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So i’ve always wanted a baby, but I always thought it wouldn’t happen to me, well I’m almost 38 weeks now and baby is perfectly healthy, I’m pretty healthy and everything has been pretty smooth so far, but I just can’t shake this feeling that something bad is gonna happen, I feel like it’s too good to be true and life is going let me down is some way, now that it’s so close to delivering time I try to picture having a sweet little baby but I can’t, I have trouble organizing her stuff, and buying her things because I feel like I won’t come home with a baby.. I just can’t picture myself with one.. I know it’s a bit morbid, but I wish I could fully let go and be excited. If anyone has had similar thoughts, how do you let go of all those negative thoughts?

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Following! You’re not alone, I’ve been feeling the exact same way! I get excited and then scared because I’m afraid the worst will happen. I thought once I made it further than my last pregnancy (only made it to 23 weeks) I would finally calm down and be excited but I’m so all over the place. Until I hold her in my arms, I won’t be convinced that everything is going to be fine. I’m sorry I don’t have any wise words for how to deal with it but we got this!

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Same... 33 weeks and just want to tell everyone not to talk about it, dont jinx it, etc...
I feel like its all too good to be true and something will go wrong...
Planning on calling someone tomorrow to get back to therapy.

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I’m the same way.  I went through a lot this pregnancy (lost my dad along with some very horrible things coming out in my family), and since the beginning I keep telling people, don’t get excited.  Anything can happen.  I’m pretty sure they think I have lost my damn mind, but I can’t help it.  Anything can happen and I don’t want to get my hopes up 🤷🏻‍♀️

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I feel that too. What makes it worse is that I was clinically diagnosed with anxiety and I had to take meds for several years prior to my pregnancy to prevent panic attacks. Now that I'm pregnant, my fears are very much heightened and just like you i always think that something will go wrong. What helps me through this is thinking of all my friends who went through pregnancy without any complications. I also watch a lot of videos on giving birth so i have an idea what i will go through in a few weeks. The fear is always there though. But i pretend everything's fine

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I’ve been exactly the same! I’m 31 weeks and terrified I also won’t bring my baby home. I’ve had 1 Vaginal infection this pregnancy and lots of strange feelings down there which don’t feel right so I’m always on edge something awful is happening. I call my doctor often and see him weekly for the anxiety basically and to get checked out! 
It’s so so hard to get out of this head space but therapy does definitely help. Talk with your doctor as well, im sure they would be quite understanding! Good luck!!!!!

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After 2 mc I felt the same way with my daughter. Even throughout labor I was still in denial I was actually having a baby. It’s hard, but try to enjoy it as much as you can!! I wish I had been more present in the beginning instead of being in denial. It was how I protected myself from getting hurt all over again, but I do regret how I handled things now. Congrats mama!! Prayers for a healthy baby!

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This was me. 
I had no trouble getting pregnant (it was not planned, but we were excited). I kept waiting for the terrible morning sickness and other symptoms... never had it. My pregnancy was fairly “easy.” I had no complications or health issues. And I was terrified something was going to go wrong. I had it in my head that I couldn’t be that lucky. To have a smooth pregnancy and delivery was rare. But I did! Went into labor at 39 weeks, no complications during birth and my son is perfect.
Try not to think about all the bad things that can happen. Easier said than done, I know. Just remember our bodies are made for this.

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I’m scared too! Since I was a kid I always had a weird feeling about child birth and am frightened it will come true. Like other poster stated I will be nervous until I hold her in my arms and we both are well!

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