Scared about having my baby.

[Sel1229]

I'm 33 weeks and I'm due at the end of December but I get so scared that I might have her early. I don't know why. I'm just so terrified of having her in general. I get anxiety just thinking about it. I don't know how to ease myself at all.

[Bakingbaby2]

With my first baby I was terrified of the birth up until about 38 weeks. By then I was so uncomfortable I just wanted labour to come n was feeling less n less scared. By the time I went into labour at 41 weeks I was so ready n not scared at all. Just try not to think about it too much,like the other ladies said,keep yourself busy. You are built to do this n will do just fine

[TimTamDownUnder]

I know what you mean Angela. Both times with my previous 2 kids I wanted an epidural but was too far into labour. I asked for it early in the 2nd labour and still was too late. The pain is excruciating.  I remember telling the doctor to pull them out and im sure I said a fair few bad words too lol. This time im making sure I get something as soon as I get in the door haha.

[AngelaAdams]

I've been freakin out my whole pregnancy too! This is my 2nd, but I had a horrible 1st experience. Epidural didn't work and I felt 100% everything! I thought I was going to die. The pain is indescribably horrific! Im SO terrified this might happen again! Pushing her out was the worst part. Scary! Im due in January and I.think about it everyday n really freak myself out! oO

[klg22]

Like the others said,  even if you have her early she will most probably be healthy.  In regards to the labour I just tell myself that it's going to hurt, but billions before me have done it so it's doable.  Also I think it's probably one of those things that you just have to have faith that your body knows exactly what to do, you just have to keep your emotions and anxieties from getting in the way. The midwives and doctors know what they're doing too. You'll be great.  Im 33wks with my first too so I'll be right there with you...probably demanding the drugs :-P

[Sel1229]

I'm due December 29th. :-)
I think I'll just try to be positive, not like I'm negative.
But maybe keeping my mind busy will do it.
I'm just scared of the actual birth. And how it'll be.
But thank you all for your input. I.do think it's all just in my head. :-P

[TimTamDownUnder]

And this time Im asking for an epidural as soon as I roll through those hospital doors!! Lol.

[TimTamDownUnder]

Just remember that people have been doing this for thousands and thousands of years without pain relief. I am one of the unlucky ones that have had 2 natural births with absolutely no pain relief. Yes its excruciating at the time, but you forget about it as soon as you meet the baby face to face. Luckily in our day and age we have the luxury of epidurals and fabulous NICU/SCBU doctors.  There is absolutely nothing to worry about, you are only working yourself up and making it worse than it needs to be :) xx all the best.

[DebbieW1515]

If you don't mind me asking when is your due date?.. because im also 33 weeks and my little girl is also due in December

[aishj84]

I feel the same way and im pregnant with my 3rd and also due in December I hve anxiety about the birth most of all , I dnt know why ive dne it twice before,  I think its just the big unknown like how long is it gonna be and if it will go smoothly , I dnt know but im freakin out!

[bbm1188]

Make a todo list. A very detailed one to distract yourself. Do you have a garage or closet to organize? Go out somewhere new and walk around. Go window shopping. Find something different that interest s you. I was worried forever about the same things. I worried myself into a depression but then realized that worrying doesn't help me control the situation anymore or less. Just makes things worse on myself. I gave up worrying as much and focused on god more. But I'm not pushing that on you at all. I also made a todo list and tried some new things. Figure out what works for you.

[bigbelly3]

Try to keep calm because the experience will only be worse trust me i was so scared with.my first then.with my second daughter once i felt pain again.i paniced i dont know how im going to do it with.this baby