Has anyone else started maternity leave and suddenly felt soooo lonely?

I am one that likes to stay busy etc but I am so happy to be on mat leave can finish prep for baby which I’ve done now and then change things etc. it’s good to have some time to yourself too and nest x

It’s really hard! This is my 3rd week off as I was signed off work early and my husband is so busy trying to wrap up work before his paternity leave starts and I’m going a bit stir crazy. I try to break up the day into different segments. So I will either get a job done (washing baby clothes, cleaning, groceries etc) in the morning or try meet a friend for coffee. And then I’ll take a good long break around lunchtime and maybe read a couple of chapters of a book and then in the afternoon I’ll try get another job done (cook dinner etc). Yesterday I booked myself in for a facial in the morning which was fab. I struggle in the evenings though as my husband is working late and I’m really craving some company. Also napping is a great way to pass an hour or so!

I feel this way too. Some days are harder than others. Just got to try your best to be positive in thinking these are your last couple of days as yourself. Try maybe watching a nice series, I’m watching Gilmore girls at the moment loving it. And just take your time with any jobs you need doing. Everyday is one step closer. You’ve got this. My inbox is always open as I feel this way too 🤍🤍

I feel the same, today is my first day off! I’m 39 weeks tomorrow, we live in the countryside and i find driving anywhere scary now my bump is so close to the wheel. I’ve done all the organising, and just lying watching tv makes me restless. Not sure what to do with myself!

Yeah totally feel that... all my work "mates" r like aww gun a miss u blah blah blah... have I heard from them since I went on maternity.. nope.. just the 1 person has kept in contact.

Yep! I'm self employed and ended up doing the odd few hours in my clinic opening up out of boredom because everything is ready for baby. So clients call and I tell them how close I am and could give birth any day, so they kniw they could get cancelled. I get up that day, if I still feel fine I go in. My clinic is also close to my hospital so I do a few bits of botox or filler and come home. I was at home for 3 days climbing the walls lol. I'm just not used to it and feel fine doing things. I've got a small bump and in not hurting or anything. So I think why should I just sit at home when I enjoy my job and its my clinic, I can cancel and close any time 🤷🏽‍♀️

Just try to enjoy the quiet time as when baby is here you will definitely not feel lonely!