Fatigue but desire to be out and about

Is anyone else feeling extreme fatigue but still wishing to be out and about doing things. Maybe a bit of FOMO and loneliness- not sure what it is exactly for me so reaching out to see if others are feeling this way and anything they have found to help them. I’m at 35 weeks and due to start mat leave in Jan which I’m dreading b/c I already feel so bored at home. So far, I’ve made some effort (takes a great deal of energy and motivation which I don’t feel I have right now) to take walks in nature and speak to family and friends over the phone but find myself gravitating towards the TV (which makes me feel awful later). I feel like I’m stuck between not wanting to do anything but also wanting to do something…

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Oh definitely! I've had lots of issued with BP and heartrate so even gentle walks are limited. But I think once baby is here there will be more options, ofc depends on baby, bur worst case I'll do Loops around indoor shopping centres and places 😂

100% with you Sara. My diary is more full then ever. Every time someone suggests I should be slowing down I seem to book more social events (is it to show them I still can? 🤷‍♀️) Ive always had FOMO and and love socialising so I think this is a panic to get as much in as possible. Also, like you, when I don't have a plan then exhaustion is too real! And I can spend hours lying in bed on my phone or watching TV...and then I feel truly awful. So Im trapped now...I'll be making plans right until my due date I think! 😆

I'm 37 weeks tomorrow and constantly feel like I want to do things, but realise I really don't have the energy or can't really do them! I'm still working up until the 24th but now fully from home and my work has slowed down massively - so that also doesn't help! We haven't got anything social in the diary now, which was conscious choice but I also do get quite lonely

I’m 36 weeks and feeling the same. I have been getting quite uncomfortable recently and wish I could manage longer walks etc. I’ve been meal prepping for when baby is here and doing a little bit of housework daily and that’s been keeping me occupied. It’s difficult when I’m used to being so independent and active, so completely understand how you feel!

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