Feeling more nervous the second time around

[Emily2630]

With my first pregnancy nearly 5 years ago I wasn't nervous about the labor/ delivery one bit and had a great experience-- pretty easy labor, uncomplicated delivery, minimal tearing and quick recovery. Now the second time around I'm feeling a bit nervous about things-- maybe because everything went so well the first time I figure it can't possibly go so smoothly this time? Anyone else?

 

[Storm1jet2]

Me! I'm getting really nervous and my first was an easy birth too! Help!

 

[fabmama5]

I have 5 kids and know exactly how you feel. I have used natal Hypnotherapy will all mine and even though each time I had amazing, calm, manageable (not pain free!) labours, when I subsequently got pregnant I still had the feeling that this time my "luck" would run out and I would have complications. However when I actually went into labour, all the NH techniques just kicked ruin again and I was fine. I think it is just normal to feel apprehensive, especially if everything went well (or of course if it is your first time). When I was feeling a bit worried, I used to listen to the Maggie Howell CDs which really helped me calm down and feel more relaxed.

 

[LaDY]

I feel exactly the same...with my son I wasn't nervous at all despite the fact that I had a shocking and difficult labour however this time I am absolutely dreading it! I'm putting it down to the fact that I was braver when I was younger xx

 

[MissMaternal]

I felt the exact same about my second! I was way more scared than the first time xx

 

[mamadread]

I had epidural with my ds so I can't recollect really any of the experience so I'm terrified!

 

[george83]

I was the same and like yourself had had a pretty easy first labour. It was short for a first labour only lasting 4 hours and although I had to have an episiotomy the midwives were so calm when talking to me I didn't realise how worried they were about my lo and luckily everything turned out fine. I was certain that my second labour would feel a lot longer because I knew what was coming and I was certain I couldn't have two easy births. I was very lucky though my second was much easier and was shorter still do just try to relax, I'm sure you'll do great

 

[skye93]

I'm feeling exactly the same!
Relatively easy birth with DS so not sure why I'm so worried about this one.

 

[rosepetals36]

Were all scared COs we know what's coming! Lol.....my mum and grandma both had 7, both said the more ya have the more scared u get! Xxx

 

[AC1987]

Glad its not just me! I'm so nervous this time around...

 

[wamommy]

I'm so glad there are others who feel this way!! Having had 3 awesome birth experiences with no pain relief, I KNOW I can do it, but I'm still getting super nervous as it gets closer! What if it's worse this time? What if there are complications? I'm pushing my luck hoping for a FOURTH easy birth! I start to have mini panic attacks and DH thinks I'm crazy.

 

[rosepetals36]

Oh my god!! Less than 48 hours to go before my induction and im startin to brick it now, its all floodin bk now lol xx

 

[Iveneverseen]

I think when you know what to expect you will be more nervous.
although I did had awful births.

 

[lilbonfire]

I'm also very nervous with this one. I'm just 20 weeks now but I keep thinking about it. My first delivery was also very smooth, so I think it's just us not having a bad experience being scared to...

 

[PugLuvAh]

I'm nervous this time too, even though a had a relatively easy/quick birth last time.

I think its because even though I know what to expect, every birth is different and I remember the pain so I'm trying to mentally prepare myself for that. I also remember my hemroids, which I didn't have before, but I got from pushing. I currently have them now...I can't imagine what they'll do after pushing another baby out!