I just found out I am pregnant, my husband and I are both ready, but I feel very anxious, I will be seeing my doctor tomorrow. This is my first pregnancy. Anyone else felt anxious about their first pregnancy?
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Definitely you donāt know what to expect!
Very normal. Iāve always been anxious through all three of mine lol. Talk with your doctor about your concerns and youāll feel better 
Always!! Use hubby for comfort as much as needed. First week home is the hardest imo. Around day 4 youāll want help so you can actually get a night of sleep
Completely normal. Iāve had 5 and I got nervous every time. Youāre a mother you will be anxious the rest of your life.
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Congratulations 
Yes, and my second. Being anxious is normal. Your hormones are raging, itāll subside some as you go throughout your pregnancy but mine always comes back towards the end. Iām 2 weeks away from having my second and Iām so anxious.
Yes I did! I felt anxious about a lot of things all the way through. Totally normal 
Very normal, I was anxious throughout all my 5
Lol if you werenāt nervous I would be more worried ! Iām 26 with three, i had my first at 17 and Iāve made it this far so I have all the faith in the world in you 
youāre going to do great 
kids are the best part of life and I believe that with every piece of my soul.
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I definitely am this is my first Iām almost 15 weeks and still nervous excited every emotion
Yes! We tried for 2 years and I was still so scared and anxious. Itās so normal!
Iām currently pregos with my first baby as well and not going to let Iām anxious all day everyday.
Perfectly normal to be anxious you will be fine.
Let me give you one small piece of advice. All babies are different, so baby advice is NOT one size fits all what works for one baby does not work for others.
Good luck
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Very normal, congratulations
Yes the entire time lol just remember you really canāt control much, what will happen will happen. Try to enjoy it and not your anxiety ruin this experience for either of you.
Yes girl ā¦Iām abt 4months now ā¦and the anxiety is dying down a little ā¦I was hugely concerned abt hurting myself at workā¦Iām a cna ā¦I am absolutely terrified of giving birth ā¦Iāve been an emotion wreck and sick up till now ā¦but thank God for my man ā¦he has done more than put up with me just try to take it easy !
With every single one lol.
Absofrigginlutely!!!
Ive been anxious since I found out I was pregnant with my first son 22+ years ago. Im always anxious now worrying about my kids.
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Totally normal hun. I felt extremely anxious though out my entire pregnancy with my first and now again with my second (Iām currently 9 weeks). My best advice is that it will take some adjustment and every baby is different. At the end of the day, do what you feel is right for you and your family. Also, it is not a bad thing at all to reach out for or accept help from family, friends or even a therapist if needed. You will do amazing mamma! Congrats to both you and your husband!! 
You will be anxious the rest of your life , lol Congrats 
You will feel AAAALLLLLLL kinds of stuff the next few months lol
Welcome to Motherhood ! The anxiety hasnāt even got started good yet !
OMG yesā¦ The weeks following the day I found out I just couldnāt believe it. I used to say to myself āLike what if it isnāt mineā lol and be worried until I was literally sick. Youāll be ok once it sets in. Congratulations!!
I was very nervous at my first appointment. I asked the doctor to do an ultrasound just to make sure there was a baby in there and not just a hysterical pregnancy. (I wanted a baby for over 10 years and thought it would never happen because multiple doctors said i would never get pregnant )But She did and i saw my tiny baby the size of a pea and then i started crying because it just all washed over me.
I was anxious both of my pregnancies. Honestly more so with my second then my first. Itās totally normal in my opinion.
I think itās normalā¦ I experienced a lot of emotions with all of mine but mostly my first. You are changing, your life is changing! Donāt stress to much, Iām sure you will be a wonderful mother to your new blessing!
Totally normal! This is my third and it never goes away! After you see the baby doing good on ultrasound you will feel better! Good luck
Girl I donāt think there is anyone that didnāt feel anxious about their first pregnancy. You got this! Enjoy it.
I always tell my friends who are expecting that it would actually be more concerning if you WERENāT anxious. It goes with the territory.
Definitely normal! Iām pregnant with my 2nd and Iāve been anxious too! And it wonāt go away 
Every āhappy, sad, mad, crying, anxious, scaredā etc. feeling you have, transmits to baby. So you might want to consider controlling yourself!
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On my second pregnancy and Iām just as anxious as I was with my first lol
Youāll be anxious for all your pregnancies itās mum instincts kick in 
Iām on my third pregnancy and I still worry
Just like every mother, ever! Tell your Dr how you feel
Perfectly normal to feel anxious. Iām pregnant with baby #7 (miscarried my 1st baby) and I still get anxious
I tried for my baby for 5 long years. 5 years of crying and asking why. And then finally happened, and I still felt so anxious!!
