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are you nervous?

Hey there. First time momma here and I have a question for you ladies. I'm only 16 weeks and loving my second trimester so far. What I would like to know is... is anyone who is closer to there due date is getting scared/nervous about the actual labor. I'm trying not to think that far ahead but I know once I get closer I'm going to freak out lol
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I am 30 weeks and can easily say I am not nervous at this point.  I have prepared myself mentaly and physically for it already.  I have had two miscarriages without medical help, so I think I can deal with the pain.  I wouldnt avoid it, research it so you can prepare.
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I am 27 weeks and I'm an RN and I am very nervous. Being a nurse I am extra familiar with all the possible complications that can happen during the end of my pregnancy and labor. I try not to let it get to me, but I just can't help it. I do my best to stay relaxed and  eat well and exercise a little but that worry still sits in the back of my mind.
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im 24 weeks and a little nervous at times..i try not to think about it. lol
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7358510 tn?1427032173
yessssss. im over due by 2 day. im ******** myself.
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I am 36+2 ftm n really nervous as the tym is nearing. But then I think I will bear the pain coz the result of this pain will b my little bundle of joy..so cheers to pain!!!!
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I really got upset around 32 weeks. I had been avoiding thinking about it. I looked up birth without fear and read a lot of positive birth stories instead of negative ones. I asked the Dr some questions about positions and what happens. I had taken a class from the hospital on labor and delivery. All of that helped ease anxiety and what really helped was a gentle reminder from my partner that we had talked about an epidural. Its gonna happen and all that information closer to labor helped. Just sorta accepted it better with the positive stories. Don't let anyone scare you or your own mind scare you. Focus on the positive.
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Im 36 weeks an Yea im nervous and excited at the same time but i heard its worth it all at the end ;)
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Yes I'm nervous lol
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Im 25 weeks and scared as hell of what is to come
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9414151 tn?1406839268
With my first bb i was extremely scared of labor but when that time came my body took over n it wasn't that bad i was 17hrs in labor with him
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Thank you ladies...that helps :)
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I'm a ftm, 31 weeks tomorrow. I often get a little nervous when I think about it. I just try to keep faith in myself that I am 100% capable, it wont kill me, and it wontblast forever. I'm lucky to have a supportive husband. My excitement about meeting my daughter usually over shadows my fears :)
Good luck to you!
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I'm 32 weeks like you I try not to think about it. It's getting closer. I am and I'm not nervous.  I know I'm weird like that but I think if I dwell on it too much it'll be worse than it has to be. I don't want people talking to me about their pain when they start I tell them to stop
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