Did you feel like this when pregnant?

I feel so low and my self esteem is low as well. Before I was going to the mall every weekend and buying the latest trends and colors and now, since the baby, we have been bonbarded with bills and other savings so I dont go to the mall anymore. I feel like I dont want to go out and see friends or family and I feel so ugly sometimes. Its not so much bc Im gaining weight just bc of how my hair is and how it keeps falling in the shower. How I dont wear high heels and I only have 4 pairs of flats to wear. I dont want to ask my husband for clothes or trips to the maternity store bc I think he will think Im a spoiled brat. With all our payments, we just cant afford it. I am 5 months pregnant and I think this will last forever. We are both excited to be having a baby boy, but the pressure of the bills are weighing us both down. Please give me some advice.

Did you feel like this when pregnant?

You poor thing. You sound like you are in the early stages of ante natal depression, which can lead to post natal depression after the birth of your baby. It's a horrible feeling, especially if you're used to being a normally happy person. I sufferd from both AND and PND with my first pregnancy and am now suffereing AND again with this one. You should see your doctor and have a chat to him or her and tell them how you are feeling. It can be really hard, especially if you think you should be all excited about having a new baby, and everyone else around you is excited, but it is a chemical thing in your brain and not your fault. There are several ways to combat it yourself. A bit of exercise can help as it increases the amount of endorphins released by your brain and helps make you feel better. There are drugs available that are safe to take during pregnancy, but these are usually only prescribed as a last resort type thing. Most importantly, talk to someone about it. You might find just being able to vent makes a difference.

Good luck. Remember - you're not alone. Lots of women go through this. Try and get some support and most of all don't try to do it by yourself.

Did you feel like this when pregnant?

Go to consignment stores for the clothes. In all honesty most of them are gently worn and come from the major stores out there. (the one in my area is Motherhood.) You need clothes that fit and need to save money too....this is your best option.

Did you feel like this when pregnant?

sweetie, i think everyone feels like this at some point, especially in pregnancy!! i know i did. your hubby probably wont think anything less of you if you ask for a couple things to wear,( you can get things that are nice at second hand stores ) im sure he can plainly see that you are expanding, after all, that is his little creation in there,. and im sure you are beautiful, i think all pregnant people are, its just a special time. im in my fourth go round with it, i love the preggo belly, the emotions though, are not so fun. yall will make it through the bills and everything else that rears its ugly head. it wont last forever, i promise. keep your head up and God bless