I imagine how many judgments I'll get for this. But I'm writing it anyway. Maybe among 10 negative r…

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I imagine how many judgments I'll get for this. But I'm writing it anyway. Maybe among 10 negative replies, there will be at least one piece of advice. I feel like something is wrong with me. I'm a mom myself. I have a wonderful son, he's 6 years old. He was wanted, planned, and born via scheduled C-section. I didn't really like being pregnant. Both physically and in general, I'm not one of those who think it's the most beautiful female figure. After giving birth, I recovered quite quickly and got myself back in shape. Here's my problem now. My husband wants another child together, and I want one too, but I don't want to be pregnant. I can't accept this bodily state so much that pregnant women on the street irritate me. I know this isn't normal. I've read books, seen psychologists, and searched for answers. Everywhere it's the same: "you're subconsciously envious." But it's not envy. It doesn't extend to moms with strollers. Babies are endearing to me. I happily babysit my friends' kids when they ask. But specifically pregnant women. Today, I went for a routine blood test at the women's health center. And I just had a panic attack. From the sheer number of pregnant women. They evoked such a feeling in me… I felt disgusted. Even though most of them looked neat and even stylish. I don't understand what this is about. It's getting worse with age. I think maybe it's time to see a psychologist. It's unlikely anyone has experienced this themselves. But maybe there are specialists.
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Gulya
I'm with you. I hate being pregnant, it's the worst time of my life. But I told my husband right away that I'm not up for more than one.
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Nadezda
I had nausea for many years after seeing pregnant women after my own C-section. I just couldn't handle it so well, and I was terrified of going through it again. Honestly, we just weren't emotionally ready.
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Natalya
This is definitely not normal! How can pregnant women be annoying?! I find them adorable, just like babies.
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Viktoriya
Nadezda I think I handled it okay. But it started for me after my own pregnancy. Before that, I didn't care. They didn't melt my heart, but they didn't annoy me either. But today, after waiting at the women's clinic, I'm already thinking about seeing a psychologist.
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Viktoriya
Natalya I'm not sure how. I didn't have this before pregnancy and childbirth. I realize myself that this isn't normal
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Natalya
Work through the problem with a psychologist
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Natalya
Natalya then to a psychologist
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lenchik
In my first pregnancy, I couldn't stand myself either. I absolutely disliked the state I was in and how I looked. In my second pregnancy, it passed, and I even dressed up. Although I still don't consider pregnancy a beautiful period and don't "aww" at the sight of pregnant people. For me, it's just a necessary condition for a baby to arrive, and that's it.
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Gaynullina Liliya
Natalya Some people are annoyed by other people's kids, while others find them adorable. Both are perfectly normal.
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Kristina
Yes, seeing a psychologist would be good. The first thing that comes to mind is that you don't want a second child, and that rejection of the pregnancy is a defense mechanism to avoid admitting to yourself and others that 'I don't want a second child'.
Try to imagine that your husband found you a surrogate mother to carry the baby and a sponsor to pay for everything. What feelings would that bring up? Joy or...?
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Gaynullina Liliya
I had something similar. After my first two births, I had postpartum depression, and for many years afterward, I got really irritated hearing crying. Babies in malls just annoyed me, even friends' children bothered me. But then there was a moment, I didn't even notice it, when I started finding little ones endearing. I began to like their crying, I wanted to hug and comfort them, etc. I just needed time. Maybe you do too.
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Tatyana
Ugh, you know! 0% judgment, 100% understanding. I love kids and birth, but pregnancy? I just loathe it to the point of nausea. I'm hell on earth my whole pregnancy because it's the worst thing that can happen to a woman 🤣 but that's the price of motherhood. Plus, on top of hating pregnancy, you don't even want to be a mom a second time! If you want, we can discuss it in private messages. I'll help however I can :)
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Viktoriya
Kristina The first thought is that I'll have to see her. The second is that my baby is inside another woman. In that case, I'd rather do it myself. I can't even articulate what I don't like. I was just sitting here today, thinking, 'I just hope none of them touch me accidentally.' It's that unpleasant. Although I understand intellectually that it's nonsense. They're just normal women, neat and well-groomed
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Viktoriya
Gaynullina Liliya Hope it passes
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Nadezda
Nadezda Time is pressing, and my husband is asking, so my reaction is stronger.
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Tatyana
Tatyana Don't say that, I fully support and understand you.
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Tatyana
Tatyana write me when you have time and feel like it, I'm in Max's group
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Kristina
Kristina You don't have to see them, your husband can handle all the contacts.
It's more like a fear of 'getting infected,' meaning, again, the fear of 'I'm pregnant' as the fear of another child.
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