Feeling irritable and lonely!

[Jrobinson200]

Hi all!

I am currently 6 weeks pregnant with my first child. Myself and my partner haven't been together even a year, however we knew each other before and are late 30s and 40s so we are ready for this next stage.

It happened much quicker than I thought, but I am happy with the news. When we first found out we were ecstatic and it brought us closer together.

However, now I'm in a place where I don't even want to see my friends, never mind my partner. We live together and everything he does irritates me....I'm easily irritated anyway so now it's to the extreme! I've read a few threads saying this can be normal and hormones will balanxe eventually. Im calm when I'm alone, I'm sleeping in a seperate room as I just need space.
I feel terrible on my partner as he must feel so pushed out, yet I know it's what I need right now to keep me relaxed whilst I grow this baby!

Is this normal?! Any tips?

Sorry for the rant!

Why don’t you want to see your friends? It could be a sign of depression. Depression in pregnancy is more common than post natal depression. Maybe chat to your GP.

Not that I don't want to as such, but they drink s lot socially which I'm trying to avoid that situation at the moment. And I'm enjoying my space. Is it wrong to enjoy my own space right now? Xx

Ok whoa.
First - yes, Your hormones are all over the place, maybe experiencing sickness/tiredness/fatigue and emotionally you're probably adjusting so of course you're going to be feeling some type of way. Normal.
Second - this is changing not only your life, but your partners, your friends and your family's will be impacted and your relationships with them will be too. Don't close anyone off, if anything you need them closer to you for support! Remember that foremost before the selfish thoughts creep in. Speak to him about how you feel, keep him in the loop!! If you feel grouchy, tell him so, if you want some time alone, tell him so. He'll understand as long as you state "look, sorry babe but I'm not feeling myself today so apologies if I snap" (of course this is not an excuse, and you should be mature and try your best to reign it in)
Third - you're only 6 weeks! It does get better into the second trimester generally, but you've a long way to go! Give yourself and everyone else around you a break and calm down now before you end up messing things up or stressing yourself out. If you feel it's beyond your control, talk to your midwife and seek help.
Lastly - congratulations!

Best wishes, from someone who's 36 weeks pregnant.

6 weeks is very early and if you weren't expecting it so soon, there's a whole lot going on in both your body and your mind.
I'm currently 22 weeks and was an absolute wreck for the first ten or so weeks, I was so irritable and upset at everything and felt like I was being a massive pain in the arse.

Power through and you'll soon find your way but if you're ever really concerned about your MH, do speak to your midwife.

PS the third trimester isn't a joy ride either. My emotions are worse than they were in the beginning. Reality check.

Thank you everyone, all the responses I was expecting, guess I just wanted some reassurance. I have been open with my partner about how I feel and I couldn't ask for more. I'm trying hard to put this to one side as much as I can and act normal. I guess I'm feeling it as well as we won't be telling anyone but close friend and family until the 12 weeks scan so guess I kind of feel in limbo too until then. Im extremely tired too, I run a hair salon so it's mentally draining.

Thank you all for your advice, I have my first appointment s week on Tuesday so I'm going to voice my feelings to the midwife then x