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sjxoxo · 29/10/2021 20:31

Im feeling so overwhelmed. Things going on in my head space/life currently: 7mo pregnant, full time job with lots of responsibility (5 weeks left until mat leave, not got much faith in my replacement, live v far away from family & PIL (who are driving me mad with baby fever- it’s so intense) my wonderful grandma is dying (also far away from where we are), my mums mobility is terrible & getting worse. My beloved dog who is 18 is on his last legs. We are in the midst of a big house renovation which is on hold for a few months until spring but house is a mess constantly. Yesterday my husband tells me he’s at the third interview stage of a new job application (I knew about it but didn’t think anything will come of it); this new job also not based in the country we currently live in! I am just trying to get myself dressed everyday, perform at work, and keep baby healthy. I feel so overwhelmed by our parents who are champing at the bit to be around when baby comes, even though I speak to them only a couple of times a week. I am anxious about the birth; I don’t know what I want with regards to family around- my instinct is to shut them off and just do it by myself (with DH) but I worry I’ll regret that approach later down the line. Tonight my mum is talking about coming to see us for 3 months; my MIL also pushing for some sort of massive involvement. I don’t know what to say or do. Feel so overwhelmed by all of it. Just needed to vent and wondered if anyone else felt the same at 7mo pg. DH works hard and I’m often on my own, getting me down but also I’m terrified to let family all pour in as they are so stressful to be around. Any advice for overcoming feeling overwhelmed is very welcome Xo

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twobcomthree · 30/10/2021 17:47

Hey sjxox,

Sorry to hear you're feeling overwhelmed- it does sound you have a lot to deal with some of which sounds negative, but from what I read from your message there is also so much positive- renovating a new house, hubby has new exciting job, new baby expected so soon now!! ... I guess what i'm saying is focus on the positive aspects of whats going on and try to be excited for them rather than see it all as a negative?

You need to be calm and relaxed for the baby's (and your own) health, plus am sure when they do arrive life will become way more hectic 😋 so try to enjoy pre-baby life as much as you can now!

I hope that helps and good luck with it all.

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