38 weeks and suddenly scared and emotional :(

[lizzyttc2017]

I'm 38, almost 39 weeks and I'm so excited to meet my baby, this was a very much wanted pregnancy and baby. Today I've felt so low however, I've tried to ignore the feeling all day but tonight I've just exploded in tears. I feel like I'm mourning the end of my life as it were and I'm suddenly worrying about how a baby will effect my relationship with DP and questioning 'did we have enough holidays' etc .. all silly stuff I haven't thought about until now, like I'm getting cold feet. I also met up with a new Mum friend today who has recently had a baby and she was telling me how difficult she found the first few weeks and how it made her not want another baby and this has made me feel really worried too. Is it normal to feel this way, I'm guessing I'm full of hormones and the lack of sleep atm isn't helping either.. plus I'm sure all this waiting around on edge for labour is not helping! Thanks in advance for any advise :(

No advice to offer here just another 38 weeker feeling the same!!

I'm 39 weeks tomorrow and I really don't want to go into labour. I also keep thinking about holidays and how I feel like I just need a little more time! Was stupidly looking at wedding and honeymoon pics earlier seeing how my body used to look is just killer!

I'm also starting to get neurotic about the timing of labour and what happens if my DH is at work, should he stay at work? Should I call him home? What if he is knackered after work? What will I do about dinner? Dahh the constant questioning of everything is exhausting!

All these thoughts need to be set aside but it's difficult to control!

It's all worth it. Even the hard bits.

This happened to me just before I had my first baby. It did pass. It is normal to be worried when you are going to have such a life change, but it will all be fine.

I went on to have another two, so this is proof that it was actually a rather good life change.

Also your hormones are all over the place.

Good luck to you both.

I think it's all down to hormones. I had a massive wobble week 38. It will pass. Give it a couple of days

It's the weirdest time, waiting to have your first. You're normal, and you'll be fine. I promise.

I’m also 38 weeks and had a total meltdown at the weekend - what if I don’t like the baby? What if I’ve made a mistake?

Again our baby is very much planned.

My body has changed hugely and I’m really not loving it and feel really unattractive.

I’ve had a difficult pregnancy (sickness) so had to give up hobbies that are a huge part of my identity from week 6.

I’m scared of the newborn stage and lack of sleep.

Wander wall is right....life changing without a doubt, but definitely worth it!
I had a long wait to have my first ( started mat leave very early and then she was nearly two weeks late!!) and felt like you do.....it will pass don't worry. Good luck with everything, it's such an exciting time. X

I could have written this! 37 weeks and I’m suddenly panicked.
What if I regret having a baby? Will I love it? Will I be a good enough mum?
It’s like it’s all of a sudden become real and I don’t like it. Even though I’m so excited for baby to be here safely and to meet it.
I’m very confused about my feelings at the moment.

I felt similar with all my pregnancies, I've got 4 DC's!

Thank you so much everybody! It has made me feel so much better to know I'm not alone in feeling this way. I'm sure once baby is here I'll forget I ever felt like this and everything will work out :)

I'm not as far along as you lovely ladies, only 20 + 1, but I've had the worry about being able to spend as much time with DF. I love him so much and of course this baby is extremely wanted by both of us, but I know things are going to change and it scares me sometimes.