Feeling so low second pregnancy

[Be1904]

Hi all.
My first time posting on here.
Im currently 24weeks+3 with 2nd pregnancy, i also have a 21month old Daughter. The past few weeks ive felt so low, wondering how on earth will i cope 2nd time around. Lack of sleep i feel might be contributing to my low mood but i cannot seem to shift this feeling. Wondering if this is normal or should i speak to midwife? Not normally one for reaching out but its all getting very overwelming x

If its constant or chronic low which it sounds like it is yes you def should.

Thank you, I will mention it to midwife. Just feel silly as I have nothing to feel low about. I love being a mum and have a supportive husband but i just cannot shake it.... hormones 🤦‍♀️

Don't feel silly, you've a lot of hormones causing havoc and let's face it the world isn't exactly sunshine and rainbows at the moment, it's a tough time to be pregnant.

Great time to rope in some support. Your feelings are completely understandable and you aren't at fault for having them. It might all change when baby arrives or might not. So while you're at this stage line up your support options and give yourself the best chance to get through it without being too overwhelmed.
Family, midwife, health visitor etc etc get them all upholding you - you and your children deserve nothing less and you'd do it for anyone else in a heartbeat.

I'm only 10 weeks pregnant with my 2nd but have been having the same thoughts. I wouldn't say I was low with it, but I do worry. My son is 22 months and has been a terrible sleeper from 4 months so I completely relate. We also need a bigger place before the second one comes along but we're in limbo with that so the stress is hard. I agree with the above, reach out and get some support in any way you can.

@Be1904

Thank you, I will mention it to midwife. Just feel silly as I have nothing to feel low about. I love being a mum and have a supportive husband but i just cannot shake it.... hormones 🤦‍♀️

I went and to the hospital yesterday and mentioned how I felt to my doctor because I was concerned myself. I am much more up and down with loads of bouts of anxiety and worry —mostly about my nightmare mil— and crying. A lot.

They asked me a few questions we had a good chat and the very nice doctor said I shouldn’t be alarmed etc etc then concluded by making this face and saying “well that’s pregnancy for you!”

😂😂😂
On a serious note it’s my first and it’s been harder lonelier and more anxious than I ever expected. And I am in “ideal” circumstances nice DH l, nice house, good mat leave, family (I like) nearby, healthy pregnancy…
I don’t know how some women do it.

to you and do chat to someone and do know it will get better.

Thank you everyone. Feeling slightly better just talking it out on here but i will be sure to mention it to my midwife as feeling low like this really isnt me and i dont want my LG to pick up on it. Thanks all x