RexManningDay you are right, you can do this! Congrats, you are having a baby!
I would still encourage you to seek therapy. I had a lot of similar feelings when I got pregnant unexpectedly and my mental health was a nightmare during pregnancy. I don't know what I would have done without my therapist.
Yes, I agree that would be a good idea. I'll start looking around for someone.
Let me know if you want a recommendation. I really loved my therapist.
WOOOHOOOOOOO!!!! You are an amazing mom, look at you-already protecting the little bugger.
I think therapy is a great idea. I think I should have done it during my second pregnancy and during maternity leave as I struggled with the reality of caring for 2 helpless beings. haha!
Post by noodleskooze on May 20, 2016 7:58:07 GMT -5
Also, I can totally envision you rocking the two kids thing. Like I can picture it. I know you're scared and even the anticipation of the next few years is exhausting, but I just KNOW you will be great at it and your kidS (!!!) will be so lucky to have you
“Life is not orderly. No matter how we try to make it so, right in the middle of it lose a leg, fall in love, drop a jar of applesauce.” - Natalie Goldberg
Also, I can totally envision you rocking the two kids thing. Like I can picture it. I know you're scared and even the anticipation of the next few years is exhausting, but I just KNOW you will be great at it and your kidS (!!!) will be so lucky to have you
Little babe in some fancy wrap thing that I would never in a million years be able to figure out without just stringing my kid up by his toes, and L bouncing around and wanting to give the little one kisses, while Rexy is making a video to explain to people for the 4th time that they need to include their address in their elfster profile if this whole secret santa thing is going to work.
You are an amazing parent, no matter how you become a parent. Sometimes Mother Nature is such a bitch and throws the weirdest circumstances at us, and you just do your best to shift and roll with the punches. You got this!
Post by sandyapples on May 20, 2016 8:39:28 GMT -5
Congratulations! It will be great, trust me. My two girls are BFF's and they love each other so much it is amazing. It is seriously the best part of parenting for me. I'm sure your two will be the same.
Post by karinothing on May 20, 2016 8:44:55 GMT -5
You are strong and you got this. I admit when we were pregnant with our second I went through many of the same feelings. It was terrifying and he was planned. I can't imagine everything you must be feeling. You got this and we are here for you. Congrats!
You are such a strong, loving person and mother, I'm just in awe of how you've deal with such a shock to the system. Be kind to yourself, it's ok to give yourself time to warm up to this idea. I just know you're gonna do great
Post by puddleofgrace on May 20, 2016 9:35:25 GMT -5
As silly and cliche as it sounds, I swear to God, you grow a second heart when you have your second child. I was terrified that N would feel neglected and how could I possibly love another child as much as her? But...I love and adore both of them. YOU'VE GOT THIS. And we are here to support you through it. So much love!
"He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion." - Unknown