Feeling scared - normal or silly

[wifey6]

Found out last week I am pregnant with baby number 2. I'm approx 5 weeks. A very planned baby, my DS is 20 months and an excellent little boy. It hasn't really sunk in yet - although seen doctor & booked midwife appointment. I can't shake how scared I feel & just want these weeks to go so I can finally see our baby on the scan. I don't remember feeling this on edge with my DS...is this normal or am I just being silly?

I could have written this post. I am on my second pregnancy and had a blissful first pregnancy, But I am exactly the same- my scan is a week on Thursday and I am beside myself with worry. I have this fatalistic outlook, and keep expecting the worst. Everyone I know who has had their second child has been very blase, yet I am riddled with worry. Every twinge, every symptom, and I worry. So, sorry I can't be any help, but just wanted you to know that you are not on your own!

I also wanted to say that you're not on your own either - I am on my second pregnancy (10 weeks), first one was a MMC at 13 weeks so I guess my experience is a bit coloured, but I am so nervous I had to have an early scan at the weekend - even when I saw the HB I couldn't believe it was real. Only advise I have is to try and relax and think positive - most pregnancies end with beautiful healthy babies at the end of them, and I think the odds of having any problems are very small when you've already had good pregnancies. Congrats to you both and best of luck! x

Thank you...congratulations to you both & good luck with your scans