I am 34 weeks as of tomorrow, and well...I am freaking out a little at the thought of labor in 3-6 weeks. I know once I am in it, I can get through it, but sitting around, thinking about it is really starting to freak me out. I don't want to have labor, and I don't want to have a repeat C. I just want this baby to "magicaly" come out. I think it was better the first time around because you don't know what to expect...I wish I didn't know how tough and painful labor will be. Plus the added unknown, of will I have a V-bac or another C is stressful. I am trying to prepare both ways but then I find myself thinking...I don't want either!!! I know this baby will come out and it will all be worth it in the end....but I DON"T WANNA[flagsurrender]

Oh, honey, I can relate. I haven't had c-sections or anything, but nonetheless when I got about to where you are, I started worrying about labor.

Once I got there, though, I plowed through it. I mean, there's not any choice, the baby has to come out.

You will make it too. (((HUGS)))

I felt that way towards the end of our Twin's pregnancy... because I had NO idea what the outcome was going to be... and I was frightened. My ever level headed husband just said, "Pray for the outcome you desire and leave the rest to God." That sounded so simple, but, oh. I gave it my best effort. Praying for the outcome I desired, the strength to get through it... and VIOLA! I don't think it could have gone any closer to what I wanted... God is with you... pray and lean on Him... you can do it. ;) And besides... you have us to vent on! :)

Perfectly normal. Boy do I ever begin to freak out at the end. Restless and near sleepless nights at times. Bad bad deal, very bad deal. Just keep praying and clinging to Him. Continue to post here, letting us know how you are doing. Whenever you are having an especially bad day, please do tell us so we can crank up the prayers. They really helped me.

I remember getting really anxious and letting my closest girls know and I could feel the tension lessening as prayers were lifted up. My prayers never seemed to be quite enough. All I really wanted to do was lie there and cry. It was often times HARD for me to pray through it. I relied a lot on the help of my girls' prayers.

Find your verses of strength and cling to those. You WILL get through this. :)

One blessing is that God timed pregnancy just right. It seems like when you finally get to the very end you are so sore and tired and feeling broken and wanting to meet your little one that you are more than ready to be done being pregnant and labour sounds like a good idea.

Praying you feel peace in the coming weeks. [praying]

One blessing is that God timed pregnancy just right. It seems like when you finally get to the very end you are so sore and tired and feeling broken and wanting to meet your little one that you are more than ready to be done being pregnant and labour sounds like a good idea.

Praying you feel peace in the coming weeks. [praying]

You are SO right, I am glad that God makes us so uncomfortable at the end that labor begins to be a happy thought.

I am feeling a bit better, and today I finally was able to picture me having a vaginal birth. I had my OB apt today and all is looking well. I also saw a mama with a newborn (like less then a week old probably) baby nursing and was so overwhelmed with emotion, it was just beautiful and made me excited to meet Sarah, which is probably the first time I have really let myself feel that instead of the anxiety of having 2 to take care of now. I think I need to start refocusing myself of the good and not the unknown stresses. God has placed this baby in our lives at His perfect timing for His perfect reasons. I need to transform my mind with His thoughts. Thanks everyone for reminding me of that.

I also saw a mama with a newborn (like less then a week old probably) baby nursing and was so overwhelmed with emotion, it was just beautiful and made me excited to meet Sarah, which is probably the first time I have really let myself feel that instead of the anxiety of having 2 to take care of now.

IME, having two isn't bad at all. Granted, I'm only two months into the two kids thing, but overall it seems like going from 0 to 1 was a bigger deal for me. I was SO freaked out because so many people told me that going from 1 to 2 was harder than going from 0 to 1. I had such a hard time with #1 that I couldn't even imagine anything harder than that, kwim? But things have been easier and different this time. There are a few unique challenges associated with having two but overall it's been easier. Of course I did have more health issues with #1 and she was a much needier temperament.

So, all that wordiness to say, don't worry, you'll be just fine! (((HUGS)))

Yeah, I was also thinking that maybe the Lord will take your pregnancy all the way to term this time or even past due date so then you will certainly be ready for your bundle! You'll do great, girl. I'm getting so excited to see pictures of Sarah already!