Any get more introverted with pregnancy

[dmpmercury]

I always been an introvert but as I'm getting later in my pregnancy it seems to be getting more pronounced. I wish I could be alone a lot. I feel more and more drained by my kids and I been going on outings less when usually I enjoy them. I wish I could have days to myself right now. I think I remeber this happening last time and by the time the baby is here I am usually anxious to get out again. Hopefully it will pass this time too.

[whoami]

I've definitely become more introverted. I am mentally and physically exhausted and I just want to be alone.Thankfully I'll be getting my wish tomorrow!

[pacifica]

I started a very similar thread a few weeks ago. All of my energy goes to my immediate family right now and I just dread going to outings. There were many responses to my thread from momma's who felt the same way.

[gradstudentmommy]

I definitely feel this way. I just don't have the energy to go on outings. I feel guilty staying home while my DH takes DD to the park and out to eat, but I just don't feel up to going out. I'm physically uncomfortable and can't wait to have this baby.

[Quaniliaz]

I definitely feel that way - particularly in early pregnancy, for me. I have a shared plot at a community garden, and I've not been there for a month, because I don't feel like talking to anyone.

[Just1More]

*Raises hand*

[VillageMom6]

I'm right there with y'all. I've even started going to church in another town because I'm just not up to socializing right now.

Everyone means well but I just can't bear being asked, "How are you feeling?" one more time. I hate being a negative Nelly, so I force a smile and say, "Pretty good, thanks.".

I feel so conspicuous! My belly is enormous at this point so everyone stares at me. I don't blame them... I do the same to other very pregnant women. They just look so darling! But I'm tired of being stared at.

I know there will come a time when I'm eager to get out again. But I intend to be a hermit for the next few weeks.

[happyhats]

I get like this too when I'm pregnant. I'm fine with family, but I hate going out to gatherings. I'm even okay at the store as long as it's not crowded or there isn't someone that decides it's time to ask multiple questions to me, etc. I'm not big on friends right now, I don't want to "entertain", etc. Oh, and being drained by my little one? Yes please. I have a very demanding toddler that I don't have as much patience for as I used to.

[Sidney]

I am like that too it could also be a sign of depression don't know I find myself to be overemotional and just not wanting to be touched and just wanting to curl up under the doona and not come out even going to work is mentally exhausting at the moment.......... I am just trying to think it is only temporary eight more weeks to go and it should be ok I hope......

[Ambyrkatt]

I'm definitely getting more introverted, but think it might be mild depression going on. There's just too much going on and I don't feel like talking about any of it. I've gotten to the point where I don't even want people asking about the pregnancy.

[StoriesInTheSoil]

I find that I crave time with my DH and DS more than ever an really enjoy just hanging with them. I also like to see my mom a lot lately.

I find that I am not excited about socilializing when pregnant although I am excited about DS' big birthday party tonight I'm helping in the preschool group at VBS which is fun for me but I avoid large playgroups and other thing that are less structured.

I was like this during my first pregnancy as well so I think it is part hormonal and part circumstancial maybe?

[APBTlover]

It's my first pregnancy, and I'm finding that I want to be with DH and those very close to me more and more, but am becoming less and less okay with groups, socializing, the public, etc. Let me be honest, I am not a happily social person anyway, but even just being seen in public without interaction is starting to get to me. Although I am always shy when talking with people I don't know, I am used to being looked at -- usually for dressing "funny" and because my hair is somewhat long and attracts a lot of attention -- but now it gets under my skin and makes me very uncomfortable. I even find myself trying to conceal my belly in public just so people don't look at me or ask me questions.

It's totally weird and I'm glad to see I'm not totally alone!

[Blue_Spiral]

As soon as I was pregnant I became extremely protective of myself. It came on extremely naturally, it wasn't a conscious thought like, "I'm pregnant now, I better be careful." I just automatically became careful of who was around me, etc.

A strange thing, too, was I became very uncomfortable around men.

As a little tiny girl I never liked men, I was incredibly wary of them, and that feeling that I hadn't had since I was about 2 or 3 instantly flooded back.

I suppose it could be related to some birth or childhood trauma involving men.

I know when I was born my mother hated the doctor who delivered me and loved the nurse who was there and basically helped to fight against the doctor for my mother's desires.

Maybe I subconsciously associated my own birth with my pregnancy now.

I don't hate men, and I know there are many wonderful, good men out there, but I would probably die before letting a man other than my husband be anywhere near me during my birth.

Actually, I don't think I could stand ANYBODY but my husaband near me while I birth, so... yeah. I relate to being introverted during pregnancy. lol