Carole Falletta
Co-Founder at - Momentum Health NetworkCarole Falletta, MS, MA, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, RNC-EFM, IBCLC, LCCE Carole is a nurse practitioner with over 30 years of experience in nursing, specializing in women's health, newborn care, and reproductive and postpartum mental health. Actively practicing in healthcare, she supports women and families during the perinatal journey through compassionate, evidence-based care. A dual board-certified nurse practitioner in psychiatric and family health, Carole is also an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, combining her clinical expertise and passion for education to empower mothers and support babies.
Pregnancy is often described as a miracle—and it truly is. But even the most grateful, excited expecting mother can find herself thinking…
“I’m just over it.”
This thought doesn’t make you ungrateful. It doesn’t mean you don’t love your baby. It simply means you’re human.
It’s Okay to Feel Done
You’ve been carrying this baby for months—adjusting your body, your lifestyle, your sleep, even your wardrobe. The finish line might be near, but sometimes it feels frustratingly far away.
Especially when:
- You’re not sleeping well
- You can’t get comfortable
- Your body feels like it doesn’t belong to you anymore
“But My Pregnancy Has Been Easy…”
Some moms say:
“I haven’t had morning sickness or complications—I just want to be done.”
And that feeling is just as valid.
Pregnancy doesn’t have to be complicated to feel long. The emotional load of growing a human is real. Even a healthy, uneventful pregnancy can stretch your patience and test your resilience.
Missing your pre-pregnancy self doesn’t mean you’re not excited to meet your baby. Both feelings can exist together.
You Might Be Thinking…
- “I want my body back.”
- “I miss my clothes.”
- “I’m tired of waddling and getting winded walking up stairs.”
These thoughts don’t make you selfish. They make you real.
Coping Strategies When You’re Over It
Talk about it
Open up to someone who won’t judge you. Sharing what you’re feeling helps lighten the emotional load.
Rest without guilt
You’re growing a human—this is hard work. Take the nap, cancel the plans, say no. Fatigue makes everything harder.
Do something small for yourself
A walk, a favorite snack, your go-to comfort show—small joys make a big difference.
Connect with your baby
Try belly massage, talking or singing to your baby, or using a favorite affirmation. These small acts can help remind you why you’re doing this.
A Gentle Reminder Before the Finish Line
You’re not failing at pregnancy if you’re tired of being pregnant.
It’s okay to want to feel like yourself again. It’s okay to look forward to the moment when your body becomes your own again. This is not just because you’re meeting your baby. It’s also because you’ve been carrying the load for a long time.
You are doing something extraordinary. And yes, it’s okay to be tired of it.
Carole Falletta, MS, MA, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, RNC-EFM, IBCLC, LCCE Carole is a nurse practitioner with over 30 years of experience in nursing, specializing in women's health, newborn care, and reproductive and postpartum mental health. Actively practicing in healthcare, she supports women and families during the perinatal journey through compassionate, evidence-based care. A dual board-certified nurse practitioner in psychiatric and family health, Carole is also an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, combining her clinical expertise and passion for education to empower mothers and support babies.
