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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V00doo

Go see the docs.

My pregnancy wasnt ideallic. Just be strong in telling them when it's not right for you. X

Mellowgirl · 31-35, F

@V00doo my gp is fully on board with how I'm feeling which is why I'm being sent for therapy.
I haven't seen any of my friends in weeks and everytime I make plans to meet them something happens...

I don't know what I was expecting but right now it's challenging.

V00doo

@Mellowgirl :( I lost a lot of friends. Lots happened when I wasnt able to be with them. It was a weird and lonely time.

Mellowgirl · 31-35, F

@V00doo also my grandmother kind of put a dampner on things. I purchased a pram with accessories. And she started on the don't get carried away. You never know what will happen.
I was already told my pregnancy was high risk but I've been given really positive news. I feel like the excitement has just been slapped out of me

V00doo

@Mellowgirl My family were the same. Then I ended up in hospital at 7 months and nothing for her. I got a buggy and then the rest came after she did only because I couldnt physget out to buy it. I hope you get some peace.

Mellowgirl · 31-35, F

@V00doo I'm sorry. I didn't realise that was your experience. 😩🤗

Mellowgirl · 31-35, F

@V00doo I don't really know what to kind of say anymore.
Buying for a baby isn't cheap and although we're not destitute we're trying to manage our money. This was the biggest buy, I mean it's a really good deal. To see buggies at £1k is ridiculous to me. Does it nurse the child for you?

My partner was also made redundant so hence the little buys here and there.

I havent bought any baby clothes or nappies or anything. It's literally just been this.

V00doo

@Mellowgirl I get it. It's so expensive. Do what you can x