happy then sad then terrorfied about being pregnant

[taten]

I have just found out that I am pregnant and I am really struggling with my emotions. Mostly I feel scared, then I feel like I should be over the moon and then wondering how everyone else feels when they first find out, am I not feeling what I should be... How did eveyone else feel?

Well, I'm just over 5 weeks with my DC3, and as DC1 and 2 were planned and this one wasn't (well, not really), I've been on a bit of a roller-coaster of emotions, too.

Don't worry, its normal to feel a bit of everything. Plus your hormones will be all over the place, too - doesn't help!

Congratulations! And just give yourself time.

I think it is normal to feel all different emotions when you first find out. Is it your first? That would explain the terrified? The fear of the unknown!!

I would arm yourself with knowledge - get a book or magazine with a timeline in so you can see what to expect, book in with your midwife as soon as you can (normally around 8 weeks) and then just take some time to get used to the idea.

Hormones and not knowing what is going to happen will make it feel like an emotional rollercoaster at first (well, and later too!) but it will change, especially once you start having scans, hearing the heartbeat, and feeling movements.

Good luck!

Thanks it is my first, although very much wanted prior to getting pregnant, now that I am pregnant I have had a bit of a melt down, I have only known for one day though....

I totally felt the same way for the first six weeks. I then had a scan at eight weeks (paid for it) to check it was all ok, which it was - started to feel a bit more positive. then I had my 12 week scan yesterday, and the fact my baby has a nose and fingers and toes has made me much more positive and enthusiastic! i'm stll terrified of the responsibility, but I think most parents feel l ike that! we had also been trying for a while, but then to actually get pregnant, was quite bizarre! I told my mum and some close friends early on - their enthusiasm infected me somewhat!

Hiya, I know exactly where you are coming from! I was the same until 10 weeks, when my hormones miraculously settled down enough for me to be so so so excited!! It's natural, let yourself cry and don't beat yourself up for feeling a bit unsure, it's perfectly natural and the excitement does come!!

taten, you are completely normal.

No matter how long you have wanted this pg, it is still a big shock. Knocks hell our your emotions and your body.

I am onto my 2nd pg and it was just as much a shock this time too. Not quie so scary as I know I can do it, but still a huge adjustment.

Try not to feel that you ought ot be over the moon or whatever. Books and magazines are full of crap and pictures of model mums. It is normal to feel a range of emotions.

And congratulations.

Thanks everyone, I have calmed down a bit already, still a bit shell shocked. Realised I must have been knocked sideways when I couldn't even spell terrified correctly . It's a relief to know that I am not alone in how I feel..
Now I'm starting to give the other half grief about how perfect the house has to be :O