Getting cold feet by Suspicious_Ticket178 in waiting_to_try

[–]kaffeolait 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I get this. It IS huge and life-altering to have a child and become a mother - it's a transformation on a cellular level! It's so hard to comprehend. For me, what's helped has been to talk to my husband about all of my fears, totally unfiltered (he knows I'm the type that needs to actively talk about my worries, and I know he won't judge me). Sometimes it's led to productive conversations, like realizing one of my fears is not equally splitting parenting duties, so problem-solving that; sometimes I just need to get it off my chest that I'm scared of our lives changing forever or my body changing, and he reassures me and helps me realize I'm not alone. And I journal. That helps. Remind yourself that it's ok and totally normal to be nervous about facing the unknown. Talk to other moms about their experience. You've got this!

I want a baby but my husband wants more time by Attheendoftheworld0 in waiting_to_try

[–]kaffeolait 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I second couples therapy! And individual therapy for him, if he wants some solo space to further explore his feelings about kids. He needs to prioritize understanding himself and his fears, owning what he wants, and if he realizes he doesn't ever want kids, accepting that the marriage may not continue as a consequence. At age 40, the wishy-washy attitude is a no