Anyone able to relate?

Ja

Ja

I have an 17 month old son and I’m currently 20 weeks today. I had ppd with my son as well. I have experienced sooo many emotions this pregnancy and I can’t help but to feel a sense of guilt and fear? I feel as though I won’t be able to give both kids my attention or love, maybe I won’t be enough as a mom.I feel like my son deserved more time with just his dad and I and that he may feel like he’s pushed aside. We had wanted a second and I was so excited when I found out. I don’t understand why I feel sort of withdrawn? I was so I obsessed with my pregnancy with my son, always shopping beginning at 12 weeks. We rushed to find out the gender and I always talked to my belly. Now I will be chasing my son, lack of energy and being reminded by my growing belly or baby kicks that I am actually growing another human. I am thankful to God for blessing us with another child, I just want to fully feel that joy and happiness. Thank you all, for allowing me to vent.

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Er

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Everything you're feeling is normal, I think. I felt the same way when I got pregnant with my second. I obsessed so much with my first, and felt guilty for not being as excited the second time around. But rest assured, it will definitely change after you have your baby. You won't feel like your love is divided. Your love will have grown. You'll have your beautiful 2 children and you wouldn't ask for anything else. My girls are 3 year and 17 months now, and it's so cute to watch them play (and sometimes fight). I don't feel regret for not waiting longer to have our second. My first doesn't seem affected. She loves her sister and even gets excited when she wakes up from her nap to play with her. It's OK to feel the way you're feeling right now. Just know that feeling will not last forever.

Ra

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I feel the same way! I’m 10 weeks pregnant & I have a 16 month old. I want this pregnancy to be like my first but it just isn’t. It’s basically the polar opposite. I think it’s normal to feel this way but I sure hope we all feel better soon.💗

AM

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I have no advice just hear to say you aren’t alone! I have a 16 month old and I’m currently 14 weeks and have gone between feeling this way and feeling excited to see my first be a big brother! It’s a huge struggle in my mind but I know everything will turn out okay in the end!