Lonely pregnancy

Asked heal baby care app and sharing in case it helps: "I'm really sorry to hear that you're feeling this way; it's completely understandable to feel lonely during pregnancy, especially when you're dealing with physical challenges. Many expectant mothers experience similar feelings, as the focus often shifts to the baby rather than the mother's well-being. It might help to reach out to your friends and family directly, expressing how you're feeling and inviting them to check in on you more often. Consider joining a local or online support group for pregnant women, where you can connect with others who understand what you're going through. This can help you feel less isolated and provide a space to share your experiences. Have you had a chance to talk to your partner about how you're feeling?"

Have you spoken to them about it? Unfortunately life does get in the way and people are busy / occupied with their own things. They probably aren’t even aware you feel like this.. speak to them and let them know how you feel x

@Huong I have, I've said I've felt like I spend all my time on my own and it's been lonely. I know people have lives, jobs etc, just suddenly a few people are contacting me to only ask if the baby is here, but to be honest I don't feel like I want them around me when they do arrive, like where have you been the last 9months? I've been in and out of hospital too and have told my family, but they don't seem bothered. My parents and siblings are all going to my brother's house today for lunch, which is five minutes from me and I've not been invited until just now because I asked a question in our group chat.. I don't know, I think I'll have a bath and just loiter around the house as normal 😅

My pregnancy was so lonely especially moving round a lot (not my choice) Not to be a Debbie downer but the whole shift to baby thing doesn’t get better after baby arrives, it’s very much “when can we see the baby” “I’ll bring so-and-so to meet the baby” nothing about just coming to see me Semi-arranged to meet my mum at a local park she said “ooh I can’t wait , just checking you are bringing the baby?” I have long distance friends who ask how I am and recovery (not so much now cause I’m 4weeks pp) is going but only about 2 Some of my friends don’t ask about me or baby Some people message me asking “will I meet the baby” when they were there for most/all of the 8 months -they can get fucked if you weren’t there for me I’m not letting you “use” me for a baby fix or some shit Just try join pregnancy support groups and once babies here join playgroup and mum/baby groups , you’ll meet other parents and friends for lo and hopefully help to eliviate the lonely feeling 😊

That’s really sad to hear. Unfortunately it’s quite common for people to just “forget” however the situation with your family doesn’t sound right.. did you have a good relationship with them prior to this? Is there anything else that could be driving a wedge between them and you? Like your partner for example? I think the best thing to do is find mum friends or people who are around the same gestation as you! Nobody can understand or relate to you better than someone who is going through the same thing. Where do you live?

@Eli totally agree with you on the not allowing people to suddenly take priority seeing your baby! Like if I've not heard from you until now or after there born.. piss right off 😂, even my grandparents to be gonest. Thankfully I have made a good friend on here local to me, so I'm hoping once our babies are here we'll hang out and do mum and baby stuff together.