Depression during pregnancy

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caymnl - 392 days ago.
I am around six weeks pregnant with my second child. I have a son that is 13 months. I found out about three days ago that I am pregnant. It was completely unplanned. I have not stopped crying since I found out. There is not one piece of me that wants to be pregnant right now but I am trying to get to the pont where I am happy and excited about being pregnant but I can't! I have never felt so lost and out of control of my body like this before. I am so overwhelmed with so many emotions. I feel like I have no one to talk to. I have a very supporting husband but he just don't understand how I am feeling because he is a man. I just need some reassurance that everything is going to be ok...

lizmorre - 426 days ago.
everyone says put your kids first, it is my true belife that a mother should be the number one player an if the mother is unhappy, she can not be the best mother she can be. i get treated for depression now an as long as i can remember, luckily im doing pretty good, it has taken me about 26 weeks to become excited about the new baby we are having, however i have more doubts about the father... but i am my number one player... its surprising how strong u get when it comes to your kids an whats best.. being alone is hard however rewarding, i was alone with my first son who is now 5, we have a bond that even the man in his life for the past 3 yrs who he knows as his dad can not break, i promised him to have fun with him everyday when i was preg with him an i have done that every day since, im now having a girl, an i have promised her she will never know how cruel men can be, an how strong an beautiful women are, to never take herself so seriously an to laugh. i had a horrible childhood horrible teenage years an horrible early adult life.now being 31 im ok with being me.. my first son changed my life, i was an alcholic when i got pregnate an on the verge of dying.he saved my life. an it is my duty to provide him with the best life ever, my boyfriend now is so loving an caring an sensitive alog with being super hot, but not much money bad credit 2 cars that dont work an i feel as though i deserve more.. but i dont know what i am wanting. emotionally i am so taken care of, money wise not so much.. i do tell myself everyday i could be with a man who had money but treated me an my son horrible an that usually helps.. but lately i keep thinking im better off alone.. maybe its my hormones that are nuts right now, who know.. an maybe its me not knowing what i want out of life.. after the baby i am going back to school an im super excited about that. i will be getting a BS in addiction studies i have 2 yrs to go an then i know i can provide for my kids... idk i just feel as though they are my kids an not his, this is my home my car my kids.my name is on all of those things... i just needed to vent.. this comment is all over the place sorry for that... p.s i am new an i really enjoy this site..

picklejard1 - 438 days ago.
I am about 23 weeks pregnant and I have been experencing thoughts that I have never had before I wasnt pregnant. For example finding other men other then my husband attractive, which never happened before. I just dont know if this is a normal symptom of being pregnant.

ash1983 - 474 days ago.
febbaby 2. you will do just fine alone with your kids. Sounds like youve been dealing with 2 kids so far. Of course your hormonal, he should understand that! And turning his phone off and leaving the house is just selfish and is obviously going to make you upset. Get rid of him that way the money you are spending on his ugrateful ass can go to you and your kids xx Its scary thinkin of being alone but loads of women do it there is support out there use it if you need to, Your confidence will grow with time as you realise you're better off without him x

Mommy2B24 - 475 days ago.
febbaby2~ sorry to hear about your situation. It really is sad you had to put up with such a jerk. I know it seems impossible right now, but you can take care of two infants alone. Yes it's hard, but ppl do it everyday with 3 & 4 children at a time. Consider yourself lucky to get rid of him early on. Your children don't need to see their mom be mistreated. You deserve better so don't settle for less just bcuz it seems tough. best of luck to u!

HisBabyMama85 - 485 days ago.
feb- im sorta in the same boat, im 17 weeks work part time and pay for everything and do everything while the bf just goes to school full time. its hard! i talk to my doc and im on lexapro (anti-deprss) it helps but i also see a counselor. i think you did the right thing and you have to do what is best for your children (even if your unhappy) who knows maybe he will realize that hes doing is unacceptable and do some changeing.

febbaby2 - 486 days ago.
Hello all, newcomer to the site and hoping to find some kindred spirits and possibly some advice. I am 24 weeks right now and have a 10 month old little boy as well. My bf and I just moved into a new house (that I bought) and what little help he was moving, has complained non stop. I had to put the crib together, beds etc...I work full time, pay for everything including his truck payment and he owns a business that I also help pay his rent for- he contributes nothing to our household or current child. This second pregnancy was not planned and I've been skeptical about it since the day I found out- simply because I know I'll be doing it on my own. He is of no financial, physical or even emotional support. I realize I am extremely hormonal and get upset easily. Well, the last couple of weeks everything has just all come unravelled. We fight non stop- he even spit in my face. And a couple of nights he didn't bother to come home and turned his phone off, last night being one of them. So I told him I was done and not to come back along with a few choice names (I'm not saint lol). I'm just scared to death because I have no family or close friends in the area, so I have no help whatsoever. I just don't know how I'm going to be able to do it with 2 infants. Obviously that makes me second guess my decision to break up with my bf, but he has to know he can't treat me that way. I'm not happy with him and I'm not happy without him. I just don't know what to do.....I'm so upset, depressed, overwhelmed- you name it.

