To feel anxious for the arrival of DC2

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I'm 32 weeks pregnant with DD2 and I'm getting increasingly more anxious for her arrival. I'm a single mum to DD1 who's 3 and I'm so scared for how things are going to change.

I'm extremely excited and love DD2 unconditionally already but I'm so nervous. Please tell me I'm not alone. ☹️

24 weeks with DC2 and so anxious about how life will change for DD1 in a few weeks time! She’s so used to having our attention. I only work 2 days a week and DH is FT so it’s literally just us for 3 days a week and then she the attention of two adults at weekends. It’s going to be a big shock to her!

I really need to start thinking about how I’m going to manage this but I’m so anxious and feel guilty that I can even face thinking about it!!!

Your definitely not alone! 😫

I’ve been feeling like this recently too.

I’m 20 weeks with DC2 and I feel so guilty about DS1, like I’m not going to be able to give him the attention he needs or that he’ll think I’ve replaced him

I love our little family of 3 and the thought of that changing and my relationship with DS changing really worries me. I cried on DH the other day because my feelings are so confused by it all.

I also feel guilty toward the new baby, half the time I’m so busy that I forget I’m pregnant and I can’t imagine loving anyone else as much as I love DS

It’s a confusing time!

Ohhh thank goodness! Lol.

I felt exactly like thisat the time, but really, it was the best thing we could have done. They're 2 and 4 now and absolutely adore each other.

I felt the same! I now have 3yo dd and a 10wo ds. It’s lovely! I’m tired and feeding has been a challenge for us (as it was with dd - I’m cursed I think )! But it’s still wonderful and I keep wondering why I was so worried. I’d honestly been dreading the adjustment to having two, but it’s been lovely.

I’ve found my people! I’m only 7 weeks with DC2 and since I got the positive test I’ve been worrying about DS and the impact this will have on him. He’s 18 months and the light of my life! He’s just learning to speak, he’s generally happy and cheery and a lovely little boy and I’m so worried that a new sibling will ruin his life and make him resentful and unhappy.

I had this worry too just before I had DC2. I wondered if I would be able to love her as much as I loved DC1 and whether they would get along. But I did love her just as much and they got along fine. There was 16 months age difference.

I'm exactly the same 23weeks with dd2. To make things worse I haven't been keeping too well so feel like dd1 is already getting less of my time!

19 weeks here!
My DD is 6 and although she’s excited, wanted a sibling etc I have this feeling I’m going to destroy her perfect life.
I’m a SAHM and it’s just been her and I for so long (husband works away a lot) all our little adventures and plans are going to change so much.