Keep forgetting I’m pregnant

I am 15+3 and I keep forgetting I’m pregnant and don’t feel pregnant as I don’t have any symptoms that are typical. Is this normal? I’ve got a bump now but it still doesn’t feel real to me yet.

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I was the same at this stage so you aren’t alone! For me personally I think it was a bit of a protective measure of my brain not wanting to get attached/get my hopes up after a loss, but I think it’s also just a very bizarre concept for anyone to get their head around suddenly having a baby in there!

If you’re worried you aren’t connecting though definitely mention it to your midwife and they can always refer for some talking therapy if you think that could help. I had the referral in place but felt the connection came naturally once kicks started so that could also be the same for you in a few weeks x

For me it didn’t feel real until I had her and even then it was hard to wrap my head around the fact that she’s my baby and I’m not just baby sitting but that could be because I had her at 19

If it makes you feel any better im almost 36 weeks with my 2nd and I keep forgetting im having a baby 🤣 at the point im very aware im pregnant obviously but its like ive not registered what that means 🙈😅

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I’m due the 25th October
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