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Subject: Re: prego blues Author: Heather [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 12/28/06 8:25pm In reply to: Mary 's message, "prego blues" on 12/27/06 10:21pm Hi Mary, I'm so sorry dear! And I deeply empathize. I, usually one fairly adept with problem solving and multi-tasking, found my coping skills had gone so far south during pregnancy (each of them!) that I gave up trying to do simple things like go grocery shopping without a list, as I always have sans pregnancy hormones. I found that I just felt so much more vulnerable. This had a bright side in the flood of kindness and tenderness I felt for everything but the downside was definitely the sense of intense vulnerability. You obviously have a lot of external factors that would challenge even the non-hormonal, so I know it's not all explained by that. It's hard to have a child with man you aren't committed to for life in your heart. The other stressors you mentioned are likely not wearing on you as much as this, but definitely do well to compound things. Finances can be extremely distressing and a messy living space is bad for the morale. I know; I just wasn't able to keep my place up well while pregnant and 'distracted' either. I don't have answers to the bigger questions, I'm afraid, though I wish I did. I will however offer my 'cyber support' and let you know that there's a woman out in California who is thinking of you and definitely praying. Hang in there, there is so much hope; it's just hard to see right now. Seasons change when we very least expect it and the same God who made us and the little one inside you knows even better than you know yourself all that lies ahead. I'm glad you have a supportive dog. Loyal pets are a huge earthly blessing I've benefitted from much myself, too. Hugs and more hugs, and GET REST! Love, Heather [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> [> Subject: Re: prego blues Author: luka [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 12/29/06 6:52pm Ahh so almost 14 weeks. Well then i have some great news for you :) In about a month you should start feeling your baby moving inside of you and what an awsome feeling it is! That's one thing to look forward to, it makes your little one feel so much more real. I am sure that once you start to feel your baby moving you will feel this profound love for him or her and feel even more committed and glad that you chose to keep your baby. It's one of the most precious moments for a mother to feel her baby moving inside of her for the first time espcicially when it's your first. Any time soon your hormones should settle down somewhat as at the stage of pregnancy you are at the placenta begins to take over producion of hormones. I think from around 16 weeks when you start to show a little more but aren't feeling uncomfortable is one of the best times of a pregnancy. I have a big round belly right now, trust me you'll be huge before you know it and feeling uncomfortable to boot! lol. Please continue to post whenever you feel the need :) I really enjoy talking to other women in a smimilar situiation as mine as well. It really does help to not feel so alone in what you're going through.

[> [> [> Subject: Re: prego blues Author: Heather [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 12/31/06 11:26am Luka, When is your due date again? I know it's getting close. I've been thinking about you a lot lately! Heather

[> [> [> [> Subject: Re: prego blues Author: luka [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 01/ 1/07 3:42pm Very, very soon! :) I have emailed you.