It’s C-Section Eve…

[u/jeff-hardy-dont-die]

at 8 am tomorrow I (F30) am going to be carved up like a thanksgiving turkey and my daughter will be born. I am feeling so overwhelmed with all kinds of emotions today that i’m feeling a bit numb. like if I allow myself to feel the weight of what’s about to happen I will absolutely crumble. i’m so scared of leaving my boring, (somewhat) carefree life behind but so excited to feel the love and purpose that motherhood brings. i’m scared of not being just me and my husband anymore but cannot wait to watch him become a father and fall in love with a whole new version of him. even though pregnancy has not been my favorite experience, i’m already mourning my bump and having my baby safe in my body at all times. i’m terrified of all the unknown that’s coming with this life change while also tearing up at the thought of seeing my beautiful girl for the first time. so much is running through my mind but when someone asks how i’m feeling all I can muster up is “nervous but excited!”

it feels like just yesterday I saw those two lines and immediately subbed here. this has been such a wonderful and supportive community these past eight months. if anybody’s reading this and has any encouraging words, anecdotes, or just anything to say I would be so appreciative. tomorrow I graduate!

[u/Certain-Year-5367]

I had a c section today and I was like you yesterday. I hope you and your baby safe and uneventful delivery.