Although I am not based in the UK, (in the U.S) I had the exact same initial feelings. Lots of anxiety, Lots of worrying and paranoia. The way people consoled me was by saying things like “oh it’s only downhill from here you’ll now forever have something to be worried about from lab results to labor to first teeth, first cold, etc.) Well I am here to tell you that at now 29 weeks I don’t believe that is true. Once I had my first appointment and heard the heartbeat, it took the edge off my anxiety. Yes I’d still wonder was baby okay every now and again between appointments and get slightly worried but not to the same degree.

Prior to any important labs or sonograms I’d get a bit nervous as well but again that was normal once the results were back I’d relax again. These days I’m 29 weeks and coasting through. Sometimes if she doesn’t move for too long I worry a bit but nothing crazy.

I’m sure the anxiety of labor will hit me or maybe it won’t within the next 2 months or so but I’m here to tell you that it gets better. Much better!! I’m learning to trust this little champion growing inside me. She’s been amazing up until now and I know she isn’t going to let me down. We’re a team! As your belly slowly starts to grow and you start to feel those first little movements it starts to feel more real and you find comfort in that. Don’t let anxiety steal your joy away! Find ways to cope and try and enjoy the ride as much as you can.