Totally normal, your life is about to change forever.
Completely normal ! Youāre hormones are going crazy right now, your body is changing. I was nervous with all of pregnancies
I was so anxious that I carried a paper in my pocket where I had written the chance of miscarriage every day for the first 12 weeks. That paper was constantly in my pocket and I looked at it often to see the chance go down every day. Probably sounds crazy but it helped me.
Aww itās natural to feel anxious,there are so many horror stories online. Try to relax,you are gonna be amazing parents! You are feeling a million emotions and hormones it is natural you are feeling this way. Speak to your doctor for reassurance if you feel you need to though,none of us are doctors xx
My anxiety reached new heights after becoming pregnant with my son. Iāve had to learn how to manage. But I believe this is a biological response to becoming a mommy! I believe that when we are anxious and worry, itās Godās way of ensuring we are watching out for our little ones and anticipate any danger that might hurt them! Trust in Him and pray. 
Very normal!
Personally pregnancy was hell for my body and mindā¦
Just think of it this way, in nature, with no knowledge and Google, that anxiety would likely be a way to get us to prepare a safe home for the babyā¦ So try not to stress too muchā¦
Congratulations first and foremost! Itās a beautiful thing. Iām pregnant with my 4th at 40 and I totally get the anxiety and nervous thing. Itās natural to worry. Having children makes you think of things in a completely new way. Just always be real about your feelings, take deep breaths, talk to the little one in your belly and enjoy each and every moment. Youāll be a great mama!!! Best of luck.
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I had my fifth child in November and I felt anxious every time. There are so many decisions, unknowns and what ifs you can throw in the picture. I felt it more for my first (healthy) and my forth (born with special needs). You can reach out to other moms for support.
I felt the same with my first. My mom reminded me what an amazing job I did with helping her with my younger sister. My sister then stayed for 2 weeks helping. Then watching her with my son, I knew then and there I would be ok!! You can do this momma!!! All of us mommas got your back!! 
Congratulations! Yes, I was very nervous/anxious with each pregnancy (3), but especially the 1st because everything is so new. You, your body, & your relationships will change. My tips drink plenty of water, remember your body was made for this, & enjoy/embrace it all.
Giiiiiiiiiiiirl! Wait until you have that baby! Your anxiety will be at its highest. It is absolutely normal to feel that way. Youāre going to be a great mama!
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My first is 3 weeks old and frankly I was terrified. It got worse after he was born, but about 2 weeks in the anxiety calmed down a lot. I still feel a little now but itās not nearly as bad. It gets better.
Congratulations! It is normal. I was anxious the whole time. I was told I might not be able to get pregnant so when I was pregnant it was that fear of all that could go wrong. Ready pregnancy books and talking to moms really helped. Think positive, dont do too much, be careful, have fun and enjoy the moment while youāre pregnant. So excited for you and your hubby!
Course it is, so many things go through your head, I was convinced my pregnancy test was lying and when I went for my scan I thought they was going to tell me there wasnāt a baby there 
of course there was, but I felt anxious throughout, mainly thinking how the hell am I going to give birth when Iām such a wimp!
Yes itās normal you have a gazillion emotions running through you right now and pregnancy puts your emotional meter at a different level lol relax love you will be fine congratulations to you both embrace this blessings to you
I was like that with my last he is #7 but got me and my husband buy surprise I thought I was going through menopause but nope I was pregnant and my entire pregnancy I was very anxious so itās ok to be like that just tell ur Dr. He or she might give u something donāt worry itās ok and congratulations on ur bundle of joy
Itās super fine to be anxious. If you provider has it you can always talk to a therapist who specializes in anxiety or just ppd.
Yes normal itās a beautiful journey especially when its your first try to take it easy but anywho congratulations to you and your family
Ok so I have two girls (2.5 and 1.5) and Iām pregnant with my third baby girl and Iām still anxious about the first two lol itās completely normal. Parenthood for me is series of āwinging itā moments bc each pregnancy, each child, and each day is completely different and you never know whatās going to be thrown at you. Itās extraordinarily hard BUT itās also completely awesome and more than worth it.
And at least you and your husband are somewhat prepared! My husband and I went with the less traditional route and were completely unprepared (but ridiculously excited) when we found out I was pregnant. Not just the first time but the second time too this time it was just like āOh hey Iām pregnant againā
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Anxious about all of them. Lol. Itās normal. Best quote about being a parent is becoming a mother means carrying your heart in the outside of your chest
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I am the father of 3. I know i didnāt give birth to them, but i think itās natural to feel anxious. Just try to relax, everything will be ok. My sonās are adults now with kids of there own and i wouldnāt change a thing.
