Is it normal for pregnancy announcements to flatten you?

[tequilasunrises]

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?

I used to cry at Facebook pregnancy announcements and when my best friend told me she was pregnant it floored me for days. I'm so so grateful that I got pregnant not long after, I seriously don't know how I would have coped with the friendship if we were still struggling. It's normal and you shouldn't feel guilty. Please talk to your DH about it though. You need support and someone on your side to lean on when you're struggling

I completely get it, even though we didn't try for a while because of circumstances it was still upsetting to hear others announce it when I so desperately wanted it to be me. 🤞🏻 it is your time soon.
Personally I wouldn't unfriendly or unfollow them if they are close friends (guessing they are to tell you in person) but that's up to you with how close you are
💕 you're definitely not the only one and it's hard when you are happy for them but at the same time it's ripping you apart 💕

Just had my friend announce she is pregnant this morning and it has absolutely knocked me :( haven't cried like that in a long time! Really happy for her but totally threw me!x

My best friend told me she was pregnant today and i'm obviously so excited for her but i'm just so jealous it's not me!

Especially when she came off pill same time as me and i've not even had a period since x

Totally understandable. I mute people on Facebook. We hit a new low a few Fridays ago we had 3 pregnancy announcements, all in ridiculous situations e.g. 1 mum a drug user. Yeah lm a bitch but l don’t care!

Yes, I've certainly felt like that.

A friend of mine is going through IVF currently. She told one of her best friends about it, and was horrified when this friend then announced her own pregnancy at an event (with lots of other friends there) without warning the IVF friend. Surely you'd send a sensitive head up in advance? The IVF friend told me she had to hide in the toilets as she was in tears.

I've gone through a miscarriage recently after months of trying, and have come off social media because of the announcements. It's heartbreaking when you've been trying for so long. Even when I was lucky enough to be pregnant with my little boy I didn't post an announcement or constant bump photos because I was so aware that people out there are struggling. I guess lots of people live in their own little bubbles - all you can do is remind yourself that it's ok, and the reaction is normal.