Got my BFP this weekend!! Excited but already stressing about childbirth...

[sunshinecitrus1]

Hi Everyone!
Me and my OH got our BFP for our first baby a couple of days ago. We are really happy but also very shocked as it happened a little earlier than we anticipated! The last couple of days has been a mixture of emotions but I think we are still trying to get our heads around it, it almost doesn’t feel real just yet

I am a MASSIVE worrier and have already been stressing about a gazillion things. I am a very squeamish person and always have been. I have passed out multiple times from seeing blood, blood tests, getting my belly pierced... And now I’m pregnant and completely freaking out about the thought of childbirth. I knew this would happen as it has always been a fear of mine!

I am only 5 weeks so of course I have A LOT to worry about from now to then anyway but I am just looking for anyone who is also squeamish and even better, if you’ve already had a baby, and got through childbirth... I want to hear your stories It keeps going round in my head whether or not a C section would be best for me but I know that comes with it’s own complications. Any positive comments would really help me, pulling my hair out tonight!

Congratulations- deffo look at hypno birthing- it focuses your mind on the fact that your body is made to do this, embrace it, trust your body and go with it - amazing - what your body is designed to do is almost as miraculous as the thought of tiny egg and sperm becoming a person

Another one recommending hypno birhing.
I also really enjoyed the earthy, warm tone of Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin with so many positive stories and useful information.

First of all Congratulations @Palmtree3 😄

Thank you so much for your comments ladies, you honestly don’t understand how these comments are all helping. I am feeling a lot more positive about things.

@PurpleFlower1983 I am also due in August next year 😊 How exciting for you! Congratulations

I'll be honest with you, childbirth was the favourite part of my entire pregnancy!!!
I did have hyperemesis throughout so was absolutely miserable, I went in hospital so many times and had so many failed cannula attempts they actually made me terrified. I was adamant I was going to have an epidural, I couldnt possibly push a baby out of my vagina and it tear and me survive to tell the tale...well, I had a 36hr labour, back to back, not dilating, but still managed to push him out with no pain relief and I felt like superwoman afterwards. I tore a slight bit and need 1 stitch. The adrenaline gets you through everything and afterwards I felt like I could do ANYTHING. 6 months on I'm still proud of myself
Dont worry, dont get caught up on birth plans cus it wont go to plan and you'll just be disappointed!

@BeautyAndTheBump1 Ah your story made me smile I want to feel exactly like you afterwards. Considering you had such a long labour and a difficult pregnancy throughout that must have been exhausting, it is so nice to hear your positive story, thank you! Xx