This urge to clean, tidy and bake is a primal instinct that goes back thousands of years.
Your to-do list is likely to grow, and grow, under the influence of this instinct. And it’s important to get a balance between what you want to achieve and what you can achieve. Your hormones mean you’re not necessarily at your most rational at this point, and the compulsion to do less than essential jobs can be strangely strong.
However, you’re heavily pregnant, so it’s important not to overdo it. ‘Make a Plan A of what you want to achieve before your baby is born,’ suggests Sandra. ‘But make a Plan B and a Plan C as well.’ Put deadlines on these lists and prioritise them with your partner, but also accept that once your baby arrives, your priorities will probably change.‘Moving from being a couple to a family is a watershed moment, and you will want to overhaul how you live,’ says Sandra.
The answer is close to hand: ‘Use your partner or a close friend as a personal handbrake if you’re feeling this way,’ Sandra suggests. ‘Talk about how you’re feeling – and do it as you both go for a walk. That will give you some space to think about it rationally. Try to pinpoint why you feel you need to be so organised. What is the key to all of this? It might be you’re anxious about your baby coming early.
‘And then you will probably find you can relax a little and take pleasure in preparing for your baby’s arrival,’ adds Sandra.The Canadian study revealed a fascinating detail about the nesting instinct: that mums-to-be who felt this urge also became more selective about the company they kept, preferring to spend time with people they know and trust. ‘And it’s good to spend some extra time with your friends and family now,’ says Sandra.
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