How is everyone doing mentally ? The pandemic, new year, new baby. It's a lot. I am a big advocate for mental health, with my son I had bad pre and post party depression and anxiety. I just want everyone the have a safe space to talk.
For me right now my concern is trying to handle to not feeling good while also taking care of my son. I'm afraid failing him.
Re: Mental Health
5.5.16 | 8.14.17 | 1.30.19
@Katek819 this is my first so even just thinking about doing this with another kiddo around seems impossible. Major kudos to you.
I'm doing ok depending on the day. I feel a bit like I'm failing my two kiddos with how tired I am and nauseous. We haven't told them yet but once they know I will feel slightly better. My daughter gets really worried about me when I'm throwing up.
Like, I have two kids, one who is special needs and has many things during the week that demand my attention and energy. I work from home part-time and try to do *some* self-care. I can't fixate on the problems of the world when I can barely keep up with the problems in my own life.
Ugh.
I just want to make it to the end this time. Maybe I need to start meditating or doing yoga to calm myself. I do positive affirmations which help, saying things like "my body is capable and strong" and "this will be a healthy and full-term pregnancy". Sigh...I'm going to be questioning every symptom and headache.
@mdfarmchick that really does help actually, those type of thoughts keep me grounded.
This one... every day is a struggle for me mentally. I'm almost 12 weeks (tuesday) so I'm feeling so much better. Tired still but the morning sickness is all but gone. Tbh I miss it! It told me everything was okay. I've heard the heartbeat bc I freaked out after my covid vaccine so my wonderful nurse made time for me. It was strong, but I couldn't find it at home with my dopler. I know that's normal (it was 10ish weeks), but still sent Me into a tail spin. My nurse calmed me down a bit. Now that I'm feeling better there's little to no reassurance everything's going okay.
I have my next appointment Monday and I'm praying to literally every God and goddess ever created that I hear that heartbeat!
Thanks for letting me vent! ❤
5.5.16 | 8.14.17 | 1.30.19
I'm sorry for your loss. I am also pregnant with my rainbow baby. I'm 11.5 weeks. hopefully the worries will subside with every time you hear your baby's heartbeat.