Missing out on the “fun” experiences due to lockdown

[Ellie2812]

Does anyone else feel like they’re missing out on some of the things they were looking forward to doing when pregnant?
I’m pregnant with our much longed-for first child (due in April) and, while TTC, I used to dream about the day where we could go shopping for nursery furniture, baby clothes, meet up with friends who are also pregnant/have children and now it looks like that’s not going to happen.
We live in an area that has been under lockdown since September (with only a few weeks where shops/restaurants re-opened, before closing again).

I’m aware I sound ridiculous and I am obviously incredibly fortunate to be having a healthy pregnancy; however I can’t shake this FOMO 😂 Anyone else feel the same or do I need to just get a grip?

I feel a bit like this op. I've just found out today, we were lucky and only tried for about 4 cycles tbh I thought it would take a lot longer so feeling lucky but at the same time feel a bit like oh god I thought we'd be closer to being out this mess by the time I fell, probably still have most of this year and baby wouldn't be here till next year and also feel guilty for feeling like that and feel I should just be happy and grateful and what did I expect but at the same time I think oh god should we have waited a bit longer, partner might not get to scans, might not get to have a baby shower, I thought we'd have another holiday just the two of us, now we won't etc. 😩 has anyone else felt like this cause now I feel really guilty!

I understand, but if your baby is due in April then you have a reasonable chance that once s/he is here you will be able to have a more ‘normal’ experience as baby groups etc re-open. It has been really tough on the women who have had babies in lockdown with all of the isolation that it brings. I’d rather have the normality once baby is here.

This is an IVF baby and I’m just so thankful to be pregnant, I don’t mind having to stay in a lot. My IVF cycle was delayed due to the first wave and it was so upsetting to be stuck in limbo. I’d rather be pregnant than not at all to be honest - if I get a healthy baby at the end it’ll be worth it, lockdown or not