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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You need to see your OB and/or a counselor. It sounds like possibly PPD.

That being said, it can take a healthy couple up to a year to conceive and you conceived 3 times in that amount of time. Miscarriages are not uncommon either. So you are not alone, but the feelings you are having need to be addressed by a medical professional.[/quote]

I agree it's probably PPD, especially given the fact that you didn't struggle with infertility.  [/quote]

Ugh. What is the point of the last sentence in this comment? I'm sure PP means well, but to someone who struggled to get pregnant or stay pregnant, it is so not helpful. When I miscarried, so many people said, at least you can get pregnant! Yes, I can also miscarry, apparently. It is so hard because how can you begrudge well-meaning people? I felt awful that a small part of me couldn't look past that they just wanted to say something supportive but failed.

Anyway, as for PTSD, I know what you mean. Afte struggling to become pregnant the first time, I was fortunate to become pregnant with a second child unexpectedly with no issues (so far at 7 months). So, why am I having such a hard time bonding with this second (well, fourth, technically) easy pregnancy?  I find myself holding back in case something goes wrong. Will I be the one with the 39 week stillborn?, and other irrational thoughts that I keep to myself.

You are not alone, OP! I'm sending you virtual hugs. [/quote]

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