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Q: Does My Girlfriend Hate Me Now??
asked by: jetcar on February 10th, 2005
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Ok, I know she doesn't really hate me, but lately she just seems sad and depressed. She's about 7 weeks now. What is it? Is it a phase? Hormones? Me!!! Have I ruined her life!?! When we first found out she was pregnant were both happy about it. We kept it quiet for about a month(if that) and recently made it public to our friends and family, which I had hoped would make her feel better. I though keeping it a secret was just making it more stressful, and now that everyone knows the reaction has be overwhelmingly possitive. I thought that would help, but it hasn't yet. Is it just a matter of time? Is there anything I could do to help?
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sftbllchika06
replied on February 10th, 2005
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It is most likely hormones. She is probably have bad mood swings and feeling that her body is out of control. Just be there for her. She probably also feels a little overwhelmed and scared and worried about the baby. Just talk to her maybe take her out to celebrate her pregnancy.
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BrianBaby
replied on February 10th, 2005
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Being pregnant is very stressful for both the new mom to be and the dad.....She's probably just really overwhelmed right now....Give her some space to figure her feelings out, but make sure she knows you there for her!!!
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2ferano
replied on February 10th, 2005
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It may be hormones, or just stress. It is easy to act all happy about it, because once you are pregnant what else is there really? She may still wish that she wasn't pregnant (which is totally normal and understandable). Maybe she just wasn't ready yet to be pregnant, or maybe she doesn't want to be pregnant at all.
People try to act like once you are pregnant it is all laughs and smiles and excitement, but to a lot of people it isn't, and that is totally normal!
She will come around, hun. Once it all sets in and maybe after she sees the baby (ultrasound, etc. ) she will be happier about it. I have a friend who just had her baby and she was miserable throughout the whole pregnancy. She tried to act happy, but she just didn't want a baby. Now that the baby is here she is just beside herself with joy.
But, I have another friend, same situation, but even though her kids are 8 and 9 now still says if she had to do it over again, even though she loves her kids more than anything in the whole world, she wouldn't have kids. Not every woman is meant to reproduce and that doesn't make her defective or anything.
But, anyway, back to your situation, she has you to be there for her and you seem happy about this baby, so I think you two will be fine. Just be there for her and help her through this and I think it will all work out.
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Tiffany0512
replied on February 10th, 2005
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Re: Does My Girlfriend Hate Me Now??
jetcar wrote:
ok, I know she doesn't really hate me, but lately she just seems sad and depressed. She's about 7 weeks now. What is it? Is it a phase? Hormones? Me!!! Have I ruined her life!?! When we first found out she was pregnant were both happy about it. We kept it quiet for about a month(if that) and recently made it public to our friends and family, which I had hoped would make her feel better. I though keeping it a secret was just making it more stressful, and now that everyone knows the reaction has be overwhelmingly possitive. I thought that would help, but it hasn't yet. Is it just a matter of time? Is there anything I could do to help?


its probably just hormones. It is very common for pregnant woman to get depressed, due to all the changes. You have not ruined her life. Just be there for her and compliment her. Good luck with everything

tiffany
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jessamyn
replied on February 11th, 2005
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Its most likely her hormones... But that is really soon to be "the crazy pregnant lady" maybe shes just scared or unsure of it all and doesnt know how else to react.! But hunnie be there for her however you can. Be there for her if shes happy sad mad or emotional... Just be there!
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jetcar
replied on February 11th, 2005
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Thanks all. I am hanging in there thick or thin. I guess I just need to hear this kind of a thing is somewhat normal. She has one child(11) and does want more children, but I know this was unexpected. In the end I think it's all gonna work itself out. I just hate feeling so happy when I know she's just not having those same feelings... Yet at least. Thanks again for your comments.
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BrianBaby
replied on February 11th, 2005
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How old are you guys??
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jetcar
replied on February 11th, 2005
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She's 30 & i'm 34. And btw, I talked with her just an hour ago and she seems muuuuch better!! I think it'll come and go, but at least I can tell she does feel happy sometimes. We're gonna get to spend alot of time together this weekend which I think will help both of us.
Thanks again!!
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l2at24
replied on February 11th, 2005
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jetcar wrote:
she's 30 & i'm 34. And btw, I talked with her just an hour ago and she seems muuuuch better!! I think it'll come and go, but at least I can tell she does feel happy sometimes. We're gonna get to spend alot of time together this weekend which I think will help both of us.
Thanks again!!



yes, i'm still struggling with two surprise babies back to back. And now they are 1 and 2.5!!! But, my husband is so happy and such a good daddy. You're doing great! Having a happy daddy makes the situation much easier to handle.
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jessamyn
replied on February 11th, 2005
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Yeah hun just know pregnancy is a emotional rollarcoaster!
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