Anyone else overwhelmed by pregnancy & a toddler?

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So let me preface that I’m happy to be pregnant and grateful. I know as the pregnancy progresses (and my 18 month old starts sleeping again 🙄) I’ll be happier. 
But I’m not feeling at all excited or connected to this pregnancy like I was with my son and I’m feeling guilty. I’m just trying to get through the days and am getting anxious about when the baby comes and how we’ll transition. 
Ugh, first trimester hormones 😭

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It happens, solidarity mama. I have a 20 month old, a new 3 year old & a 5 year old and I have to be very intentional about connecting with this baby. I try to place my hands on my belly each night before I fall asleep and take a few deep breaths while acknowledging this baby’s existence and letting them know that even though I am caught up in the madness I am grateful for them and this time that we are one. Just know that we have a lot of time to process the emotions that come with adding another to your family and that your new baby will come at the perfect time when you’re whole family is ready to receive them. Hugs ❤️

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I'm also on the gulf coast, pregnant with a toddler and struggling 😅😅 I feel ya mama.

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I feel you. My daughter is 18 months old and im 6 weeks with my rainbow baby. I am dreading being sleep deprived again so sometimes im not excited but sometimes im really excited!

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I am so with you. My son is also 18 months old. And I’m 6 weeks pregnant. I just feel like I’m going through motions at the moment. I’m exhausted and nauseous all time. It’s so hard to connect this time. I ready my hands on my belly at night and try very hard to tell the baby I love him/her. That way I know at least no matter what he/she knows that much. While I try to deal with brother all day.

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Yes! We have a 13 month old and FOUR teens (from both of our previous marriages) and just found out baby 6 is on the way. I’m overwhelmed and we are very surprised. I’m not sure how this is going to work out. And yes, it’s a very different feeling than when we tried and conceived our first baby. We can do this tho Mommas!

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I tried for my son, my first, for 18 months. We wanted him so badly. But there were many times I didn't feel connected to him and I felt awful. I was just so scared about how I'd manage life with him. This time I didn't think I could get pregnant because my only tube was blocked, so when I found out, I just bawled (happy tears), but I expect to have times where I don't feel connected to the pregnancy or the baby because life gets stressful and it's hard. But that's normal, and let me tell you--- I love my son more than anything in this entire world. And that feeling came and went multiple times throughout the pregnancy. Be kind to yourself.

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