Labor anxiety

KayleeM2012

Is anyone else having this problem too? I'm 37 and 2 with my second and my anxiety about going into labor is at a max. With my first labor I was fine. This time around is completely different I feel unprepared and nervous.

surferP528

I've started to feel nervous about where/when it will happen and whether or not I'll know. The actual labor and parts that come after the hospital seem to scare me less as it gets closer. Now I'm scared of going into labor at work or when my husband is not home.

Could you try reading some positive birth stories to help you feel prepared and empowered? I hope the feeling goes away soon!

A&Lmommy

I'm feeling the same way. I was so tired of being pregnant with my first and couldn't wait to have her here. I tried EPO, walking, squats to go into labor. She was 38+5 when my water broke at home but after 13 hrs, pitocin and an epidural, she was born. She had a bit of jaundice and trouble latching but after 2 wks, all was fine. I needed stitches and the recovery was a tough one.

This time around, I'm nervous cause I know what's to come. I read Your Best Birth and its really empowering so I'm feeling a lil more confident. I felt like I had no options the first time other than what they told me I had to do. My DD was born healthy so what's the big deal huh? I want him to keep cooking even though he'll just get bigger the longer he's in there. I'm striving for a med free labor for medical and personal reasons this time around. I want to labor at home as long as possible to avoid pitocin, an epidural and laboring in bed again but if my water breaks again, well, who knows then?

Sorry, just what's going through my head. I know I only have so much control, its what and how the baby decides to make his entrance anyway.

SgtLou2

100% yes!  "Nothing" is ready (the house is a disaster, we have clothes that are washed, but I have not organized anything, we have diapers in a box somewhere, etc.). We have what we need to bring a baby home, but I don't feel calm and ready and I'm super worried about WHEN it will happen and having the time to get the arrangements in place for someone to look after DD.  Currently it's my in-laws and our daycare provider on call.  But honestly, I hope that it works out that I go into labor in the morning/weekday time and DD can just go to daycare like normal and stay late and DH can get her later in the evening after baby is born (or she can just stay the night at our daycare providers house: it's an in-home daycare in our neighborhood). I don't want to deal with my in-laws... It just seems like too much work.  This stresses me out non-stop.  

KayleeM2012

Thank you for the encouragement and support ladies. 

SgtLou2

@KayleeM2012 I'm not sure if I was encouraging or supportive.  I probably should have concluded with "you're not alone in your anxiety, but we can do this..."

jennarhoda

I am with you! STM and first time around i was walking everyday counting down the seconds until little ones arrival but I'm so anxious this time around. I am being induced in the morning and my anxiety has been sky high! I have been getting accupunture treatments every other day for the last week trying to help my body relax but I think my mind is counteracting everything. I think with the first there was so much anticipation wondering what everything would be like but this time knowing the pain I'm getting ready to experience just makes me feel unprepared. Not to mention having a newborn again! Know you are not alone feeling this way!

CrazyHorseLady

I already struggle with anxiety. But lately I've been very anxious!  I'm a FTM and due on Friday the 5th. I just have been feeling like I have a nervous stomach and nauseous. I think it's mainly because of the unknown for me. It doesn't help that I have in laws that didn't agree with our birth plan either. So many different factors going on. So I definitely understand!

heatherlemieux

I was just feeling like a horrible person for being so anxious. I can tell I am overwhelmed/ short fused  trying to keep the House and laundry up ready to bring home a babe and have family here but I feel like with life happening it gets crazy faster than I can keep up. I've just had to tell myself it is going to be okay. And as far as the labor I am nervous about the transition to the hospital and praying that doesn't hinder my ability to stay on the natural course (I am stubborn headed but I remember how adamant they can be about this and that will help you etc). We should all take a deep breath and just take time visualizing the positive we want instead of worrying about the possible negative

TheBeesBonnett

Thankfully I'm not worried about scary scenarios, but I totally hit an anxiety and impatience wall today. Just sat down and had a good cry. Definately short fused! I am a 5 days from due date and am just too exhausted and scattered to make use of my time. I did clean the toilet three times yesterday though.....
anyway, we're not alone! Hang in there!

princesspriscilla

I'm almost 38 weeks and have been so nervous lately about going into labor. I can barely get any rest at night because I'm just tossing and turning and thinking of all the different what-if's. I can't focus on work or anything serious and am trying to keep my head on straight. I get irritable very quickly and cannot handle anyone else's problems or stress right now. I'm to my max. Just try to be strong and hang tough.... hopefully baby will be here before you know it. Good luck to you!