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Can anyone help me with this , please....

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Quackers · 23/04/2004 19:41

I have finally become aware of a problem that has risen it's ugly head. I am desperately sad and in all honesty feel down, low, depressed most of the time. I did not have this with my DD whatsoever, I was on a high give or take the odd hormonal moment. I cry at least 4 or 5 times a day and this has worsened in the last 2 or 3 weeks. I am angry, impatient, sleepless at night and don't feel like making an effort to do anything. I thought aquanatal today might lift me a little but by the time I got home, I was weepy again and feel so sad and down. I feel like slapping myself and saying be thanful to have what you have. I lost 2 babies last year and do feel so lucky to be having this baby, but I am in a real pit and don;t know how to get out out. Can anyone suggest anything or give experiences of this in pgcy. I thought this only happened afterwards, not during the most wonderful time in life.

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littlerach · 25/04/2004 08:41

Hurray!!
The power of sunshine!!!!
Have a good day.
XXX

Beetroot · 25/04/2004 08:52

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Metrobaby · 25/04/2004 09:24

Quackers - glad to hear you are feeling better today. Hang in there and take things slowly - I would say what you are feeling is normal.

My sister lost her 1st baby at 36 wks, and since then she has had a ds and new dd. I would say after her loss, she felt very much like you, and I can't even begin to describe the constant worries and concerns she constantly had throughout her whole pregnancies which were closely monitored from start to finish. Also understandably she didn't sleep too well and that also had an effect on her emotions and well being.

Like Marina, however, since the birth of her dd 6 weeks ago she is absoultely over the moon and is even talking about having another My sister didn't feel comfortable talking to counsellors, however, I know she found support through her dh and family. The hardest thing she found was people who tried to almost dismiss or forget her 1st ds.

Hope today is a much better day. xxx

jellycat · 25/04/2004 13:56

Hi Quackers, glad you are feeling better. As beety says, don't get too worried if you continue to have some times when you feel a bit down (although I hope you do carry on feeling better!). Hope you have a lovely time at Center Parcs - cross fingers this lovely weather will last.

twiglett · 25/04/2004 14:05

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Quackers · 25/04/2004 18:01

Cheers everyone! Had such a lovely day, even had a glass of cava in the garden and we played outside with DD all day. So off to finish getting some things together, ready for the early boat tommorow! Have a lovely weekend, will post when I get back. Thankyou all again, it has meant alot to me - especially to know I;m normal and not going mad. There's more and more of the old me coming out each hour today!xxxQ

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bunny2 · 25/04/2004 18:43

Glad to hear things are looking better.We are a slave to hormones arent we?! Now go and enjoy your break xxxx

hana · 25/04/2004 18:45

so pleased you're feeling better quacks. One day at a time - enjoy your mini break, hope the sunshine stays out for you

NorfolkTurkey · 25/04/2004 19:40

Quackers - I am really glad you are feeling better There's light at the end of the tunnel - hang on in there!

sibble · 26/04/2004 05:36

Hi quackers, sorry I missed your original post and am truly happy that the cloud is lifting. As everybody has said you have been there for so many of us when we have needed support. I just wanted to add that you are not alone - I am 24wks +6 and have been tearful, irritable and depressed for the past few weeks. Knowing that we are lucky to be pregnant after m/c's and when others are trying so hard only adds to pressure to 'cheer up' IMO (that's my personal pressure) but I am putting it down to hormones, being tired etc and waiting for the cloud to lift. It's a horrible feeling to feel so low, know that you are 'not right' but feel unable to do anything about it. We went away over easter and at teh end of 4 days DH told me I had been 'a sour faced old cow', I had to agree, I had my reasons which I tried to justify but at the end of the day he was right and i knew it, but that is just how I felt.
I hope your cloud keeps away. I find that what helps for me, is some quiet time on my own, sitting in the garden or going for a walk, I try to look at the scenery and 'nice' things and not dwell on being down.....
sorry not much help but you are not alone...

fisil · 26/04/2004 07:10

Just caught up with this. Glad you're feeling better. Big hugs (((()))). Hope it carries on getting better.

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Quackers · 30/04/2004 21:15

Thanks all for all these messages - much appreciated. Sibble, lovely to hear from you!! Hope you;re pgcy is progressing well even if you feel down, like I have been. There are moments of real happiness and others where you just feel empty.
We did have a lovely time and it was a busy few days so need a rest now! I had a lovely pgcy massage though and felt good again for a lot of the time, give or take a few little blips, but generally feel a bit more like me. Hope it continues. It feels as though it;s there but I'm keeping it at bay - for the moment anyway. xxx

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BabyN · 04/11/2004 16:46

I am 15 weeks pregnant and my baby is kicking and it started at 14 weeks is this normal for someone who is her first time of pregnancy or what causes it could it be that we have sex every day with the father

smellymelly · 04/11/2004 16:56

not sure this merits a response..

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