Feeling sorry for myself…

That's completely understable and your entitled to feel that way x hopefully you get some rest or someone gives you some sort of TLC can you book a massage or something? Try treat yourself even if it's like your favourite meal or chocolate x sending my love x

@Daniela Thank you so much for your kind words Daniela. I feel like I’ve been the glue keeping my household together and haven’t had any time to really think about myself or had anyone take care of me. Funnily enough, I had a pregnancy massage today which was lovely, though it’s obviously not fully solved the ongoing issues and think it just made me dwell on the idea that I’ve been holding everyone together and I just need to be able to stop for a bit and to be vulnerable myself. I’ve definitely been enjoying the small things like a lovely meal, choccies etc and trying to take care of myself that way and that does make me feel better ❤️ xxx

I’m in a very similar position too. Not for my husband not wanting to support but unable to. Feel free to message me if you want to chat x

@Beth It’s really tricky isn’t it. My husband is such a good man and I can really tell he’s been trying to do his best but his capacity just hasn’t been there. We’re fortunate really that I’m quite capable in my pregnancies because I genuinely don’t know how we’d have coped otherwise… xxx

Do you have any other people around you you can reach out to - parents, siblings, cousins, friends? Even if they can just pop over for a few hours on the weekend and help with some chores/baby prep/ take out your little one and give you some time to rest?

@Mishy Yes, my mum has been around to help me thankfully, which is really sweet of her ❤️ Without her helping me sometimes, my house would still look like a building site… Tbh though, I just end up feeling guilty and we share the childcare etc which means I don’t really rest and haven’t done for this pregnancy as I’ve been trying to make sure everyone else is okay xx

Try not to feel guilty as this is a very temporary state/time for all of us and your mom probably knows better than anyone just how important it is to give support right now x

@Daniela Yes, my family are brilliant I just see the toll it takes on her too ❤️ I’m trying to be more open about my needs though as I really can’t push myself like that anymore. Time to wind down and ‘hibernate’ in prep for birth ❤️ xx

All the best lovely xx

Totally agree with Daniela. You need to do the best for you which is the best for you baby and that's to rest and look after yourself! Nothing to feel guilty about.

@Mishy Thank you Mishy ❤️ Been relaxing more recently and doing some things for myself and I’m feeling a bit better about it all now xx