Help protect children from gaming harms.

Take our survey

Please or to access all these features

Pregnancy

Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

Do you/did you feel different about different pregnancies?

4 replies

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?

OP posts:
Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
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.

New posts on this thread. Refresh page