Feeling so down

[Shahhhh]

Hi guys

So I'm currently 9+5 and honestly, overjoyed to be pregnant. We've wanted this for so long and we've had losses which made the journey really hard but this time around is going sooo smoothly. I'm on progesterone also.

For the last week or so, I've felt absolutely hopeless. Not tired but, no energy whatsoever. No motivation to go out, just wanna stay home as I can't be bothered to face people. I'm on the sick from work for the week cause I just can't face it. I don't know if "feeling down" is the word for it but I just can't be bothered, short fuse, not in a good mood and feeling like of sorry for myself. Is this 'normal'? I'm obviously so excited to be pregnant but it's catching me off guard how much I'd happily lie in bed and not see anyone, not face anything and not do anything.

Your hormones will be all over the place so it's not unusual to feel more down than usual in pregnancy, but I would say it's a good idea to reach out to some close friends or family, let them know you're going through a rough patch and if they can support you a little more than usual over the next week or 2.
Then if things aren't picking up after another week or so then mention to your midwife at your booking appointment or ask for a review with your GP.

It's Hormones. At 9 weeks you're growing a heart, lungs, brain, kidneys, limbs etc. there's a lot of development. Hopefully you get your spark back after 12 weeks when the placenta takes over.

Thanks friends 💛

My partner is incredible and so supportive, he knows how I'm feeling and I'm so open and honest with him. We're gonna make it a priority to get out the house this week even just for a little bit to see if that helps, as much as i don't want to ha. Thank you for the replies xxx

@Shahhhh I think I know how you’re feeling, I could definitely just stay home, sit on the sofa with the TV on mute all day! But we’ve got 2 dogs and DP has made sure we go out with them and I do feel so much more myself when we do. I’m only 7w+2d but I’ve just told my mum as I’m finding pregnancy much tougher than I expected. Hopefully we’ll get that pregnancy glow in a few weeks!!

Agree with hormones but also speak to your midwife and GP so they can keep an eye on you. I developed antenatal depression that morphed into postnatal depression with my second and honestly I didn't know what "normal" was for over a year. We have a fantastic perinatal mental health team in our area. There's lots they can do including medication if you need it (I decided against this).