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Antenatal/postnatal depression

Feeling very depressed

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zomac96 · 30/07/2014 18:45

I'm 37 weeks and I'm 18, my baby was planned and now me and the dad are only talking because of what's on the way, I can't be bothered with friends and just want to go shopping and look about everyday, I feel like I'm starting to get depressed and I'm worried that this won't leave when the baby's here as I know I'm quite young and worried that I might miss old times and miss doing things I can no longer do, I love my little boy so much already! Just thought it would be nice to tell Somone how I feel, the dad is completely useless and hasn't paid a penny towards anything but know he's going to want to do with the baby when it's here and I don't want him to just think it's okay to take him because he hasn't done anything for him or me and now I just feel lonely and feel that I need Somone else to make me happy..

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AndIFeedEmGunpowder · 30/07/2014 21:22

I'm so sorry you feel depressed and lonely. Sad

If your friends don't have children yet it can sometimes feel like they can't relate to what you're going through. Is there anyone you can talk to who has had children? Your mum or MIL? Or if not, a midwife?

Of course things will change for you hugely but it doesn't have to be all doom and gloom. Have you been to any antenatal classes or groups and met other expecting mums who you may have more in common with at the moment? It's nice to support each other through the early days.

Lots of people have babies with someone they wouldn't necessarily have chosen to be their DC's father in retrospect, but he may well surprise you. In any case, the only person who can make you truly happy is yourself. Besides which, it is you and the baby who matter most and it is brilliant you love him already. Grin

I am sure you are going to do brilliantly but please let your midwife know how you feel. They are there to support you. Good luck. Flowers

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