I am 27 weeks pregnant with a girl. I've always had anxiety and depression but have been medication free for a few years. I have a busy job in a hospital. My husband and I have a good relationship and we wanted to have a child. I previously miscarried. Since becoming pregnant, my anxiety and depression has worsened. I had hyperemesis for 11 weeks (severely) and I still have odd sick days. I prayed for a miscarriage during those awful weeks, which I know is not uncommon among women with HG.
I have just started a CBT course through my local NHS service. I am currently sitting in a cafe and there is a woman with a happy baby next to me. I just burst out in tears. I feel so overwhelmed and really distant about being pregnant. I am really worried that I'm not bonding with my baby and that I'll not bond with her when she's here. I am speaking to a therapist about this but I was just wondering if anyone had any advice about some small things I can do everyday to improve my mood and my bond with my baby.