Due Tomorrow and Nervous

AndromedaEclipse · June 2012

I'm alternating between being antsy about getting this labor going and scared out of my mind about what's going to happen. I'm not actually looking forward to any part of it. It's terrible of me to say, but even the thought of the baby makes me more scared than happy. I know that I can do it, that our bodies are designed for labor, but I'm being a total pansy.

cyclek8bride · June 2012

Hmm it sounds to me like you are gonna have a baby soon. I was the same way in the week or so before DS was born.

You will be amazed at what you will do and what takes over when you go into labor. Go with the flow and try to do the impossible right now and don't think about it.

AndromedaEclipse · June 2012

I'm having a hard time not thinking about it right now, though I guess that's par for the course, too. I'm out of work already, so I have nothing to do other than wait at this point.

cyclek8bride · June 2012

I was out of work my entire pregnancy. It takes practice being home. You're doing great. It's the not knowing that is hardest.

AndromedaEclipse · June 2012

Thanks, that actually does make me feel better Smile

RMama2012 · June 2012

It wasn't nearly as bad as I thought . One contraction at a time. Don't think about what's to come or how long you've been in labour or any of that. Focus on the current contraction and relax in between.

RMama2012 · June 2012

Oh and coming from someone with little infant handling experience..trust me, motherly instinct kicks in.

Irisheyes1247 · June 2012

For me, the anticipation ad waiting was by far the worst part. Once you are in the thick of it, your brain quiets down and your body takes over. You can do it mama! Almost there and then the real fun begins!