Anyone else overwhelmed (first BFP)...?

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Is anyone else having a bit of a breakdown about the whole baby thing?

Planned BFP, but having a massive wobble about the whole thing. I've never been maternal in any way (2 weeks before we conceived my friends - who didn't know I was off the pill - were literally laughing at the idea of me looking after a baby). And now I'm scared about, well... everything. My career (only started work within the last year after extended periods studying), being stuck at home with a newborn, spending the next months feeling ill and changing shape, labour... All of it. Not helped by the knowledge that we'll be spending 2018 abroad due to DH's work, away from friends and family (baby due Jan). Hopefully I'm the only one feeling this way, and just over-thinking.... :(

(Very aware that we're blessed to have got a BFP- I know a lot of people struggle. And therefore feeling guilty, as well. Urgh.)

How far along are you?

I was hugely freaked out by my first BFP - although planned and wanted - and had a massive panic attack. However it didn't take long for the hormones to take over and I felt atuned to what was happening in my body, and peaceful. The fears sort of floated away. After the first scan I began to relax into it fully.

It's a really strange experience, however you look at it! But you will cope and oh, will you ever love that kid

Just 4 weeks- only found out on Sunday. And DH is away now for a fortnight as well, so it's quite lonely. Thanks, your words are reassuring :)

Just give yourself time. Tough with your DH being away so be gentle with yourself.

I had a complete meltdown (on the inside) when I got my BFP.

We were TTC, albeit for not very long, but all of a sudden it was very real. I've never been maternal either and other people's children never really made me massively broody like they seemed to with other women.

I'm now 25 weeks pregnant and completely obsessed with my wriggling bump. It took me a fair few months to get my head round what I've actually signed up for but now I can't wait.

I would have never imagined feeling like this 6 months ago. You'll be fine

Thanks, MissT! Your second paragraph reads like you know me. Super reassuring. :)

The only time I had a wobble about whether we should be TTCing was when I saw my friend's 6-month-old and found the whole experience underwhelming, and a bit dull... The child was sweet, but didn't DO anything (unsurprisingly!) and I began to wonder if the whole thing is for me after all. Probably goes some way towards explaining my panic earlier...