Family gatherings are so exhausting...

Is it just me? Lately I just DREAD family gatherings and parties because I hate all the attention on my pregnancy, my body, and all the awkward personal questions and belly touching. To be fair, it's not as much of an issue with my side of the family, but my husband's side just wears me out, as much as I love them. From my MIL's version of saying hello to me ("There's MY baby!!!" followed by literally kissing my belly - don't worry, I don't actually exist anymore) to everyone having to touch, to the questions ("was it planned?" "Are you delivering naturally?" - whatever the hell that is supposed to mean). To the comments about my changing body - even when they are complimentary, I just hate feeling like there's so much attention on how my body is changing and whether I look "good." Relatives insisting they will come to stay "for the week" after the baby is born when they know we have no space and also, you know, you weren't actually invited. And I just want any to be good natured and hate to hurt anyone's feelings bc I know they're excited and mean well, but it just feels so invasive that I leave feeling completely drained. 
End of vent.

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