Pregnancy and mixed emotions

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Hi
Just wondering if anyone can relate to how I’m feeling or offer any reassurance.

I’m 12 weeks pregnant (planned) and was initially over the moon! Now I’ve got really mixed feelings (not that I don’t want to continue the pregnancy). I’m feeling anxious about what sort of Mum I’ll be, if I’ll like being a Mum, how will I cope etc.

I’m not as excited as I’d hoped I’d be and sometimes I’m scared about the loss of my independence and how we’ll cope financially. My husband is amazingly supportive and reassures me it’s normal to feel this way but just want to know if anyone else has felt this way and does it last throughout the whole pregnancy??

I think it is perfectly normal, your hormones are all over the place after all!
When I first found out I couldn't even speak about it for a good few weeks, but now I am 22 weeks and couldn't be happier. I found having the scan really helped me feel more comfortable.

Try not to put too much pressure on yourself.

Thank you for getting back to me, means a lot to know I’m not the only one!
The scan did make a lot of difference for me too but still processing it and getting my head round stuff. You’re totally right about the pressure I’m putting on myself, it’s like I expect to feel a certain way and I’m beating myself up for not feeling it.
Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy x