Scared shitless

[Babybbumbleb]

Soo over the past 2 weeks I've been really thinking about labor. Ill be 30 weeks on Tuesday so I could really go into labor at 34 weeks or 37 weeks or even go overdue. But I've been seriously thinking about it everyday and when I do I get nervous and I'm honestly terrified to give birth and go into labor and the whole deal. Although I am VERY excited for my baby girl to be here. I just wish I didn't have to go through labor, is that terrible? I know people tell me that "it's a pain you won't remember but something you'll never forget" and they tell me not to worry or anything. But truth is that I get aniexty over it because I think about it so much. I'm not worried that something will go wrong, I'm worried that I won't be able to do it and deal with the pain or that I won't know if my water breaks or that Amelia will come out and just SOMETHING wont be healthy or something won't be where it's suppose to be. Crazy thoughts I know but does anyone have any advice? I'm thinking about talking to my OB about this and see if I can go to a class or talk to someone? Because when It does happen I want to be calm and not be stressing the whole time. Any advice from you girls will help. Again, I can't believe I only have 10 weeks left! Less then that! I remember when I didn't know if my girl would be viable! So crazy how time flies

 

[bumblebeexo]

I feel the same but I'm afraid there's nothing we can do now The way I try and think about it is that women go on and have more babies, and I've never heard stories of anybody passing out with the pain, so it can't be too bad, right?

 

[MrsEngland]

I know its easy to say but try not to worry if you get yourself worked up over it it'll just make it worse. Yes it hurts but you just deal with it because you know it means your baby will be here and the minute you see them you forget. And there's no right or wrong way to get through it either, if you scream and shout so be it if you do it drug free or have every drug going it really doesn't matter aslong as your little girl arrives safely.

You'll do fine!

 

[lucy_x]

Honestly, its really not that bad. Im not going to say it doesn't hurt but its nothing compared to the septicemia i had in my head!

I want 6 children in total, i made that decision after my first labour, so it cant be that bad!

Have you considered your birth plan etc?, I didn't think about labour my entire pregnancy, it was a breeze in the end!, i honestly wouldnt spend to much time overthinking it now,

All i can suggest is to keep active during labour, don't be afraid to ask for lots of support from your MW and don't worry!

 

[emmaxlouise20]

from the start i was convinced i was going to have Bentley at 34 weeks, i got everything ready but he hasnt come, im 35 weeks tomorrow so hes not come, im fed up with being pregnant and just wish he would come xx

 

[Babybbumbleb]

Thanks so much girls I feel better. And yeah I'm pretty much over being pregnant I just want to be a mommy and have my girl here and watch her grow up! Plus I'm getting so uncomfortable and can't even get out of bed on my own. It's depressing. OH says I'm the cutest mommy ever with a big belly for how little I am but it hurts me. I can't sleep or anything. I haven't slept through the night 1 night since I fell pregnant! And I'm not going to sleep when she gets here either so that sucks.

 

[hannahhlove]

I suggest taking a prenatal class if you're worried about not knowing what to do or not being able to do it. I haven't taken a prenatal class but they are highly reccomended by doctors here and I've heard they teach you a lot. If you learn nothing more than breathing techniques then at least that would help you. I'm nervous for labour but not as nervous as I will be when the time comes closer. Just think about the end result and you'll be fine. That baby has to come out one way or another and you're going to be bringing it into the world! Try to think positive!

 

[MarissaFaith]

I know I felt the same way most of my pregnancy! Now I'm not really scared of labor - I just want it all the be over with! The closer you get to your due date the more you will think "please get this baby out.. now!" then how scared you are! It's natural to have a fear of labor though - it's something you've never experienced before!

 

[ClairAye]

Not going to lie but of course the pain is horrible but as PP said you get on with it and honestly you don't remember it! I forgot all the pain straight away and I had an awful labour and delivery, you'll do great!!

 

[MUM0FTW0]

Just try not to stres yourself out. In the end,you have NO control over how labor is going to go...it could turn out REALLY smooth and all this worry was for nothing. My labor was very hard....it was painful and long...like most peoples first births are...but the pain went over my head very soon and I forgot how it was. I swore id NEVER have another child....but look at me now lol. And once again,im not even sressing over it...because I wont know what to expect till it happens

Hopefully you can ease your mind with something and try not to over think it too much. Pregnancy is long..but it doesnt last forever,and neither does labor

 

[Babybbumbleb]

True true I'm more excited then anything I think I just want her here alteady'

 

[MumToBe2012]

I'm petrified as well, but as everyone's said there's no point thinking about it till it happens. Every birth is different. And just think about the end result.

 

[Soon2BeMommyy]

I feel the same way.! I had my first child birth education class tho on Tuesday & it did make me feel a little better . they talk alot about different ways to deal with the pain & ways that you can make yourself as comfortable as possible . I just keep telling myself that my body can handle labor & knows wut to do

 

[devon_91x]

I posted a thread very similar to this a few months back and everyone told me the same thing as what they have told you. Since then i've kinda just put it to the back of my mind and im just so excited to meet my LG that i dont even care about the pain of labour. I'm sure the pain will be awful but once you have your LG in your arms you wont even care

 

[Babybbumbleb]

its been kinda in the back of my mind but im just scared for her coming early