i am going to the hospital tomorrow morning to get my labor induced, and im supposed to be really excited right? well im not, im barely excited at all.. in a way i feel like i cant wait to hold my baby in my arms... but mostly i feel so scared and really depressed and i dont know why... i feel like today is the last day of my life ( this is my first baby)... im not really young... im 21, which isnt old either... im still with the baby's father.. but sometimes i feel like i may not be for too much longer and i dont know why.... anyway i guess my question is... did anyone else ever feel like this?
2007-03-25 07:45:13 · 6 answers · asked by deceptions 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Sounds like you have depression that some women get BEFORE the baby is born. I get like that sometimes but it goes away. I am 20 years old and expecting my first next month. It may be the fact that it is not going well with the father. When the baby comes along, if you have time, maybe you should find a hobby or something that will help fulfill YOUR life. Something that you can do strictly for yourself. I sure hope this passes for you though. I would hope for you to not be able to enjoy this great experience.
2007-03-25 07:53:26 · answer #1 · answered by Brie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I completely understand. I was really nervous, but couldn't wait to meet my son. (he's almost 8 weeks) Emotions and hormones are going crazy, and what you are feeling is TOTALLY!! normal. Even still i look and my son and it seems like i'm dreaming, like i didn't really give birth to my son. Its a weird feeling. Being a mom is the best feeling in the world. I wish you the best! and Congrats!! And about the dad, that can be hard. So much is going to change. You'll be tired, and your relationship may seem to go through a tough stage, no sleep and high emotions can do it. but patience IS a virtue :) As for the 'last day of your life'? I still feel like that sometimes. But ya know, this is the begining of just a different life :)
2007-03-25 14:56:10 · answer #2 · answered by Randi S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is scary to become a parent and what you are going through is perfectly normal. My son was born almost 3 months early by emergency c-section and was in the hospital for 10 weeks. The night before he came home I was a basket case. I had to learn how to put his feeding tube in because he had to still be on it for a couple more weeks and he was on all kinds of medication, and without all of the monitors I was scared to death that something was going to happen, but he is now 2 1/2 and perfectly healthy.
2007-03-25 14:54:08 · answer #3 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know just how you feel! And yes it is normal. My labor was induced and I felt just the way you do. To be honest, labor is very scary (specialy the first time) and painfull. But it is very much worth it.
Once you have your son or daughter, everything changes. But for the better!!!!!!
Good luck! Just keep thinking that your going to be a wonderful mom, and all the things to look forward to!
2007-03-25 14:54:43 · answer #4 · answered by lucyrc1225 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's normal, you'll be alright, try to get your mind on the positive things, it's very scary having your first, but you are about to fall in love deeper then you have ever known,
2007-03-25 14:51:06 · answer #5 · answered by melissa s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
speak to your doctor you could have post partom depression
2007-03-25 14:50:57 · answer #6 · answered by wendy s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