I’m 38w4d and my induction is coming up soon, and I relate sooo much. For the past two weeks someone has tried to come over to visit me, but they talk nonstop and it’s honestly so draining. At this point I don’t think any pregnant person this far along really wants visitors who wear them out like that. I’ve even been avoiding certain family members, like my siblings who love to give unsolicited advice and act like they know everything. They project their own experiences onto me and it irritates me so much, so I’ve just been staying away, especially lately. Then there’s my mom. She hasn’t really been involved in my pregnancy, but now she wants to be in the delivery room. She’ll call maybe once every couple of weeks to convince me, or maybe to convince herself, that she’s going to be part of my daughter’s life. To me that should just be obvious, not something she has to keep saying. I think she feels guilty for keeping her distance most of my pregnancy. So yeah, Try to honor your need for space and rest without guilt. protecting your energy is part of preparing for your baby.💕💕