Anyone else depressed?

Question

I'm so anxious and depressed. Worried I'll just end up burnt out with a baby to take care of after all of this, I won't have any money for nice things, my body will be ruined..I started to gain weight anyway the last year and also concerned that my husband and I won't have any time for each other. Also he's excited, but nothing really has changed...I would've thought he would get me flowers at least!

Anyone feeling like this? Any advice? I thought I wanted this..and I'm getting older so it's the right time, but still freaking out! And no more wine :-(

Answer

It might be the hormones, you need to talk to your doctor.  Pregnancy can do a number on you.  And for the record, yeah babies will change your body but if you put in the effort, you will get it back.   And as long as hubby is happy about the baby you need to stop expecting the kind of reactions you see on TV.  Dont compare him to your friends guys, it is not fair, everyone has good and bad, no guy is truely perfect.   Talk to your doctor, they know how to help you, and you need it.

Answer

I'm sorry you're feeling depressed. But it's troubling that you seem to see your baby as an impediment to you being happy. You seem focused on what you'll lose and all the negative/annoying sacrifices you'll have to make, instead of what you'll gain as a new mother. Perhaps this is a consequence of your depression...you don't really say whether you suffer from clinical depression or are just feeling really down. But either way, your outlook worries me, as too many children are made to feel like burdens by their parents.

Anyone else depressed?

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