Not having family around

sabbott16

I have emotions off the chain tonight. I don't have my family to lean on during this joyous time of my life. I have my MIL but she isn't my mother. Just feeling so emotional tonight

Leah6120

We live 500 miles away from my family and 2000 from DH's.. I don't know your situation but I can relate to not having them around day to day. It's tough for sure but a good support system of friends has made it a lot easier

deedeecmc79

I'm sorry to hear
I still live near my family but we are preparing to move soon and will have no family or friends around. Night is usually the worst with pregnancy emotions. That's when all my fear and sadness about leaving them starts to get to me.

sabbott16

Nights are hardest it's like your mind goes into over drive. I need to work on my support system for sure. Guess I am Just missing my family they live about 30 minutes away long story there

l4rk

Can you find ways to still be in touch? My parents are walking the El Camino in Spain right now, but we have been texting pictures back and forth. Your family doesn't have to be physically close to share their support!

Ebiejay

My parents are 3000 miles away, and DH's are a 12 hour drive. I get a bit down sometimes so I understand how you feel. I swear by Skype... I video chat with them frequently, and always text/WhatsApp them messages and pictures of the pregnancy (bump, ultrasound etc) to include them and feel like I'm sharing it with them. I rely a lot on DH and the couple of friends I have round here. 

It's hard at times, but you can find ways to feel closer when they're not around, and find a support system you can lean on when you need to. 

charliesmommy6

I understand too and feel for you. I lost my mom about 2 weeks after finding out I was pregnant. My MIL is fine and all my she's not my mom. DH also tries to be supportive but he doesn't really understand. If you can, just lean on anyone you can and take whatever support you can. Hope things get better for you