Overwhelmed

It seems like it might benefit you to engage in some kind of therapy to address not only the depression and anhedonia, but also the significant life changes you’re experiencing all at once. Moving and having a child are two of the most significant life stressors a person can face and you’re doing it at the same time, so speaking with someone about everything that is going on may help alleviate some stress and anxiety and make you feel more prepared to cope with any setbacks or issues that arise. It will also help to have built a rapport with someone if you also experience postpartum depression and/or anxiety as well.

Yes, I keep thinking its going to change and try to get myself excited. Sometimes I am. But almost every morning before work I wake up and cry and just feel so overwhelmed and like "what was I thinking". I have 2 children, 1 12 yr old and the other 10. They are already half grown and I'm not sure if its the starting over thats scaring me. I just feel dread most of the time. And its making it harder to connect to the baby. Which makes me more sad. I am 16 weeks today, and thought by now these feelings would've been gone. ☹

The same 😩😔

Please go talk to a counselor. This is a significant life change and it really does help. Your little one can go with you too and bring a game or toys to stay occupied. Counselors are amazing!! Also, mention it to your OB as well. They need to stay up to date on this as you have changed in your feelings.

I feel the same. Im excited when I have time to sit and think about having a new little one, but I rarely have time to do anything. I have a 16 month old and live 10 hours away from family, so I’m pretty much on my own. My husband is working across the country until the end of February (he’s been gone since the 2nd week of January). Toddlers are exhausting, but I’m just trying to give my daughter as much attention as I can before the new baby is here. We try to get out of the house every day, whether it’s the library for a storytime, the park, the mall, etc. Once she’s asleep for the night, I do something for myself. I watch a show I like, take a bath, do some yoga. But I’m definitely a little anxious about being a mom of 2 under 2 will be!