Covid restrictions easing & social meet up anxiety

[Flowberry]

Hi there, I'm still early in my pregnancy, 6/5, but with covid restrictions easing next week I'm getting invitations to go for coffee or even to spend the evening at a friend's house etc.. I'm struggling to find any advice for pregnant women regarding whether it's ok to start relaxing, or if it's best to steer clear of indoor social interactions.

Just wondering how everyone else is approaching this issue!

Thank you x

I think from what I’ve read that you can follow the current guidance, whatever that may be. I think from 28 weeks you may want to exercise more caution. To be honest throughout all of this I’ve been super paranoid about it and even once things start to ease up I’ll be only making outdoor plans!

Agree with pp! Also hopefully you’ll have had the vaccine well before your third trimester if you want it? Currently 32 weeks and very anxious about it all

Thanks both! I'm sorry you're both feeling anxious, but I'm glad it's not just me. What a horrible time to be pregnant :(

Best of luck to you both in the upcoming weeks/months x x

I'm vaccinated so I'm not really anxious but still being cautious at the same time. Meeting up in very small groups and favouring outdoors where possible.

@Flowberry I’m 38 weeks and have found the best thing all along was to follow my gut & if something didn’t feel right or you weren’t comfortable with it then don’t do it, true friends will understand 😊 we had some easing of restrictions here in N Ireland in Nov around the time I announced my pregnancy & I had a friend who kept wanting to meet up & do things but I wasn’t comfortable & said no, got a lecture about how I can’t hide myself away & had to live my life etc... not very understanding & just made me stick to my guns even more to be honest!
Just do what you feel is best for you & your baby & good luck! 🥰

@CoffeeMonkey thank you so much for your lovely post! Yes I think that’s great advice, that of something doesn’t feel right avoid it! I usually have quite sting instincts. I’m thinking I might join a friend for indoor coffee as seating is usually quite spread out, but avoid small flats for now!

Thanks again and take care xx