marti1509 - 504 days ago.
KLE26 forgot to send some huggs xoxoxoxoxo

marti1509 - 504 days ago.
KLE26 - im marti and im 7weeks pregnant and belive me the way you feel must be something normal for us mummys to be. all my friendsare like 'oh , you pregnant, good' I mean hello!!!! just because they have babys already, been ther and done it doesnt mean that they have to act with no interest and my husband.... yeh theyre just men. they take things on different way....im sure your other half loves you very very much and is excited about your baba.hold on girl!!!! im with you !! xxx

kle26 - 505 days ago.
i am 7 weeks and today feel as low as i could ever feel. i moved a long way in march to live with my partner, ive made no friends in my area and im feeling increasingly isolated. just because im not showing i think my partner isnt taking me seriously, i feel so ill and low but i dont think he apriciates this. i just think hes sick of my moods and isnt realising how hard this is for me. today ive just cried non stop, i dont know what to do with myself and feel ive no one to talk to.

cchez86 - 510 days ago.
HI im 23 weeks pregnant, ive been experienceing some feelings of depression right from the start of my pregnancy. Despite having a history of depression and knowing the signs, i didmissed it, assuming it was just my hormones. But its getting worse, i cant talk to my partner and i had some appointments with a psychologist at the hospital but she just told me she does not need to see me anymore!!!!!! I feel like im getting worse not better and now feel like i have no one. I dont know what to do or who to talk to.....

rockmamma - 516 days ago.
hi everybody!i am 7 weeks prego!i suffer from panic attacks and depression sometimes!i cannot cut my xanax one pill 0,5 every night!any of you had similar problem and had a healthy baby?

Rushaan5 - 518 days ago.
im 11 wks with my 5th preg. had 2 m/c and 2 healthy boys. have a loving caring husband, a full time domestic worker, financial stability, support of my family but still i am not happy ....WHY?? been crying and laying about since monday, cant remeber when i had a good laugh. dont wana go outside just wana lay in bed and watch tv all day! WHY cant I be happy??????

1stmom2be - 522 days ago.
@babybluebell i feel very sad that you want to get a divorce..do you think it could just the pregnancy making you feel like this? or has it been a long time coming

*mommytobe* - 524 days ago.
I just in the last 2-3 weeks started taking Zoloft and I really feel like its helping me! I have days still where I just feel like crying all day. But those days seem to be less and less. I felt so pathetic and weak having to take prescription drugs for depression, but I do feel better.

silveroak77 - 525 days ago.
I just found out I'm pregnant for the first time. I've suffered from depression for over 15 years. I will continue to be on my antidepressants through my pregnancy and hope for the best. For those of you who are newly dealing with depression, it does get better! Even though you may feel alone there are people out there who understand what you are going through.

Babybluebell - 531 days ago.
Ever since my pregnancy started showing I have noticed my husband looking at other women. We have been married for 10 years and this is our first child. I never noticed him looking at other women before. I told him that I have noticed him looking at other women often, lately when we are out. He said he didn't think that he was doing that. I really do not want to be with someone who doesn't want to be with me, so I am really considering divorce. We are good friends and work well together, but he is not a very affectionate person I have always felt a little lonely during the marriage, but I have never been concerned until now. Has anyone else experienced this?

mybaby2be - 535 days ago.
to the beautiful woman that are suffering at this time i pray for u all! and hope u all will pray for eachother. God has givin u a very special gift for a reason. I dnt believe that we are givn life to destroy our own pray hard and ask for help u all are not alone. AMEN! xoxo

MelissaCCSU - 538 days ago.
Hi, me name is Melissa and I am a graduate student at Central Connecticut State University. I am writing a thesis paper on pregnancy (planned or unplanned), social support, and depression. I was wondering if you would volunteer to take a few minutes to take the survey from the attached link below. All information is anonymous and confidential. Thank you for your support! http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZWDP363

Jess1stbaby - 556 days ago.
I too had the worste depression and anziety,i have never suffered from depression before becoming pregnant,i didnt even wanna leave the house or see anyone and everyone was getting worried,i went to my doctor and he put me on a safe antidepression medication on a very low dose it's only been a week and i feel like my old self again and will now be able to enjoy my pregnancy,please get help if your feeling like this its our hormones that couse it oxo jess

mary@38 - 558 days ago.
Hi: I am pregnant, 8 weeks now, with my second. I had bouts of depression during my first pregnancy. And I've had some bad days too in this one. I take fish oil supplements which are supposed to be very helpful for depression - and they've worked well for me. I listen to relaxation CDs, particularly ones received from a Hypnobirthing course. The point is that I think these things work and that the end result - a wonderful baby - is worth persevering through blues. If you can: try to take a breaks when you need them, and breaks outside where you can walk, and breath, and maybe see the world a little different.

desertmonkey73 - 560 days ago.
littlemiss, I left you a message! Take care of yourself, and I am glad you were able to get some help!!!

littlemiss - 560 days ago.
I've been to doctors, and explained everything and have decided not to continue the pregnancy. I guess I'm not meant for motherhood. Can't even look after myself. Feeling very low, but occasional highs. My relationship is breaking down too. All this coz we were in love and wanted a child, and now nothing...but I know I can get better.

desertmonkey73 - 570 days ago.
LittleMiss, call your doctor NOW! If he can't help you today, go to the ER! I suffer from depression also, and I understand how you feel....and I know that if you don't get some help now, you could hurt yourself. Don't self medicate, you could do something you regret later. Please, PLEASE call someone now!

littlemiss - 570 days ago.
I am 9 weeks pregnant and feel suicidal and don't want to be around my partner. Even the smell of him makes me feel sick. Even objects around me make me feel sick. I hate everything and cannot be round anyone. I suffer from depression normally but this is so much worse. I have just slept for about 15 hours which doesn't help. No one else knows about this so it is hard to explain why I don't want to see my friends. I wanted the pregnancy but now I'm not so sure. It's awful.