First time mom…I’m terrified

Re: First time mom…I’m terrified

• stress_engine member

  October 2023

  Change can be overwhelming and there's no right way to feel. It sounds like you should really talk to someone about your anxiety and fears. Talking with your support partner or supportive family and friends can be comforting. But professional help through therapy could be beneficial during these big life changes of  pregnancy and postpartum.
  
  Also understand what best helps you when making big decisions or facing times of uncertainty. Personally, I am a type person who likes to be as well informed as I can be so that I can feel prepared. But some people get more anxious or overwhelmed when they are burdened with too much information that may be stressful or difficult to process. Depending on how you like to process things, maybe finding valuable information on topics of pregnancy, labor & delivery, postpartum recovery, newborns, and parenting could be beneficial for you. But it's also ok to take things one day at a time and learn from your own experiences as you go.

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• wexford2024 member

  November 2023

  This is my fourth pregnancy and EACH time I have had doubts, fears, and second thoughts about the pregnancy. It’s hard to feel super excited and confident when your hormones are raging and you may feel physically unwell some days (most days for me!) and emotionally all over the place. I want to reassure you that, in my experience, these feelings subside later in the pregnancy but may come back close to the birth. With my first I remember confiding in someone that I was scared I wouldn’t love my baby. Of course, that went away as soon as she was lying on my chest. Be kind to yourself. Your feelings are 100% normal and are not indicative of anything to do with you as a person Ora mother. Xo

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• mgf17 member

  November 2023

  Thank you for saying this! Pregnant with my third and still terrified! My girls are 4 and 2 and I can’t believe we’re doing this again. I love motherhood and agree - it gets more lovely and exciting closer to birth. And nothing compares to meeting that sweet face!

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