getting over nervousness

Hope4better

After 5 1/2 years together and a year of marriage, DH and I will begin ttc this summer. We've met our savings goals, own a family-friendly house and both have very stable jobs. I'm 29 and feel confident about being ready for a baby, but I can't shake the nervousness. I know that it's natural, but I am honestly just very scared of a difficult pregnancy. I am fairly healthy (could be in a little better shape, but who couldn't?) but I worry about being sick throughout pregnancy. I tend to get nauseated easily as it is, and as a teacher, morning sickness could create a big problem. I also struggle with feeling tired quite often, and I worry about the fatigue that comes a long with pregnancy. I currently take B12 supplements, etc and not sure if that is ok to do while pregnant. I'm nervous that I'm going to feel awful. And of course, I'm terrified to actually give birth. My heart races every time I think about it.

How did you get over the nervousness while ttc your first? And how have you dealt with the anxiety throughout the pregnancy leading up to the birth?

dragossoul84

My first pregnancy was very hard I was high risk my gall bladder almost burst and I was sick the whole 9 months. But its just that 9 months even when its hard its only 9 months of your life and you have this person that you never knew you could love so mu

octbridemaryland

You'll be okay. Why wouldn't you be nervous? It's definitely scary but isn't that how most people feel when they are plunging into something life changing?

The great thing is that, although its terrifying, it's exponentially more exciting. I

rubysue267

I don't know that the nervousness really ever goes away. When people think that parenthood is going to be a cake walk, that's when I assume that they've put no thought whatsoever into the realities of life after baby. So in general, a little nervousness i

Hope4better

You're totally right, this is an experience that I have to surrender control to, and I guess that is the first sacrifice of parenthood. I am a worrier by nature, so it's helpful to hear you say that this is natural anxiety but worth it. I mean, I alway

SmileyJay

Before you try to conceive I think you should make an appointment with your gynecologist, general practitioner, and dentist. Getting a green light from these three should not only reduce your risk of complications significantly but ease