We've made the decision to TTC #2, now I'm terrified.

GreenEyedGal · June 2011

I've been nagging DH about when we're going to officially start TTC #2. In other words, when are we going to call the doc and get the show on the road. Well he finally feels like we're ready but guess what? Now I'm scared $hitless. Scared about starting a medicated cycle, scared about it not working. scared about it working (!!!), scared about having 2 kids (sometimes I feel like I can barely handle 1), scared about money, scared about giving birth (toying around with the idea of vbac or c-section). Just overall scared.

Is this normal? Shouldn't I be excited? I remember feeling ecstatic about TTC #1. Maybe I'm not as ready as I thought it was?

ShannonSky · June 2011

Totally normal! Now it's more than just you and DH to consider, the decision involves your first, too. When we made the call, I was nervous/excited, and excited the first time we triggered. Then I was over it again and didn't really get excited until we were pretty sure this BFP would stick around

GL!

charmcitygirl · June 2011

I could have written this post myself! It's exciting and scary at the same time! I'm most nervous about handling 2, but it will work out. There are millions of women who have done this before and they are much stupider than me! Think ahead about what you way your family to look like in 5 or 10 years, rather than the couple of years of TTC and dealing with infants and toddlers. That's what makes me want to push ahead with #2 - even though I'm scared!

LillyGrrl · June 2011

I don't think anyone is ever 100% ready for #2, not even #1. After we found out I was pregnant with DD I totally freaked out. This time I am freaked out but also very excited. It's 9 months away and a lot can change/happen in 9 months so I am a little more zen about it this time. And even though I know there will be some sleepless nights and hard times with #2, I definitely feel way more prepared for this one than the last one.

LisaMarisa · June 2011

It is totally normal! Having another baby is a huge change. When I got my BFP with DD, I definitely had thre panic moment of "What did we do?" Then I remember how scared I was when pg with DS and remembered that reality was not nearly as difficult as I had imagined (PPD, lack of sleep, colic, etc.). When baby #2 gets here you wont remember life without him/her. Good luck!!

Mrs.Babbsy · June 2011

My appointment is July 13th and I am terrified!

naflmj · June 2011

Totally normal. DH wanted to wait a year after our m/c and I lost it...I convince him to try in Sept and now he's on board for Aug and I am scared and thinking longer may be better. I think it's more a fear of the loss than anything but I know once I'm in the middle of it I will be glad.

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