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I can't help but feel sad and depressed. I'm 24 weeks and we planned on having this baby, and I can't wait until he is here. 
Thing is that I don't know if I've ever felt so alone. 
My husband has to work all the time, including 12+hr days and weekends but of course he is "working for us". And once the baby comes, he will take time off. But I feel like I need him around now, not just later. He just doesn't get it. 
My friends have slowly fallen away BC we used to grab drinks or they are single and don't get it. 
I lost my job nannying a few months after I found out BC I was pregnant so I have nothing to do since no one will now hire me.
I just keep thinking about how this is supposed to be such a happy time in my life and I'm just so sad and alone. No one gets it.
Just needed to vent!

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No matter how wonderful our male partners are and lucky we are to have them, being pregnant is so different than anything else In the world, so they will never able to connect 100%. Exercise as much as possible and seek out other mommies. If you're a first time mom- welcome
To the club. There is really a special bond all moms share, but especially all those who have gone through pregnancy and hopefully labor.

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I have days where I feel like this too!! I've been really teary this week as my husband sometimes makes me feel like I'm no fun because I'm pregnant which then makes me feel very alone...it's a tough time as we're passed half way but still a fair bit to go so although we can see the light it's still awhile until we get there...
Just keep thinking about what a wonderful gift this is and try doing some exercise- join a class to find women in the same boat as you! Try yoga, swimming - gentle walks...
And remember you're never alone as you have little one with you xx

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I know exactly how you feel girl I am in the same boat! I don't really have any advice to give you as I am seeking the same advice myself. But, just know you are not alone and I will be praying for you!

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I feel the same way.  I cry almost every day do to my husband just doesn't get it that I need him.

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I get it - my husband is in grad school so I've felt like I'm doing everything alone so he can focus on learning... I get it but felt so alone. He just finished for the semester so I finally get him back - for 2 weeks. Then he's out of state for an internship until the babies due :(

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I understand how you feel. My fiancé works in the oil field. He is usually home every night but works long hours and doesn't get many days off and the days he gets off are unpredictable. We never know when he's going to get a day off until the day is here. I'm 27 weeks pregnant now. We found out we were pregnant finally before Christmas but right after Christmas he had to go away for work for 2 months. He missed the whole hellish first trimester and it was really hard for me to be pregnant and be alone. I am a housewife and this is our first baby. I got through it by reminding myself it was temporary and that it would change. I also made the 3 hour trip one way to see him every weekend. It's hard but you find ways through it. I got our house organized and started clearing out a room for the baby. I baked and kept as busy as I could. It's hard but you get through.

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