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Hi Dizzylizzy. Yes, I had the exact same experience as you with my first pregnancy. In fact, from 6 weeks onward, I hated just about every minute of being pregnant. That surprised me, because DH & I wanted a baby, I was excited about it, and thought I would be one of those women who just glow with excitement. But what I ended up feeling was akin to depression, almost the whole time. As you aluded to, I was grateful to be having a baby, just not happy being pregnant. And I've known a few pregnant friends who've felt the same. The best advice I can give you is to keep getting out and doing things. Sometimes it will distract you enough to forget you're feeling down. Other times, you might find that you still feel bad, but it's better feeling down when you're at a restuarant or at a movie than it is feeling down sitting on your couch at home. Hang in there. Even though it doesn't feel like it now, it will all be worth it in about 29 weeks. Actually, here's something interesting that happened to me: I was able to deliver without pain meds because I knew nothing, even delivery, could be more difficult than the 40 weeks I had just survived. It was like being "delivered" from pregnancy. Kind of funny, huh?

hi GB thanks for that!! at least you've been thru it and know what I mean. Its probably going to be a bit easier now that I can start letting people know. UP to now its been a secret as I had a MC about two years ago. I reckon also because things are new I feel self conscious about getting bigger etc. thanks again