I’m 19 and 37 weeks pregnant with my first baby. At the beginning of my pregnancy, I was put on an antidepressant, which seems to be helping me. However, I’m overwhelmed lately between fighting with my bf and being around my toxic mother. I have a few friends since becoming pregnant. I’m not working and In college at the moment. I’ve tried to get back to work; however, people don’t want to hire a pregnant person, but I do plan on going back to work after the baby comes. Due to this I’ve become sad and want to cry all the time. Everything irritates me, and I’m so uncomfortable being that I’m so pregnant. Is being sad before delivery normal?
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Yes maam. I had a hard time with depression with my son during pregnancy and also post partum. Its rough but stay strong momma! I’m currently 4 months pp and my depression is good some days but some days it’s also up and down!
Absolutely! I was very moody while pregnant, most of the time being frustrated and sad. Just be sure to watch for post partum depression after you give birth! I got it pretty bad after I had my son, and I needed meds. Good luck to you!
I’ve battled depression because I can’t work either and girl it does suck! I’m 35 weeks and can’t wait to have my own source of income again. We will get through this! Time is going to fly by once the baby is here and then we can start gaining our independence again. Stay focused on the goal and keep busy.
Sure it is. Your body is preparing for the last stages when birth happens. Try to redirect your emotions by when you start feeling sad go to your babys room and focus on all the things being ready. Go for a walk. Call a friend.
Yes! I was induced when i was 42 weeks. I was 16 at the time and i was the same way
You can always send me a friends request on here and ill help you through this 
i know its hard
Hormones are ravaging your body and your mind - try to breathe and focus on good things
Yes, being depressed in pregnancy is so common. Talk to your ob about going on antidepressants
I was there too. Pretty much the same situation only I also had boyfriend mother trying to force an abortion. My baby is now 27 and a mommy herself, and her grandma is like another mother to me. Keep your chin up and remind yourself that you are strong. You can do this. Everything will work itself out IF you want it too. You are your own best friend, and responsible for the happiness and we’ll being of the little baby that you are about to have… U can do this 
It is very common. Being stuck in limbo under ANY circumstances and having depression is horrible!!! Listen to some music, dance and clean if you need to, sing at the top of your lungs and hold your belly when you do it. Pretending to hold your baby offsets endorphins in your brain and just imagine holding yhe baby
You’ve got so much going on, put pregnancy in the mix and it feels like world war in your mind. Totally normal girl and I’m sorry you’re having such a rough time! Take care of you and go do something you really love to do, just you and baby. These last few weeks are the hardest. Push through, you’ll have a beautiful face looking at you soon and nothing else will matter. You got this!!
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Absolutely normal! Please research hospitals that offer group counseling with expecti g moms and mothers just like you. Its nothing to be ashamed of.
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It’s common. I was 18 when I had my first. You mention you’re in school and planning to work when baby comes. Do take some time off from finding work. Your baby is important. Trust me. I’m doing the schooling thing too, and even just school, it’s hard. So relish the time with your little one. I do! 
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I felt the same way. I had horrible prenatal depression. Its going it be ok baby girl. You got this!
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Take care of yourself. Tell bf to leave u alone. As far as mom tell her to stop her crap. Take care of your precious baby. Was in same place you are. Went to school after and became nurse.
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So maybe you’re not depressed. Maybe you’re just around toxic people who bring you down.
Do you have support from else where if your mum is toxic and you bf isnt helpful? If you can reach out to those in your network having help makes all the difference
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Up It 8s depression and mot normal. Seek counseling and assistance. It is an understandable reaction to the issu4s and conflicts arising now. But your mental state, your emotions affects your child greatly. Speak to your doctor or school counselors for some form of assistance. You can still do everything and have a successful life and be a great mom. Just seek some supports.
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Ya its normal. Those hormones can definitely send you on a rollercoaster ride. Try getting out for a walk or read, or do something that will deserted you, and get yourself out of your own head. I find that’s useful when I need a break.
