I've reached the "holy crap, what have we done?" stage

ELF4321 · February 2012

As in, holy crap, soon there's going to be a helpless little person completely dependent on us. WTF were we thinking? Cue overwhelming anxiety now.

momofabigailanne · February 2012

LMAO - I remember with my first when it dawned on me that this little person will need to come out of my body the same way they got in there! Sounds dumb, but it was an awakening! You will be fine! Just hormones and jitters!

IsaacA · February 2012

Especially since "one of us" (may moms) had a LO already. It's crazy that were able to have our babies now.
It makes me anxious and need to get everything done quickly. I have all the baby stuff picked out for the hospital but not packed. I'm glad my mom helped me complete the boys nursery on Sunday.

winter-shock · February 2012

I spent my one night in the hospital when DD was born thinking this. Her and I laid there looking at each other, and I remember thinking "oh sh**". Hahaha. With that being said we went home the next day and everything was great. I love being a mom!

tifdaski84 · February 2012

This is hitting me too. At first, the baby was a far-off idea. Now that we have baby stuff and are starting to prepare the room and my belly just keeps growing and growing, it's not an "idea" anymore. It's reality! And it's scary.

TBsquared · February 2012

I just keep wondering what its going to be like, I have NO IDEA what to expect, besides what other moms have told me which seems to be pretty negative most times so I try to forget it.

I always wonder, will I be able to do that when the baby is here? Then I just say, I dont know, we will see!

joshandpanda · February 2012

This actually hasnt kicked in for me yet... I mean... I realize it, but it hasnt really sunk in yet... I am sure it will very soon though!

jordan_nb · February 2012

Had a small panic attack the other night when I realized that NEVER again in my life will I be able to go to sleep at night without worrying/wondering/waiting/thinking about my kid. It's not just me and DH, this person is part of us and we are solely responsible for her. Scary ***.

mrsbecky07 · February 2012

Yeah I've had a lot of those moments lately haha. It's kind of a weird point - you're just waiting for the other shoe to drop and the baby to be born. Eek!

Tippy05 · February 2012

I kept telling myself that I'd worry about names and the nursery and getting things ready after Christmas... that was over a month ago. Indifferent

I want to have EVERYTHING done by Easter but we're already into February and I have none of that even started. Better get cracking...

Natali25 · February 2012

I feel the same way! I have my GD test tomorrow (keeping the fingers crossed) and my shower is on the 25th, which means we don't have much yet. If something happens and LO is born soon, he's going in the pink baby carrier my parents have from other grandbabies LOL. Can't wait until his nursery is done! I will feel much more accomplished and ready.

Just posted on 3rd tri board today and THAT is a reality check!!!! Ahhhhh!!!!!

LaVieEnRose3411 · February 2012

All I keep thinking about is when the hospital releases us and we have to take him home... The feeling of, okay, but what do I do now?!?!

Cercamom2011 · February 2012

Hopefully this is a fleeting stage of anxiety!

NatPhoto09 · February 2012

last time that stage hit me hard a few weeks/months after the baby was born. mommyhood is tough but we'll get through it!!

racampbell1 · February 2012

Totally normal, I definitely felt that way when DD was born, and have again during this pregnancy. I think it's a sign of being a good mom! If you're not at all worried about *something* baby related, I'm worried for you

It will all fall into place and become your new normal - and you'll forget what it was like not having kiddos. Are there times I miss the freedom of being able to do whatever I want, whenever I want? Yes. Would I ever in a million years trade the past 2 years, 4 months of having my precious daughter in my life? No way! She is the best thing that has ever happened in my life. The love you feel for your unborn child is amazing, but it multiplies times millions once they are outside and you can hold them in your arms and look into their eyes. Man, am I sappy today or what?? But its all true

Chelsey68 · February 2012

lol you sound like my cousin. She did IVF and tried more than once at it. She is and has been a school nurse for a long time. Taken care of plenty of sick kids and was so motherly already. We see her right before she is about to pop and she was in hard core panic mode. She was like i dont know how to raise a baby im gonna do everything wrong! It was too funny, anyway now shes a great mom to a 9 year old boy.

GerberDaisies3 · February 2012

I was thinking about this the other night. This is our third child and our other two (6 and 3) are getting to the point they can play for a bit by themselves while I do housework and such. And then I got thinking, why did we think it was a good idea to start over and have to drag the diaper bag everywhere again, take longer to get ready and out the door and all that stuff. And now we will be outnumbered- 3 kids to 2 adults! But then I remember how I wouldn't give my children up for the world and how precious it is to see that little baby look up at you and have that feeling of God's pure love! All the fear, hard work, and sleepless nights are sooooo worth it!

PotomacSt · February 2012

Ooo, that's hitting me too. I think I spent the entire first half of the pregnancy worrying that something would go wrong and not thinking about the baby.

Then, it just felt way too early to be shopping for baby stuff and preparing the nursery.

Now, it's just starting to hit me that whoa, we're actually going to be taking a baby home. A BABY! I have no idea what to do with a baby!! Ahh!

maybayb25 · February 2012

jordan_nb:
Had a small panic attack the other night when I realized that NEVER again in my life will I be able to go to sleep at night without worrying/wondering/waiting/thinking about my kid. It's not just me and DH, this person is part of us and we are solely responsible for her. Scary ***.

You summed up my thoughts exactly!

babyruth88 · February 2012

my husband and I were just discussing this the other night. I started freaking out. we have been married for 8 years together for a total of 12 we have been so set in our ways. it had hit me what if im not a good mom and all my what if's and I told him im terrified. he looked at me all calm and said based on all my fears he knows I will be a wonderfull mother. then he went on how terrified he was it was so funny

kcwags · February 2012

You are funny! And I totally agree with you! I'm terrified!

tnywndy · February 2012

What really hit home with me was when my doctor told me yesterday that 90% of women have their babies between 37 and 40 weeks.....that means it could be less than 10 weeks for some of us! Even though some days/weeks I feel like I have been preggo forever, I still don't feel like it should be so soon!

lgrenier · February 2012

Ditto! I was thinking tonight, "I'm glad I have tomorrow off so I can sleep in a bit" and then I realized those days are numbered.

I then also have been dealing with lately, the thought of, "Wait, you want me to push what out of where?!" anxiety.

jami1006 · February 2012

Yeah, I just came to terms with actually being pregnant and now have to start thinking about having a baby! I just try not to think about it. If I do I'll go insane.

FroggyFarts · February 2012

Even though this is #2 and we're well prepared for it, I still think about "Are we really ready to do this all over again?" I remember how hard of an adjustment it was with DS, I worry it will be harder adapting our 4 year old to a newborn + meeting the demands of a new baby.

Definitely feel you there!

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