JUST realised that ive got to give birth soon!

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Im 37wks today and have had a frantic day of uncontrollable nesting. Im not usually a very organised or neat and tidy person but our house is now spick and span. Ive washed all the little vests and blankets and even bought some teeny nappies. My 18 month old DD must of thought I was mental.

Now im tucked up in bed thinking how wonderfully ready I am and its suddenly just dawned on me that in order for me to see a snuggly newborn in the crib thats next to my bed ive got to actually get it out from where its currently happily kicking my bladder. Now im all jittery and cant sleep.
I had an easy, textbook birth with DD so its not a bad experience that clouds my mind, I suppose its just because I know whats coming- the breaking waters, the first contraction, the ride to the hospital and the pushing (eek). These were all things I was excited about up until tonight, now I am more terrified than anything.

Anyone else feel a bit overwhelmed 2nd/3rd(or more) time round?

It's soooo much easier second time round especially the pushing

I'm a32 weeks and already getting nervous, like you I had a fab delivery first time round but I think I'm more aware this time of all the things that could go wrong.

Sorry, I've had three CSections so don't exactly know what you're about to face but I am very excited for you!

Seriously though, I have always been very nervous when approaching d-day, it's a natural feeling...whichever exit the baby is taking! Just take one day at a time, take things easy over the next few weeks and try to relax.

I found labour a lot easier the 2nd time round too. 1st one ended with epidural and was a bit of a crappy labour, TBH. Second time was brill - I wanted to do it again!

It wasn't just the labour that I found easier though, the second time round I found motherhood easier too. With DD1 I was a bit shell shocked and a bit "dear Christ, what have I done?! This is it, I have to take care of her FOREVER!" When DD2 arrived, I was already used to being a mum and having someone to take care of, that the new little person just slotted in nicely.

It will all be fine, promise!

Congratulations and good luck! :)

Thank you all. I must admit that when I got home with DD I was hugely confused and scared of her and I found being a mom incredibly tough for the first few weeks, a bit like I had quicksand where my brain used to be! I wouldnt let anyone else hold her and I couldnt leave her in a room by herself. I have made a pact with myself this time to just chill out and actually enjoy the newborn days and I owe it to DD to remain level headed.
I didnt have any drugs last time as it all happened quickly so this wime I want to take full advantage of the pain relief menu