Hey June mommies (need some reassurance).....

After our <final> prenatal class, it all hit DH and I- it's going to happen soon. We drove home in silence. DH later admitted he's feeling anxious (I am too). The "waiting" is killing me. The last 3 people (first time mommies) I know had their little ones betwen 2 and 3 weeks before their due date, so I'm feeling like it could happen at anytime.

I'm excited but terrified. I know we're going to be great parents, but I'll be starting a new job (part-time, 3 days a week in a school) in the fall. Thankfully, with his shift work, we won't ever have to worry about childcare- I'll work on his days off, he'll work on mine. I really want to breastfeed, so I'm worried about getting her on a good schedule once I start back. I'm afraid I won't be able to leave her...

Our dog has been acting up- peeing in the house even after she gets walked. She does it when we're home only, so I know it has to be an attention thing. We've tried to change her routine as little as possible, but I suppose she "senses" our increased anxiety. She is so timid that I worry about how she'll react once Maddie gets here.

I won't even get into how terrified I am of the pain of labor and my fears of having to have a C-section. I'm also scared she'll have something "wrong" with her. And don't get me started about my fears of PPD.....

I know these are all *normal* feelings, but I am so surprised how quickly they came on. Then again, it all seemed so far away, now it's literally right around the corner.

Thanks for reading.....

Re: Hey June mommies (need some reassurance).....

Most people have ALL of those same fears! I know I'm personally not all that scared of the pain of labor...but I'm terrified of having a brand-new person in my house relying on me to care for it. It's a scary amount of responsibility. I'm also terrified that something will be wrong with the baby - or go wrong with the delivery....but I think these are all normal fears.

Re: Hey June mommies (need some reassurance).....

You will be fine!!!!

ETA: I am so ready to NOT be PG anymore than I am not scared at all.

Message edited 5/24/2007 12:41:23 PM.

Re: Hey June mommies (need some reassurance).....

All of your fears are completly normal. I am nervous for labor and delivery also but I am really trying hard not to think about it. I also can't wait to NOT be pregnant anymore and to feel like myself again.

As for being new parents - it's scary and I don't think we'll ever know what it's like until the little one is here.

Re: Hey June mommies (need some reassurance).....

I think being anxious to a certain degree is totally normal - I mean if you are going to take home this little helpless baby who wouldn't be anxious about that - I think it wouldn't be normal to not be. I wouldn't worry too much though - you will do just fine - just enjoy your last days/weeks of pregnancy and you will worry enough when the baby does finally come.

Re: Hey June mommies (need some reassurance).....

I'm definitely more nervous about being a "Mom" and knowing what's right and wrong. I hope I know how to take care of this baby properly.

I have my fears that something could go wrong, or be wrong with the baby, but I try not to focus on it. It's all part of it I guess. I'm definitely anxious, but more about playing this waiting game, that I could go at any time.

I am not afraid of labor, I'm not worried about the pain...I just want to be a good Mom. I have faith that this Universe isn't giving me anything I can't handle.

I'm just SO ready to meet our Baby!

Re: Hey June mommies (need some reassurance).....

You're definitely not alone with your fears. I told DH last night that I have a sneaking suspicion (sp?) that our son will arrive before our scheduled c-section date of 6/20. My belly is dropping already, but I'm not sure if that's a sign of impending labor. I keep telling myself I have to pack my hospital bag but I keep finding excuses not to do it. It's almost like if I do pack it, he'll arrive early!

I'm not so worried about the delivery. I'm more concerned about him being healthy and me not making any mistakes and accidentally hurting him because I don't know what I'm doing.

Overall, I just can't wait to hold him!

Message edited 5/24/2007 1:28:43 PM.

Re: Hey June mommies (need some reassurance).....

I am freaking a bit too. This pregnancy has seemed so long to me and now it's finally only a few weeks away...

I, too, feel like something will be "wrong" with my little one...I can't stop that fear. I am also freaking out about an entire body coming out of my vagina (lol tmi).

I guess it's normal to feel this way but I hate feeling anxious...I just want it to be over and done with already!!

Re: Hey June mommies (need some reassurance).....

I am due on JUne 2nd, whichi is only 8 days away!!!

The closer my due date gets the more anxious I get. I am terrified of the pain during labor, given that I can barely handle the internal exams I think how can I ever handle actual labor.

Then there is the fear of not knowing what to do withthe baby, and of being overwhelmed by it all.

DH & I live our lives very carefree righthnow, and i know tht is all going to change.

I am scared of going back to work and havingf to find a nanny that I really trust and feel comfrtable with, and who we can Afford.

Any I try to tell myself that all this is normal and it will be fine. I know that DH is the most supportive, helpful husband I could ever hope for, so together we will figure it out.