What are you scared of?

blessed_wife

For some reason, I'm terrified of giving birth. I feel like I don't know what to expect and am scared that I won't be able to give birth on my own... Although I know it probably has nothing to do with it, but both of my sisters that have kids had to have emergency c-sections. I'm so terrified of that happening to me. I really want to experience giving birth and it being successful. I probably sound so irrational, but I can't help but stop thinking about it.

What are your fears?

evenstar622

I'm having a c-section.  So I'm really scared about how I am possibly going to take care of this new little baby while recovering from the c-section.  I know people do it all the time, but it scares me!

F&G777

blessed_wife:

For some reason, I'm terrified of giving birth. I feel like I don't know what to expect and am scared that I won't be able to give birth on my own... Although I know it probably has nothing to do with it, but both of my sisters that have kids had to have emergency c-sections. I'm so terrified of that happening to me. I really want to experience giving birth and it being successful. I probably sound so irrational, but I can't help but stop thinking about it.

What are your fears?

I'm right there with ya...I'm terrified of giving birth - the epidural - the pushing - the tearing - the placenta - I'm terrified of it ALL!!

Lulu0802

I'm scared of the pain. ?I've been getting some contractions over the last few days after DH & I have sex and those hurt like hell. ?I can't imagine what real labor pains feel like.

bmcquien

evenstar622:

I'm having a c-section.  So I'm really scared about how I am possibly going to take care of this new little baby while recovering from the c-section.  I know people do it all the time, but it scares me!

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psuash7

That my baby will be too big to have vaginally and will have to have a c-section.....

cabana1

My fear is that I won't know when I'm in active labor lol. I'm also all for getting an epidural (I have no judgements about it) but I am a little worried about my blood pressure. I normally have low bp and an epi can lower your bp even more so I have to ask a bunch of questions about that.

erino&chrish

Primarily having a c-section, and then afterwards the sleep deprivation and recovery combined.

CrazyCurls

I am fearful that 6weeks is not enough but know that if I go over that I first have to use up all my aquired PTO and then what do you do if the baby gets sick and can't go to daycare??!!  I really wish I could take the full 12 weeks.

On your fear...have you read The Lamaze guide?  I posted on it late last night, it's a really good book from what I read so far.  They talk about how most books now-a-days talk about all the problems that can happen and you have to remember that this is a natural process and you can do it!  I would recommend it if you're feeling scared about giving birth.

blewis2323

Lulu0802:

I'm scared of the pain.  I've been getting some contractions over the last few days after DH & I have sex and those hurt like hell.  I can't imagine what real labor pains feel like.

 All I have to say is GO YOU for having sex multiple times over the span of a few days...my DH only wishes he was that lucky!

thenewmrsrussell

I guess I'm just scared of having a broken vag for the rest of my life...or scared of something going wrong after the baby is born (too much blood etc).

smiley007

I am scared of breastfeeding.  I think it's because I REALLY want it to work... and I'm afraid of being dissapointed.  But we'll give it a shot!

honeyb518

I have the completely irrational fear that A. the epi will go in wrong and I will be paralyzed or B. I will get a blood clot during pushing and die during childbirth  

 More worried about B than A.  I know totally irrational though!

October30th2004

Recovery, mostly if I need a c-section.

brideofscowboy

Pain and labour is enevitable at this point. What scares me is not making it to the hospital in time.  We live 1 1/2 hrs from our hospital. I don't want a roadside baby!

nova@spamcop.net

I'm scared that I'll need a c/s and that the epi won't work.

mickey84

I'm not scared of labor really.. more scared of myself with lack of sleep and breastfeeding.

Hi725

Birth does not scare me at all. But, i'm terrified of taking care of the baby after we bring him home (and for the rest of my life).

doozerdaisy

Hi725:

Birth does not scare me at all. But, i'm terrified of taking care of the baby after we bring him home (and for the rest of my life).

Birth does not scare me either; my body is made for it.  The pain/pressure is temporary and it's basically a mind game to stay calm and relaxed.  Of course, I've never done it before so haha. 

I'm more fearful of having a toddler run around the house and get into trouble--I guess that is what baby-proofing is for.  I'm also afraid of the changes in my relationship with my husband--we are so close.  I'm also afraid of not getting enough sleep and being grumpy about it.  I'll adjust to all the changes, I'm sure.

kash27

honeyb518:

I have the completely irrational fear that A. the epi will go in wrong and I will be paralyzed or B. I will get a blood clot during pushing and die during childbirth  

 More worried about B than A.  I know totally irrational though!

People always ask if I plan on getting an epi and I tell them I am not sure and they think I am insane.  But it scares the crap out of me for the same reason you mentioned!

jamie.renee

I am scared of tearing.  This is baby #3 and I had 2 pretty easy L&D so I am scared this one will be much different since the whole pregnancy has been opposite then the other 2.  I am also scared because my husband will not be here until July and that will only be for 2 weeks (due end of May).  I am grateful to have a friend that will be there with me but it just isn't the same as my husband.