How did pregnancy affect you?

I'm realy struggling with headaches and blood pressure atm.
Pre pregnancy 110/70 was my norm.

Now it fluctuates between 125/78 and 136/86.

Im finding I'm incredibly irritated by little things.

Crumbs left in the kitchen at work, someone leaving one sheet of toilet roll in the work toilets or using it and not using the toilet brush afterwards.

I struggle to concentrate on anything.

I have a few books here that I wanted to read and for the life of me I can read more than half a sentence before I switch off or want to sleep.

My appetite isn't really as big as I thought it would be.

I eat my 3 meals a day but I don't have large portions, I'm eating because I have to not because I want to.

I still have 4 more months to go.

I have been assessed for therapy and will be joining a mum and baby group soon.

I don't think I'm depressed but I'm not exactly feeling jolly.

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Musicman · 61-69, MVIP

Congratulations 🥳🥳🥳🥳

Mellowgirl · 31-35, F

@Musicman thank you.
❤

Musicman · 61-69, MVIP

@Mellowgirl Do you know if it's a boy or girl?

Mellowgirl · 31-35, F

@Musicman no tbh I don't want to know I think it's one of the last surprises in adult life.

As its my first anyways.

Musicman · 61-69, MVIP

@Mellowgirl I am really very happy for you. 😊😊😊

Mellowgirl · 31-35, F

@Musicman thank you. ❤

Musicman · 61-69, MVIP

@Mellowgirl Are you still playing the bass?

Mellowgirl · 31-35, F

@Musicman honestly I haven't... My days have become so boring. I work 8. 30 til 2pm. I come home walk the dog. Sleep until 5pm. Feed the dog and fort my dinner, walk him.
Bathe and then head to bed at 9pm...

I hope that in the coming weeks I'll have more energy.

Musicman · 61-69, MVIP

@Mellowgirl I hope you do too. This is so exciting though. You are going to be a mum! 😊💖💖💖💖😊

Mellowgirl · 31-35, F

@Musicman I know... Who would have thought it. After all my trials.

Musicman · 61-69, MVIP

@Mellowgirl What does your mom and sister think about this? Are they happy for you?

Mellowgirl · 31-35, F

@Musicman my mum has been saying that she still can't believe it. She's happy but also nervous due to previous health issues I've had.

My sister I'm not sure she's been a little distant.
Her comments also not the best about my weight.
Our relationship has come to a weird point as things are changing. I also think things in her life are a little tricky atm. Health and financially

Musicman · 61-69, MVIP

@Mellowgirl I am so sorry to hear that ☹ My wife has cancer in her uterus lining. She is getting set to have a total hysterectomy to make sure they get all the cancer. The surgery is set for the 29th.

Mellowgirl · 31-35, F

@Musicman oh my... I so sorry to hear this. I thought things were improving. Message me when you get the chance. 🙏🏾 Sending well wishes xx