I’m only 26 weeks today. I feel so ugly. I haven’t been in the gym in awhile and just feeling hairy, frumpy, and dull. Also just dirty? I have no motivation to do housework or even clean my car. I just don’t know how to get myself out of this 😭 everyday I’m starting to dread waking up knowing that it’s the same routine as always: work, sleep, work, sleep, ect. I feel like I have no time for myself anymore.
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Sorry you are feeling that way. I know it’s terrible space to be. But maybe try to write a list of the self care u use to do pre pregnancy and maybe pick one to do everyday. Try to get into a routine. I know it’s not easy but you are so worth it and it will make u feel better.

I feel this way too. I’ve had to just remind myself that I’m creating something beautiful. It doesn’t work all the time, but it helps the process a little. Start small with doing things that can help. I picked up water bottles and dishes today… they’re in trash/ in sink and maybe another day I’ll take it out/wash it. I sleep 6-8 hour NAPS, am up for 4-5 hour shifts- hardly work much anymore… everything’s a mess. You’re not alone 🩷 you will get through this, other mamas will get through this, I will get through this.

Yes me too..

I feel the same way girl the only thing that has helped me is taking walks in the morning and nice hot baths with nice smelling lotions or body sprays, when I smell good I feel good
And go get yourself a cute outfit all baby mamas need a cute outfit, I bought myself a dress and so far these past few days have felt real nice so go get something for you, you deserve it 😁

Thankfully my man was there for me in these tough times because our room and car got really bad and he helped push me through it and get it all cleaned up so I'm trying to keep it that way by making three goals a day for myself and for him and our baby

I had a meltdown last Saturday because I was feeling very self conscious about my appearance and my motivation to do anything. I gave up fixing my hair and putting on makeup early in the first trimester and it just really got to me. I felt so “ugly” and I just broke. My wife was so sweet and took me to get some new maternity clothes, makeup and hair products and it gave me a confidence boost that I desperately needed. Now I’ve even had a little more motivation to clean up around the house and get through the day. For me that was what I needed.

Yes I’m sorry you are feeling like this mama. I had to force myself to do things for me because of appearances and not being able to fit my clothes from pre pregnancy. I felt that it helped me feel better when I went to go get clothes for my twins with my hubby 💕 so we could share the experience together. We haven’t had a baby shower yet I still have three more months to go, they usually call it nesting when you start wanting to be pre organized for the arrival. Try to go do things that would involve the baby also pre delivery

I’m 22 weeks 4 days and literally feeling the same. All of it. I was pregnant last year too so been pregnant for so long I’m so done

Ugh I feel this in my soul. I search and search for ways to feel better but I can’t even execute my own plans any more.

I often feel this way too! Especially when I’ve had a bad day. You aren’t alone

But also 26 weeks is pretty far along! If you think about it we are pregnancy for almost a year which is a long time to devote our bodies. Hang in there!