Nervous to become a mum in 3 weeks

[zinrlow]

Hi everyone,

I am 27 years old and am 37 weeks pregnant. I have been really excited throughout the pregnancy and am looking forward to becoming a mum. I’ve got everything we need, have his nursery ready and have been spoilt by friends and family it’s been such a special time.

However, as we are getting closer, and realistically baby boy could arrive any day, I am starting to feel differently.

I am starting to worry about this massive change in my life, things will never be as they were again ever. I will never have the freedom again that I once had, I feel like I’m going to lose my identity and also I am worrying in general on how I am going to be able to look after a baby and know what to do! I’ve also got my little dog and am getting emotional thinking about the dynamic changing for him.

Has anybody else felt this? Are these feelings normal? I just feel as though it’s a massive stage in life and I’m not quite sure what to expect

Yes of course it’s normal. I had my first DC at the same age as you, and I felt as you do. Your life is going to change. You will change. It’s a rollercoaster, just hang on and enjoy the ride. Your instincts will kick in when your baby is here and you’ll know how to take good care of them. Enjoy this special time, I miss it (with my rose-tinted specs on a little bit!) It’s probably going to be hard but it’s definitely going to be magical. 💐