Meet the Other Phone. Only the apps you allow.

Meet the Other Phone.
Only the apps you allow.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Family planning

Mumsnet doesn't verify the qualifications of users. If you have medical concerns, please consult a healthcare professional.

Feeling broody

1 reply

BroodyAndConfused · 03/06/2020 16:41

Hi all, I am new on here and wondered if anyone would be able to offer me some advice. I struggled a bit with ‘spring fever’ last year but it is out of control this year. I think this may be because I am now in a position where starting a family is a realistic option. However, I would love to spend a couple of years travelling beforehand. Logically, I can tell myself this. But my body is having none of it. I am losing sleep, feeling empty and depressed. It seems to get worse when I see babies on tv, and I have really vivid dreams about it that wake me up. My ovaries actually ache, it is like my body is punishing me for not giving in to my urges. I wish there was a way of overcoming these feelings but I know that it is probably not possible. I know that it is natural to feel broody but this is taking over my thoughts so much that I cannot concentrate on anything else. Has anyone else experienced this? Did you give in or did the feelings pass?

OP posts:
Km1983 · 10/06/2020 18:00

Hello
I know exactly how you feel. I couldn't shake this feeling off either until i had my first baby who actually turned 11 today. Time flies.
I don't know what to suggest but it is a strong urge if you have it. It sometimes got a bit easier for me but after we'd got a cat, then a dog I knew it was really only the baby that would help the broody feelingWink....
All the best and i hope babies aren't too far off the horizon

New posts on this thread. Refresh page