Please help

I wanted another baby so much. I have a little boy already. I’m 5 weeks pregnant. I feel different this time, I felt so ecstatic when I found out. Not the best time but I was so so happy. Now I’m suddenly feeling very alone. I feel very low and I need support. My partner wanted a baby too but since finding out he just seems distant and disconnected. Every once in a while he’ll say something cute or funny about the pregnancy but the rest of the time it’s like he doesn’t want to know. I need his support and comfort but it feels like he’s so far away when he’s only sat next to me. That happiness I had when I found out I was pregnant picks up every now and then but the rest of the time I feel so low and honestly depressed. It’s making me stressed and anxious, on top of having morning sickness, I’ve lost my appetite and feel completely drained. I haven’t felt this low in a LONG time. I know babies are such a blessing, my son is my entire world, it doesn’t help knowing that at this moment in time I’m pregnant and the baby is growing but it’s not an actual baby yet. I feel selfish because I wanted a baby so much and I’m so blessed to be able to get pregnant when so many can’t but I’m struggling to fight these feelings. Has anyone else been through this?
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This was me... I wanted a baby so much and I finally got pregnant but my husband has disconnected from me and doesn't seem to be bothered, a few days ago we went for a gender scan and he didn't even look happy at finding out it's our first son. The feeling do go away it's a part of pregnancy.

@Natalie it’s an awful feeling. I’m sorry you’re having to go through this too. Does the feeling get any easier? I feel so deflated and I really want to enjoy this pregnancy. My last pregnancy I had to deal with toxic in laws

As someone who had fertility issues, I’m not offended when someone complains of the effects of being pregnant. Just because you’re pregnant it doesn’t mean you have to enjoy it, and it doesn’t mean you aren’t allowed to complain. Your feelings are valid. Remember your hormones are all over the place and every pregnancy is different. I would recommend telling your GP about how you’re feeling and go from there. Pregnancy is so hard, and if you’re not being supported by your partner, try and seek support elsewhere 💜

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