Struggling staying positive, life is an intense roller coaster
Hi I’m a first time mom 21yo and currently 20w and am due in august. I’ve had many struggles so far from friends and pregnancy symptoms to having to stop all of my pre pregnancy medication. All has been for the best I like to believe but sometimes I don’t recognize myself because everything has changed(again for the better because I will soon see my baby girl). My partner has been super supportive the past month having to talk out his struggles and insecurities to put me first. finally his is sitting on this rollercoaster right next to me getting to enjoy all the ups and downs with me❤️ however i struggle every step trying not to worry but knowing that i am going to get more uncomfortable through this pregnancy, am so scared and uncertain about birth and what i want, and absolutely terrified about postpartum and how long it may take for me to feel okay. I’ve tried to express this however my partner can only say that he will be my rock to lean on every step which is very comforting, and the women in my life have just met me with don’t worry women have been doing this for years… if anyone has any advice for any steps of this process or could even validate or relate to my feelings for being so unsettled. I just hope I’m not selfish for these feelings when Ik it’s all the result of a beautiful baby girl.
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@Adriana thank you so much it means so much to me💜
Of course I was there once so I know how overwhelming it can be
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It’s the hormones unfortunately not helping all the feelings. Remember to breathe and take things day by day. As far as getting uncomfortable yes you will later on because your body will be preparing for birth and your baby will grow but you can use pregnancy pillows essential oils pregnancy belts and other things to help alleviate some of that discomfort. Birth and what you want I suggest to start listening to podcasts, read books and articles of the different births and choose one you feel is best but remember that if it doesn’t quite go as planned it’s okay as long as you and baby are both healthy. Postpartum you never know how you are going to feel but remember to be vocal and speak up about how you are feeling it’s okay to not be okay our bodies go through a lot throughout pregnancy and our hormones take a while to adjust after. Rely on the people around you and know you are not alone. You got this!