Anyone get pregnant after they said they were done? How do I not feel depressed if this is positive?

All my pregnancies I did not really enjoy, more progressively unenjoyable each one. I now have 3 under 3, weeks don’t believe or want abortion but I would be MISERABLE. Can someone please say something comforting? I don’t have friends or advice if you’ve had another after saying you were done.
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I was contemplating not having my 3rd. I was actively trying to avoid pregnancy, had issues with their father and just had thoughts of “ I’m happy with my 2” come to find out I was pregnant and almost 11wks along. I hated pregnancy. All of them. I did consider an abortion but i could never do it. Like you all the pregnancies got rougher/harder, especially with other little ones who are so dependent still. Have you taken a test? Because there is absolutely no point in stressing about it if it’s not positive. Regardless if you are and will keep it, you are a strong amazing mama! You are capable and can do anything you set your mind to. I left their dad when I was 26wks pregnant. With a 2.5 & 1.5yo in tow. I don’t have friends and barely have family. But rely on those you do have. Do whatever you need to be able to get through this. If it’s daycare/nursery, if it’s lots of playgroups for the kids to burn out energy, if it’s a bit of tv so you can have 10mins of peace so be it.

@Sharnee I promised I would wait til my husband is home tomorrow since he’s away working but it’s ALL I can think about that could change the next 9ish months. I think most pregnancies have relationship problems but I know I wouldn’t want to leave he’s my one but the possible future physical mental side effects are stressing me out. Thank you for reminding me not to stress out til it’s a positive I’m already pregnant in my mind😭 I want a 4th I do but let’s skip past that ppd fog not knowing who I am phase 😬

Don’t stress until you know for sure, it’s hard when you weren’t wanting another but I wouldn’t stress to much until that test reads positive. I’m sure whatever the outcome, you’ll do whatever is best for you and my inbox is always open if you need to vent/rant.

Im so glad that you have that relationship with your hubby ❤️ I’m sure that whatever the test says when you take it that you will be there for each other x

Yes I am in the same boat. I also felt unable to go through with an abortion. I’m just planning to keep my head down and protect myself from my own emotions. I know I will absolutely hate all of it, every second. I see no reason to celebrate. I’m sorry I can’t say anything more uplifting, just guard yourself and take care of yourself as much as you can. You’re not alone in feeling this way.

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