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[quote=alycat][quote=Anonymous]I'm clearly not in your shoes, but I wanted to chime in to say that ambivalence toward a pregnancy (especially one that is "mistimed") is normal. And it's okay to feel sad and overwhelmed about this huge change you're in the middle of now, especially if you know that abortion isn't an option for you. (I felt this way with both of my (planned) pregnancies!) I also wanted to encourage you to seek professional help if you think you need it, ideally from someone who specializes in perinatal mental health. A good therapist and psychiatrist saved me during my first pregnancy and postpartum. Don't underestimate what you're going through -- between pregnancy hormones, the stress of residency, and the additive effect of this being unplanned/mistimed -- it's a lot. That said, humans are amazingly resilient creatures, as I'm sure you already know. Do what you have to do to shore up your support systems and build reservoirs of strength, and be kind to yourself. Sending hugs. [/quote]

Co-signed.  This is a great response.

Its normal-- I felt that way even with a planned pregnancy. I was just coming off my residency and starting as a tenure-track assistant professor. Managing the stress and high expectations for myself + pregnancy hormones and the reality that for the first time my education/career would have to take a back seat was a tough pill to swallow. As that little fetus grew into a baby so did my excitement. I talked to women who had navigated a similar scenario before me. I talked to my supervisor about plans and expectations. I talked to my husband and a few trusted friends about what was on my mind. Now my little guy's here, he's 3 months old, and it has been amazing. Motherhood and being a career-focused woman has its challenges to be sure, but it is so incredibly rewarding.

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