My husband and I had our first baby (a girl) in early August. We tried for two years to get pregnant, and were ecstatic to find out about her.
Now, she's five months old, and I am pregnant AGAIN (not on purpose!). I very much want to be happy, but I'm more afraid, than anything. I understand -- more than anyone -- that babies are a blessing, but I just am not prepared to be, uh, blessed again so soon. This means I'll have to go back to work six months early (in Canada we get a year mat leave) so that I can get enough hours at my job to take a second mat leave with the new baby. My husband (thank heavens!) is able to take paternity leave to watch our daughter.
My problem: the guilt about going back to work and leaving my baby girl, and the guilt about not being totally thrilled about Baby #2! I had always wanted 2 kids. Why am I so afraid? My husband is okay with it. Why can't I be more excited? What's wrong?
Has this happened to anybody else? Any advice?
2007-01-16
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jeffs_wife_ali _&_adams_mom
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