Increased anxiety/sadness 2 weeks before baby due

[Pregnantanddown]

Hi - I'm just wondering if these feelings I'm having are normal. I am due to have a c section for my second baby in 2 weeks. I have a history of pregnancy losses and have been referred to a psychologist for support during this pregnancy which has been enormously helpful.

I thought I was doing reasonably well but the past couple of days I have been feeling really sad and down, with increased anxiety too. Did anyone else experience this as due day came closer? One trigger might be nerves about my in laws visiting when baby arrives, but I really don't want to fixate on these small issues at such an important time. The baby is fully engaged now and I feel like he could turn up any time - maybe that's what is making me anxious? I don't know! Just feel really fed up with myself and so frustrated that my stupid anxious brain seems determined to ruin things for me all the time.

It's normal op. There's a couple of things at play, mostly yes nerves but also fluctuating hormones can really screw with you too. My last few weeks before DC2 arrived I was a wreck, kept thinking wtf have I done having another, what if something happens to the baby I'll be destroyed, how will I explain it to DC1, what if I don't come home, what if I do come home but I'm not the same mentally... DC1 was a trauma birth that involved a birth injury and a NICU stay. I ended up with PTSD and crippling anxiety after. I was terrified of it happening again.

DC2 arrived via planned C section and that morning was the first time I actually felt so excited. Very calm experience, and perfect bonding after. Juggling two is a pain in the behind sometimes and it is v hard but it's so bloody lovely too.

It is so normal to feel like you do. There's lots of moving parts and unknowns in pregnancy, especially at the end. What you're feeling is normal but it doesn't hurt to share or confide in a loved one how you're feeling.

Also: your in-laws can wait. Anyone who causes stress to an expectant or newly postpartum mum can fucking wait their turn. You and baby come first.

Lastly: the last few days befoes the arrival of a second baby are emotional. Every bit of your world is about to change and it will be harder for a time and then it gets good. Remember to Slooow Downnnn. Practice box breathing, in for 4 out for four. It does help.

Wishing baby a safe delivery X

Thanks so much for the reply. The in laws aren't coming until baby is 7 weeks old, but want to stay a few days. I feel really nervous about it but also conscious they are my husband's parents and it's really important for him to have them here.