Third trimester can’t shake negativity

[Sammie1990]

hoping to hear from people who feel the same….im currently 33 weeks. I can’t wait for my baby to arrive but every day I wake just feeling so down. I hate the way I look and feel. I’m sick most days, anything I eat makes me feel unwell but I need to eat or I also feel unwell (and obviously for the health of the baby). I am a senior leader in a secondary school and I often have to work 12/13 hour days. My partner runs a business and has lots of plans over Xmas many of which im
not going to not because I’m not invited just because I’m tired and have no confidence due to the way I look during pregnancy. I know this sounds really bratty and silly as I will have a beautiful baby soon but I feel like I could burst into tears at any given time.

I totally feel the same as you op. I'm 38 weeks and I just can't wait foe this pregnancy to be over. I wouldn't say I don't like the way I look coz I love thr weight. Some foods put me off completely and my emotions are all over the place.

This is my 4th pregnancy and my last.
I do hope you feel better soon. Just remember to love yourself for the way you are. Your lil bubba will be here soon and all those emotions will soon fade away.

Oh my god I really relate. I'm only 32 weeks but I've become convinced something is wrong with my baby and just feel so low all the time. I think the fatigue is overwhelming. Sorry you're going through this. I'm sure it's natural for us all but I didn't know this bit would be this hard.

I can relate - especially with regard to your DH. I feel like I've put on so much weight and I'm so tired, breathless and just not in the mood to go to any events - yet he has loads planned.

So over it now :(

Can you hang in until your mat leave? When are you planning to take it?
Is there anyone else you can devolve some responsibility to while you are still working?
Sorry for all of the questions, but if you don't have answers to them now they may be worth thinking about.
You also need to tell your DH you need him to step up for you, regardless of when you start your mat leave. (Although you could look at his arrangements with others as giving you space, as long as he's on call if anything happens - I know I would definitely take any space I could in your position to have an 'easy' day or a relaxed evening.)
I'm nowhere near your seniority, but did take the chance when I got it to put my head down on my desk and have a little catnap. That might be helpful to you too, as you could block off a bit if your timetable here and there (call it admin / planning, whatever!) in the meantime.