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Is it normal for pregnancy announcements to flatten you?

31 replies

tequilasunrises · 11/08/2019 14:35

Just that really.

Went out for dinner last night with some friends and they announced they are expecting DC2. Their DC1 has just turned 1 and I remember feeling so envious the first time around but this news just floored me.

I felt a lump rise up in my throat and I couldn’t enjoy the rest of the evening, although I was obviously outwardly happy for them!

We’ve not been trying long due to circumstances holding it off but I’ve been desperately broody for about two years, probably more.

Anyone else feel the same or am I just a shithead?

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juneybean · 11/08/2019 15:03

Absolutely normal, I call it a baby bomb because it just causes devastation. Face to face ones are the worst though!

fruitofthenight · 11/08/2019 15:01

Sorry posted before finishing!
It makes me feel so guilty for feeling that way. I dread baby announcements in person for this reason

fruitofthenight · 11/08/2019 14:58

Totally normal. I've experienced it a lot but it makes me feel so

Bezalelle · 11/08/2019 14:57

Normal!

I've never unfollowed so many people on social media since I started TTC (which isn't even that long ago, in the grand scheme of things).

The merest whiff of an announcement and I'm on that "unfriend" button. It makes me feel like I'm going a bit mad. Maybe I am!

tequilasunrises · 11/08/2019 14:55

Thank you Flowers

I know it’s ridiculous but I feel almost embarrassed that I was daydreaming about me being pregnant hours before when actually it’s them going through it. Stupid because they don’t know I was doing it but still! Argh. Just feel so weird now.

Don’t want to tell DH as he thinks I’m ‘chilled’ about it all..

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PurpleDaisies · 11/08/2019 14:38

Totally normal. No one talks about it in real life. Don’t feel guilty, what you’re feeling is valid. Flowers

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