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XP: totally worrying about TTC #2

McRibMcRib member
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This is the month. We are TTC in about a week's time and I am kind of having a panic attack about it and how I will manage. We are having them close together because I am older. I had serious PPD and I've weaned off the antidepressants so that is making my anxiety about TTC even worse. I'm worried about A. how will I get through pregnancy with a full time job and a 7 month old plus and B. how the heck am I going to manage two? Any advice other than stop worrying ? Thanks!
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Re: XP: totally worrying about TTC #2

  • trinnytrinny member

    The fear of the unknown is far worse than the reality.  My #2 was an oops and I was having panic attacks about how I would manage, how DD would get along, how it would all work out. 

    In the end, you just do it.  It is hard, but I read someone say on the WM board-- I try to focus on the family I want to have, and not how hard my life is right now.  I've learned to let a lot of things go and rely on my DH more than ever.  Our house is a disaster most of the time, our meals are microwaved more often than not, but our kids are happy, played with and loved.

    Maybe going off the drugs was a little premature, given all the changes you have coming up?  I know it isn't ideal to take them while pregnant, but even without PPD, this can be very overwhelming.

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  • Jilybean17Jilybean17 member

    You will manage! I think you will be surprised at what we can handle when it comes to our kids :)

    You will be much more confident the 2nd time around and this helps a lot. I can remember having a lot of anxiety about how I was going to manage DS (who is very high needs) and a newborn. It was much easier than I imagined it would be. Remember, newborns sleep A LOT and it will make the transition from 1 to 2 go a lot more smoothly. 

    My advice just to try and go with the flow. Take one day at a time and try to enjoy your pregnancy, especially if it's your last. You can do this!! GL! :)  

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