Finding it hard to concentrate at work

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Hey! I’m 26 weeks pregnant with my first and I’ve struggled with concentration at work on and off throughout pregnancy. Suffered really badly with hg l, got signed off for a while and still have sickness (I really thought it would have stopped by now). Last week was the worst in terms of concentration, not because of sickness specifically but just generally lacking any motivation at all. My boss still wants me to get involved in additional projects, training and all sorts which is great and I appreciate he isn’t treating me differently. I appreciate keeping me busy and on my toes but at the same time, I feel SO tired, by 3pm last week I was mentally clocking out. All I can think about is baby, what things I need to do or organise. I’d rather sit looking at baby essentials for hours. Anyone else feeling this way? I have 12 weeks still left at work and I can’t see myself being anymore productive. Help!! Any tips would be appreciated! Or if anyone else feels this way, please share so I feel normal 😆

No tips I'm afraid but I'm in the same boat - 31 weeks, totally fed up as I've felt unwell throughout most of this pregnancy, struggling to concentrate and I know I'm not that productive at work which I feel bad about but at the same time I'm just so wiped out I don't have the energy to do anything other than the minimum! 6 or so weeks to go, I'm just going to try and do more on the days I feel better to try and balance out the rubbish days - colleagues are really nice and understanding which kind of makes me feel worse that I'm on the verge of mentally checking out already 😔

No advice to give, but I was the same, tired, bothered by symptoms, (heartburn, sickness), tired, distracted by things to do for the baby's arrival and tired again. I definitely lost productivity during that time.

Glad I’m not the only one. It’s driving me mad 😆 Only 6 weeks to go for you, it’ll fly by!

@Liveafr Again glad I’m not the only one, it’s reassuring just to know this is totally normal and natural and it helps to know others feel the same. They talk about baby brain but I didn’t expect the lack of motivation at this stage. I’m totally with you, distracted by things to do for baby’s arrival and it’s just seems to be the only thing I can think about... even though I’ve got a while to go still! Good luck 😊

Thanks! I'm on maternity leave now and due any day now! Good luck!

I'm 28 weeks today and feel exactly the same

No motivation, distracted, constantly tired. Also worried about how much other stuff I need to do for baby arrival. I didn't exactly love my job with a passion though before I got pregnant.

I literally can't wait for my maternity leave!