Ruled by Fear

AmyMae

I have 6 weeks to go and everytime I read these threads my anxiety goes up. I worry about me during labor, every possible thing that can go wrong with the baby now and at the hospital, Sids...the list goes on and on. I do not think I will ever relax or feel safe again.

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AmyMae

I guess all I can do is keep trying. Thank you.

magcaw

I'm sorry that you're so nervous, but please know that it's not at all abnormal. I felt the same way with my kids, and I don't think I felt truly secure in their health until they were 1. They're 2 and 4 now and I still check on them every night before I go to bed. You are at a point in your life that is amazing and exciting, but no matter how many kids you have, it's also completely unknown and uncertain. You have this precious little person that has your heart and you don't have full and complete control over what happens to him/her or your body-of course it's terrifying...but it does get better. Don't beat yourself up for being scared, but if it's truly debilitating you, you should mention it to your doctor.

upnorthmom

I was worried to death about my first. I got something called the halo. Its a baby monitor that has a sensor that can pick up on the slightest movment...ie breathing...if the baby doesnt move for 15seconds an alarm sounds. It has set my mind at ease about sids....there are sooo many things that you can worry about. The good thing is most the things you worry about never happen. Relax if you can. Its better for the baby.take one day at a time. Good luck!

AmyMae

My whole world is nothing but stress right now. Thank you for helping me put things in perspective.