Fed up!!!!!

I'm really struggling emotionally at the moment. I finished work 3 weeks ago at 35 weeks due to the nature of my work and being on feet all day and I was really struggling and I haven't had the most straight forward of pregnancies. Due to my own health issues.
I was OK over Christmas and New Year as we had alot going on with family. My partner goes back to work on Monday after having Christmas/ New Year off.
I know I should wish the time away but I'm really finding these last few weeks hard.

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I’m due to start maternity leave Monday and I can already feel I will feel the same as you. I think trying to keep busy and having at least one goal or a task for the day may help keep your mind busy? Things like organising a certain cupboard or putting some clothes on Vinted etc. Maybe have a look at finding some series to binge on and try not to feel guilty that one day or two you’re doing absolutely nothing but watch a series. I’m planning to watch married at first sight Aus because there’s so many episodes to keep me going!
The waiting game is hard but you can give yourself a little routine. Maybe do some pre labour yoga or stretches, nice walks with a podcast (labour or baby related or even something totally different). We’re nearly there x

You are not alone ❤️ I finished for maternity leave at 35 weeks, I’m now 39+4. I was struggling with feeling cooped up and in limbo before Christmas but I have felt the same again now my partner is back at work. I can’t plan anything and just feel a bit lost. I just want baby to be here! Fingers crossed your little one comes soon 🤞

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Anyone else felt like this?

Hi, I’m 4 months postpartum, little one sleeps through the night and is formula fed, the last week I’ve felt extremely tired and very hungry! Just wondered if anyone else has felt this way/experienced this?

Hey what are your current symptoms?

I’m 37+5

I’m pretty mobile still but anything over a hour or 2 and I’m in discomfort

Getting up from a sitting position is hard

Some of baby’s movements now are bordering on painful especially around my crotch/pelvis

I’m exhausted very easily and nap every single day

Can basically only breathe out my mouth now and I’m snoring and dribbling 😂

Standing in one leg is very painful 😂

Some waves of pain/ tightening but I regular and mild

Low period type aches

And I feel like a fire breathing dragon with this acid reflux

My nose is growing 😂

My fingers swell slightly and go numbs in my sleep so that and constant toilet breaks keep me up ( checked swelling with MW and consultant and all normal, not a worry)

I also do not want to be social in person like I’d rather everyone just be my penpal atm lol

What are your symptoms?

Planned c section

Has anyone had a planned c section and been home the same day?

C section compression socks

Hey ladies when did you ditch the compression socks and how mobile were you when you did? I’m so done with them! 6 weeks tomorrow since the op and im walking around the house doing jobs and baby care but not really out and about yet (the odd day I am) is it safe to ditch the socks?