To be SO scared?

[BoopTheSnoot]

I'm 40+6 and in early labour with DC2. As I'm sitting here bouncing away on my birthing ball, I keep getting so emotional.
What if my DS (22 months) feels left out by the baby? What if he hates me for bringing about such a change in his life? What if I don't love this baby as much as I love DS?
DH thinks I'm losing it, sat here sobbing over these things but I can't help it.
Is this normal or have I finally snapped?!

If you were genuinely worried, it would have occurred to you before now! You'll be fine.

Plus there's plenty of time to have one to one time with your dc1 because the baby will nap a lot or do very little for ages!

The best thing about having dd2 was the day I got home and sat on the sofa with my two little daughters and was overwhelmed with love and a sense of completeness - our family was complete.

Quite normal, nothing to worry about.

Do let us know how you get on OP and when the arrival makes an appearance!

I worried too - didn't see how I could have enough love in my heart for another to love equally.

But you will love number 2.

And when number 1 is a rotten 2 and a half year old and number 2 is a sweet 8 month old, you might even have days where you love number 2 more

Similar age gap with my 2 by the way, and they are the best of friends. These days, I dislike them both equally.

I felt the same OP. But everyone else is right. Your family will be even more amazing by tomorrow! The bond between your children will be beautiful to witness. My DS loves his little brother far more than he needs my sole attention.
You will be amazed at how you love your new little one. Love does not divide, it multiplies.
Good luck!

He's here. Baby Boop born this morning at 10.15am weighing 8lb 2oz. He is just as wonderful as his big brother.

Congratulations. He's adorable.

Thank you. He's super cuddly.

aww gorgeous. well done x

Congratulations, his beautiful

I did it at 42 and was a total wreck .. But all was fine and your's will be too. My very best wishes and enormous hugs....Oh and take SovietKitsch advice !!! I'll be thinking of you... even more

Oh blimey sorry I didn't see pic' .... He's lovely, with gorgeous little squidgy cheeks, clever you! XX

Get a little (or big...) present for DS1 that DS2 is supposed to have brought for him... I expect people will be turning up with presents for the lo... so get one for DS1 too!
Oh your baby is super cute. Congratulations

Thank you all so much for your kind words. I am one proud mama right now- of both of my amazing boys. It's cheesy but I feel like my heart has swelled to double the size. It is totally equal and totally overwhelming!

Oh how lovely! Huge congratulations to you and the Boopling, he is delicious!

Hormones are mad, mad things. Nobody really warns you about them during pregnancy and labour, but it's so worth it when your arms are filled with so much love.

Congratulations!

Enjoy getting to know your new baby and figuring out how your expanded family works

Beautiful. Huge congrats.

Oh he's divine. Congratulations and thank you so much for letting us know. Hope the next few weeks go well and enjoy the muzzy haze of newborn deliciousness.