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Feel so miserable

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YukoandHiro · 03/03/2020 11:11

I know I really lucky to be pregnant (expecting my 2nd, about 7 or 8 weeks along). But I'm so depressed. I feel so unbelievably sick and am signed off work for it, can't sleep because of the nausea, i feel like I'm being a terrible parent to my 2.5 year old as I'm not as patient as I usually am and can't play without being distracted by runs to the bathroom.
I'm also worried we've done the wrong thing introducing a new baby into our little family. Our daughter was a difficult newborn with lots of medical issues. It didn't become straightforward til 18 months. I also had complications in that pregnancy that are likely to recur in this one.
I was so excited about expanding our family but now I'm so worried I've done the wrong thing. And I feel so damn unwell. (DH isn't worried at all and thinks a sibling will be brilliant for our little girl long term)
Ok that was just a brain dump as I'm feeling so emotional.

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SarahD19 · 03/03/2020 11:22

@YukoandHiro not much to add except this has been so similar to my situation since I fell pregnant last Summer, I’m 32 weeks now.

I have been so poorly since day one, then faced fears regarding current baby either having profound disabilities/health complications or even in utero demise/stillbirth. It has been exhausting and I have, for the first time in my life, had to have some time signed off work due to the intense pressures of my pressurised full-time job and all this going on.

My 2.5 year old DS has also always been quite high need (although fortunately is quite healthy).

Not really much to add other than I feel for your illness, pain and stress levels. You aren’t alone with these challenges and I hope the pregnancy gets better for you x

YukoandHiro · 03/03/2020 11:55

Sorry to hear you're having a tough time too @SarahD19. Are you on early mat leave now? I left at 33 weeks with my first as I was on three times weekly monitoring and I just couldn't keep up all the appointments and my high pressure job.
I'm only working three days a week now but with a 1.5 hour commute each way and I can't do it this sick - I just can't concentrate on anything but how grim I feel.

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SarahD19 · 03/03/2020 12:19

Hey @YukoandHiro nope but am due to start very soon. I worked right up to the end with my first so this is new to me. I had a phased return as was just at breaking point a few months ago, so have been afforded a bit of flexibility which has made the world of difference. My commute is similar and had been doing that at peak time every day. I have been allowed to travel out of peak time (30 miles each way) and do very occasional work from home where there is admin, which has made such a difference. Have your work been accommodating?

YukoandHiro · 03/03/2020 12:39

They were first time round but my job is a bit all or nothing, so in a way it's easier to be signed off than to go in and work in effectively.
I've no idea how this is going to pan out. I'm just desperate for the next few months to be done with! By 25 weeks hopefully I'll feel a bit better, I'll know if I'm going to have another complicated pregnancy and the end will be in sight.

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SarahD19 · 03/03/2020 13:26

@YukoandHiro you will get there! But I know exactly what you mean. And it has felt like an endless slog for me too. Only just starting to relax a bit now and tbh that is still very hard as work feels quite overwhelming still 🙈

Cookiecrumble887 · 03/03/2020 13:39

This was me 2.5 years ago.

I had a just turned two year old and was pregnant again with her brother. I had bleeds, nausea and low mood until 16 weeks. Then I was reasonably good all the way through.

What I remember looking back on both my pregnancies was between 6-12 weeks with both I felt low and poorly constantly. I guess the sudden surge of hormoneswere to blame. I hated the first trimester.

Like you I had the guilt. I was a boring mum for a couple of months. I couldn't be arsed to meet friends or go out. When I did go out I had crisps in my pocket to settle my sickly stomach. I remember going downstairs with a bucket in the night feeling sick as anything and sitting on the sofa.

I remember around 7 weeks with my son just sitting on the decking outside. It was a hot day and my DD was playing happily in the garden. I just thought I don't know how the hell I am going to push through this next 6 weeks.

The thing is you just do. You keep going. Every day is a day closer to that first scan. Once you get to ten weeks you are in double figures and very close to the next stage.

My advise is do what you have to do.

Playdoh, megablocks, Duplo, colouring, extra Tele and biscuits too Wink order some cheap stickers from eBay and let them play. Magnet numbers or letters to play on the fridge with. Sit them in a highchair with water and dry pasta etc. Literally anything to occupy them so you can just rest.

It's ok not to get dressed. It's ok to lay in bed and let the little one watch tele on a device for half abit.

If the weather is dry. Open the patio doors or whatever. Sit outside on a chair and breathe in the fresh air. let your child run about and play outside. I promise you they will never remember this as being a boring time. They will be perfectly happy.

Mine are now 5 and 2. I don't regret it. I love our family. They have a great bond. As people they are opposites. They have been opposites in everything from sleeping, eating, playing, affection, fear and confidence. Your experience won't be the same second time around. But you will do it because you are the mum and we just do it. We adapt and get into a new routine. The first couple of weeks were chaotic. Too many people coming around and I felt overwhelmed trying to keep the house in visiting condition and get sufficient rest on top of two kids needing me. But then once all that was over (2.5 weeks in) we got into our own little Rytham. Babies sleep quite alot in the day so there's plenty of time to bond with the toddler. By the time the baby is that bit older you don't remember your life before and you will just do it.

