Please, don’t hate on me for this. I’m 38 and this is likely going to be my only child. My husband and I tried since Summer of 2017 and had 4 losses during that time. Now that I’m seeing a light at the end of this pregnancy tunnel, my anxiety is really ramping up. I’m scared. I know everyone gets scared or nervous, but I’m starting to feel like I made a bad decision and it’s too late to back out of it. Like, how am I going to be able to take care of a child when I still struggle with depression and anxiety? I’m not currently in a deep depression, but I have had this for many years. Anyway, I just need to know I’m not alone in feeling this way.

As a side note, I know how to take care of children. I was a nanny for 12 years. I have a degree in Elementary education. I work directly with children who have Autism and have worked with other kids with various levels of ability. I’m capable, but I still feel like I’m making a huge mistake.