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[quote=Anonymous]OP, it took me three years to have my first baby, after dealing with multiple miscarriages.  When I was pregnant, I was completely stressed out.  I didn't tell anyone about the baby until I was six (!) months pregnant and I just wore enormous sweaters and begged off social engagements.  I refused to look at the screen when I had ultrasounds because I was so sure something would be wrong.  I certainly did not enjoy my pregnancy because I was so preoccupied with the possibility of something horrible going wrong, and I attribute that to the years of infertility and the miscarriages.  I also ruminated on the babies that would have been but for the miscarriages and, honestly, I still remember those due dates that never happened.  For me, at least, now that the baby is now a child, the wounds are healing.  I think you need time to heal.  And perhaps some yoga - I am totally not kidding about that, it really helped me relax and try to be in the moment while I was pregnant.  By the end of my second trimester, I did start to enjoy things more.  Going through infertility can be really, really hard so I think it is natural to take some time to get past it.  Give yourself a break and try to relax.  Watch crappy tv or movies and just try to do something you find relaxing.

And, if none of that works, you can try therapy.  It might help you let go.[/quote]

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