Hey Dads to be

johnnydro · November 2016

Hey All,

Been on and off here, been on the PGAL forum and the January forums.

Have any of you been experiencing anxiety?

Lately for me its been rough and i'll just copy and paste my anxiety from the checkin: Hello All, Dad to be here. These are my rants, as wifey does not like coming onto the forums.
How far along are you? 30w 6d Appt on 11/16
How are you feeling emotionally/physically? Dad here is drained emotionally, Wifey's mom passed away two weeks ago unexpected huge shock, then my dad went into the hospital for a fall, I've not slept a full night in 2 plus weeks. Now my focus is on the little one and because of our prior early (-8wk) MC My brain can't process anything but the worst, since wifey said she didn't feel him at all yesterday my heart sank and i literally almost cried myself to sleep. This wifey said he was fluttering all night and when I kissed the belly and talked to him like I do every day he was moving around... In the car ont he way to work he was not kicking but stretching his feet which made me feel better but still the back of my head is going wild. Wifey is positive and that's all I care about i'm doing my best to keep her positive when i'm secretly crying inside. Hopefully the OB can put my mind at ease.

I'd love to hear from some of you and your experiences.

John

MrsCaliRN · December 2016

Hi, not PGAL here but as a STM I remember all of the anxiety that comes with kick counts and whenever it took longer than expected, I would have mini-freak outs and DH was there to talk me through it, fortunately. I know my post is probably not a ton helpful but what I want you to know is that many (if not all of us) have our fears and doubts and anxieties (and they keep going even once LO arrives). I suppose it's all a part of being a parent and loving your baby unconditionally. Just hang in there and talk with your SO. Let her know if you need reassurance like, "can I just touch your belly or talk to baby for awhile?"

PS: So sorry for the loss you and your SO has experienced and my condolences on the loss of your MIL.

johnnydro · December 2016

@MrsCaliRN Thank you for you're reply and well wishes. 18 days to go for us!

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