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I absoltuely adore children more than I can even explain- but I already have two! I'm young, beyond young, and since the second I found out I was expecting #3 I've been in a bone-deep panic.
I felt the same with both DS's, too.. but this time I'm really, really freaked. Like- how am I supposed to take care of three children? At my age? THIS IS INSANITY!
My SO and I have hardly even talked since I told him. He was willing enough to accept my sons from previous relationships but is suddenly "it's the wrong point in my life" when it comes to having a kid of his own?
I'm not sure I can do this alone again. DS #1's dad left me when I told him I was pregnant. DS #2's dad split after a month. I know- be more careful, right? I CAN'T! I tried being careful. Heck, SO and I only slipped up ONCE! lol
So my point with all this? IS IT NORMAL to be this scared? I haven't even told my family yet (only 6weeks, so it's still okay). I know I'll do anything for this baby- just like I'd do anything for my other children... but I'm not sure if I can handle it all emotionally. Does that make sense?
Any advice- on how to calm myself down, talk to my SO or tell my family, would be greatly appreciated. I'd also really like it if you could simply tell me something as lame as "it'll all be okay" lol
THANKS. And congrats to all you other mom-to-be's :D
its ok! everything will work itself out..you would never be handed something you couldnt handle. just keep your head up..this baby is a blessing..ready or not!
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mommy to Austin 6/25/2007
THANK YOU :D
I keep telling myself that... sometimes, though, I need to hear it from somebody else ![]()
its perfectly normal to feel scared.. im prego with #4 im only 23 and im scared too but children are blessings!!!! and if you wernt using protection then its obviously bound ot happen and if u were using then you know its just ment to be!!! good luck and take it easy youll be fine sweetie!!
This will be #3 for me- and I'm 19. Sometimes I feel like saying "I am too young to handle this"... but usually I'm totally happy with my life the way it is.
I'm definitely glad to hear that it actually is normal. My friend Tara calls this the "initial estrogen attack" and it's basically how she defines pregnancy- lots of fear, crying, and puking lol. :D
Quoting shesgot4kidz:its perfectly normal to feel scared.. im prego with #4 im only 23 and im scared too but children are blessings!!!! and if you wernt using protection then its obviously bound ot happen and if u were using then you know its just ment to be!!! good luck and take it easy youll be fine sweetie!!
Hey Im 30 years old pregnant with number 5 and I am terrified. So yes it is okay to be afraid. But one thing that my husband keeps telling me is that, remember you were afraid with the other 4 but you made it. And now that I think back, yes I did make it. And you will too. You will have so much fun with your 3 babies. So keep your head up and be strong. It will be okay!
im sure youll be fine. i think every women has a feeling of uncertainty and sometimes fear of not being able to handle another child or even the first child. i know i have had the same feelings with this pregnancy and they are very overwhelming at times. Its almost to the point of guilt of bringing another child into this world without knowing that i can take care of it. if that makes any sense to you. But everyone i talk to says that its normal to feel this way and its just another sign of being a good mother. Take it from me, its better to worry about your kids well being than not to care at all!!! Im sure everything will work out fine and your SO will come around. Maybe he is just having a few feelings of uncertainty also. Try not to push him into talking about it. When he feels hes ready im sure he will come to you with it.
everything happens for a reason! this child was meant to happen, whether u know it now or not! maybe u can get your other kids to help out with certain things....are they big enough to hold a bottle, or even change a diaper eventually? good luck!
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