Anxiety now I’m 48 hours from giving birth

[AimeeLou84]

Please tell me this is normal.
I’m having my first baby on Thursday morning via c section, that’s not why my anxiety is mad right now. I’ve had a tough pregnancy and had such bad anxiety throughout.
Now I’m 48 hours from having my little girl I’m worrying about all sorts. What if she doesn’t make it, what if they cut her, what if somethings wrong with her, what if she has a massive birthmark on her face, what if her head isn’t ok, what if her fingers and toes aren’t ok etc etc. I can’t even believe I’m thinking this stuff it’s making my last couple of days horrific I’m so scared. Is this normal? 😩

I felt a bit like this before I had my DS.
I think that maternal instinct kicks in with all the hormones and you just want to protect your baby but once I was actually in labour/giving birth I felt very calm about all of that and just knew he'd be okay. Your Mum brain kicks in and you just do it.

I'd won't say 'don't worry' but try to trust the process. Your little one will be just perfect and remember you're in the safest place :)

Thank you for not saying I’m being stupid or over reacting, I was worried I’d get that comment. Thanks for making me feel a bit normal in all this going through my head! X

Giving birth is risky, so your body is stressing but you will have good care and if there is anything that your DC has issues with you will overcome it as will they.

I had anxiety for myself before my section. I have a bad fear of needles. Worry is normal. I handled the needles surprisingly well. U nearly forget as in the op room. U feel lik a deer in headlights as there is soo much going on at once. But my anethitist was amazing and very grounding.My worry was the spinal needle and the back pain after 😬. The cannula was the worst bit surprisingly 🙈 both getting it in and out. If you have a good team they will like mine talk about weekend plans and general life. And nearly pretend you arent there. The normal chatter was actually calming 🤣 My little 1 was born with a little stork bite on her head at her neck. But its her kiss from the 2 babies i m/c before we got our miracle ❤️. Your baby will be perfect to you. No matter how they look

Thank you. I think I’m just worrying as it’s been a long journey to get here and I just want her to be all good and healthy. I don’t even think I’m worried about the c section as such, more about my little girl being ok. Congratulations on your baby x

The harder the journey. The more we worry 😪 my 1st 12 weeks i didnt let myself get excited due to the loses. Youve got this. Ur little girl will be here soon 😊 recovery can be long and frustrating but ul look back lik this next year like me and ask where your tiny newborn went. Whilst planning her 1st birthday 😮 1 thing id say to get is a litter picker. Was my saviour when i dropped things. Also i loved this foldable change table. Was also great help 😊