Anyone else super stressed?

tondraluv · March 2013

I feel like between work, my nesting urge, & everyday life i'm just through. I don't know if this is a new wonderful feature of my pregnany hormones or what but every little thing is making me stress out. Anyone else?

Trish&Pete07 · March 2013

Yes, I swear there is a 34/35 week hormone surge. It had been crazy!

elizabethnseanny · March 2013

I feel you. I think its the fact that we are getting close and the anticipation is so stressful. I had a complete meltdown last Sunday. I was so stressed about this audit at work, my kids needed so much, I had terrible braxton hicks, and I was just so tired. We are so close to the end! I just keep looking forward to holding my baby and all of the fun and wonderful things I will do not pregnant. Working out, having wine, strolling with new baby and DH, sleeping on my belly, not being in pain, and sharing the love and pride of LO with our families.

JSS1002 · March 2013

I'm okay lately, but that is because I've been working at home for the past week and a half, which cuts my stress level WAY down, and means that I can get a few little things done during the day.

But a few weeks ago I was a mess -- so much to do, no time to do it, no energy to do it when there WAS time. Hang in there.

SRK128 · March 2013

ME!!!!! I feel like I am doing a juggling act!

heddy79 · March 2013

Yes! I'm in full nesting mode, but I'm limited in what I can do because were moving 1500 miles 6 weeks after LO is born. I'm overwhelmed at all of the packing we have to do and I hope to start before the birth so we'll be in boxes when we bring LO home. On top of that, I have an all day conference I have to attend on Saturday and I'm trying to plan outings for this weekend and next weekend because our days as just husband and wife are numbered and I want to enjoy my DH before LOs arrival. I don't know if its wishful thinking or womens intuition, but I feel like my daughter will be here in the next 2 weeks.

clairebear8675309 · March 2013

I was just thinking this today. i think it is bc we are getting closer to "D-day" that it is making me more and more nervous and stressed bc i have no idea what to expect. And Heddy79, i feel your pain. My nesting is limited as well. The nursery isnt done ( landlord is seriously lagging on the prepping and painting-and seriously pissing me off) and that is causing me to freak not being able to porperly nest and get LOs room ready. UGH.

AMJ6511 · March 2013

Yes. Very much so! What's stressing me out is that we are living in our teeny, tiny condo and are packing and de-cluttering as much as possible since we don't have a house yet. Which brings me to my next stressor...house hunting. It has been such a process! I'm hoping to find something soon.

skidderdo · March 2013

I would not say "super" stressed but yes a little stressed... maybe it's just nerves and anticipation. I'm trying my best to just take things one day at a time to be as organized as possible.

Zelda925 · March 2013

this! Husband is gone and has been for the last 2 months.... I am trying to fix and sell the house by myself, I feel like I am being a terrible dog Mommy and I am still working full time. My last day is March 21st and I can't wait to just be at home and FOCUS on getting baby's stuff together and focus on packing and moving oh.... and having a baby! lol

jmchiaravalle · March 2013

Yes. I am quite stressed, to say the least.

First is at home. It takes a lot of effort for me to do anything (I'm sure it's the same for all of you). For instance. Today I woke up at around 8 ( I work nights as a restaurant manager) after getting pretty crummy sleep. I?ve been mostly sleeping on the couch so I can sit propped up on pillows and not disturb my BF whom is taking on the brunt of doing everything for us so I try not to be a tossing and turning and snoring nightmare if I'm having difficulties and let him rest. I started working on a project for my nursery that wasn?t very involved ? cutting out different letters with an exacto knife and gluing them on different colored paper and framing each one to make the name for the baby (Rainer). I put together the rock and play sleeper and the bouncer, and then was so wiped out I took a two and a half hour nap. I never got to the laundry, the dishes, unpacking boxes, or going to the grocery store and target (again).

