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Pregnancy

Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

How do I cope with pregnancy symptoms?

2 replies

Truecroft · 25/05/2023 20:08

I'm 7 weeks pregnant, the pregnancy was a complete shock and wasn't planned. I'm not feeling that much nausea but the tiredness and the mood swings are like nothing I've ever experienced. I literally feel like a different person and I'm struggling to adjust. My partner and I have only been together 10 months so I feel as though we're already having trouble navigating new dynamics. I don't really feel like being intimate or even talking some days and he is just really frustrated. I understand its hard for him but I'm getting really annoyed since it's not him who is going through the intense changes. I suppose I just want to be reassured that it will get better and any tips on how to deal with his expectations will be much appreciated.

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slowrunner07 · 25/05/2023 20:15

Tbh he needs to suck it up. You're the one going through a massive hormonal and physical change, and he's frustrated?! You will likely start to feel better at around 11 or 12 weeks for a while but he needs to be supporting you not whinging about the lack of intimacy or whatever.

ES1986 · 25/05/2023 21:59

Make sure you get plenty of sleep. If you need to go to bed at 8:30pm, do it. As Slowrunner07 said, your partner will just have to put up with it. Pregnant or not, everyone’s grumpy when they’re exhausted. But you will feel a lot better in about a month and a half’s time, so keep remembering this is temporary.

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