Feeling anxious

Write it all down otherwise it’ll swirl round and round. Most things you can’t control so for that you just have to learn to let go. Focus on the things that really matter to you. Nobody is perfect, nobody can do it all. 2 years post baby I feel disgusted by how I look but some things are great. We decided that no screens was something we were really keen to avoid (you do you!) and it means we get less time as a couple. The main thing is you communicate well and make sure you get on the same page re what you care about.

Totally natural to worry. I agree with Cal, above, write it all down to vent it out. Most of it you can’t control, but you will be fine!!! I was so anxious (and still have my moments) but once you see that precious little face, it will get better ❤️‍🩹

I’m 2 weeks PP and I have massive anxiety. Am I doing this right. Is she gaining weight. Breastfeeding didn’t go well for us because of her tongue tie so I had to quit. Pumping is too much for me too. Nothing has gone my way at all in the last two weeks but talking in through. Leaning on my boyfriend has helped. Letting myself cry, finding one thing that I enjoy self care wise. I got a lot of prenatal massages leading up to birth to relax. You got this! I was anxious as every scan too

You’ve got this. 💚💪 Get so excited :-) I started a baby journal I would write to my son during times I didn’t know what else to do! :-) ✨💘 anxiety can be a b.

Some of this is part of pregnancy. It gives you some nervous energy so you can start nesting and prepare for baby. So get started! 30w is the perfect time. Start setting up your nursery so you feel prepared for the changes coming your way. Read the baby books. Spend time with your partner holding hands and looking deeply into each other's eyes. Talk about who will do what and which days he will watch baby so you can shower. (Trust me on this one, it needs to be discussed!) There are big changes coming, so it makes sense to worry, but you will handle it. The more you can prepare now, the less you need to worry. Journaling is great not just to get thoughts out and capture how you felt during this special time but also to notice patterns. Maybe you feel more anxious on nights that you stay up late, or when you're hungry, or when you have to drive home in the dark... Aside from generally feeling more prepared, knowing what triggers your anxious feelings might help you manage them better. (And have a snack! 😉)

I definitely agree with writing it down. I’d even take it a step further. After writing it down read through and see which things you can do something about and which things are out of your control. Make a plan for the things you can actually do something about. Then on slips of paper write out the things you have no control over. Light a candle and get a large cook pot. Read each one and hold it in your mind and heart, then light it on fire and drop it in the pot and let it go. It’s a very cathartic process. Also, if you and your partner have strong communication, I would suggest a listening exercise I read about in “The Fourth Trimester” by Kimberly Ann Johnson. Sit shoulder to shoulder looking in opposite directions. One person is the listener and one is the speaker. Set a timer for 3 minutes and then speak about whatever is troubling you. The listener should avoid making remarks or even sounds, just listen. Then switch roles and do it again. Afterwards you can have a deeper talk.