Is it normal to feel like this?

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Lonely.

No way around it, I have people around me but I just feel really lonely this pregnancy.

I just feel really overwhelmed and like no one understands? I’m constantly worrying about the baby inside me which I know is normal and won’t stop but I’m young (I am over 18 under 25) and I’m really scared that I can’t do this

I still feel like a child myself in some ways and I’m really scared. My DP is supportive and understanding but he doesn’t get what pregnancy is like. He’s quite hidden with emotions so he doesn’t get overly emotional but even when I do he doesn’t always understand it?

Since I entered the 3rd trimester I’ve randomly been so teary anything could set me off crying for ages and he seems confused as to why I’m crying. It’s hard to explain that yes although it’s over something minor it’s mainly hormones adding to that (I’m assuming)

So I’m not alone but I’m just a bit lonely. It’s hard being pregnant and so scary.

Oh lovely... pregnancy is hard!!

If it makes you feel any better - I had my DD when I was 18 (pregnant at 17) and managed it! I'm now pregnant 10 years on and still feel those feelings of "i can't do it" xx

I was you at 22. It was all fine, my advice is if you get offers of help take it, don't be a hero or feel you have something to prove by soldiering on and ' coping'. If it's any reassurance my labour was extremely smooth and quick and issue free and my midwife said that was because I had such a young healthy body, which comforted me. I think the way you're feeling is normal but don't be afraid to reach out to any female friends or family members who have had kids, chances are most or some of them will have felt like this.

Oh my dear, I'm 33 and pregnant with my first child and I still feel like a child myself. I'm so afraid that I won't be a good enough Mum or that I'll fail at the first hurdle. I think the fear is rooted in that by becoming a parent you yourself are never truly a child again.

It's ok to cry and feel emotional - I'm told that's perfectly normal! 🥰

I felt like this with my first 2 pregnancies. I was 21 when I was expecting DS1 and had the worst morning sickness, I had amazing support system but I just felt so isolated and alone. I was 22 with DS2 and it was a little better that time round as I had DS1 to keep me busy but I still had moments of feeling the same. You're not alone in feeling this way. Pregnancy is such a roller coaster. I hope you'll feel better soon 💐