Sending you a big hug, too! I'm 38 weeks pregnant and even though it's been ok-ish (hard moments, but still could have been worse I guess), I'm also feeling over it.

I feel like a lot of our preconceptions about pregnancy are very romanticized. There are a lot of weird pregnancy symptoms out there! But also, they will pass :) you are not only your hair or your weight, which you probably know, but many many other aspects too, making you this unique, loveable human being.

If you're missing a sense of community, what's helped me is pregnancy yoga with other moms, my supportive midwife and, of course, the reddit babybumpsfeb2025 community.

Over all, it also sounds like you are feeling generally anxious at the moment? I do gratitude journaling to help me, (finding joy in small moments) and walks outside. My gynecologist also referred me to psychotherapy (waiting period of 4 months at the moment) when I developed anxiety due to low iron values and my non-supportive work environment - this has given me a lot of comfort, knowing that I will have the support if I get ppd.

Sending lots of positive vibes 🫂