Been a little down lately (vent)...

amdraza

I have been in a little funk the last couple of days. I'm not exactley sure what it is, but I think that it has to do with the fact that I do not feel that close to my baby yet, and I feel like not much is happening with my body right now.

Back around 8 weeks (when I had a big bloat bump and had recently had an u/s), I felt more of a connection, but now I barely feel pregnant. I don't want to rush my pregnany, but in some respects I just want the satisfaction of having an obvious baby bump and to feel my baby kicking.

Also, I am getting a little annoyed with my lack of appitite. I have to force myself to eat, because nothing sounds good. I have only gained 1 lb. (which isn't really a concern yet), but I feel like I am never going to get there, and I worry that my baby isn't getting what it needs.

Sorry, I just needed to vent. I don't want to be whining to my family and friends about these issues, since they seem silly, so I'm glad I have you guys to vent to.

stylechild622

i understand. its great when you see an ultrasound, and you see that the baby is real and moving. yet when day to day there is not much change in your body its hard for it to feel real. i figure just wait soon we will be huge and missing the days of seeing our feet. lol. As far as weight gain, i have lost 12 lbs. i didnt try to, but what with thyroid medicine and morning sickness i lost a lot. my dr says now i need to try to eat a lot, but i feel guilty that im not doing good enough and my baby needs all the nutrients from me. i guess at the end of the day i have to just try to eat healthy and my baby will get what it needs. worrying wont make anything better, so im trying to relax. good luck

msjcordova

I know exactly how you feel. DW has even told me she thinks im not excited. I know that Im pregnant but I still don't believe it and while im happy to see baby healthy and growing when we have an U/S I don't feel "connected" yet. As far as the weight gain, ive somehow lost almost 10lbs and feel just the same as you. It will pass and should get better

sunandsurfmama

I'm sorry.  I know it can be hard in between the appointments.

I feel you on the loss of appetite.  I do not really feel like eating all day long. I try and make myself eat something but right now I just can't. Plus, I still have a ton of aversions.

 Hope you are feeling better soon!

Mallory8102

Youre not alone hun...Ive been feeling the same way this week...It might me in my mind but I feel like my stomach isnt hard anymore eventhough DH says its getting hard  im also a bigger girl (size 16) so i now it will take me a while to show but i still want me to look at me and know im pregnant...I have a drs appt next friday and I know I will hear the HB but it just doesnt feel the same from seeing the baby...All of my morning sickness and tiredness has subsided so ina way I dont feel pregnant. and unless i have an appt coming up i feel like theres no baby inside ..I had my parents 25th wedding anniversary this saturday and I had a great time and everyone said i look great but it didnt help when everyone kept asking me where is my belly ...

 Hopefully all of us who arent feeling pregnant or connected start feeling it soon!

Fisherman'sWife

This keeps coming and going for me.  I was feeling really down and disconnected until we had our appointment last week and heard the h/b on the doppler.  After that we told a few more people which was fun.

However, I'm back to the same old same old.  Some days I wear maternity pants, but I still have a pair or two that fit so not much has really changed.  I lost about 5 pounds since my BFP.  

I feel like its still too early to start cleaning out for the nursery and its too early to start buying stuff.  I feel ok, so there isn't much interesting to read up on.  I just don't know what I can do to feel more pregnant or be better connected to the baby.  

maceymay1816

I completely understand how you are feeling.  It's a bit tough transitioning into the second tri when symptoms kinda disappear almost and the bump isn't quite obvious.  I just keep reminding myself that my baby is doing alright, all is well and soon I will get to feel my baby moving around. 

 Just know that you are not alone.