11 weeks and feeling incredibly down

[Grandcherokee]

I’m assuming I got a fresh batch of hormones today as I’m feeling incredibly blue. Can anyone relate?

I’m being highly critical of everyone (including myself), I keep thinking about past failings, and I just want to stay in bed and hide away from the world. I’m full of anxiety for Christmas and all the expectations surrounding it.

It doesn’t help that this is my third baby and very much unplanned so it’s taking a while for my husband to come round to the idea. So I’m stuck in limbo and feel incredibly guilty for this baby that is not “wanted”.

Scan is next week so maybe I’ll feel better after then.

I had a client who had an unexpected 5 baby in July. She absolutely did not want to be pregnant or have a 5th and had many of the symptoms that you have right now.

It really helped her when we got her to first accept that she was pregnant and unhappy about it (it is the shame and guilt that ultimately keep us from feeling better and getting our energy back).

When she stopped punishing herself with shame and guilt, she was able to work on her fears about how this pregnancy would effect her life.

I hope this helps
J