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Feel like the other half lost interest in me

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Yantantan · 16/11/2024 22:32

I'm 32 weeks pregnant, second baby. But I just feel alone throughout the pregnancy compared to my first one. I have been attending all the check up on my own bar one or two. Received the news that our baby may be at risk of having down syndrome on my own (NITP done with low chance at the end). Received the news of having gestational diabetes on my own. Attended the education session on my own. It's not like he purposely not wanting to join me but as he said he has to work. But I just feel like I have to face everything myself.
I explained things to him after every check up or news but sometimes he seems not interested and won't do further research to see how he can support. I have an upcoming scan that he is going to come with me, I'm looking forward to going together but he said he will be at golf before the scan so may have to go there separately if he doesn't finish on time. Seems he didn't even think to go together from the start. Petty me feel a little let down and disappointed.
I'm not an affectionate person, now even worse as I'm tired all the time. I don't know if this has caused him not interested in me and the baby or he is just tired from work (he does work long hours). I can't help but keep thinking he needs someone else other than me in his life. Someone that's not tired all the time and can give him attention and affection. I'm struggling.

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HazelBiscuit · 16/11/2024 22:34

I think different women want different things at these stages of pregnancy. I would have hated to have my husband tag along for all my medical appointments.

If I were you I’d have a chat with my midwife or care practitioner about whether prenatal depression is kicking in.

and if not, chat to a psychologist about some ways you can express what you’re hoping for from your partner.

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