Terrified....

SMZ85

So I am 36 weeks today baby dropped a little over 2 weeks ago. Dr's seem to think she will be her any time she is sitting at a -3 station and I have been having intense contractions. They put me on bed rest two weeks ago when she dropped so that I would hold her til I got to this point and will now let me go whenever shes ready. Its all becoming so realy now that we are at an any day stand point. Time flew and this is our first and I am terrified of giving birth, after etc. I am so excited to meet her but am not one that deals well with not knowing what to expect or whats going to happen. Does anyone else feel like this???? or is this not normal because I feel bad for feeling scared and it's not that I am even scared of having her here its the process of having her and all the nasty stuff afterwards.... I guess just looking for a little comfort as I approach the labor part which could be any day!

Formerly Mrs D S

Totally normal.. with my first I felt the exact same way.  I ended up being induced because of decreased fetal movement. I remember the Dr saying "Today is the day" and I FREAKED out and told her I wasn't ready.  She told me to go home get my stuff and head to the hospital.  I even went as far as to call back on my way home to tell them I just wasnt ready. 

Not that this is going to make you feel better, but I feel the same way I felt the first time (with #2) I don't think the fear goes away.  It's totally normal, I think, and I didnt have a rough labor the first time.  Actually it was a pretty good experience.. you are not alone!

OxAMYxO

Totally normal, thisis my second but I'm having a VBAC this time and I feel the same way. I just have to remind myself to stay calm and that I'm badass and can do it. you will be fine! It seems so scathe but in reality it'll be over before you know it!

Pookie05

Yup. I go back and forth between being terrified and incredibly excited and anxious to get this show on the road and meet my little girl!

JuneBugBaby2012

Facing labor for the third time still makes me anxious! It's normal though. Looking at my boys now I think back about the pain and crazy moments in the room like they were a million years ago. They are so excited to meet their brother and that helps takes the edge off... a little.

kdjudd

Things are definitely getting more real now that my due date is next week! (AHH I can't believe I can say that now) I am so excited for my little girl to get here. I think I will be in denial that I am in actual labor though until I'm in the hospital and being hooked up to the monitors. I think that is when I will start to freak out.