Anyone else getting the jitters?

cjgiannotti · March 2011

I've wanted a baby for I don't know how long and, it just never seemed to be right. Thankfully, I waited and now, it seems I have the right guy and we are pregnant with our first baby and I couldn't be more happy but, on the other hand, lately, I've been getting SUPER nervous. It seems silly to be so nervous about something I've thought about and wanted for so long. Is anyone else feeling like this?

LegalLadyBug · March 2011

My husband and I have been together for 10 years, married for almost 3. We waited to have this baby, we were trying to have this baby, and I still get nervous. Some days I wish she was here already so I wouldn't be worrying about it anymore. We both love her dearly but I think there is always an element of the unknown/new that will always make us a bit nervous about it.

Babalonia · March 2011

Umm yes!!!!!!!! I'm nervous, scared, terrified etc. We just bought a house and we are remodling it..our goal date was March 1st now it's April 1st..I'm due May 8th..the nursery literally has TOOLS in it..I'm so overwhelmed..we didn't even order furniture yet. SERENITY NOW!

3isenough · March 2011

I think it would be odd if you weren't a little nervous. Having a baby is a huge, life changing deal.

Heck, this is my third child and I still have my moments of jitters.

MommyHarrison · March 2011

Yes. Very much! DH and I have been married almost 7 years (together over 8) and we waited for the "right time" to have this baby. I feel so blessed that things worked according to our plan and we're prepared for a baby, but I STILL have my freak out moments.. ARE we ready for a baby? Really? I know nothing about babies! I know we'll figure it out and we'll love her more than words can say, but it is definitely a nervewracking experience! I think it's normal. I mean...we're bringing new life into the world (for the first time). I think it would surprising if we have zero reservations about it!

cjgiannotti · March 2011

Thanks! Sometimes it's just nice to know that others are as scared out of their witts as you are. LOL. I'm glad to know I'm not alone and, that feeling this way doesn't mean that we're not ready! :-) DH was all worried at first. Stressing about finances and stuff, and now, I ask him how he's doing and he's always like "Good. I'm ready I think. We'll be good parents." While I'm glad that he's so confident, I wish that I shared his confidence sometimes. Maybe that'll come a little later. I guess it's good that we have switched off instead of both being super nervous at the same time. Then we might drive each other insane. LOL.

MrsD1 · March 2011

Definitely! Especially now that I'm almost 32 weeks and only have 8 weeks left.

I think it's absolutely normal to feel nervous about everything.

kimb311 · March 2011

YES! you just saved me from posting about this! I decided that 3tri board is making me nervous. All the talk over there about MP and bloody show and timing contractions.....Im just 28 weeks. I have lots of time before I should be stressing about all of that! I think I am going to stick to our May board for a while. At least we are all with in a few weeks of each other!

heikem87 · March 2011

I definitely get them once in a while. I am always telling myself: I dont need a birth plan,hospital tour etc.yet because I still got a whole lot of time. Problem with this attitude is that the weeks are passing by and it really feels like time flies right now. I feel like I still got so much on my list and since DH is not here it?s just me and he?ll only be for a couple of weeks and then go back to the States, so it?ll be just me again. SO yeah I got the jitters!!

Aniegbuna · March 2011

Every night I go to bed and lay there for at least 20 minutes with my mind racing about everything baby related. When people ask me if I'm ready I say no because I really am not! The baby room is no where near done and I haven't even had my shower yet. We literally have nothing here. I guess after the shower I will feel more prepared but right now, no way. I know in my heart I am ready to be a mom and DH is ready to be a dad but it's just the unknown that is so scary to me. All the life changes and the huge responsibility of motherhood that is getting to me. I think about dumb stuff like how am I going to talk to her about sex when the time comes? I know it's so stupid but these are the wacky things going through my mind right now. Sorry if this post doesn't make sense but it kinda reflects my mindset about this.

prisschris · March 2011

I've got jitters but unfortunately they're spent on work. Am I going to leave too many things undone? Am I going to stress about it too much and hurt the baby? When am I going to have time to get ready for the baby?

I don't want to have her so early (I'm 32 weeks) that it harms her but I'm so ready to be done with work. I know being a first time mom will be no walk in the park but I need a different kind of stress.

heysupnatalie · March 2011

Babalonia:
Umm yes!!!!!!!! I'm nervous, scared, terrified etc. We just bought a house and we are remodling it..our goal date was March 1st now it's April 1st..I'm due May 8th..the nursery literally has TOOLS in it..I'm so overwhelmed..we didn't even order furniture yet. SERENITY NOW!

Same here. Our move in date was supposed to be March 21st....not happening....

We haven't ordered furniture yet either. All thats done for him is the room is painted....

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