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[quote=Anonymous]I'm 12 weeks today and yes, I felt the same way from around week 6.5 - 11.5. I just finally really embraced it within the last few days.  I was scared, my moms health is very poor and worry some to me, I felt alone because not many people knew at that point. I was completely exhausted amd lacked any and all energy. My hormones were causing so much up and down in my emotions - but mostly down. I had weird feelings all the time those first few weeks and felt guilty because I wasn't jumping for joy!

I do have a history with bouts of depression. But this was terrible. I didn't really tell anyone anything besides saying that I was a little overwhelmed and scared. That's really what I felt.

Hang in there OP, I hope that once you near the end of your first tri and you get your energy back you will feel better. If not, talk to your doctor. I work for the Children's hospital and am around a lot of young, highly educated women (many new moms) often. One told me something that really stood out. She felt that every pregnant woman should be in therapy. Wether it was just in jest or partially a joke - it spoke to me and I agreed. It's a lot of emotional ups and downs.

Don't be too hard on yourself. Try to enjoy the pregnancy as much as you can and when you are down try to go for a walk to do something that makes you happy. I found that on nice days/evenings I would go for walks in the neighborhood and I always felt better. Best of luck to you and congratulations on your pregnancy!  [/quote]

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