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Do you/did you feel different about different pregnancies?

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StillPukin · 16/07/2013 15:21

With DC1 I was so excited and worried about nothing - I would be delighted with whatever we were given. This time, with DC2 am I definitely more anxious about so many 'what ifs' - eg, what if I'm not fit/strong enough for the labour, what if the baby is poorly, how can little ole me be good enough for him/him.
I also feel different about my changing body. With DC1 I loved everything about being pregnant and was very happy for people to notice. This time, I'm scared of 'hurting' the baby, I dont like my new huge boobs or growing tummy.
Dont get me wrong, I'm thrilled about being pregnant and am very excited about the new baby. But...., hmm, I dont know, I just feel so different.
Is it just me?

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maggiethemagpie · 16/07/2013 17:54

I'm kind of the other way round. I was incredibly excited about my first, and also very nervous. This was with good reason - I'd only been with my partner a short while and it was an accident and due to a pre-existing medical condition it can be dangerous to get pregnant without prior medical care (luckily my son was fine).
This time round it was all planned and I was ready for it - having been through it before I'm enjoying the ride a lot more this time, last time I just wanted to get through it and to the point where I had my baby and was a mum. This will probably be my last pregnancy so I am appreciating it a bit more and also the calm before the storm when I have a newborn and a toddler.

Shellywelly1973 · 16/07/2013 18:30

I've been pregnant 7 times!

I've felt different about each pregnancy. My 1st was unplanned but i fell in love with my unborn baby. 2nd was planned. Hated it from beginning to end & was indifferent to my Dd when she was born.

With 3rd i was worried & stressed. 4Th i was scared. 5th i was calm. 6th delighted but v.worried, had a MMC. 7th Im wary & won't let myself think of the baby until i know its ok...this is v.unlike me.

Each pregnancy is different, just as each of us are.

williwonti · 16/07/2013 20:30

I agree. I am only 6wks but already feel different.

crazyhead · 16/07/2013 21:26

first time I worried and thought about it constantly. This time I am so busy I keep forgetting I'm pregnant till I look in the mirror and see a space hopper staring back.

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