The butterflies have started

LCB34

Y'all, I'm a nervous wreck this morning. We are at the less than 24 hour mark before my c-section and I am straight up freaking out.

What if I don't know how to calm her?

What if something goes wrong?

What if I suck at being a Mom?

I have waited so long for this that I should be prepared but I am a mess. My feelings are normal right?!?

Deep breaths....

TheSkimmy

You will do great! The nurses are a huge help those first 24 hours. It really is true that mother's instinct just happens. You love Kate and Kate will love you! 

 

Good luck!! It freaks me out that it's your time- means mine is just around the corner!

DLD102

You'll be fine!  And your motherly instinct will kick in automatically...trust me.

So excited for you!!!  Can't wait to see pics!

w2smd

At church a few weeks ago the speaker was talking about how our lives change in various settings.. and he brought up bringing home your first baby. He commented along the lines of, And did you know they actually let you LEAVE with a baby?! haha.. I had that thought too, holy cow someone is going to let us leave with a brand new life 24hrs after he's born with NO instruction manual and just a pat on the back?! I'm sure your feelings are very normal and valid.. but just know you'll do great

LinnyAnne10

you will do fine!  I think everyone has these same fears. 

 major hugs to ya! 

J+MS

 I can only imagine how excited you are!!! You will be fine!

Mrs.Johns

Totally normal. You will be a great mom!! You will both do great!

KJmashup

I've been thinking about you this morning. I am SO excited for you! I just know you're gonna be awesome at this whole mommy thing. 

Aloe0l

You are her mom.  She will recognize your voice as soon as she hears it, and she will love you.    The rest will come with time. 

smbckr2

I think all of those feelings are normal! I have had a lot of thoughts like that running through my head the last few days. Everything will be great and you'll soon have your baby in your arms!

t.bird

it's all good. no worries.

seriously 

nikipau144

you will do great and everything will be awesome!! best of luck! 

scoutkate

You'll be fine!  I felt the same way.  I thought it was a cliche but those instincts really do kick in.  And yes, you will eventually make a few mistakes (I forgot to turn on the sound of our video monitor one night--I choose to believe that Betsy STTN that night), but everyone does, and you will be a WONDERFUL mom!  Just think about how much Miss Kate is loved already!

MissNikki007

DLD102:

You'll be fine!  And your motherly instinct will kick in automatically...trust me.

So excited for you!!!  Can't wait to see pics!

This! I don't know how it happens, but it just does.

You'll do great!

lilmgirl

All of your worries are going to go out the window once you have Kate in your arms   You're going to be a great Momma.

OctoberBabyH

LCB, I want to wish you lots of luck, love and health (for you and Kate!) You seem to be quite an intelligent young woman who already cares for and loves her LO so much, so I bet you will be just fine! But then again, I'm 7 weeks away from my EDD...I am sure I will have that freakout moment, too! Best wishes!!!

BeachM

Best of luck tomorrow and T&P for a speedy recovery!  I'm very excited for you and will be looking for your birth story (as soon as you feel up to posting it of course!).