Wakeful panics.

jasrun80

I just found out that I'm pregnant & I'm surprised & it's still sinking in,etc, but I ALREADY wake in the middle of the night & immediatly my mind goes to "how is this possible, how could a baby possibly be in there" & I feel scared & hoping that things will be ok. I usually say a prayer, take a breath & try to go back to sleep... Then in the morning, I wake up preeeeetty relaxed about it and can get through the day with little worry, just wonder about the future etc. does this happen to anybody else? In the moment, it's so upsetting, but after, it's so much less consuming. I honestly fear it though !

Ya Never Know

I've been experiencing a little anxiety, usually when I go to bed at night and early in the morning. I'm not sure what's causing it, as I don't really feel like I'm worried about anything for the most part, but I guess on some subconscious level I am? It's odd.

SarahFoley725

Yes! Don't feel bad about it. Our baby was planned and I'm 26w3d now. She was kicking and moving all over last night while I was laying in bed and I was just thinking "holy hell there's a kid in there and I have to take care of it what if I suck what if she hates me" and so on. I can't speak for everyone but for me personally it may not sink in until I'm holding her for the first time.

ambercakes92

I still get anxiety over the fact that there's an actual human with thoughts and emotions growing inside me, and I'm nearly 36 weeks! I think it's all part of the process. I agree with PP that holding her in my arms is really what will seal the deal that I have a baby!

e&a+momma

I think it is normal to be  nervous. Babies are a lot of work and are exhausting. We were ttc and I still wonder some days if I am crazy and do I really want another child?! Then I snap back to reality and remember yes, I do.

MillieT09

I'm a FTM and I'm assuming that this feeling is completely normal! Ha! The week after we found out I cried myself to sleep every night over everything I could worry about. I would be fine during the day but once I got home it would be so overwhelming I couldn't contain myself. It made me sad because this was a planned pregnancy and all of a sudden I had terrible feelings like "is this really a good idea?" Made me feel crazy! It only lasted about a week and I chalked it up to the shock of actually being pregnant - took a shorter time than we thought it would - and accepting the fact that life it changing in a big way.
I don't think enough people really openly talk about that part. But lives are changing permanently, forever, and that can be as scary as it is exciting!

JenniferMasters

Yes! I'm a worry wort lol and I tend to stress out which I'm trying to remedy with yoga. But I'm scared all the time-I'm a FTM and we've been ttc for almost a year. This means so much to both of us that it's overwhelming. I often cry at night because I want everything to be ok but right now it's dificult to really believe I'm pregnant sometimes. The ultrasound will help next week and I've been talking to family, best friends, and my DH a lot which helps. You're not alone-I try to keep busy as best I can.

jasrun80

MillieT09 said:

I'm a FTM and I'm assuming that this feeling is completely normal! Ha! The week after we found out I cried myself to sleep every night over everything I could worry about. I would be fine during the day but once I got home it would be so overwhelming I couldn't contain myself. It made me sad because this was a planned pregnancy and all of a sudden I had terrible feelings like "is this really a good idea?" Made me feel crazy! It only lasted about a week and I chalked it up to the shock of actually being pregnant - took a shorter time than we thought it would - and accepting the fact that life it changing in a big way. I don't think enough people really openly talk about that part. But lives are changing permanently, forever, and that can be as scary as it is exciting!

I actually already have three & for some reason this fragile feelings seems to heighten with each pregnancy for me,,, I guess its because I know the insane changes I will be facing,,, you sure sound wise about it !! Thank you & thanks all!! Im already feeling a bit more excited & TIIIIIIRED so thankfully thats helping me sleep more!

RB777

I'm so glad to hear I'm not the only one feeling like this! We are over the moon excited yet still super super nervous about being parents! I'm sure once the baby is actually here, that won't even be a thought anymore.