so nervous!

[katie_1989]

Im 24 weeks. I love reading everyones stories whether they just found out or are past their due dates. Every time i read something about labor and delivery my stomach churns and i get butterflies. I haven't thought much about the birthing process. Im so scared! Im planning to go to a class or two so i hope that'll ease my nerves..i know its natural to be nervous but what helps calm and relax your thoughts?

[janarams2004]

It's called Hypnobirthing, The Mongan Method

[Eevee_moon]

I was going to say maybe with your next child the nerves will be less..

[janarams2004]

Research the history of child birth and maybe you can find the comfort in knowing all these women have survived it for centuries. I personally am trying the hypnobirthing  method and they have a great book that is meant to take away fear. Very helpful if your scared

[gatorgirl1982]

I am also a ftm I am 36 weeks and 1 day the further you get the more you become ready to see your baby so I would say with time your feelings change and also once you start getting everything in place that helps.....now labor there are still concerns but what I do is tell myself many women go thru this and it is a natural pain it's not like I got hurt....and once its over I will feel better....I actually have to keep.telling myself that repeatedly ....I don't want to work myself up because I hear it makes the experience worse and I want as good of a labor experience as I can have :) the reward is at the end I get to see my son!!!

[katie_1989]

Yes it is my first.. i think its all of the unknowns and not bring able to control everything!

[Eevee_moon]

is it your first baby.. i think i was like that with my first now im just anxious.. lets see if i get nervous the closer i get.  i was nervous because im high risk. for pre-term labor but ive made it past that already.. im still not ready and dont want him to  come yet but im past the point that i went into labor with my middle child..