No happy feelings yet, just anxiety.

[SunshineMummy2]

Hi
I'm 38 and about 7 weeks. I have two DS already who are 6 and 8. We've been trying on and off for a while because we've always thought our family wasn't finished yet. Now I know I'm pregnant I just don't feel any joy yet or excitement. I definitely don't feel regret because I know this is planned but I think it's dawning on me the risks and worry is creeping in.
I just feel anxiety and a bit down... Exhausted too which might just be the first trimester. I don't remember feeling this with my other two. My partner is beaming but I just feel low. I don't know if it's hormones or just my mind is going into panic mode

Anyone had any experience with this?xxx

I have three girls already and now 29 weeks pregnant with my 4th been 7 years sins my last one was born and this time has been very hard with illness work and general alround and I find myself having weeks at a time where I’m down but I’m putting it down to how crappy I feel and that I no longer feel like myself hope you feel better soon x

I’m 27 weeks and still mostly worried, neutral at best! Had a late miscarriage last year with my first pregnancy. Neutral is about the best I’m hoping for. Really don’t worry about how you feel, it’s so early for you.

Thank you @Kiwi23 @Peonies12 very kind
Today is another low day but getting by. So tired so napping and keeping busy. Hoping this feeling just passes soon.

Your not on your own my happy time is when I get into bed witch is hard because even then I’m so uncomfortable and up and down I want to be able to enjoy my days again with my girls I know it will all be worth it in the end but it’s just so hard and the finish line still feel so far away x

@Kiwi23 thanks for this. It does feel far away. I've been exhausted for days now. I get my kids ready for school and then basically sleep and lay down all day. Had a cry this morning because it's so draining being unable the do anything. I've got a blood test to check my anemia but tbh I think it's just first trimester fatigue.

No advice I'm afraid but just wanted to let you know your not alone, I'm 32 weeks with baby no.4 and I still just sort of feel like 'oh ok I'm pregnant', DH was talking the other night about how exciting it is and in my head I was just thinking 'i don't feel excited at all' more like I'm just plodding along. I'm happy to be having another baby but just don't feel that 'excitement' yet 🤷🏻

I'm 39 and just over 7 weeks and I feel EXACTLY the same (one daughter who's 19 months already) - so happy because this is what I really want but full of anxiety, exhaustion (also working full time) and dread that something will go wrong... I think we just have to ride it out?!