Worried and anxious as first-time mom?

I feel you... I cried when I found out I was pregnant. everyone congratulated me, told me they are so excited for me etc. but inside I am struggling to be happy. I felt so lost, shouldnt pregnancy be happy? however I am not happy. i always wanted to be a mum but why am I not happy? so many other things stress me out; I don't have a stable income, how will I afford? if I go on maternity leave, I have no income. my husband is stressed at work, so I try to make all the decisions for pregnancy myself. It's so overwhelming, I cry myself to sleep most days. I have no advice for you as I am in the same boat as you, but I know that your feeling is valid.

You are not alone. I cry on most days too. Not working, as my pregnancy issues made it impossible to continue. Worried about finances, don’t know if I can cope with looking after a baby. While I’m looking forward to greeting the little life inside me with love when he or she arrives, since day 1 of pregnancy, it has been more tears than joy.

Me too. I’m almost 22 weeks but feeling anxious and worried everyday wondering if bb is growing well or not. Some days I feel very moody but some days I’m fine (but not till the extend of being happy). Anyone the same?

Thank you fellow mummies-to-be for sharing and being so kind with your words ❤️ I hope by sharing your feelings, it has helped you feel supported and better just as it has done for me.