Not trying to conceive, just removing the goalie

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So... my boyfriend and I have decided to come off contraception (having my copper coil removed in a few days) but I am starting to freak out a little!!
I want to have babies one day and we’re doing this because of family history of early menopause etc ... however I am now starting to panic about the prospect of actually getting pregnant.
Any tips please??

If the idea of being pregnant now fills you with worry and dread rather than excitement then personally I would use something else in the short term.

Then spend some time chatting together about your hopes/worries, the impact of external factors on your baby plans.

Healthy nerves are normal, but it could happen immediately or it could be years (regardless of history in the family).

The conception boards are a super supportive place for advice or generally sounding off.

If you don't want to get pregnant yet then don't remove the goalie! Maybe just use condoms until you're actually ready? Some nerves are normal though

I am excited, I’m just nervous about how very little I know I guess!

Being pregnant/having a child is very much a 'suck it and see' type deal. You won't know what it's like until you're in that position so it's normal to be a little nervous, anxious about it. However, if you don't like going into things blindly then do your research. Knowledge is power and all that. Read through the threads on the Pregnancy boards, Google, speak to people you know who have kids already. Everyone's experiences are different but the more you know, the more confident and prepared you'll feel.

If it's any comfort I've reached the point where I'm desperate to have a baby, and I still have moments of panic

It was my due date yesterday and I'm still nervous 😂

Please ensure you use other methods of contraception and not an app which guesses ovulation to avoid or the pull out method.

No birth control is 💯 but condoms are better than nothing.

However in saying that download an app to start understanding your body and cycle so that when the time is right you will be prepared

Thanks to those saying they’re still nervous - this helps!
I’m fully for coming off contraception and getting pregnant. I’m just getting that “oh this might really happen” moments!!

If it's any consolation.... My daughter is now 2 and I still haven't got my head around being pregnant with her lol. I was petrified of babies, decided I must have a girl becaise I am a girl therefore I'd have a better idea of what to do with one and spent the first night yoo scared to touch her 😂

She's now 2 and she still scares me but for other reasons entirely.... This mor ing, for example, she threw a tantrum because I could t remove my own nose from my face

@ItsMischerWavy Yes, Everyone, this helps!! Haha!
I want to get pregnant and have babies. I just also want to know it’s normal to have a little freak out about it also?! Haha!