I'm starting to feel restless with still 3+ weeks to go

[hokiegirl82]

With a little under 4 weeks to go, and most of my to do list done, I'm starting to feel a bit restless and anxious about the baby coming (I've been anxious about having a baby all along, but now it's "oh my god this is happening soon" anxiety). I think I'm in the nesting phase because I've been cleaning like a madwoman this morning just to keep my mind busy (and cleaning is becoming hilarious with my big belly getting in the way). Is it normal to get these feelings with still a ways to go? I guess I feel like he could come any day now or it could be another 4 weeks and it's so scary not knowing, my mind is going everywhere. Getting ready for him has kept me busy on weekends but all I really have to do that's left is finish packing my bag but it's already packed with what I'm not still using.

Aaagghhh this is getting so real and scary!!!!

[jeaniebueller]

Just relax . Sleep, make some spontaneous plans with friends and enjoy it. I am sure the time will fly by.

[ringstrue]

yes of course! I say live it up. Or maybe get your paperwork in super good order, or clean up your computer files . It could be a long time before you get to do that sort of organization again.

[D2M]

Our due dates are exactly a week apart and I feel similarly. I've been doing a lot of cleaning, purging and making freezer meals. I'm also booking a bunch of last-hurrah dinners and (sober) happy hours with girlfriends. Who knows how long we'll be sequestered, you know?

[curbsideprophet]

Definitely normal. However, I would try to rest and relax if possible. Pamper yourself, take time to read a book, whatever.

[hokiegirl82]

Maybe instead of feeling restless I should bask in our last few weeks of being childless and what we can easily do without a kid (like leaving the house without a lot of planning). I do have some stuff I can take to goodwill and some organizing that can keep me busy. Tomorrow we're having my brother,SIL and my cousin over for dinner so that should be fun and help distract me.

[mannah]

I'm due one day before you at I'm not feeling restless, just wanting to get everything done! We are ready baby wise, but I'm trying to take care of last minute random life things like rolling over a 401k, getting a dental cleaning, and blah blah blah. Things that will be harder to accomplish once the baby is here. That and taking lots of naps

[kermit]

Lol I agree with a PP, come get my stuff done! I'm extremely lazy, sleepy, and generally unmotivated lately.

[hokiegirl82]

May 18, 2014 18:07:05 GMT -5 bricco said:

I was very, very restless. It's hard! Definitely make plans to keep yourself busy. Are you working? It was really hard once I got off work.

Stay busy (while still resting plenty!). Go for walks, take baths, enjoy going grocery shopping at a leisurely pace, practice taking naps.

I'm working until the very end so my weeks aren't so bad although they drastically changed my work assignment a few weeks ago so work is way slower now than before so some days drag but at least I have the distraction of going to work 5 days a week to keep me occupied. If I had to stay home before going into labor I might go crazy.