Physically ready, mentally soooooo not ready

sasky · May 2014

I have my scheduled c-section a week from tomorrow. I'll be 38w2d. My body is so done, but I am mentally freaking out. I almost wish they'd stay in longer so I have more time to wrap my head around this.

I don't know how I'm going to survive these first few weeks,
months, years, etc. I never thought I'd be a mother of 3. I don't know if I'm cut out for all this.

I'm going to be fine, right? Thanks for letting me freak out here, I feel bad doing it IRL.

ceechie · May 2014

You're going to be better than fine. You're going to be great. And don't feel bad about freaking out. This shit is hard. But I'd rather have this hard shit than any other hard shit any day of the week. There are way worse things in life into many babies! You are going to love them, you are going to take care of all of them and have no clue how you're doing it on three hours of sleep.
My girls are turning one next month, and while I don't remember much of the year, I do know it was spectacular. Congrats mom you did great! Can't wait to see pics!

Jenn06L80 · May 2014

I am almost 2 months in. I too never thought I would be a mom of 3! I do get overwhelmed but my sweet girls are so worth it. My oldest daughter has been really good with the twins and it is sweet to see that.

I have a lot of help from my parents and actually moved into my moms house for the summer before I return to work full time in August.

Yes it can be really hard but also 100% worth it and rewarding. Good luck!

carrotcake06 · May 2014

Exactly what @ceechie‌ said.

Not only did I never envision myself w 3 kids, but def not 3 boys! The twins will be a year at the end of June and it's been crazy hard and overwhelming, but also amazing and wonderful at the same time.

shelly2314 · May 2014

Don't feel bad! I am pretty sure that all of us will feel that way a time or two!

JenyB6 · May 2014

I feel the same way as much as I am ready for them to give me my body back I get scared about how I will do this. I never thought I would be the mom of 4. Hang in there mom.