I’m so sad and I feel so guilty because I think she can feel my sadness and I’m supposed to protect her, she’s not even on earth yet and I’m already doing a bad job
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You’re not doing a bad job at all. Be kind to yourself.

I feel you. All the stress and upset I've had and I'm like my unborn baby can feel this. So I worry I'm ruining my unborn baby 😔

I honestly do not think babies can feel our emotions and it is just another thing to make us feel pressured and have mum guilt before the baby is even here! You are not doing a bad job ! You have got this!
So sorry you’re feeling sad. I hope you have support pillars around you to help

Awwww mama, you are doing your best. I’ve had bouts of anxiety that have made me sad too but I’m always reminded to be kind to myself. So please, be kind to yourself. Pregnancy is hard and I know everyone expects you to be happy all the time but it’s just not realistic.