I was scared the I was going to lose my baby til it was born, I had no reason to feel that way but I did. Not being able to see your baby or not being able to be constantly reassured is so hard and scary and thatās completely normal
OMG if you are ever going g to feel anxious it is over bringing a life into the world. You might be mistaking this for excitement. It is so exciting. Enjoy and congrats x
Iām on my 3rd child and still anxious lol. Unfortunately it comes with the territory. Try to sit back, put your feet up and listen to some music. The less stress and anxiety the better.
This is perfectly normal. Most things are! Keep the Attitude one day at a time. And take it one day at a time. If your meant to have morning sickness (normal) if no morning sickness (normal). You get the idea. Enjoy every second.
I have 4 kids and every pregnancy was anxious! Itās totally normal.
Bound to be nervous its normal. Our emotions are heightened whilst pregnant. Goodluck. Xx
I did. Itās totally normal. I was even anxious about my 2nd. But, Iām an āolderā mom, too (33 and 36).
Itās my second and Iām more anxious this time. Mostly because Iāve never left my daughter overnight and I know Iāll have to for at least one night.
I did it is normal to feel that way I was anxious and terrified with my first child. And I am currently pregnant with my second little one and I feel more anxious with this one than I did with my first.
Well I have 9 children and not every pregnancy was the same I kinda think I might be sorta of an expert and honestly I was anxious with them all
Absolutely normal. Iām 10 weeks with my 4th baby, 7th pregnancy. Iām still anxious. Every day.
Yeaaaah lots of changes , not sure what to expect, is/will everything be ok with bubs , omg Iām gonna be a parent and it goes on and on .
Iām 22 and pregnant with my first baby, Iāve wanted this little boy for so long but now that itās actually happening itās nerve wracking but I know when i see him for the first time itās all gonna go away
Yupā¦ itās completely normal, my eldest is now 5 and Iām still anxious xx
I felt anxious with all 5 of my pregnancies lol itās completely normal
Iām having my 3rd and Iām totally anxious! Itās 100% normal! And you will feel 1000 other emotions too! All totally normal unless it gets to a point where itās out of control for you or when people around you are starting to worry 
congratulations! Itās the best thing in life you could ever do!
My daughter is 11 and I am still super anxious qbout her.
Yes! I had four and anxious about every last one.
Absolutely because I was nervous of the unknown and if something I never had to experience before
Terrified with all 5 of my pregnancies. Itās normal sweetheart, I promise.
Yes itās normal. Mine is 15 mo and I donāt think you ever stop feeling anxious and worrying about them
Someone told me once āthe safest place for your baby is when they are in your wombā; never forgot that!
Donāt forget the scary dreams in which something is wrong with your baby,its all those normal pregnancy hormones messing with you.
My grandma use to say they dont feel as good coming out as they did going in
I was anxious and scared and worried about everything. Its perfectly normal. Just make a list of questions for your dr in between visits and ask away when youāre there
Bless youā¦ now that youāre a mom,
Itās amazing beyond belief the journey you have now enteredā¦
But worry and anxious,
You will most likely always be!!!
Yes with your first pregnancy and child every mother overthinks,overbuys,and overdoes everything. I think every mother is like this.
Yes ā¦ it is normal ā¦ but the world in general is an anxious place right now ā¦ try to have a homebirth if you can.
Itās normal especially for the first, you want everything to go well, baby to be healthy, and have a smooth pregnancy. Every mother worries
Itās the not knowing, is what made me anxious after the first one I was fine
Iām on my forth and still anxious. Its normal.
Very normal but if you feel excessive emotion after birth go to your doc or gynae
Im on my 4th and terrifeid its normal and it takes time to adjust but you do
Yes 11 year ago like but completely normal
Even more with the second one cause I didnāt think I could live her as much as my first, no problem.
Jessica is that because youāve heard the stories about 2nd children. Lol
Sure did especially after years of being told I mostly likely would never get pregnant and at 36 it happened, my husband had just turned 51. The best thing I did was not read baby manuals and stayed off the internet. Just had conversations with my Dr. about my pregnancy, just like children no two are alike. Good luck from a mom of a crazy, healthy, happy 6 year old boy!
Omg. Of course. Thatās so normal. Advise (that you didnāt ask forš) books help. What to expect when youāre expecting was my savior.
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Yes. Its normal you are a new mom. You will be ok .Good luck
Omgā¦ so normal , Iām still anxious and my daughter is nine
100% normal. Congratulations!! If itās starts to feel overwhelming, talk to your doctor. But yes, we all feel that 
Yes, hoping its only anxiety.
Yes of course itās normal
I was anxious with both my pregnancys. But u will be fine donāt worry