Paranoia is starting to set in.

For the first time during this pregnancy, I am starting to get all sorts of paranoid. (It doesn’t help that I picked up a pregnancy magazine, which revved me up even more.)

I am now thinking about the million things I don’t know, the things I need to write down in a list so as not to forget (helpful hints about what to take to the hospital), the things I still have to search for (pediatrician, daycare, etc.), the things I have to buy (I didn’t even think about winter stuff—I’ve just been thinking onesies-onesies-onesies), things to ask my doctor (to clarify what hospital she is associated with, what about a birth plan, etc.)…and the list goes on.

Good god.

2 Replies to “Paranoia is starting to set in.”

  1. Just be calmed by the fact that this paranoia is very normal! It will all work out, look at the millions of babies being born that survive the mother’s worries. It’ll work out, I have faith in us!

  2. I totally understand! For the two months before I had our son I was a wreck — I felt like I knew nothing. I will probably sound crazy, but my labor and delivery was a good experience. The epidural was the best decision I made!! Believe it or not, I actually breastfed James — be patient with yourself! Sometimes it takes a while to get into the swing of things. And yes, your boobs will hurt like hell for a while. If it doesn’t work, don’t beat yourself up about it. Put down the books and rely on your friends and relatives who have already been there. Their advice will be way more helpful and supportive.

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