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Not what I thought it would be

I'm 13 weeks into my first pregnancy and it is definitely not what I had imagined. My sinuses are all screwy and my fingers and wrists ache. I also find my balance is off, which is strange since I don't have a belly to blame it on. Although some smells turn me off, I never experienced morning sickness. But that's nothing compared to the strain on my marriage.

My husband is not supportive. I can't remember the last time he held my hand, helped me around the house or yard, or even carried something for me! He often gets upset with me over stupid things, like if I ask him too many questions. He cannot say anything without yelling it in my face. I wish I knew what to do. All I can do is guess that he is stressing out about... money? Family? His other kids? If he would just talk to me. His only explanation to why he is distant and stubborn is because I'm a bitch. I'm sorry, I'm too tired to drive you to the liquor store, muffin!!! And sex. I think I have forgot what that's like.

I feel alone in this pregnancy. At 19, depression and my one-way marriage are wearing me out. I know I'm not the only woman who will have a miserable pregnancy; I just hope there is someone who can lend a shoulder or an ear. Even typing it out to other soon-to-be-moms who may understand me takes some weight off my back. I just can't wait until this is all over and I can hold my lil sweetie!


Nina

Being young and pregnant

Life seemed like it was going really well. I had an awesome boyfriend, and we had been going out for quite a long time. I had a lot of friends and we partied every night. I was always drunk, and I liked it like that. I started being sexual with guys when I was 12 and I lost my virginity when I was 14. So sex wasn't anything new to me. Even though I was kind of a little whore, at least that’s what others would call me; my boyfriend and I still tried to be careful. When my mom found out we were having sex she put me on the pill. After that we just stopped using condoms.

Then after like a year I got off the pill, for a reason I can't even remember. We just never got back into using protection, especially when I started partying a lot and was usually drunk when we got intimate. It was a huge shock to me when I found out I was pregnant, on Easter 2007. I couldn't believe it; I didn't think the test was going to come out positive when I took it. I was so scared to tell my parents, since they are very proper. I cried the whole day after finding out. When I told my mom she was very supportive. I could tell she was sad but she held it in. I cried for a couple weeks, and my boyfriend didn't really show any emotion. I really didn't want to have a baby especially when I am only 17.

After my boyfriend and I saw the ultrasound we started to get a little excited. I can tell now that he really wants to be a daddy. I am 27 weeks, and we are having a girl. My man and I just got married, and I just graduated from high school. We are going to be okay. We have money, and we have lots of love. I am happy, but sometimes I just need to cry. I always find myself thinking about what I’m missing out on. I wish I could actually experience my senior year, but I have to deal with the consequences. This year I've gone through a lot.

I've had to watch my dad ruin his life, and his family’s life. My mom has had a hard time. Sometimes I feel like his addiction is because of me. Sometimes I feel like my family’s problems are because of me. At the moment I just really want my little girl out. She’s heavy, and it’s hard to breath, and I'm tired of her kicking non-stop. I still have a couple months, and I am not looking forward to them. I am due on Dec 14, 2007.


Krissy

Just into my next trimester

I had quite a scare in my first trimester as I bled at seven weeks but my baby is fine.
I had a scan at 8 weeks and heard its heartbeat at 12 weeks. I’m going for my 15-week-scan on Monday. I’m going to get my first picture of my little baby.


amy dyche

Feeling like I am going to pass out

I was sick with nausea the whole first trimester and into the second trimester. Seriously like maybe 2-3 hours of the day would I feel okay. I kept hearing about how better I am supposed to feel in my second trimester. Oh no!

Now the nausea has subsided slightly but I have this awful feeling of passing out if I stand too long or even when I am sitting. I get really hot my body temp seems like it goes up and I have this feeling of dizziness and like I am going to pass out.

I have an 11 year old and I never felt like this. I know each pregnancy is different but is this normal?


Kellie

Only 13 weeks

I'm 19 and on my first baby I am hoping that's it's a boy. But my boyfriend wants a girl. I have heard a lot of times the woman may ask for one sex and get the opposite.

I'm so nervous when my time comes..

Tonya