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Q: Late Night Thoughts
asked by: onmyway_0x on June 22nd, 2007
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So I'm feeling pretty alone right now.
I'm due to have a baby next Saturday and I'm just really lonely.
I live with my parents, but they're always super busy working they're here for me when they can be but they have lives as well.
I'm single.
All my friends pretty much bailed when they realized I wasn't all that fun anymore.
I really haven't built that many relationships on here because up until recently I was quite the random poster because I was constantly working.
I know I have support, but I feel very scared and alone ya know?
I guess I'm just a bit overwhelmed.

Sorry for the whinefest.

.Jerrica
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vanessalouanne
replied on June 22nd, 2007
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thats not a whine fest! all your feelings are very valid and i think you are such a strong woman being able to do this on your own without a man. just think, those feeling of loneliness will be gone forever in a week or two
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ladylee70
replied on June 22nd, 2007
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vanessalouanne wrote:
thats not a whine fest! all your feelings are very valid and i think you are such a strong woman being able to do this on your own without a man. just think, those feeling of loneliness will be gone forever in a week or two


I feel for you, too. You are such a strong person. I am so sorry to hear about your friends. That would be so tough. All of them bailed? Perhaps there is a mommy group around you that has other moms who are around the same age. I know they have stuff like that where I live.

In a few weeks, you will be holding your precious child and you will have so much love pouring out of you for the child, nothing else will seem to matter.

You are not a whinefest at all!!! Please continue to come here for support. It seems like most of us do. This forum has been so helpful!
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Hollyberries
replied on June 22nd, 2007
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I can relate to the friend thing. I found out that i really didn't have anyone to call "friend" after i had my daughter. I didnt' have money to go out, and i choose to stop drinking after i had my daughter because i grew up in a house with drinking, drugs, and gambleing, and i don't want that life style for my family. It will be 2 years this sept since i was out with anyone, and having a good time. I guess i was no fun either.
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AuDacia
replied on June 22nd, 2007
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hey jerrica,

my name is amber. i'm a random poster, too. so i haven't built many friendships on here, either.

i'm sorry to hear your feeling so lonely, especially right now. being pregnant is hard enough, but doing it alone, well that takes a really strong individual. i give you a lot of credit. your baby is going to admire you so much for your strength.

i know what you mean about friends bailing out on you because you're no longer fun. all of my friends are out at a club right now, but i didn't go for obvious reasons. i can't drink & i need sleep. it's hard for me to stay up into the early morning hours.

just give it time, sweetie. your little one is almost here. you won't be lonely for much longer. taking care of a baby is going to take up a lot of your free time. good luck, hun.

and seriously, vent all you want on here. we're here to support you.
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jaemierin
replied on June 22nd, 2007
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Hey girl...I hope that you feel better soon. Baby coming will help that smile appear!
Friends do come and go, I hate to say - I'm 31 and have noticed that my friends don't invite me (or my hubby as a couple) out as much b/c we can't drink, or they think we'll say "no" to the invite, so they just don't bother. Frustrates me, but don't feel alone - I htknk we all go through it.
Ladylee had a good idea in trying to find a "Mommy group" around your house or community. I know it's not the same there as your friends, but my g/f's have said wonderful things about thier groups they joined and met some really nice girls there!!!!!
Keep that chin up and whine/ vent as much as you want! I'm sure we have all gone through, or will go through all the same emotions!!!
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onmyway_0x
replied on June 22nd, 2007
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Thanks guys.
It's nice to hear some kind words.
I still technically have friends, they're all just really drunk and high and I'm not for it.
Everytime i've tried to hang out with 'em I get smoked out... and they just behave like morons, I hate it, so we've just kind of dropped eachother.

I can't wait for my girl... once I have her in my arms I know I'll never need for love again Smile
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vanessalouanne
replied on June 22nd, 2007
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you are definitely better off without people like that in your life.
i know youll end up meeting some other mommies who will make much better friends.
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Lauren_Jay15
replied on June 23rd, 2007
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Oh my God and I thought I was alone in feeling this way. I know exactly how you feel down to the last sentence.

I was talking to Danni about this the other day actually. Like you, I live with my parents, they both work and are out of the house until gone 6 pm everynight. Most of my friends are 15,16,17 and have their own lives and don't wanna be stuck down with me when they're drinking, and having wild crazy fun. Oh and my boyfriend is good for nothing right now.

Just incase it makes you feel better to know you're not alone. PM me if you wanna chat.xx
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HcoBrunette06
replied on June 23rd, 2007
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i know im not pregnant or anything so i don't really know what youre going through but you can pm me anytime!!! Smile
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Idony
replied on June 23rd, 2007
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i know how you feel, i have my mum and shes there for me when she can be, but its not really like having friends, i have dh but hes really distant and annoying (he works a lot and when hes not working he either plays on the computer or sleeps), i dont have friends in real life (i only moved here 2 years ago and i havent had a chance to make friends im not very social, and i have a few people i talk to on here but no one i really can say im close with, i dont do well with relationships

when your pregnant its the hardest, and right after too, i felt like i had no one and i was all alone with this little thing that needed constant love and attention and i thought i couldnt do it....but i can and so can you

if you ever need to talk im here, maybe we friendless people can become friends lol

~alicia~
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onmyway_0x
replied on June 23rd, 2007
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Thanks so much to everyone for replying.
It's nice to know that I'm not the only person that feels like this.
I've been quite overwhelmed with the thought of a baby being here soon, so not having many people to talk to topped it off.

I'm gonna look into the mommy group thing for sure and hopefully once the baby comes this feeling kind of fades,

I'll definately be keeping in touch and sticking with this forum, you guy's are great and truly can make a girl feel better.
Aww How corny am .I? Rolling Eyes

Alicia - You just described me. Laughing Seriously I don't keep a hold onto my relationships as well as I could or should, and I can be quite antisocial. I'm a very shy person.
So we'll definately be friendless friends! lol.

Thanks again everyone.
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