They are some really great suggestions Inanna, I'll make those changes.
I guess I need to be honest with myself as to why I feel fear.
I feel fear because I'm worried that waiting will mean that I am risking this baby too. There is no reason (medical or otherwise) for me to feel this way. I just want to be a 'normal' pregnant woman with the 'normal' pregnant jitters but I'm not.
I detest fear, I want it gone. I just don't know how. Each time I think of the wait leading up to labour my heart flutters and I get nervous. I wish I knew the answers.
Don't get me wrong, I'm doing much better this time then at the same stage last time, I feel much more certain of my ability. I just want to keep it together a bit longer.
Something I have learned is when you name fear out loud - it starts to get smaller. Think of it as shrinking down... Shrink it down in your head...
You said it yourself. There is no reason medical or otherwise why this baby won't be born warm & healthy into your hands... That is the most likely outcome above all others!
Something else is to plan - plan the days and weeks bbs
you can do this spring and you v got all of us women behind you cheering you on.
i have no words of wisdom huni just alot of hugs and labour vibes xxxxxx
Sign me up Spring!
I think acupuncture helped me, I was playing chicken with an induction but after 2 sessions of acupuncture i went into spontaneous labour. I had augmentation at the hospital but I progressed well and she was born six hours after arriving at hospital. I think anyone would be scared in your shoes, its completely understandable. But we'll help you hang on until labour starts for you. You can do it!!
You can do it!
I was petrified of an induction second time around, 24 hours after my MW assured me I would be allowed to go into labour spontaneously my daughter was born.
Thinking of you, hun, as your baby and your body bring you closer to meeting him/her. It sounds like you're really preparing yourself now and that will pay off when it's time.
You've done this before, spontaneous labour is just one more step. You can do it!
Reply With Quote
Something I have learned is when you name fear out loud - it starts to get smaller. Think of it as shrinking down... Shrink it down in your head...
Bookmarks