Feeling very low in first trimester

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I am 8 weeks pregnant and for the last week I have felt so so low, this is my second pregnancy, I have a 10 month old son, a loving husband and I'm so happy to be pregnant again (it took a long time the first time) but if I could stay in a dark room all alone all day I would..

I am not physically being sick this time but the nausea is so bad and 24/7 which is so crippling, I'm finding everything to feel guilty about whether it's for my husband, being a rubbish mum at the Moment, we have a puppy that I feel like I'm constantly angry at for pooing or peeing on the floor, just everything feels like it's getting to me.

The fact I can only eat jacket potato, crisps, or toast also isn't helping because it's making me feel rubbish but it's the only thing I can stomach I feel like I dread dinner time because it's the same thing and I don't want it but also need to eat (it's so confusing!)

I keep crying about my cat that tragically died last year while I was pregnant with my first??, I just feel so negative/sad does/did anyone else feel like this? And did it pass? I'm normally a very happy, positive person, I feel like I've been swapped about completely x

Am also sorry for the rant x

Sorry to hear this OP. The first trimester is tough isn’t it! I remember feeling very anxious and on edge. Can you speak to your midwife? And can you get anything for the nausea?

Big hugs! I felt so similar to this in the 1st trimester with my first. 24/7 nausea is utterly debilitating 💐for me it passed, it eased a lot from about 14 weeks, and by the time I reached 20 weeks I felt completely myself again, could eat proper meals again, and could get out and about again. I actually enjoyed the rest of the pregnancy! Hope this is the case for you soon! I'm currently 4 weeks and basically waiting for this stage to kick in again... wishing you all the best for the rest of your pregnancy xx

Aw bless you! I totally understand. I’m 13 weeks now and the fog is starting to lift (although still totally useless from about 7pm onwards). Definitely don’t feel as bad though. You’ll get there sooner than you realise. I think you’re at the height of it at 8 / 9 / 10 weeks. Just take it as easy as you can and if you need time off work take it x