Lonely time

Is anyone else finding early pregnancy incredibly lonely? I think it’s because we’ve decided not to tell anyone until after our 12 week scan - I’m currently just over 9 weeks, and it all feels quite isolating. The anxiety doesn’t help and sometimes I wish I could just speak to someone (so am thankful for this app!) I’m a bit of an introvert and a homebody in general, but it’s a strange time. I’m a first time mum (34) and a couple of my friends are also trying to get pregnant, but I don’t know if it’s in my head however since I’ve told my best friend (who’s the only person I’ve told other than my husband) she’s been quiet - and I guess it could be because people are going through their own struggles TTC. Sorry for the long rant and thanks to anyone who reads to the end 😂 Just needed to vent
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I’m 9 weeks on Thursday.. very isolating and it’s feeling like eternity. Have told some of my close family members, first time mum to be too ☺️ we got this

I feel you, I'm 33, first baby at 8+5. My husband is great, but with being sick/tired and currently have an essay deadline for Wednesday, I feel very stuck in the house. Where he's gone and done car stuff/helped friend for 4 days running. He's amazing, cooks for me, supportive when im feeling crap. But I don't really have friends who come over for a cuppa because we live a bit out the way. So it's very isolating. Even my dogs bored of me because I'm up in the office studying so much or don't have the energy to play (heads in the loo). I'm sorry your friend has gone quiet, though. I know it's hard for those struggling, but i hope she supports you like you would her x

Yes. I am not myself, have lost my spark completely. I am 10 weeks and this is my first child at age 32. I feel really nauseous currently and I have a wedding to attend in a few days. I don’t know how I will do it. I also don’t have a clue how pregnancy can be that long. It seems ages already! I am finding it quite miserable. It’s also taken my partner a lot to get his head around and we haven’t been getting on. He took a lot of things personally, but think he is starting to understand more that I genuinely feel so rough. I just told people who have had kids before I can trust (my sister, 1 friend, some older lady work colleagues) If you want to talk, feel free to message me.

I get you! My partner has just left to join the military and will be away for 6 months. I am also a massive home body and it is super isolating. Sending you love ❤️

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