Vulnerable share - could this be the hormones?

I think some of it could definitely be the hormones, this is a massive change and I think Society tries to generally make us believe that it's supposed to be natural and that we should all just have it come to us easy but I don't think that's really the reality for most women, I definitely have had some questioning moments especially in the last few weeks, so I truly do understand what you mean and the world in itself is a lot right now and it's hard when you have so many responsibilities at home thinking how am I going to add one more giant one on top of everything, but I think in the end of the day it's important to remember that as long as the basics are going to be taking care of, the baby's not going to care if you haven't vacuumed in a day or two haven't ran a full load of laundry and had it washed dried and put away on the stand of a couple hours they're just going to want to be fed and loved and changed. You've got this, I believe in you! And it gets better

Sending you a PM ❤️

Girl sending you so much strength and love this was me week 7. I was literally crying my eyes out. Questioning God and asking why He chose me for this. It’s okay to feel this way because many of us actually do. But things get better. You start adjusting and you start becoming better. Think about starting a new job, it’s never easy in the beginning but you start picking it up. Sending you love and positivity if you ever need to talk I’m here. You’re gonna be an amazing mommy! We all are. We just have to give ourselves grace!

I got pregnant with my daughter at 35. I think it’s hard when you’re in your 30’s and have more of an established life, routine, etc. I wanted nothing more than to have a family but also was really scared when I was pregnant with my daughter. Like what did I do?! This is real! For myself, I can say the feeling passes the more you get into your pregnancy. The first trimester is hard for a lot of women, the second is usually much better! Having my daughter turned my world upside down, but I love her so much and couldn’t imagine life without her. Now we are pregnant with our second, and I question other things but I know deep down I want this. There are a lot of feelings, hormones, intrusive thoughts, etc that come along with becoming a parent. Sending you lots of love ❤️ you got this ❤️

This is actually helping so much cause I was definitely feeling this as well. This is my first baby and I questioned if I was even ready for this or even if I wanted to be a mom. I’m 29 almost 30. And I think I got to the point where I’m like okay if it’s happening now it’s gotta be for a reason.

Just know your not alone I can only speak for myself, but even though I'm pregnant with my 5th child, i can some times let my thoughts get the best of Me. Hormonal changes probably pay a good part but it's also normal to be nervous bc our lives do change. We're now resoinsible for someone besides ourselves and for the first time that can be especially nerve wracking. Just breath, try Journaling, meditating on the bible or whatever spiritual reference you choose, be honest with your partner and doctor, continue seeking support through groups like this, anything you enjoy doing, try to get some you time to calm your anxious brain. I think your going to be fine and a great mom. Best of luck!

I 💯 relate to this. My husband and I were trying for over a year with no luck and got pregnant with twins on the first round of IUI. I’m 8 weeks along and definitely slip into similar thoughts of am I sure, is this right? I definitely lean on my husband for support and also know the hormones and how uncomfortable I feel in my body right not are part of that. I try to focus on what it will be like not just to have these little babies once they’re born, but also what they’ll look like down the road as they grow and I grow with them. Works most of the time, but I think it’s totally natural to question it.

I literally cried to my husband about this a few nights ago, I’m 8 weeks now. Honestly it’s comforting knowing I’m not alone in feeling this way. I’ve always wanted to be a mom, so I’ve felt so guilty for feeling like this. We got this 💕

I’ve had multiple miscarriages and I’m currently 8 weeks pregnant again. Everything has been going well and I’m honestly freaking out and feeling the same way. This time im like omg this might actually end with me bringing home a baby and my life is going to change forever. I know once baby is here I’m going to be so happy but it’s very scary and I don’t think it’s uncommon to have doubts! Please don’t feel bad your not alone ❤️

You should be very careful with the "someone else is ..., so I should ..." mentality. It's dangerous. Just because someone really wants something that doesn't make you obligated to want, sustain, support, or choose to participate in that thing. Period. Hard Stop. I'm 35, divorced, always wanted a child and a family. I am pregnant... with my ex-husband baby. We had reckless sex and unprotected sex for over 12 years and had one pregnancy and miscarried at 12 weeks. Now, our paths cross we have a few nights and here we are. I feel ill (insert as you did), I'm scared, insecure, I feel inadequate, I'm terrified to tell either of our families, I take anticonvulsants which there is little known about in relation to pregnancy and infants, and other things plague my day that I can even think of right now. I do not feel guilty. I can emphasize with their struggle but I am still forced to live my own life and deal with my own struggles. Regardless of what you decide, do it for you and do it with your husband.

Feeling beyond supported by you incredible woman 🥹🥰 thank you for your words and messages, i can’t express how relieving it is to share & not feel alone in this. That this too is also relatable to many of you here 🙏🏻 thank you thank you thank you for all your personal shares 🤍