Birth anxiety

I nested the fuck out of his room and then planned. I couldn't control the outcome of others or when he would show up but I could plan how I would navigate the difficulties I think I was going to face which gave me relief.

Hugs mama. I had more birth anxiety with my 2nd than I did my first since I knew what to expect and was aiming for another unmedicated birth. When it comes down to it, just know that your body and mind will go into a mode where it’s just going to do what it needs to do to get baby in your arms. Your focus will shift. While labor and delivery isn’t fun, the anxiety I had leading up to baby’s arrival was almost worse. Try to keep yourself busy and distracted until baby comes. ❤️

I blocked it out personally and didn’t think about it - easier said than done but I’ll be doing the same this time! Everyone’s different and some people prefer to prepare more.