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13 year old unhappy

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Rosebel · 12/06/2020 23:13

I'm 37 weeks pregnant so absolutely nothing I can do about this but I'm feeling very guilty. This is my 3rd pregnancy and has been a very difficult pregnancy with lots of hospital visits.
Today my daughter (13) said she feels the baby is taking me away from her. I was really surprised as she's always been a daddy's girl but I also feel really guilty that she feels that way.
I suspect my pregnancy is not at the best time for her as shes obviously out of her routine with lockdown and not seeing friends etc.
I have made an effort to spend 1:1 with both my girls but I'm obviously doing something wrong.
Any ideas how I can make things better for her?

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FortunesFave · 12/06/2020 23:28

She's probably anxious about you OP. Worried about your health. You mention hospital visits....that coupled with Coronavirus is probably adding up to her getting afraid something's going to happen to you.

I would double up on reassurance that you're fine and give her about 5 times more affection than you think necassary.

Hug her every time you see her or tell her you love her. Try to instigate some one on one time like watching a film together with snacks on a regular basis.

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