Prenatal depression: what is wrong with me?
I never felt depressed when pregnant with my first child, I rarely cried and I was in a better mood than usual, but my hormones are a wreck this time around. It’s like a freaking roller coaster- I felt great for 2 days- and then for the last two days- i have been balling my eyes out. I hate the way I look and feel and I am dreading wearing shorts- meanwhile all my non pregnant friends are losing weight and looking good-I’m paranoid that my husband thinks I’m ugly- even if he’d never admit it… I was in the process of losing weight and working out when I got pregnant, and because I have had so many miscarriages in the past (4 total) I was told not to over do it- plus I am so tired all the time I feel like even walking wears me out. I haven’t gained any weight on the scale, but my belly is growing and I feel huge and bloated and I don’t know why I care- I am happy to have another baby- but why am I feeling so down and negative? I guess it’s hormones, but I didn’t feel this way with my first child, so this feels wrong. Does any one else feel this way?
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I felt the same way the second time I got pregnant, didn’t want to leave the house or anything. I truly think its the hormones and your body trying to balance itself out. You really should talk to your doctor, they can prescribe you something to help balance out your hormones! No matter what, you are gorgeous because you are a MOTHER TO BE and that’s always sexy! You have a gift that some others do not have. Embrace it! Once you pass the first trimester, ask your doctors if its okay to exercise and as long as the approve, go for it! Good luck!
dont worry hun, every pregnancy is different and im sure many women will relate to you on this one, i do! when pregnant first time round, you never know what to expect, so you never really feel down and always feel excited in planning everything for the baby. but with the second, you really do know what to expect and when it doesnt happen like you remember it subconciously that can get you down and weary without realising it. i really relate to you when you say your non pregnant friends are losing weight, i was actually really overweight before i got pregnant this time round we were ttc for 4 years, but then doctor put me on a strict diet to lose weight before we tried again, and i became perfectly slim, curves in the right places and everything,and then found out i was 8 weeks pregnant!!!! i didnt know whether to cry from anger or happiness, i mean to one side i couldnt wait to be pregnant but to the other, i finally got the body i wanted! well now, at 34 weeks, bloated, and fat (well thats how i feel) im just feeling more and more depressed thinking will i ever get a chance to lose the weight again. i have had serious problems with this pregnancy like bleeding, sever pgp, and now im having horrible braxton hicks which are painful, but then i think its worth it, and that little bundle of joy will make up for everything ive been through this pregnancy. try not to stress too much and talk to your partner as well, you can talk to your doctor, but your partner will put his arms round you and comfort you and tell you it will be ok, then you have a sense of relief with that love you receive. sorry i blabbed on but just want to make you feel better cos i understand what you feel. take care of yourself and congratulations in advance!