Something I never realized was a pregnancy symptom is loneliness.
Especially present in a pandemic.
Idk. It just feels very lonely. Between the people that try not to bother you & those that don’t make plans with you anymore b/c of your newfound condition, it can become isolating. Meanwhile my immune system is weak so I have to isolate anyway with a virus running rampant.
Making new friends is hard enough, but the thought of doing so while I’m exhausted? Exhausts me more lol. But connecting with other pregnant women or recent moms seems so important. Can’t say I’ve been doing the best job of it, but I haven’t done the worst. Everything seems like so much work during the one time in my life that I don’t feel like doing anything. So… lonely.
Thankfully my mother & sister keep me sane. Which, if you know me, is ironic to say, but they never let me go more than a couple of days without interaction. During this time, I appreciate that more than I’d ever imagined.
I may feel lonely sometimes, but I must remember that I am not alone 💛
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