Why do I feel like this?

[Foreverboymumma]

Hey I’m not really sure where to turn but I’m going in for a C-section on Tuesday morning & the closer it’s getting the more anxiously I am😞
Also got lots of thoughts & feelings going round in my head. Second baby first one is 8.
Will I love my baby like I do my first born?
I’ve had such a bad pregnancy will I bond with my baby?
I have major health anxiety and I’m worried what do I do if the baby gets poorly will I cope?
All silly stuff but I’m making myself physically sick with my thoughts x

Oh love, having a baby is a horrendously confusing and anxious time.

You WILL love your baby and you WILL bond. It may be instant or you may have a little wait. Adding a person you've never even met to your family in an instant like that is a shock to the system!

Once baby is born try lots of skin to skin contact. It'll help your bonding and attachment hormones.

Remember the midwives and nurses are there to help you mentally as well as physically and if you're struggling it's okay to tell them. Nothing bad will happen!

If your baby gets poorly you'll cope just fine because you'll seek medical advice for them just as you would for your other child. Calpol (when they're old enough) is also a wonderful thing and you can always ring a pharmacist or doctor if you're unsure about anything.

You will be okay.