This was after I got home at 1 in the morning from work last nightand while washing my face, I noticed the empty toothpaste container and empty hand soap and the dusty shelves and lost it. I had done some errands yesterday but had to stop midway because I was too tired, and never made it to Target or the grocery store. I was sobbing so hard I woke up my BF. I just am so tired of feeling like I can?t do anything. I hate feeling helpless, especially when there?s so much to do. And then to top it all off, I am making sure I keep our baby alive inside me!

Thanks for the space to let me rant! It's nice to know we aren't alone, even though it certainly feels that way sometimes (at least to me).

AnnieJar · March 2013

Yes I am definitely more stressed than usual. Things have just been so busy between normal work prepping everything for maternity leave, setting up the nursery, chasing after my son, keeping up with the usual housework stuff, the weird extra things nesting wants me to do, and trying to rest and slow down when I get worn out. I never felt this way while I was pregnant with my son but I just feel like I'm running out of time. Maybe its because this time I know what to expect as far how little will get done after baby arrives!

nyki06 · March 2013

I've been really stressed because I tend to take on way more than I should. I own a photography business and have been trying to fit in as much as I can before I go on leave which is really silly because I'm super pregnant and should just take it easy. I'm my own worst enemy! This weekend is going to be more stressful than I had hoped too. It's my daughter's second birthday party and I really wanted to just buy the things we needed and rent a space for the party so that it didn't have to be at my house. We have the money but now because of other people's preferences and me not standing my ground we're having the present opening and cake (which I now have to make because my husband spaced out calling to order it) at my house and then we're going to an indoor park so the kids can play.

jchamb20 · March 2013

TrishPete07:
Yes, I swear there is a 34/35 week hormone surge. It had been crazy!

THIS!! Dear LORD I feel like I'm losing my mind.

CrazyMary77 · March 2013

It seems like there's a lot more venting around her lately, including a post I did myself yesterday, so you're definitely not alone! Luckily I'm not working anymore, but I can't imagine still working with the way I've been feeling. Sounds like a lot of us could use a relaxing massage!

saintpaulJess · March 2013

I'm super stressed about work and getting as much done as I can before baby arrives. Add on top of that, home stuff, nesting, helping my 9 year old with homework, and everything else - it's not easy.

Smartie26 · March 2013

jchamb20:
TrishPete07:
Yes, I swear there is a 34/35 week hormone surge. It had been crazy!
THIS!! Dear LORD I feel like I'm losing my mind.

I agree!! I actually told DH last night after reading this post "hunny, there is likely a hormone surge happening right now, around 34/35 weeks. I'm just reading online" lol.... He said "Ohh makes sense"

=D

I had my first emotional crying meltdown this week after DH said that he was going to start reading more leadership books on the train to work since he was offered the position of supervisor on his engineering team. I lost it and said "did you mean BABY books?" and he said "well, both are important!" then I went into crazy 34/35 week hormone surge meltdown mode that ended in me sobbing and DH consoling me... Poor DH. He's such a trooper!

lovelyday39 · March 2013

My nesting urges are definitely driving me into the ground this week. I really hope I satisfied the majority of these impulses by finishing up my registry and all the items that had been piling up in my list of "Prep for Baby."

AtlJuneBride · March 2013

Yeah. I am really really stressed about work. I have some clients that are throwing a fit that their court date might have to get moved if I go into labor. I am literally considering just going to the court date even if I've had the baby as long as I am not in the hospital... Sad

sugdreamer · March 2013

I'm right there with you all! I had my last shower this past weekend & my grandmother came & stayed with us for a few days. She pretty much bought us everything else we needed for the LO which relaxed me a lot. Plus I got tons of gift cards so I'm feeling good about all that.... However, it seems like everything else has just fallen apart - my mom just moved out of the house from my stepdad, DH's grandfather had a stroke & is in the hospital, DH is sick with some stomach thing I am trying hard not to get, & then the computer starts acting all funky this morning & not wanting to work. That was pretty much the final straw this morning! Just hoping the next couple of weeks pass quickly (due 4/8) so I can check out of the family drama for a while & focus on our new LO while everyone else hopes gets it back together!!!!!!!!

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