I am 17 weeks pregnant and to be honest I really dont enjoy it. I cant wait for the baby dont get me wrong (this is my second) but I have a really hard time coping with pregnancy - would go so far as to say I feel very depressed all the time.
Can anyone give me some hints/tips/experiences of ways to make it feel like it is going faster? The old saying "when your having fun" comes to mind but I just dont know what to do!
2007-08-21 17:49:23 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
For all you nasty people suggesting I should just be grateful to be pregnant - SOD OFF!
I am grateful ok, I cannot wait to see my beautiful baby - I am having a hard time with depression in the pregnancy, not being a mother. I have a georgeous 4 year old son who I cherish!!!!!
2007-08-21 18:08:33 · update #1
Oh and I am not religious so i wont be thanking 'god' anytime soon
2007-08-21 18:34:02 · update #2
Find a hobby or something like that. When I was pregnant I was to tired, sick, sore, you name it, to do anything, yet I was bored. I felt the same way as you. I just wanted him out. So what I did is I had never watched the Sopranos, so I joined Netflix and started going through the series. And I bought all the Harry Potter books since I had never read them. I read the books on the days I was waiting for my new DVD's from Netflixs!
2007-08-21 17:54:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Try focusing on planning for the baby. Pick decorations for the baby's room. When you get stressed, try to picture how much you'll love having your new little one. Maybe take your other child to the park, or somewhere fun for both of you so that you can get your mind off your stresses. Another option if your depression gets to be too much is to talk to your doctor or a counselor. Most health insurance covers some counseling or you can find lower cost counseling at community counseling centers. Many times schools with psych programs will have their own centers or referrals. Sometimes it just helps to talk to someone. Good luck to you. I hope you feel better soon.
2007-08-21 18:03:13 · answer #2 · answered by Caring 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I felt like crap the first few months also but I started feeling amazing around 5 to 6 months. A lot of the yucky symptoms start to go away by then & you can really start to feel the baby kick which is awesome...it's definitely something to look forward to. Have you ever thought of getting those 3D ultrasound pictures done? They're a little pricey but they are sooooo real & they might cheer you up looking at them when you're feeling down. What about leaving your first child with your husband or grandma for a day & treating yourself to the spa or something else you enjoy. Good luck!
2007-08-21 17:58:55 · answer #3 · answered by Another baby boy! 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was the same way for the longest time..it's just starting to get a bit better now.(i'm 26 weeks) Whenever I was crying or upset, or felt like everyone had abandoned me, I just tried to concentrate on the baby. And as lame as it sounds, I found it easier to go out and go for a walk, get a coffee, icecream. I would feel much better after.
It is hard. I was crying all the time. You just have to find something everyday that cheers you up. For me, it's the little girl inside.
If this doesn't help, please go see your doctor. Don't let it ruin the pregnancy for you.
Good luck
2007-08-21 17:59:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The depression you're going through is the change of hormones in your body. It's not much to worry about. The best thing is to not let get in your way. Try taking up some hobbies, not like sewing or reading, unless it can really capture you away from reality so anything amiss you can't bother you. If you take your goals seriously, try exercising, yoga is best for you and your baby. Relaxes tensions, and the stretching of the musceles and relieving stress can really add up well to the actualy birth.
2007-08-21 17:57:33 · answer #5 · answered by VintageFiend 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Wow only 17 weeks and you can't stand it. I made it to about 6 months.
I feel ya though. I hated being pregnant. Giving birth was less painful than actually carrying them for 9 month.
I guess spend as much time as you can here to try to forget you are pregnant.
At least you have 17 weeks under your belt.
2007-08-21 17:56:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
...it can be a difficult thing to go through, with morning sickness, weight gain and all the other uncomfortable symptoms. For me, I am 21 weeks pregnant, some days I am delighted to be pregnant other days I am scared senseless, as we went through a still birth previously at 24 weeks. This pregnancy is very emotional for me and I can't wait for the baby to be born.
Try to fill your day up with many tasks, go walking, visit friends...what ever it takes to stop you from being unhappy. Good luck with your pregnancy.
2007-08-21 17:58:57 · answer #7 · answered by Ali 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try to enjoy it, a child is a blessing and a gift from God. Some people cannot have kids or get pregnant at all. But you've been chosen. You dont have much longer ur almost half way there. Get alot of rest and pray.
2007-08-21 18:00:13 · answer #8 · answered by Kristi A 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Are you tired? Run down? What makes you unhappy with pregnancy? Look at the reasons why you may be feeling down and try and counteract them.
I always found that the middle of my pregnancies dragged (I have 4) but I would study, walk. read, try new crafts anything to keep me occupied and I would start to feel better and time would move on better.
2007-08-21 17:57:11 · answer #9 · answered by Bronwen C 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just be thankful you are able to have another child.
I have one child. I cannot have any more. I would do anything to have another child...I am only 31. I get so upset when people complain about being pregnant and especially those people that abandon or abuse their innocent children.
Enjoy it! It's a blessing and a miracle! Something I wish I could experience just one more time.
2007-08-21 17:59:31 · answer #10 · answered by seeso 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