Feeling depressed
I am currently 6.5 weeks pregnant. Before falling pregnant, my hubby and I had a chat and I said I didn't want any more children as I didn't think my mental health could handle it. He was fine with that and said he was happy with our little family of 3.
Anyway, literally 2 weeks later, I got a positive pregnancy test (we were never really careful as we experienced 6 years of infertility before having our little boy). My worst fears are coming true. I have fallen into a pit of depression, I feel so poorly because of the pregnancy and I just want to lie in bed all day and not talk to anyone. I don't know how to pull myself out of this hole I have fallen into in my head.
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Just a gentle reminder that early pregnancy hormones can really heighten emotions — especially if you’re feeling unsure. I’m in a similar place. I have two boys (16 & 9), swore I’d never do this again… but here I am, 6 weeks pregnant and feeling lost. I’d just started getting some independence back, and now everything’s shifted. But in my work as a palliative care nurse, I see the beauty in how siblings show up for each other later in life. That’s given me a new perspective. I never used to think like this… but now I do. If you’re feeling unsure too, you’re not alone.
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Sorry to hear your experience. But I have to be honest and say it is okay to have an abortion. I would. And I did have one at 21 - it wasn't the right time. Focus on seeking mental health support. Rather than having a baby you don't want to have.