I don’t feel excited anymore

I’m being induced tomorrow at 35+2 with my twins and I’m so scared. My life is about to change forever and I’m not ready at all. I’m just so scared. My husband is over the moon excited and I just can’t match his energy anymore. I love my babies but I miss our life before my pregnancy.
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I have no advice but sending lots of hugs and love as you begin the transition to a new life & grieve your old one.

It's completely normal to feel scared of change—especially when it’s unknown. Whether good or bad, change can be overwhelming. It’s also okay to miss the life you had before kids. But don’t be afraid to lean into this transition. Becoming a parent will bring out new sides of both you and your partner, allowing you to see each other in a different light. With one full day left before everything shifts, be honest with your husband about how you’re feeling and let him know you want to be intentional about today. If possible, have a last-minute baby moon. Go out for a nice meal, enjoy a self-care evening, or catch a movie. And don’t worry—there will still be moments just for the two of you, even in this new chapter. They may need to be created with proper intention. But you don't have to feel like you're fully losing something to gain something.

With my first it was like the entire pregnancy I’m the utmost excited/ready/100% confident, and then the moment we were on the way to the hospital I was just like what the heck am I doing?! 🫠 Totally a normal feeling when the time has finally arrived and you’re like oh crap! I was so nostalgic of “pre baby” life because we had only gotten married 3 months before we got pregnant, so we were still newlyweds, etc! But I promiseeeeeee you the second you see those babies, oh my gosh. Best feeling in the freaking world. And as they continue to grow and you learn them more? It just gets better and better. I promise you’ll come out of the fog, happier than ever! 🙏🏻

Oh I know how you feel! I miss my alone time and not having to worry about another human being but I honestly love as well. Do seek help if these thoughts get any futher or become dangerous. Asking for it doesn’t mean your any less! It’s good and you have the right to feel okay. Just take your time and breath and remember everything will be okay in due time. Much love from someone due in March

I don’t have any advice because I’m feeling the same way. I have hope that it’ll get better and we will adjust to our new realities. Good luck on your delivery and I hope you heal well! 🫶

I’m starting to feel that way a bit, but I know it will all work out exactly the way it’s supposed to. Having a kid (multiple in your case) is absolutely a huge change that can be a hard mental and physical shift. People will tell you so much, but nothing will compare to the experiences you have. You will be an awesome mama and I know your husband will be an amazing father. You will still get that alone time with him, it will just have to be more intentional and the time may be shortened. You got this mama ❤️

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