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It's easier said than done, but don't let other people's words and opinions change your experience. If YOU like space, then you're allowed to want space. Sometimes people have a hard time understanding and accepting other people's boundaries, but that is their problem and not yours. I hope things start to feel better for you soon 💗 pregnancy is tough as it is! It's totally understandable that you're feeling down. Especially when you're worrying about other people too! X
Don’t let anyone pressure you into having visitors before you are ready. I 100% regret allowing my in laws and SIL coming to visit 2 days after I got home from my C-section with my first. I will not be pushed this time. They will have to wait a couple of weeks at least. Especially with the added pressure of adjusting to 2 children. I would say the reason is what you’ve stated but try to stick to your guns, for your own sanity! I’m trying to stay strong and not stress about this too. X
Excuse me, your mother in law said what?! And I thought mine was batshit. You do you babe, if people don't get that that's on them 🫶 nothing wrong with setting healthy boundaries for you and your wellbeing xxx
If you want to be left alone for a few days or weeks then you have the right to do that x people telling you it has to be different this time need to do one… what a rude thing to say x its your baby and your labour if you want to be left alone then you be alone with your family x people are so entitled these days like you owe them something x I hope you have a smooth and happy labour x
You have every right to your space and she will just have to suck it up, your well-being after having a baby is much more important than her getting a cuddle in, it’s all going to be such an adjustment especially with your first born meeting the new baby getting in to a routine. I think that’s where my worry and emotional rollercoaster is at the moment is being aware of how much reassurance my first will need, he knows baby is coming and he’s getting very quiet and holding my hand tight around any baby so I can tell he’s nervous 🥺 xx
I'm in a similar boat. I didn't want any visitors the first time but with 2 under 2 approaching we need to lean in for some support. I did read that in the third trimester stress levels tend to be higher in general because of the hormones. I also read that about a week before labor that high fight or flight comes down some. Anyway, I'm very much dreading having to balance the mil with lack of sleep and whatnot.