First time mum.

[Bubblesthefish91]

Hi guys,
I'm 4 weeks pregnant and only found out just over a week ago.
I'm going to be a mummy for the first time and don't get me wrong im super excited as is my partner but I am also TERRIFIED!!!
There's so many things wizzing round in my head at the moment.
Will I be a good mum?
How will I cope financially?
Will me and my partner be ok?
Will my baby be healthy?

Oh my goodness my head is wizzing. One minute I just feel excitement and then the next minute I feel so anxious and scary and just very overwhelmed. Also on top of a bad cold I keep getting waves of sickness and i also feel utterly exhausted.

I've had to take the past few days off my placement as I'm currently a third year nursing student. I start my next placement on Monday which will be on a busy ward and I'm genuinely worried how im going to cope with the shifts. If im tired now after 4 weeks how will I feel in another month.

Please someone tell me how im feeling is normal. Just looking for some reassurance:( xxx

You are normal OP! I was knackered the first couple months of pregnancy but the feeling does disappear after week 12 (ish) so if you're anything like me, you have a bit to go yet before the fatigue wears off.
Just nap when you can, early nights, plenty of water and take your pregnancy vitamins.
With you having such a demanding job make sure you are eating properly. Plenty of protein to keep you going!
Congratulations and all the best with your pregnancy ❤️

Thanks lovely.
I'm taking my vitamins and trying to drink plenty of water.
Hormones are a little bit all over the place too at the moment and im feeling very snappy and irritable.
I'm still in shock at the fact im even pregnant. I just cant believe it. 12 weeks cant come quick enough!

Hi @Bubblesthefish91 congratulations I'm assuming by the 91 you're 29... me too, I'm 10+4 weeks pregnant with my first and I feel EXACTLY the same as you! So much excitement mixed with worry and questions .... so many questions! I'm NHS too but thankfully no longer doing the dreaded 12 hour shift work woohoo (changed role 2 years ago). I don't quite know how I make it through the day but the drive home is through tired eyes and then I'm done for the day! I'm finding a laze around the house sleepy day once a week is keeping me going

Omg I feel your pain. Im starting on the ward tomorrow on an early and im dreading it ! I also have a part time job on top of this so the days I'm there too...its just going to kill me but trying to stay positive.
Massive congrats to you lovely! I am 29 yes. Its super scary isnt it. When is your due date? Wishing you all the luck in the world.. stay in touch..its nice to know someone else is going through the same things.

@Bubblesthefish91 hi I'm 31, first time mum to a very wanted baby. We had to have icsi in order to get to we're we are and yet I still think omg what have I done🙈🙈 I'm also a nurse but now in a 9-5 managerial role. In my work we get placed on leave at 28 weeks due to covid. We have a scan next week and really looking forward to it.💖 I'm currently 6 weeks so still very early.