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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bijouxbroussard · F

I didn’t know you were pregnant ! Congratulations !
I had "morning sickness" morning, noon & night. Every smell made me nauseous, my ankles and feet were swollen all the time. I cried constantly, about everything. My son was born healthy, though.
My sister had a much easier time.

Mellowgirl · 31-35, F

@bijouxbroussard thank you bb. Been a bit quiet about this tbh.
Pregnancy is no easy thing. I can totally relate on the emotional side of things.