About to give birth- please remind me I can do this!

[SaveWaterDrinkGin]

39+5 and starting to get nervous. I think it’s because I’m getting so fed up of waiting.

I’ve done this before, this is DC2. Last time I had a fantastic, quick and straightforward labour with no pain relief. I coped with it all, went with my body and it was absolutely fine. I mean, not something I’d want to do every day, but fine.

I don’t know if because I’m already a mum this time and have my daughter to think about, but the waiting is killing me this time. I’m desperate to go into labour but the more I wait the more nerves are creeping in. I’ve done this once, I can do it again right?

Can anyone offer me a pep talk?!

You have absolutely got this! You will have a wonderful calm birth and your body will remember what to do have you got a supportive birth partner?

Thank you @Bluemandm yes I do, DH is great. I’m just having a wobble I think 😭

As my midwife said, "women are designed to give birth, and babies are designed to be born". You got this.

You absolutely can do this. Trust your body. @SaveWaterDrinkGin

You can and will, don’t forget to move around as much as you can and do whatever you need to feel as comfortable as you can.

Thank you @Isadora2007 they are lovely!

And thank you @JamMakingWannaBe

I need to have a word with myself!

You can do it! Your body was made for this! I’m jealous of the newborn cuddles 🥰 congratulations!

You can do this.
One contraction at a time.
Each one brings you one step closer to those glorious newborn snuggles.

Thank you everyone for taking the time to post and cheer me up. You’re all lovely

You got this!
You can do this!
So close to meeting your new arrival. The first glimpse of your gorgeous baby.
One contraction at a time.
Take anything you need to be comfortable. The first meeting with both of you LO's 🥰.

Your*

You can do this! I'm right behind you, literally in weeks I mean! I'm more terrified of having another baby to look after than giving birth again

You can do it. Each contraction is doing it. You’ve got this. You’re body is preparing for it.

I can’t think that far ahead @BaaHumbugg! We’ve got a six year age gap and have forgotten it all! 😂

You so can do this. Totally normal to feel apprehensive at this stage especially with your second. Good luck!

Just remember when you get to the point that you think "I can't do this", you're so close, it's almost over. Good luck, v jealous of you!!