Feeling horribly anxious

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We found out last week that we are expecting #2 in in early November. Although it was planned, it happened a little earlier than we expected and I'm still in shock. DS is nearly 19months and an absolute delight but very boisterous and a very poor sleeper. I've never been an anxious person, generally quite easy going and laid back however I have felt so unbelievably anxious all week. I am so scared about how we're going to manage and cope with 2. I realise we're not the first couple to have another baby on the way 😂. I can't help but feel overwhelmed with worry. I appreciate that some of this will be hormonal. My first pregnancy was hard work and I was ill with back pain, lightheadedness and nausea throughout so I'm concerned about how I'm going to cope. I'm also worried about how to cope once the baby arrives. Any advice or support would be gratefully received.

Hey, I like you planned a second but was still v shocked when I feel pregnant v quickly! I also felt v much like you- which was strange because before I fell pregnant I didn't even think about those things. I was v anxious about coping, about loving them the same and managing being a mum whilst I vomited and felt so drained! I pushed through the feelings and spoke on
Here, with friends and family and with my
Midwife and thankfully after 14 weeks all these feelings seem to subside and feeling a lot more
Positive - yes it's going to be difficult but that ok- pregnancy is challenging particularly with another one BUT you just find a way of managing just like you do now already!

Trust that your feelings will subside slightly soon! Keep positive x