38 week anxiety *possibly triggering*

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I’m just wondering if other people in late pregnancy have struggled with extreme anxiety of something going wrong with baby.
I’ve had a high risk pregnancy due to my health issues but the baby had been completely fine the whole pregnancy (only concern has been growth but that’s now stabilised)
Now that I’m awaiting the birth of baby, I’m petrified of having a still birth or something serious happening in labour. I’m struggling to imagine bringing the baby home as Im in such a state of anxiety and almost can’t allow myself to get excited incase something happens. My sister in law had a still birth at 6months earlier this year and it’s definitely made me more anxious this entire pregnancy knowing how quickly things can go wrong.
Has anyone else experienced this? I feel like a freak but I’m finding it really hard to keep positive at this stage.

I'm approaching 40 weeks and feel exactly the same! So scared of something going wrong. Feel like I should be happy making it this far but at the same time so frightened because I'm nearly there and don't want anything going wrong!
I think it's totally normal to feel like this.
I still can't imagine bringing her home or seeing what she looks like but everyone I've asked has felt the same before birth.
Just remember your in the best hands when giving birth and we've got to trust the professionals. Our body's are made for giving birth and know exactly what to do!
If there are complications it will be dealt with there and then and you will be looked after. Try and let some excitement in, you want to look back at this journey and remember it! Not long now. Xx

@AlviesMam thank you for replying, I’m sorry you feel that way but I’m glad I’m not completely crazy! I agree it’s almost worse because we are so close...
That’s very true about things being dealt with at the time- I’ll try and keep positive, hope all goes well for you xx

I think it’s completely normal part of being a mother. My DD is now 9 years old and I still can’t go to sleep without checking she’s breathing and ok first. Just try to think positive as much as you can. Baby will be here soon and you will be having cuddles before you know it

@Oneandabean thank you- that does make me feel better. I have no reason to specifically worry so I’ll try and keep that in mind x