I just want to thank all of you for your responses. It is reassuring to know what I am experiencing is felt by others as well.

Deb - I took your advice and spent some time with the candles What I am feeling is not yet overwhelming or interfering with the every day stuff, but it does get worse when I am tired (and what new mummy isn't tired ) A few more weeks and DH will be able to give me that extra support I need. Just need to get that exam out of the way .....