Terrified

kimberlygo

Hi. Just wanted to introduce myself. I found out i was pregnant on Wednesday after TTC for about 6 months. My due date is 7/6. I have a son who will be turning 1 on 11/15.  I am absolutely terrified of having another baby, which is so odd, because we wanted this and tried for this. I am scared of the changes it will mean for my son. I'm scared of the financial changes for us (daycare is $$$$) and space issues (we live in an apartment in NYC, so we will have to figure out the kids room sharing/no space thing). It's a happy problem, but I'm scared none-the-less. Can anyone commiserate, so I don't feel alone. 

RivieraBound

I understand.  I get sad when I think about how it will no longer just be us and our son, he will no longer be the sole focus.  However I get excited at thinking about him being a big brother! 

As far as space, you will find a way to make it work.  My son still isn't sleeping in a crib, he much prefers his pack n play (bought a thicker mattress to go in it).  As I am sure you know by now, babies don't require much "stuff" or space.  As long as he/she is fed, cleaned, and loved

forevergraceful

We tried for this second baby, but sometimes I do think, "what have I done?". They will be 18 months apart. It is a huge change anytime you add a baby to the family. Even though we do have the space for them to have their own rooms, we will have them share.