Struggling with pregnancy 😒

Ahhh, I HEAR you, I was so unwell too and it stopped me doing all the things I loved, and seeing people who I loved seeing so it made me feel really lonely. And it feels like it's going to be like this forever (I promise you it isn't, even though I totally get that it feels like it). It's so so awful isn't it. A miserable, miserable existence and nor great for feeling positive about baby at all. I've wondered if it's a massive evolutionary flaw as I started to really resent the babe in some ways. All I can say is I'm 23 weeks now and feeling better, started buying little baby grows to try and get a feeling for beyond this time and going to pregnancy yoga to meet people who were also feeling blergh. Good luck but yes, I know the feelings and they are UNDERSTANDABLE completely. Why would you be feeling emotionally positive when you feel so physically awful? Sending loads of love and solidarity x

Thank you, glad that you felt better after 23 weeks. It's the not knowing when it will subside. Though I'm fighting to stay positive ❤️

Thank you, yeah people expect me to be excited. Though I am grateful, most days are spent at home feeling unwell taking meds.

I'm praying to feel well enough to get out. Before HG I worked from home and now I am off because of HG.

I'm not with my baby's dad. We are in touch but he doesn't get how I feel trapped at home day in day out. Just want brighter days that don't revolve around managing symptoms ❤️

It would be great to chat x

That's what I'm worried about resenting the baby I wanted so much!

How did you spend your days when you were sick?

I’m so sorry you’re going through this, your thoughts are completely valid this is my second HG pregnancy and honestly it puts you in such a dark place not knowing when it will end. I’m 24 weeks and with the medication it’s finally starting to only feel like morning sickness the days are long!
It’s really taken a toll on my mental health, I’ve started to try and write down something I was thankful for each day to cling on to
I can say though that as soon as your baby is born and the symptoms go away it’s a massive relief and my bond wasn’t effected but the trauma from going through this is something else
I’ve spent so much time in bed watching Netflix
Try be kind to yourself

Thanks, glad that you're doing better and it didn't affect your bond.
It's the isolation too that becomes overwhelming. Not being able to go out because of symptoms. So, trying to have a routine is difficult!

Are you able to get out most days. I guess with a little one already you don't have much choice.

Yes I spent months barely leaving the house I try to either got for a walk or a little drive to the shops and sit in the car if I feel poorly, I ordered a portable sick bag off Amazon and either would make it back to my car or be sick in a dog poop bag
I’d definitely suggest speaking to your midwife I raised my concerns to my doctor and they put me forward for a mental health assessment and you get more support
I really hope it starts to ease for you soon, I’d also suggest speaking to your doctor about other medication options I tried a few before I found one that worked for me x

Thanks very much. I've asked to be referred to the Perinatal Mental Health team and contacted a service for counselling.
Definitely need more support to get through it and the dark days. Praying it eases up sooner rather than later!❤️