Is it normal to feel petrified?!

[AmazingGrace16]

So dc1 is almost 3 and we had planned on when to start ttc. This plan has been in place for about a year and I'm feeling so broody. However...now that our ttc time is starting next week I'm feeling petrified! I so want another child but I think I've just got used to our cosy little life and I'm so happy at the moment. Is this normal?

I think that's pretty normal. I'm fairly terrified of throwing DD's little world into turmoil but think (hope) that in the long run she will love to have a sibling to play with. Due on Sunday so it's a bit late to dwell on it now!

Thank you :)

I've felt that fear too! We're just starting ttc DC2 and I'm sooo broody and think about being pregnant loads but when we are actually about to do the thing that makes that dream a reality I start second guessing if it's what I really want! I'm not taking it as a sign that I'm not ready for DC2 at all though, just that we're embarking on a big chapter/change in life and that's not to be taken lightly :)

This is so reassuring thank you. We are always meant to be so excited and happy that sometimes the feelings of worry are a bit taboo to talk about.

Absolutely normal. In fact, I felt that for a good few weeks after having my second! She had reflux and didn’t sleep, it was exhausting and I felt like I’d ruined my first child’s life by having another baby. I may have been slightly hormonal.

Happy to report that they are now (mostly!) the best of friends, and our family wouldn’t be complete without her.

Best of luck!