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Ftm problems

houndskeeper09houndskeeper09 member
in August 2015 Moms
So I am soooo excited for my little guy to come into the world, but now that I'm at 36 weeks and labor is getting nearer I am getting more and more nervous!
I'm sure in the moment I won't be thinking of nerves at all...but until then... Yikes!
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  • mjones0721mjones0721 member
    You're definitely not alone in feeling that way. I'm a STM and I still am feeling that way. I've just been trying to keep myself occupied as much as I can to keep my mind off of it
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  • ariannashulerariannashuler member
    I feel the same way. I'm a FTM. I go between being super excited and extremely nervous all the time. It's nerve racking
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  • Seed0824Seed0824 member
    Me too. I mean how can we not be nervous. Even if it's not the first, it's life changing.
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  • candicejeff2013candicejeff2013 member
    I'm 38 weeks getting nervous myself. Some days I'm so excited to experience labor....some days I'm nervous as to how well I can take care of another human being!! But I can safely say I am ready to embrace all of it.
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  • mrssmhsmrssmhs member
    I'm nervous as hell!!! Am also extremely uncomfortable and can't wait to get my body back to myself.
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  • lifesabeach85lifesabeach85 member
    I'm right there with y'all! I'm so excited to meet my sweet girl but I am also super nervous about being a mom. I mean, being in charge of another person's physical and emotional well being is a big friggin deal!!!


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  • Joie80Joie80 member
    edited July 2015
    This is not just a FTM issue. This is number 2 for me and I'm crazy nervous about labor. The truth of the matter is that baby's gotta get out. The more zen we can be about it, the better the experience. GL to all of us!
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  • KateDerekKateDerek member
    I'm pregnant with my third and I swear sometimes I feel more nervous than I did with the other two!
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  • acgonzalez22acgonzalez22 member
    I go back and forth as well. I work myself up with "what if's" then in the next second I am calm by picturing myself holding LO. I try to remind myself that labor isn't forever and nerves are healthy.
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  • babymcmacbabymcmac member
    I'm usually able to stay pretty relaxed, but when the time comes I'm going to be a wreck!
    I just try not to really think about it. Right now I'm thinking of all the things I still need! Like clothes for me (nursing tops and bras) and other small supplies like diapering supplies
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  • cmossman15cmossman15 member
    I'm a STM and I am more nervous this time !! I am nervous for delivery and also how my son will react . Also getting super emotional because it's not just going to be him anymore and I don't want him to be sad (silly I know !) I remember when I was in labour the first time I was so nervous but when it was time a wave of calm came over me it was actually pretty crazy . You will be fine ! And soon you will have a LO to snuggle ! Good luck !
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  • cseley321cseley321 member
    I was really nervous about the whole prospect of labor but as I've gotten further along in the pregnancy, I will just be thrilled to get her out.  Yeah I'm sure it will be painful as all get out even with the epidural and the recovery will suck, but my body just feels worn out at this point and I can't wait for her to finally be here and finally be able to do the little things I enjoy so much... like tie my shoes.
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  • ptelfraptelfra member
    FTM and surprisingly I am not nervous at all.. people look at me like I'm crazy when I say that but I haven't been nervous about labor at all in my pregnancy. Maybe it's been the million YouTube videos I've watched, or the fact that this is such a blessing and I'm excited or who know but no nerves. 38 weeks pregnant and hopefully that doesn't change from here to when baby is coming. I am worried/nervous about post partum. The bleeding and being so uncomfortable in huge pads is what has me freaked out
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  • talisha1992talisha1992 member
    I had an emergency scan today due to low movement. Anyways everything is perfect and they showed me the measurements of his head and body and weight and now I'm freaking out lol estimated 6lb11oz and I'm thinking how will I get that size out lol 38 weeks and panicking
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  • amk013amk013 member
    I'm very nervous! My OB told me at my 36 week appt that I'm 1cm dilated and 40 % effaced. I burst into tears when she told me that! The bigger I get, the scarier it feels! I'll be 37 weeks tomorrow. You're definitely not alone!
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  • Kwest1007Kwest1007 member
    I've dreamed about being a mom my entire life!!! However, just the thought of labor, used to set me in full blown panic attacks (literally short of breath, blurry vision, etc). After 10yrs of being together, surprise! I was pregnant!! I freaked out! Was hesitant to take the test (there was no doubt I was pregnant) but I didn't know how I'd handle it. The first month was a complete mental struggle for me to accept it. I was so happy to be blessed with a baby (had pelvic damage yrs ago n never thought I'd get pregnant), yet I had no idea how'd id handle it. Also because of the damage done, it just heightened my fear that I won't be able to vaginally deliver (and at times, still upsets me).

    However!!! I looked a lot into hypnobirthing and that book literally changed my whole perspective!! I recommend it to all my friends, even if they don't plan to go all natural! This book has such valuable and powerful insight towards the history of vaginal births! If you haven't read it, I can't recommend it enough!!!
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  • laylababe3laylababe3 member
    I'm not really nervous about labor, although I am curious to see if my pain tolerance is as high as I think it is.. What I'm really worried about is that first 6-8 weeks alone with him. How do I bring the baby AND the groceries upstairs to the apartment at the same time!? How do I shower without leaving LO alone? Can I put the swing on the floor in the bathroom? Gah!
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  • EileenY324EileenY324 member
    I'm a FTM and while I haven't been outwardly nervous and I don't feel nervous during the day but my DH has woken me up mid night terror about 4 times now. I never remember anything from them but I can only assume it's repressed stress and nerves. It scares my DH so much and I feel bad but I kinda think it's kinda funny.
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