June 2013 Moms
32 weeks and TERRIFIED of labor delivery
Is anyone else experiencing make anxiety and fear about the upcoming birth? Maybe it's because I'm a FTM, or that all my friends love telling their horror stories, but I'm really starting to freak out. I've taken a birth class and almost passed out. I've watched videos and had to turn my head once the baby crowns. I've read books and ended up crossing my legs and feeling so queasy I had to stop reading. I feel like the most sissified woman ever and I don't know how to make myself feel more calm and relaxed. I'm so afraid my labor will be even worse because I can't seem to control my fear and anxiety!
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Re: 32 weeks and TERRIFIED of labor delivery
I'm scared too!
But I just remind myself that women have been doing this for thousands of years!
I also force myself to watch videos and its helped me feel better because I feel like I have a better understanding of what's g
I would HIGHLY recommend practicing some calming and relaxation techniques right now. Even if it's just taking time every day with some music you like (or silence, whatever helps you) and doing some really cleansing breathing and focusing on ever
I'm a FTM too, and I am definitely anxious. It's hard to know what to expect, since everyone's labor is different (even for each child you may have). I am worried about the pain of course, and if everything will be ok with my baby. I do think that once
I was absolutely terrified with my first. Child birth has always been my greatest fear in life.
I agree with the advice to stop reading, and don't watch any more videos. As long as you feel educated about the basics of labor and delivery, t
I may be one of few...but I'm not really scared or nervous, I'm more anxious. I think it's because I have NO IDEA what to expect and like PP's have said -- millions of women do it and just look at our prize at the end - we get to hold our baby
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No. Honestly, I don't see the point in getting worked up about it.
When I was a FTM, I just didn't think too much about it. I mean, I knew it was going to hurt, but I also knew that it was something that had to be done, and it'd be over relativel
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Try practicing some calming techniques. The last thing you need during labor is to be freaking out and stressed.
it's really not that bad and I don't know why women like to scare FTMs with their horror stories. Sure, it gets messy, painful,
I also don't really get the getting worked up/ super scared perspective
You knew when you decided to get pregnant this was part if the deal, that baby has to come out. Just try and keep some perspective - it's over in a short amount of time
5/27/2013
I'm not too worried. I've had major bone surgery as well as kidney stones in the past. I know that I'm a wimp when it comes to pain, and that any pain at all is automatically a "10" on my scale. So I just plan on being in lots of pain
Don't forget that you have a choice. You can choose to be scared and terrified or you can choose to make this experience your own and be excited to meet your LO.
Those were the thoughts running through my head when my water broke with DD#1. &nbs