Loneliness in pregnancy

[Sarahk82]

Hi ladies, I’m expecting my first baby in June and although I’m overjoyed and so, so happy and excited to meet the little one, I’ve also felt really lonely throughout my pregnancy so far. I have plenty of friends and am really busy with work but my partner is out a lot making the most of the time before they baby comes and I find myself alone an awful lot. I’ve always been very independent and never really felt lonely until recently. Has anyone else experienced this? X

[Seb9]

Definitely, I felt like this a lot. Although my husband was great and my friend and family were too. It's such a personal experience that no one else can really share it with you.

You're the one who's tired or uncomfortable, not drinking, has swollen feet and getting poked in the ribs etc.

I would think it must be fairly common to feel lonely while you're pregnant, hope you feeling less lonely soon next wishes xx

[Foodie23]

I can completely relate. It also didn’t help that I moved to America when I was 11 weeks where I didn’t know anyone.

It really helped me to go to a prenatal yoga class. I also found comfort in journaling.

Lots of people on here understand how you feel. You can always reach out to us when you need some support or just to connect. Xx

[Poectic123]

You feel like my spirit animal at this point. It’s my first baby and I am also due in June. I can relate to feeling lonely. Sometimes I feel like I don’t have the energy to keep up with my friends lives, or they have certain freedoms I miss ( not that I’m not grateful I’m pregnant or excited to see my daughter) it’s just it wasn’t planned. Work is a good distraction but I find myself being so tired or just cba when I come home that socially interacting is hard.

As much as I want my partner to enjoy his freedom, I also feel like they have the ability to separate themselves, and not carry being constantly pregnant all the time. Sometimes I feel disconnect through emotionally, mentally and physically. But yes it’s normal!! I use to be so independent and not care for loneliness, but I have changed and noticed how alone or how I feel alone more often. So I completely empathise and sympathise.

I have no cure for this as of yet, and wish I could offer you and me the ability to notice the loneliness. But I suppose we will move past it as the weeks go on, and await the arrival of our little ones xxx

[Chloe0789]

I get what your saying and can kinda relate, personally I’d take this time as an opportunity to have you and bump time. Chill out have a warm bath and afterwards massage your bump