First pregnancy/emotional with step daughter
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Totally normal, it’s difficult because this is the first time you’re pregnant but you already have a child in your life so it’s different to some other people’s experience of their first pregnancy. I have a step son and it was tough but speak to your partner, let them know you’re struggling and you need some time to rest. Pregnancy can be tough so be kind to yourself and know that it’s ok to feel like this.
@Rachel yes completely I think do get caught up on I haven’t got that first pregnancy bubble. My friends who are pregnant for the first time are absolutely loving it, feeling relaxed etc. and I’m the total opposite. I long for the Sunday evening for some peace and then I’m back at work! It’s just non stop and overwhelming! Thankyou though xx
I went through this with my pregnancy (2 SD) they are older so more understanding but their hormones were also at play… one thing I would say is setting expectations for the first few days when baby arrives. My baby was born via c section on a Friday, we were home Saturday afternoon and the girls came Sunday for a few days (it was the school holidays). I felt so alone those first few days becuase my partner focused on them not baby and I. He was overcompensating. I look back and wish I had insisted more that we moved the days they were coming
Completely normal!! I have 4 SKs under 10 and a 12 week old baby. The youngest SD drives me up the wall. Her crying triggers something inside me which makes me feel physically nauseous. Yet the others (Although crying is very rare) I feel extremely maternal towards them and nurture them.
Totally normal x hormones really affect you in lots of ways exactly like this. It will change x