TTC - getting cold feet

[Amadeaa]

Did anyone else experience this? I've talked with DH for a while about starting a family and we've decided that starting to TTC in early 2023 will be right for us (house move sorted, job, finances in order etc). It will be our first. But I'm getting cold feet now, it's such an enormous decision. I'm turning 40 this year, so time's not on my side, I'd need to start now if I want a chance to have a family. DH is supportive either way and doesn't put pressure on me.

Is this just cold feet and the fear of the unknown? I see so many stories of women being incredibly excited about starting to TTC and I'm not sure if something's wrong with me for feeling this way.

I guess my reason for posting is to hear if anyone else felt this way and once pregnant/baby here, everything was fine, or if this means that it might not be the right for me to go ahead with it now.

I’ve never been excited TTC (didn’t even do a test until a week after a missed period), and wasn’t even particularly excited during pregnancy. But after DD was born I just grew to love her so much and few years down the line I just adore her cannot imagine life without her. Definitely no regrets. Am now pregnant with no. 2, and again, I didn’t really feel excited TTC and not particularly excited about being pregnant either. So if that is all you are worried about then I would say don’t stress about it too much. Everyone feels differently and you’re definitely not alone in being unsure about the whole thing.

Thank you

@Amadeaa I know this thread is a few months old now and wondered how you're getting on? I'm in a similar situation, supposed to start TTC this cycle but I'm suddenly scared!

Also wondering how you got on OP? Months later now, but how are you @CinderRosie? Experiencing this same right now and feeling overwhelmed

@blgld I am now 18 weeks pregnant! So glad I took the plunge.

Ohhh huge congratulations @CinderRosie! How lovely. This has made me feel a bit more positive again, thank you