from an evolutionary standpoint, it's interesting to think that this could be a part of nature's design, this need to be more reclusive and inward focused. staying away from people does lessen risk to germ exposure, and going inward to a more still, reflective and quiet place likely prepares us for upcoming birth and motherhood. i'm this way; i'm currently 28 weeks along and have left the house maybe once in the last week. 
if you can rely on your friends to be supportive, have faith they'll understand you simply not feeling up to your typical social scene.
if you can rely on your friends to be supportive, have faith they'll understand you simply not feeling up to your typical social scene.
