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Full term and terrified

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Boosiehs · 03/08/2013 20:29

Im 37.5 weeks. Baby is just around the corner, but I'm really scared. Thiis year has been utterly shit. My mum had severe depression and tried to commit suicide. My husband has had treatment or skin cancer. I can't stop having terrible nightmares about the baby being injured or dying.

Snapped today and started sobbing like a baby, I'm just tired and scared.

I'm hoping that Pre baby anxiety is normal?

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everythinghippie29 · 03/08/2013 20:34

Have nothing particularly helpful to say and so sorry you have had such a tough year. With all that going on no wonder you have had nightmares, that is all they are I'm sure and you will soon have a gorgeous new baby to light up your life.

I'm 22 weeks and anxious so I'm sure it is totally normal to feel as you do. Really hope you feel better soon and good luck with your birth.

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Shellywelly1973 · 03/08/2013 20:36

Its very very common. When i was expecting my first i couldn't even sit in certain seats in the ante natel clinic as i was so scared of the doors into the labour ward!

Its your 1st baby. Its a life changing event. You've had a really tough year...it sounds like its all caught up with you.

Have a chat with your midwife, friends or just keep posting on here but get it out. Don't bottle it all up.

Take care of yourself...

Bryzoan · 03/08/2013 20:36

Some anxiety is not uncommon - and in your case not at all surprising. Sounds like you have been going through hell. I would talk to your midwife though so she can make sure you get support.

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Boosiehs · 03/08/2013 20:42

Thank you all. I feel better just letting it out a bit. Still quite teary, but I guess I'm hormonal.

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spaghettibolognese · 04/08/2013 02:40

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SummerRainIsADistantMemory · 04/08/2013 02:55

I was in sobbing hysterics at 37 weeks with my first as I was completely convinced the hospital would think me unfit to be a mother and take my baby. Paranoia and fear is pretty common when you're about to have your first.

After the year you've had its bound to be ten times worse in your case.

Flowers you'll be fine, your baby will be fine and hopefully the rest of your family will be on the mend soon too

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Boosiehs · 04/08/2013 09:36

Thanks vey much summer and spaghetti.

My DH as been v supportive all along. I guess I need to try and put it in perspective.

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