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Pregnancy - PND anyone?

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STunni · 14/04/2025 10:27

The past week I’ve really struggled with emotions, letting the smallest and most ridiculous thing cause me to breakdown. I’m currently 25weeks pregnant with my second, my toddler is 2 and we’re in the trenches of ‘terrible twos’ I guess.

im really struggling and finding it hard to just find calmness or peace in my own head. I don’t want to see or be around anyone. I look haggered too and just feel like I’m being watched by my family.

it’s very unlike me I’m usually well organised etc but I’m not myself.

did anyone suffer with pre-natal depression in pregnancy, and how did you battle it?
Im in need of your help, this is my first post on mumsnet and I just need help or guidance.

thanks

Sophie xx

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Btowngirl · 14/04/2025 12:50

Hello, didn’t want to read and run! Do you have any help with your toddler or any child care? I’ve got a 3 year old and 6 month old and honestly, pregnancy with a toddler is no joke. My partner did the lions share of looking after our toddler as I was so sick & fatigued constantly. Hope it gets better for you, definitely speak to the midwife if you’re concerned about your mental health but just wanted to offer some solidarity x

STunni · 14/04/2025 15:56

Thank you for replying, it’s my first time using mumsnet so I was hopeful!

so currently my dad has toddler on a Monday then a Tuesday and Thursday she’s in daycare. My husband works shifts so two weekends a month he does night shifts so all jobs fall to me which I do find hard. Husbands family live in Plymouth and Neath, we are Barry (South Wales) so we don’t get much help there sadly.

i have an older sister but we’re quite opposite so don’t always see eye to eye. It’s hard…and i am worried about £££ like anyone is!

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Btowngirl · 15/04/2025 09:57

Aww at least you get a couple of days to yourself! Just remember to go easy on yourself, it doesn’t matter if you have the tidiest house or whatever, just do what you need to to get you and your little one through! Once baby is here, it’s much easier to juggle two than being pregnant with a toddler I have found. Although it did take me 4-6 weeks to get to grips with meeting both their needs/prioritising!

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