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Postpartum Depression
3rd tri question...
I am 29 weeks along and so far I am feeling REALLY great. I am very lucky to not have many of the negative side effects of pregnancy, and I am SO in love with my baby.
My husband actually worries that I am loving pregnancy a little too much. He gets concerned that I touch my belly all the time and I am feeling very very connected. We are likely never going to have another child, so this is the only time in my life I will be pregnant and I've been focusing on capitalizing on every since moment. He worries that when I have the baby and it is no longer inside of me, I will suffer from depression. I hadn't really thought about it until he mentioned it, but I definitely do feel like I will miss being pregnant very much. It hadn't dawned on me before, but it does seem like a logical conclusion.
Has anyone had experience like this or know of any research of resources citing such instances? And is there anything at this point that I can "do"? Should I stop touching my belly so much and try to "disconnect" a little?
Thank you ladies!
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Re: 3rd tri question...
Most women go through a phase of missing being pregnant. It's not unusual. It doesn't mean it will lead to depression/anxiety/PPD. And why would you stop touching your belly? It's your belly!!! It's kind of hard NOT to touch it, especially in the 3rd tri when you get a bunch of kicks/movement.
I would try to put this out of your mind for the rest of the pregnancy. Enjoy it. Whatever happens post-partum will happen.
I can almost guarentee you that you at some point will miss being pregnant. Most women do - I was told that, and found it strange until I realized that I did miss being pregnant one day. But, that had no bearing on my PPD. PPD is a chemical reaction - not a "I miss being pregnant". Enjoy every moment of being pregnant, especially if you are having a good pregnancy. I did, and I loved being pregnant! We are planning on having a second child, and I can't wait to be pregnant again. This is a very special time in your life - ENJOY EVERY SECOND OF IT! This is also a very special time when you and baby start to bond. GL!!!