Hello.
I'm really just looking for some advice and perhaps others stories to help me feel reassured (if what I'm going through is normal!).
I'm 30 weeks pregnant and I'm struggling with insecurities. I have had previous mental health conditions such as an Ed and bpd and I am under the peri natal care team, however I have been well for over ten years but since this pregnancy (prob mid second trimester) Iv just felt anxious and worried.
I feel unattractive to my husband due to body image issues, we aren't having sex, I think it's been almost 1 month. Even though I suggest sex (not that I'm too interested right now) he's not interested which makes me think there's something wrong with me. Is this normal to feel like this at this stage? I'm also very worried about the birth, I have no idea what to expect and it's getting closer and closer which is making me more and more anxious. Iv asked the midwife a little bit of detail but I haven't yet had a call with my
Obstitrician so is that who maybe goes through things with u? Sorry I'm clueless as first baby! I also just found out I'm anemic which means I'll have to be on iron tablets the rest of the pregnancy (yuk!). Which is probably
The reason I'm so tired and maybe my mood is a lot flatter than usual? Not sure if anemia can cause this or not?
To be honest I'm just feeling very insecure, I don't have many friends who have been through pregnancy and my parents aren't particularly supportive, last year my mother in law was very rude to me at the beginning of the pregnancy so I can't turn to her so all in all I'm just looking for some advice. Is what I'm feeling normal for most woman at this stage in pregnancy? Is the sex thing normal? Is it normal to feel unwanted by your husband at this stage? I hope this isn't too long winded but was hoping someone could help. Thank you in advance 