhaps have a pamper evening and a nice bath once a week?

Photo projects? Do you have loads of photos to make into scrap books etc? When I next have time off this what I intend to do

Learn a new hobby? I did loads of knitting, crocheting and sewing when I was pregnant.

I would use some of the time to clean/organise cupboards, wardrobes, drawers, etc. A declutter before baby arrives always makes life easier.

Assuming you’ve got freezer space you could do some batch cooking so you’ve got lots of easy food for after baby has arrived.

You could learn a language? Or do a free online course on something you’re interested in?

Start writing a book/blog?

Relax and do nothing because when baby comes you won't get a minute.

Yes, I’ve been working from home since the end of March - and have been insanely busy without days off which I normally would have ..... I can’t imagine having not had anything to do all this time.

I officially start Mat leave at the end of the next week. I can’t wait but also think I may get a bit bored as I have already done most of the stuff I had planned for this time. Having Csection on 25th August.

Sounds tough, but here's what I would do:

• yoga/other form of exercise every day to keep fit
• try some hypnobirthing/relaxation/breathing techniques to use during labour
• declutter the whole house, sort through all your drawers, wardrobes and cupboards and throw out anything you don't need or want anymore, then arrange everything so the house is super organised for when the baby comes
• clean the whole house from top to bottom
• go through all paperwork and shred anything you no longer need
• batch cook and make sure you have a fully stocked pantry, I'd stock up on tinned stuff, dried goods, etc.
• print photos and fill in albums
• do a digital declutter, delete old files, emails etc
• wash and iron baby clothes (if you haven't already)

This is me 🙌🏻 except I have 4 weeks longer than you to go 😔 28 weeks and have been furloughed since March. Due to remain furloughed until my due date when mat leaves kicks in. I have literally done everything to prepare for the baby already because of all the spare time - he could literally be born tomorrow and I would be ready. I am BORED. I have literally never been this bored in all my life. I feel bad moaning because what a huge first world problem.

Wish I could give you suggestions but I can't. Just wanted to express my solidarity!

Yup another bored over here! 5 weeks left and done everything i can think of 😩