36 weeks, feeling really down and tearful

[Wilkiepedia]

Have hit 36 weeks, yes I know it is prob just my hormones, tiredness, dealing with DS 2.5years but feel really low and keep crying.

I can't sleep very well at night, keep dozing and waking so I am not getting a good night's rest, I am napping in the day without a problem for about an hour at lunch, my stretchmarks on my tum are really itchy, I have Carpal Tunnel in my hands and generally feel like crap.

I take 10mg of Citalopram for hormonal depression - is it worth seeing GP to see if I can up the dose to 20mg or should I just ride this out?

Sorry to moan just feel really low

Oh dear, poor you.
it's vile isn't it?

Any chance of someone taking your ds for you for a long stretch?

The best thing I did to lift my low mood when pregnant was swimming and aqua aerobics.It really made a difference.

Luckily DS is at nursery still Mon-Wed so I am looking forward to the break today but I think it has hit home how hard it is going to be when bubs comes along cos DH only has 1 day off per week and I have basically been on my own with DS Thurs-Sun with pouring rain, not being able to get out anywhere and it has frightened me a bit. Have no family nearby as we moved for DH's job and friends are a bit sparse on the ground - I have 3 friends here but all have young children themselves so we don't see each other a huge amount.

God sorry, I am really self absorbed.

It is pouring again today otherwise I would have gone for a walk to get some fresh air.

It is hard,really bloody hard.
We have all been there.
The usual things help-early bed, fresh air (even a walk in the rain), having some sort of routine and getting out of the house regularly.

Could you fit in a swim or even a massage?

Hi there, you have my every sympathy. Have you thought of attending parentcraft classes or antenatal/baby meetings at your local clinic. These can be great for meeting new people and getting out of the house. Maybe there is someone on here feeling the same who would like to meet up for coffee, lunches etc. I have had depression and found it helped to have something to look forward to. I also think it maybe a good idea to see your GP if you feel the dose of citalopram is not sufficient. Good luck x

It's hard, isn't it. I'm 32wks, and you've described how I have been feeling on and off during the pregnancy. Much more 'hormonal' this time than with my other two pregnancies, with a bad back and carpal tunnel which I didn't have last time either.
I find I need to get out of the house regularly, even though it can be a big effort. I get cabin fever otherwise and things seem so much worse.
Are there any indoor play areas nearby you could go to, or take ds swimming, when it's raining?

Hiya, I'm nearly 33 wks and I have honestly just spent the last 3 hours crying! DD is at nursery as I'm keeping her in the days I would of been at work till after the baby comes and DP is at work. I have been on mat leave through illness since I was 27 weeks and I think I am starting to feel lonely and very emotional.

Therefore, I totally sympathise with you, it;s shit isn't it!

If you are taking meds already then yes I would talk to your doctor about how you are feeling.

I have been struggling abit this last couple of weeks with DD 3yrs. Don't know what to do with her. I pulled out a present she'd had in Jan which was a porcelin piggy bank that you paint yourself, I put newspaper down and let her go mad with the paint. She then said to me 'Mummy this is really fun, you're my best friend!' My god i cried my eyes out and felt so guilty for all the recent days of nothing more exciting thatn a trip to the shops or me lying on tye sofa all day!

I too haven't been sleeping, i went to bed at 11pm last night and ended up giving up and going downstairs at 1.10am Thankfully I fell asleep on the sofa from 4am till 7.45 and she is at nursery today otherwise I don't know how I would cope.

Not much advice, just know you are not alone

Thank you all. It just gets a bit overwhelming doesn't it sometimes!!

Gillyan - I have bought a table protector cloth and DS has been going mad with paints/playdoh etc that I normally wouldn't let him do for fear of messing up my dining table and he has really enjoyed himself over the weekend.

I might go and discuss my medication with GP, DH has sorted out a bit more time off too which will help.

Thanks for being there!

Sympathy by the bucket load from me.

I'm also 36 weeks and I have a daughter aged 3;10.

I'm heavy, I can't reach anything, I have no energy because I can't sleep. DH has worked the last few weekends.

DD is adorable - a lovely age - In my heart we do craft and go to the park but all too often it's ceebeebees at the moment.

She also continues to go to nursery 3 days per week, which is a life saver.

Chin up, love