32 Weeks: Starting to freakout...

LonghornNAggie

I wouldn't say freakout... just mostly of a sudden sense of WTF am I doing? In 7 weeks, there will be an actual, live BABY!!!! What? I know I should be fully aware that there was going to be a baby at the end of the journey, but I'm having a hard time coming to grips with it. Nursery is not nearly done, but that is the least of my concerns. I'm just feeling like I'm about to get punk'd. How will I know what to do?? Is this normal? I'm excited to meet her... just concerned I'm going to look at her and ask.... who are YOU??? What is this? I know my belly keeps getting bigger, but to be honest, every time I notice it in the mirror I feel like I'm playing dress up.

I'm also having minor feelings of... I just want my mom, I'm not ready to be an actual mom, I just want to have a mom.

When do you actually feel this overwhelming sense of bonding with the baby?? Am I supposed to have that already? I just like feeling her kick, but I don't know that I totally associate it with a baby. For all I know, it could be a kitty-cat in there.

Make me feel better. I'm crazy.

Also, can someone please tell me how to pause time???

Faon

Seven weeks sounds like a long time to me! Try two or so!! It's really blowing my mind too, but in a good way. I really think that everything will work out. You'll have help and support to some extent and I think you'll bond and fall in love when you see her. It is weird though to go from not being a parent to being a mom..I feel you. I ask myself the "How will I know what to do?" too, but we'll learn. It will be okay.

EMTX

Don't feel crazy, this is a totally normal way to feel!  It's going to change your life more than anything possibly could, so it's GOOD to know and recognize this ahead of time!

You still have plenty of time, and as you get closer, it will start to feel more real. 

If not, no worries. When you hold that little baby for the first time, things will start to kick in.

I had absolutely no experience with babies, and was terrified, but quickly figured things out! You will be just fine.

Enjoy your final weeks... it can't be said enough: do some things for yourself! And sleep/ You won't have the time shortly! GL.