Jealousy?

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My partner and I have been TTC for about eight months. I am really struggling with feelings of jealousy when it comes to my friends getting pregnant/having their babies. I am happy for them, but it is tampered by wishing it were me. I don’t like it, this feeling of jealousy. It makes me feel gross and ashamed of myself because I should be feeling nothing but joy for my friends. If you have struggled with this, I would love to hear how you dealt. TIA.

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we all have this feeling just cheer up and declare you will get pregnant cos words are powerful

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I am in the same boat. It is human nature to feel sad when you see others with what you want. Remember you are not the only one feeling this way.

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Yes I feel the same way. My very best friend has a six month old baby boy and I was so happy for her when she told me the news but there was also a little sadness and jealousy. And some days when it’s a tough month for me I have a hard time going to see them. But I think she understands because it took her a year and a half. My husband and I have been trying for 11 months now. After talking a lot to my mom about it and praying over and over, I know I need to keep having faith and hope. God will give you a baby when the time is right. I know it’s hard to hear, but I know it’s true and I just keep going and keep trying. And I keep trying to be the best wife I can be and best stepmother I can be and most importantly, the best servant of God I can be. And I need His help to do it. This is the family and life I’ve been given now so I need to fully live in the presence. There are really tough days but start each day a new day and capture the negative thoughts and throw them away. I’ll be praying for you. 🙏

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I would say most women who are TTC have experienced this to some degree. Try not to beat yourself up over those icky feelings because it only makes it worse. Your feelings are valid and it's natural to be jealous from time to time. Don't let the jealousy consume you, accept it for what it is and try to push forward. It has helped me to try to focus on other goals in the meantime too, so even though I'm not getting pregnant I'm making progress in other areas of my life and have something else to be proud of. Try to trust that you will have your baby in the end too. 💕

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Don’t feel guilty or bad about your feelings. It is super normal to feel jealous when one of your friends or family members or coworkers or anyone in your life announces they are pregnant/ is pregnant/ has their baby. It happens to me all the time. The truth is I am happy for them and I buy them gifts and congratulate them and visit them etc but I’m just so sad for myself. Hang in there, it will happen for us one day!

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Me too, I’m in the same boat :) it’s very hard but I just be very happy for them on the outside, which makes it easier on the inside. It does seem very tough when friend fall easy when you have been trying for so long. Don’t feel ashamed, maybe they will even talk to you about it? Do they know you have been trying and are struggling? My friends show me a lot of empathy when it comes to this and bearing their good news.

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You’re not alone. I’ve felt the same way. It’s hard at times. Seeing your friends raise there kids and your just waiting to have kids. Stay positive your time will come.

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