Normal pregnancy emotions or depression?

[cherylsangel]

So I am 26 weeks along and lately I have been super emotional about everything, and its not good emotional. I have do not think I have  been truly excited about having this baby becasue it seems like so much bad stuff keeps happening. Don't get me wrong I am so happy to be having my son but I cant stop thinking bad things. For example, I look at my house and think tis too dirty for a child to live in, lots of dust and pet hair. Then I think about this dog my bf has that has to go because I know he will be a threat to the child and he won't give it up and I will not be able to allow this child around the dog what so ever so the baby is going to be stuck upstairs with m ( I don't go around the dog either), we won't be anble to have family or friends over ever, as this dog is a guard dog and won't allow strangers in our home. I don't even like going home I get so stresses out and I think how bad it must be for the baby to feel all the stress I am going through, and then to top it off, we are not by any means rich people and in fact have lots of debt and I just don't know how we can afford this child. Am I becoming depressed or am I just feeling the emotions of a scared first time mom?
Thank you for letting me vent, I have just been under al ot of stress and am having those mom emotions I think.

[jenna_lenni]

Hey,
             First of all its so normal for you to have these feelings, Most Mum to be's experience some form of 'doubt' and have worries about providing the best life for their children. But you only want whats best for your baby which is natural, i would put it down to your hormones. One minute you may feel happy and then next you may feel sad. Its a real rollercoaster ride is pregnancy, but as soon as your baby arrives into the world you wont care about the house not being totaly spotless or not doing the pots for a day!!.... i do agree with you about the dog situation. I have an american bulldog who is the same when people come to the house hes very protective of his family and house...But he's also not to great with children so i have the same worry on tht, i may have to give him up but for now im going to see how he behaves when my baby arrives, im due on 26th dec so iv got quite awhile to go yet!!...... anyways hope everything turns out well for you if u need some to talk to feel free to add me as a friend! =]

[cherylsangel]

Sorry for all the spellign errors, I just reread and noticed them. I am at work at trying to multitask.