Congratulations and don't worry. Do what you need to do and you will all survive. You don't need to be super mum right now. You just need to be mum xx

YukoandHiro · 03/03/2020 14:30

Thanks @Cookiecrumble887 - I must be feeling rubbish as that actually just made me weep a bit!
I know that whatever happens it will be different this time. It already is as I only had mild nausea the first time so this level of sickness is a whole new ball game.
We live in a flat so I think one of the reasons I feel bad is that I'm struggling to get out, but you're right - she's always happy with bowls of rice and playdoh and stuff like that. She won't remember as "the boring weeks" like I do. It's all a bit of a slog at the moment as we're in the middle of potty training too (wouldn't have started if I knew I was pregnant when we did, but now we're a month in we have to crack on!) Just wish I could fast forward time and get to the midsummer!
Lovely to hear that your children have a good bond with one another. I'm an only child so heading into uncharted territory now.

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Cookiecrumble887 · 03/03/2020 17:11

Honestly don't worry. Have a cry if you need too. I found it hard because nobody really knows at this stage. Sometimes I wished I could just tell people how I was feeling. Even when I was out walking on a better day. I wanted to say to strangers I feel really down and sick. It's so hard to find food and drinks that help isn't it. I found eating little and often helped. I used to literally lie down with a box of bread sticks and munch them to feel better.

It's abit harder to go out as you are in a flat. But if you feel you physically can't go out right now that's ok. Can your partner take the little one for a quick walk after work? My oh used to just take mine to the shop or for a walk a couple of times a week. Made me feel less guilty.

Just think in another 4 weeks you will most likely be getting to the better weeks. Having constant nausea is really hard!

Also do you have netflix? If you do try and enjoy some boxsets in the next week or two. Let yourself be lazy Smile when did your sickness stop with your first?

SarahD19 · 03/03/2020 17:20

@Cookiecrumble887 loving your comments! You describe the first trimester dilemma so perfectly!

Also just hoping for @YukoandHiro that beyond the first trimester is ok too as I know that is a huge worry given the history. I know all the drama of my nightmare second trimester made it feel, in my case, that it was a never ending struggle.

I think the advice of one day and one step at a time is good advice indeed xx

YukoandHiro · 03/03/2020 17:23

Thank you! Yes she goes to nursery two days a week and they have a garden, plus my DH has been taking her out to the park and other places when he's not at work. My parents took her out for an afternoon today so I could go back to bed (we've told them about the pregnancy).

Will be sitting down with Netflix under a blanket tomorrow I think!

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Cookiecrumble887 · 03/03/2020 17:27

I hope you feel better too Sarah. I really did find this stage hard. It all balanced out. It's just muddling through the nausea and exhaustion. It definitely feels lonely at times. The days drag on too when you are not doing what you normally do. It's most definitely worth it though. Few more weeks and you both will have your scan pictures and hopefully be getting back your energy. Why did nature decide to make us feel sick with it I'll never know. I think this is why I stopped at 2. Otherwise I'd love one more. X

Cookiecrumble887 · 03/03/2020 17:29

Sounds like your little one is getting plenty of fun still. Rest up and enjoy some tele. Feel free to message me if you need a chat Smile

IslayBrigid · 03/03/2020 17:32

Hey OP and others, I can relate to this. I'm a first time mum so don't have a LO to worry about yet but am now in my 15th week and still feeling nauseous and exhausted. Had very bad time for about 5 weeks vommiting my dinner every night. Weirdly it was worse in evenings and during the day it wasnt SO bad, so thankful for that. Also suffered from very low mood for a few weeks. Still suffer with motivation due to consistent nausea and tiredness.
I just really hope it passes soon! At least by week 16, pleeeeease. It does seem to slowly be getting better but then every now and then I'll spew again or feel awful.
I hope the symptoms even out for you soon OP! xx

SarahD19 · 03/03/2020 17:33

Haha @Cookiecrumble887 I’m 32 weeks now and likely to be induced by 37 weeks if I don’t have baby earlier due to complications - so probably not getting my energy back anytime soon 🙈 👍🏻 But yeah I completely agree with the sentiment. Definitely relax as much as you can @YukoandHiro and remember you’re amazing. It’s hard work growing a person - and I think as women we give ourselves such a hard time for feeling vulnerable xx

YukoandHiro · 04/03/2020 09:10

Thanks @IslayBrigid I'll definitely try to take it easy and be kind to myself. Just desperate for this spring to be over!
I'm sure you'll start feeling better soon. Week 15 was a turning point for me in my first pregnancy. I then had a few good easy weeks before I had some complications in the third trimester as I ended up with gestational diabetes (which I will probably get again)
Fingers crossed for easier days for all of us

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YukoandHiro · 04/03/2020 09:11

@SarahD19 you're so close to the finishing line now - hang in there!

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