Hi everyone, I'm currently 9 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child. My first pregnancy was great other then the mild morning sickness and migraines in the first trimester. This pregnancy has been absolutely horrible I have severe morning sickness and migraines every second day. Iv popped already and am very uncomfortable. I don't sleep and every day is a struggle. I know I should be looking at the bigger picture of having another beautiful baby soon but I can't help but feel like this pregnancy is going to take its toll on me physically and mentally. I'm going to get bigger baby's going to get heavier and I can see I'll most likely end up with post natal depression. I'm struggling big time with having to be at work because financially we can't afford for me not to work. Basically just after some kind words on making it through the next few months as happy as possible and things to make pregnancy easier on my self.
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Firstly every pregnancy is different. Just because you've popped now, doesn't mean you are going to bigger than the last one.
You may find that the 2nd trimester is much easier than last time.
You pop earlier with the 2nd one because your body knows what to do and is more stretched and loose from the last one. It's very normal.
Oh I know exactly how you feel, I had extremely bad all day sickness with all 3 of my pregnancies. Some days I just wanted to say 'That's it. I give up. I can't do this anymore'.
Pregnancy takes a huge emotional and physical toll on us. You're pregnant for the best part of a year and sometimes it's basically impossible to see the end game.
My only advice is to try and take it as easy as possible, if people offer to help take them up on it and don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it.
Take one day at a time and it usually does start to get easier as you progress. Before you know it you'll be having your 20 week scan and you'll be half way there.
Hang in there mama xxx