I can’t wrap my head around I’m having a baby in a few weeks

[newaqui]

I’m 38 weeks pregnant and I think it’s only now hitting me that’s there actually a full grown baby in me and I’m giving birth so soon, I’ll be a ftm, I’m soooo excited but so nervous. I definitely feel as if it’s only hit me now, it doesn’t feel real at all, when I think about it, it just doesn’t feel real I feel as if I'm dreaming. Is this normal? After multiple scans and feeling baby kick throughout my pregnancy it’s only now sinking in… although i’m not showing at all maybe that’s why idk? Has anyone felt like this before? I can’t believe it ahhhh it’s crazy!!! I’m having a baby??!!???

I can 100% relate to this OP.

I couldn't settle on a name because the idea of there being a real baby to actually have that name was so abstract to me. Even after DD was born and they placed her on my chest it still felt so surreal. I remember so clearly looking at DP and saying 'Holy Shit theres an actual baby, what do we do now?!!' 😂

Anyway needless to say it's just the most amazing thing and it's totally normal to be nervous when your life is about to change so much! I'm sure you'll be a great mum OP x

Yep, I couldn't actually believe that I'd had a baby until he was out! 😅

Have you managed to get some colostrum out in preparation?

Best of luck!

Yes I'm the same. Currently 31 weeks pregnant and haven't bought a thing yet, not even a pack of nappies. A very much wanted and loved baby but every time I try and buy something I panic and put it back!

I didn't wrap my head around it until she was about three months old! It's absolutely mad, one minute there's just you, the next you're handed a tiny perfect stranger. It's so overwhelming - for me it was a slow process of falling in love with her. But it happens, and it's amazing when it does.

Yes was so focused on the birth it was a complete shock when the baby came out 😂

I remember getting DS1 home, DH and I just sat on the sofa and looked at him. Not sure what he was thinking, but I had a very clear 'WHAT THE HELL HAVE WE DONE' moment.

It passed pretty quickly as he woke up and pooped/ demanded a boob for six months or so 😅

Yes I didn’t really believe I was having a baby until he came out and was shoved onto my chest by the midwife. It was a bit of a shock.

I’m pregnant with my second now and still don’t believe it’s happening again.

I’m sure it’s normal! After my first was born I remember holding him and singing to him and thinking he was someone else’s but I’d look after him as best I could😂 mind you that may have been The tiredness after a long labour! But certainly for a a few days after birth it still didn’t feel real!
it’s your child and you feel like you should know them but they are brand new and you don’t yet!😂 how exciting for you, enjoy every minute you can!

My baby is a few months old now and I still have the surreal ‘is this real life?’ thoughts.

I agree. Being pregnant and having a baby were two separate concepts.

@newaqui yes! I felt like this! I just could not imagine having an actual baby no matter how hard I tried! I logically knew I was pregnant of course, but I just couldn't imagine giving birth or holding my baby in my arms. It felt very unreal... until my waters broke at 39 weeks and I went into labour! 🤣

Not a first dc but actually my last... All packed for a trip away and a quick check up resulted in an emcs at 35 weeks.
I kept protesting sorry no I am going on holiday! My brain just didn't comprehend nope actually ds is arriving today. Was a tough few weeks in more ways than 1...
Enjoy the last bit of time you have op!!
Be prepared for all eventualities.. Even if you have a great birth plan! Dc don't read yet remember!

I used to catch myself wondering if my husband and I might have children one day, while out on a walk with my newborn! (And then feeling like an idiot. A sleep-deprived one but still...). I think it can take a while to properly sink in!
All the best with your new arrival xx