Normal! I had my first at 18, pregnant at 17. I wasn’t scared, I was just… kinds neutral? Like I felt kinda down and like we wouldn’t be able to handle it, but I have a one year old now and am also 19 and it hasn’t been easy the entire time, but we just rented our first house today and are doing good. It gets better!! When you see that sweet face and hear that cry, you’ll forget everything, but that baby. Things take time to change. Trust me. But it will get better!!! You won’t be forever sad!! Its hormones mainly. I promise 
good luck and congratulations! And my inbox is open!!
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You will feel better when you have your baby in your arms
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Hormone changes are bad while pregnant. You fell like you are on a rollercoaster of emotions. Hang tough you almost got it but may experience PPD which too will pass. Good luck and God bless you.
At 37 weeks you’re miserable. I was picking fights then too lol. And god forbid I get hungry it was rough.
You will be ok honey take it one day at a time and god bless you and your baby
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I was 20 with my first and started into depression about 2 weeks before birth . Not a good feeling but definatly normal in pregnancy and after
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Its totally normal to be sad! You’ll be ok momma! I was 19 and had just found out that I was pregnant after I had been deployed for 2 months. I had a false pregnancy test read before shipping out and had no clue I was even pregnant in the first place. I was in Kuwait when I found out with the father who I thought loved me and turned out he was the most unsupportive jerk in the world! He told me I should abort her when I get my leave break and not tell anyone about it. After that I had to then decide to give up my dream career or choose to drag my child around the world as a single mother with the off chance of giving her up with yearly deployments and new homes. That’s not the life I wanted so I gave up the only job I ever wanted and it broke my heart. I was so depressed! I moved in with my mom back across seas and now I have a beautiful 8 year old daughter and she is the sunshine of my world! I love my memories of that job and I’m proud of what I did but I would do it all over again! It will get better!!!
It’s your body changing. Having a baby is a wonderful experience for any woman to think that you are creating a life within you is so special. I understand your feelings and it will pass but you need to be positive within yourself… you are creating a young person who will be totally dependant on you and there will be days of feeling a failure but it’s only natural and you will get over this be strong for yourself and baby… you are not alone in this experience as long as you keep calm and be positive within yourself everything will work out… your boyfriend too can be feeling at a loss help him work out your frustrations together this is a big step for both of you
You’re 19, very pregnant, a college student and you want to work after your baby is born. This is a lot on your life plate! My goodness! Top it off with a toxic mom and fighting with the boyfriend.
Maybe you’re putting extra pressure on yourself when you don’t need to? Focus on taking very good care of yourself and school. Forget about working right now. That’s plenty of responsibility.
Pregnancy hormones suck arse I hate them more then the constant morning sickness I get. But it is important to talk to someone, I suggest your OB or midwife as they will be able to help and guide you to the right channels for help with pre and post natal depression. Good luck hun it’s all worth it in the end when you have your beautiful little baby in your arms
I’ve seen it referred to as “emotional labor” before the actual labor. Towards the end especially it’s very very common to be sad, uncertain, and overwhelmed. I wish I could tell you it gets better… but things are very sensitive after baby comes as well. Keep working with your doctor, enroll in a home visiting program, and perhaps start therapy mama
Completely normal to be emotional and hormonal through pregnancy especially the end of it. I cried over my brothers killing an ant, I couldn’t get out of a hammock I’d been sleeping in and many more little things
My mom, when she was pregnant of me, told me that she was very sad and had a lot of up and down. After my birth, she felt very happy and started a new job a few months later. I think that you should enjoy all the time that you can have with your new born even if you’re at college. Take a break for yourself before the baby delivery 
it will pass its the constant high amounts of hormones in your body once the baby os born about six months after most of that should go away but, it persists after you have your baby you need to talk to your doctor about Postpartum Depression/Anxiety
Oh girl I was pregnant at 19 to, find people who support you, have someone you can talk to and relax as much as you can. It’ll be okay! Things will get better eventually
It completely normal… When ur that close to being due ur hormones are going in full speed. And u feel all type of emotions.
When i first had my son i was 20 years old and i went thru a phase where i didnt want anyone to touch look or get to close to him bc i didnt want him to bond with anyone but me n dad. N doctor say that normal to