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tmac1022tmac1022
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I am super depressed all of a sudden. I am 15 weeks and I've just started with my crying outbursts which is just one more thing to add to  the ever growing list of things going crazy with my life right now. I was really excited at first to be pregnant...but now I'm almost resentful to the baby. I've heard of post-partum but is there a pre-partum? I am still nauseas so still wearing on eating, my bump is growing so I don't fit in my clothes....I went maternity clothes shopping the other day and nearly burst into tears in the fitting room because I have to put my pre-bump clothes away! Does anyone else feel this way or am I the only terrible mother to be?
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Re: depressed...

  • baconandpancakebaconandpancake

    You are not a terrible mom-to-be!  It's normal for women to feel all different kinds of emotions through pregnancy!  Blame your hormones.

    I think a big part of the downer feelings may have to do with that "in between" stage of pregnancy.  You're not your normal size, you're not sporting a huge bump, and maternity clothes just suck until you actually fit into them.  Trust me, I will get up wanting to get out of the house and totally give up and stay inside when it comes to finding something to wear.  I can't wear my normal clothes and maternity clothes are way too big for my butt and thighs.

     I've got tons going on and I'm freaking out, but I always make a list of what I need to do and take it one thing at a time.  It feels great actually crossing stuff off a list!  Gives me more motivation!

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  • LKate5LKate5
    I know that I was trying to find some info on pre-partum depression or whatever it might be called. I've gotten a little better over the past few weeks, but right now I'm chalking it up to the incredibly life-altering consequences of having the baby. I know that I'm excited about it, and it was a planned thing, so I feel like I have no reason to be sad, but I can't help but think of all of things that will change when the baby comes (all of the things I might miss out on or life goals that I might not be able to accomplish now, etc). I really don't have any advice, except was pp said, and just letting you know that you're not the only one with unexpected feelings.
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  • katicusjkaticusj member
    I have heard that this is really common at around your gestation.  Just because its such a middle ground of pregnancy. You aren't quite far enough along to feel the baby and to have popped, but you are definitely pregnant and full of the hormones.  Talk to your doc and make sure you are exercising as it releases some good endorphins to help.
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  • JJ1973JJ1973 member

    I was pretty happy throughout my pregnancy until this past weekend...at which time I began feeling terribly hormonal. I'm going on 27 weeks and am about to enter my third trimester. In my case, I think some of this has to do with sleep deprivation (I can't get comfortable and wake up to pee about 5 times a night...and it has been going on for a month now). I'm watching it and hoping the sad stuff lifts. I think for me, the reality of all the changes I'll have to make is also sinking in. I'm of course very happy to be having a baby and this was all planned, but I admit I've had moments of resentment this past week - I've been tired and crying over silly things. I feel less happy than I did before in response to the baby's movement.

    Depression during pregnancy definitely happens. Keep an eye on it and talk to your doctor if you continue to feel depressed. I agree with the prior poster who recommended you get out and exercise. That's my plan right now and I'm going with it:) Hang in there!

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  • CityGirl07CityGirl07

    It is absolutely possible to experience pre-partum depression. You are NOT a terrible mom-to-be! While we do all experience the changing hormones, it sounds like you should talk to your doctor. Leaving it untreated is not good, and there are a lot of remedies that a doctor or therapist might have that can help you. (I am a therapist and I've had a client who went through this. She had a healthy baby boy and is a great mom!)

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  • Soon_2B_MrsMSoon_2B_MrsM
    Hey I am 24 weeks and I just got that depressed feeling again today....it comes and goes, stupid hormones.
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