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to suddenly be scared to give birth now my contractions have started?

324 replies

ActiveBlend · 21/10/2018 20:08

I'm 38 weeks pregnant and have recently started having what I think are pre-labour contractions. They're a lot more painful than I thought they would be and I'm now dreading active labour. I've always weirdly looked forward to childbirth but now I'm starting to experience it, I feel a bit freaked.

Sorry for posting in AIBU. I know I'm not BU, but was wondering if anyone else experienced the same? A pre-labour freakout?

All of a sudden very scared about the pain and how I'll get through it...

OP posts:
maddening · 22/10/2018 07:02

I would go if you haven't already.

Sassenach85 · 22/10/2018 07:33

Oooh exciting!!

LemonySippet · 22/10/2018 07:42

Hope you're okay and have gone in OP, the gas & air will be lovely when you get there. Flowers

SylvesterTheCat · 22/10/2018 07:42

What's happening OP?

Original poster
ActiveBlend · 22/10/2018 08:04

Thanks everyone. On way to hospital now! Very nearly there. You have all been amazing I'm so happy I started this thread. Thanks for getting me through the night 🌷

OP posts:
calpop · 22/10/2018 08:07

This is totally normal. Gas and Air is great, you'll be fine, good luck!

Marcipex · 22/10/2018 08:11

You'll be fine. Really you will.
This is my daughters birthday too. I have to dog walk, but I'll look in later to see your updates.

IPromiseIWontBeNaughty · 22/10/2018 08:11

Good luck!!

Toomanytoremember · 22/10/2018 08:15

Good luck!!! Hope you get some gas and air ASAP!

Soubriquet · 22/10/2018 08:22

Ooooo good luck!!

Can’t wait to see your update saying baby is here Star

glueandstick · 22/10/2018 08:24

Good luck! I expect there are quite a few teary eyes on here remembering first snuggles.

Mine is currently getting raisins stuck on the sofa.

Stars1979 · 22/10/2018 08:31

Gas and air is amazing I promise

Eatmycheese · 22/10/2018 08:35

Good luck! Yes it’s very frightening but just try and focus on the fact that your beautiful baby will be in your arms soon. The pain is for that reason and every one of those rotten contractions brings you closer to them.

Sexnotgender · 22/10/2018 08:42

Just found this! Good luck OPFlowers

I’m 27 weeks pregnant and a little terrified!

QueenofmyPrinces · 22/10/2018 08:44

Good luck!!! I hope to hear some lovely new later Flowers

LethalWhite · 22/10/2018 08:45

You’ve done well OP!! Good luck

sonandhelpneeded · 22/10/2018 08:50

Exciting!!

holycityzoo · 22/10/2018 08:53

Good luck you can do this, this time tomorrow it will all be over and you will holding your baby.
Were all cheering for you!!

Howhot · 22/10/2018 08:56

Good luck OP

Decemberly · 22/10/2018 08:58

Wishing you all the best OP - 36 weeks first timer here, willing you through those contractions! Flowers

Thesearmsofmine · 22/10/2018 08:58

Ohh good luck OP you will soon be holding your lovely baby 👶🏼

Bobbiepin · 22/10/2018 08:59

We're all rooting for you Grin

Talith · 22/10/2018 09:04

I was going to say Gas and Air goes a long way to making contractions manageable. Good luck GrinFlowers

Pieceofpurplesky · 22/10/2018 09:05

Good luck Thanks

SkySmiler · 22/10/2018 09:06

How exciting! Soon to meet your angel OP! 😇

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