Mum guilt and loneliness
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I had this with my 2nd boy as his dad was different to my first boy I had this guilt up until my 2nd was born and after they first met each other it all went away x
I feel like I haven’t been able to enjoy this pregnancy as so tired running round after a 100mph toddler. I am happy to be having another baby but don’t feel like I have the connection like I did with my first and feel awful about it x
I totally get this!! Currently pregnant with our 2nd boy and have a 22 month old boy already, it definitely feels like I haven't been able to be as present this pregnancy as I was with my first, I am so excited for this baby but feeling overwhelmed at how different it feels to last time, you're not alone!
@Fleur awww this is reassuring thank you ❤️
@Amber my circumstances are different too with the dad situation I was a single parent (1st child dad has zero involvement) so think now I have a supportive partner this time round everything feels different. It’s reassuring you felt better afterwards x
Omg yes I am having my second and I thought I was going into labour yesterday and could not stop crying! I felt so guilty about all the change that will happen even though my son is super excited xx I think it’s normal
@Hannah awww Hannah I’m glad it’s not just me not that I wish this feeling on anyone. I find out on tue is I’m being induced at (37 weeks due to growth) and the minute they mentioned that may be the case I cried with the same feelings. If they induce me it will be in 2 weeks 😳 x
@Donna I am the same...I wanted second baby so much and the minute I found out I am pregnant I became terrified, as I am alwsys so tired because my daughter never was an easy child...I am also don't enjoy this pregnancy so much compared to my first...I do evetyrhing most of the time alone and is so exhausting physically and mentally...I think many women feel this way with a second pregnancy
Totally. My 2nd pregnancy was much wanted but felt like a total inconvenience as being pregnant got in the way of my ability to be a mum to be first. I found out the sex of the baby as a way to help bond with her. That really helped me.