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Early pregnancy taking its toll on relationship

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tisonlymeagain · 26/06/2019 19:29

Am I alone in this? And before anyone says anything, I am under no illusion that it's not going to get a whole lot worse when baby arrives - this is my 3rd DC but 1st DP.

It's really hard to put my finger on but ever since I've become pregnant I feel like it's just pulled us apart rather than closer together.

It's something we both really want but "morning" sickness or the all day nausea is dragging me down, I feel utterly fed up. I feel like crap all the time, can barely eat or drink a thing and I'm just so bloody tired I want to go to bed as soon as I wake up in the morning. Add to that we've not had sex in 3 weeks because I had a huge bleed afterwards and I'm just nervous about it...(we're normally 3-4 times a week)

I feel like me being like this is bringing DP down and having a really negative impact on our relationship. He's not demonstrated this is any way so maybe I am being paranoid but I feel he's becoming less patient and he's just fed up with the situation and me moping around, which is understandable, but I feel I almost want to fake being well so not as to disappoint him. He'd think I was nuts if I told him this, I know he thinks the world of me really but I can just see it taking its toll on him.

I don't suppose there is a solution other than time...I am 8 weeks now and hopefully will feel better in a few weeks, but just wanted some reassurance that this is relatively normal and it will pass!

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IceCreamSoda99 · 26/06/2019 19:45

You really need to talk to him about how you feel and that you are worried about how he feels, until you do you are second guessing his feelings, maybe he is frustrated he can't help you and hates seeing you suffer, you won't know until you ask Flowers

jenn88 · 26/06/2019 21:00

I really really feel for you!!
I'm just coming up to ten weeks and it's been a struggle for about 5 weeks now! From cramps to diarrhoea and sickness to the tiredness!!
It's been tough because everyday has been a challenge, I'm moody and grumpy and feeling sorry for myself!!
I just try my hardest to keep in mind DP doesn't know how I feel and cannot really understand! I just keep talking to him and reminding him how I'm feeling!

As for the sex life ours has definitely taken a hit but I feel better in the mornings so we have been having lie ins at the weekend! Also you will feel better (so I've been told!!!!) I'm just hoping that I feel better as I get into 2nd trimester because it's emotionally exhausting!!
Good luck xx

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