I’ll try to make this short. My husband has always had a lower sex drive than me, even when we were dating. But when we were dating we had sex a lot more. Now, I’m 29 weeks pregnant and there have been countless times where I want to and he says no. He’s working a lot and sex isn’t at the front of his mind. I try to be understanding but a lot of the time I get really emotional because I’m pregnant and I feel huge and covered in stretch marks. I know he’s not turning me down because of how I look, he’s just tired and not in the mood but it gets to me a lot more than I want it to. The last two times he’s said no, I’ve been able to shrug it off and not get emotional or upset. He says he’s sorry and he wishes he wanted to more, I mean we got married in November. I just feel like we completely bypassed the newlywed phase. Like I would really love if he just initiated sex or sexual acts even just make out with me sometimes. Make me feel wanted and beautiful before our little one gets here in about 8 weeks..

Side note- I’m also dealing with gestational hypertension and a possible gestational diabetes diagnoses. Out of work, and don’t have a lot to “look forward to” on the day to day. Trying to enjoy the quiet time before baby comes, but sometimes it’s like what I wouldn’t give to have my old body back, my old energy and my hubby when he used to want me a lot more.