ADHD and pregnancy

[Valentina98]

Hey Everyone,

I don't think I've posted before so I'll say hi now, I've been diagnosed for a few years now and always coped well.

I'm now 11 weeks pregnant and I feel like I'm on constant waiting mode, I want to try and enjoy my pregnancy but all I can think about is when the baby arrives, and part of me is dreading that. I'm so forgetful and clumsy.

Any advice on ADHD and pregnancy, any tips on how to cope?

V x

[Mamamichl]

you got this momma. We all fret about this. I wasn’t diagnosed until kiddo was 7. I don’t know if adhd meds are safe for kiddo, but definitely talk to doctor about your feelings and concerns. They will know what to do.

I busied myself with researching how many weeks in I was and what the baby was forming and how big it was at that time. The first trimester was hard for me because I had nausea. I was able to enjoy pregnancy the most in second trimester since I felt sexy. In third trimester, it felt like it would never end and was super uncomfortable.

You will be the best mom for this child. I guarantee it. Because you’re worrying means you will do everything you can for things not to happen. just make sure to fill your cup (self care!) so your stresses will lower, which will also be good for baby. We all make mistakes (my first one was to drink any caffeine then freak out that I ruined baby). Funny enough, baby will probably be just like you or dad. Mine is like me so much, and I have trouble with patience now. Remember, it’s perfectly normal for you to be nervous. You got this!

[Valentina98 in reply to Mamamichl]

Thank you

I'm also trying to focus on what size the baby is and what happening this week, but part of me just wants to fast forward to the summer.

I've not had an easy first trimester either, I had a couple of days where morning sickness was awful, I had to go to the doctors to check everything was okay. I'm trying to look forward to the 2nd and 3rd trimester, not sure if I'll feel sexy.

V x

[Mamamichl in reply to Valentina98]

In my first trimester I could only eat fresh produce and saltine crackers and drink water. It SUCKED, but it did pass. Chant “this too shall pass” when you’re feeling down. You will probably feel sexy in second trimester, depending on who you are with. My partner always called me a goddess because not everyone can make life. Fast forwarding will put you in third trimester. Third trimester, you will feel like a whale, and fourth trimester (first few months with baby), you will feel like a cow being milked.., but it is all necessary. Learning independence so long, especially during teen years then losing that independence by something depending on you so much, is draining. Self care and a good partner are super helpful.