I feel consumed...Am I neurotic?

Question

I am 6 months pregnant and will be a single parent. I feel like I am consumed with my child. If I talk to a friend, I seem to always talk about my pregnancy or the things that have been going on with my body and the changes taking place.
I dont want my friends to think that thats all I talk about, but at the same time, thats what is on my brain.
Is this normal or am i obsessed? Do other first time expectant mothers do the same thing?

Note: I was told for 20 years I would never be a mommy due to reproductive problems, so this is a true miracle for me to have this happen.

Answer 1

Well, you are a mommy-in-the-making so this is a HUGE news! When I was pregnant (a year ago) that's all I talked about. I didn't care if my friends got fed up because this was something big that was happening in my life. Seriously, I was sick obsessed. I complained about getting fat, about being hungry all the time, etc. But I also took the time to rub my belly and talk to my son. Sounds silly, but it got me so connected with this new experience. Don't feel sorry for becoming a single mother. My mom raised me all by herself. She worked 2 jobs to support me and my brother.......it wasn't quantity of time, but quality. We were very poor, but we were rich in love. She was a disciplinarian, but that's the reason why I'm not a criminal today. My mother is my inspiration, she was a strong woman who took care of 2 terrible kids that turned out pretty good.

Be obsessed! Celebrate your pregnancy, complain, cry to to others, talk about it! This is the time to be selfish and take care of yourself! Still, listen to your friends. Real friends will understand your needs and will listen to you.

Answer 2

Hi there. You are just as normal as can be! That is one reason that I know of that two women who don't really have much else in common will often become fast friends....they are both expecting! Nothing gives you more in common and more to talk about than to both be pregnant!
Is it any wonder? When you are pregnant your entire body is pregnant. You can hardly go a moment without thinking about it. Once the baby starts to move inside of you and you can feel it, that is a constant reminder. When you are showing, each time you pass a mirror....bingo. All you have to do is drop your hand to its natural level and what do you feel? .....your baby! It is everywhere. What do you think is the first thing people think of when they see you? Oh, there is a pregnant lady. I remember one time at the grocery store they forgot to write my name on my groceries (they had a drive up, pick up thing) and instead it just said "Pregnant Lady"/
No dear, you are not obsessed. You are very normal!
Congratulations!
Lady Trinity~

Answer 3

So normal!!! I think every mother goes through this. Fortunately, a lot of people are fascinated by pregnancy and will listen to your every word.

I also read in my library of pregnancy books (yes, I am so obsessed I bought a lot of books), that it is a mother's way of preparing and bonding with the baby!

It's okay sweetie, it's one of the most fascinating times of your life! It's like a miracle and a really awesome science experiment all at once! Enjoy and don't stress!

Answer 4

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Answer 5

I'm so happy for you, CONGRATS!! Yes, it's normal; we all do it. It was more so for me during my first pregnancy though. I still talk about the baby a lot (I'm 22 weeks) especially to my boyfriend. I was a single mom w/ my daughter, it's a little different now that someone is there for me. I wish you the best of luck.

Answer 6

no you are not neurotic just normal

you would be neurotic if you were not obsessed with the baby!

good luck in your delivery...you will be a good mom as you have waited a long time for your miracle to happen

Answer 7

That is normal. This is what is going on in your life, so therefore you willl talk about it. I am pregnant with my 4th baby and I do that too when talking with friends. My friends who have had children join right in and talk about their experiences , etc..Your fine.