DH and I finally made the decision to start ttc in april -- that's only 4 months away! :errr:
I realized once we finally made the decision that I am actually a little scared. I mean, our lives will totally change -- and I will be responsible for a little life!!! that is completely frightening to me!!!

I think it's totally normal to be scared. I actually worry more about people who AREN'T a little scared of having a baby! It is a big life change ... but it's a wonderful one. Having a baby is an AMAZING thing :) Seeing this person YOU got to help create -- how amazing the whole process is, how they grow and change so fast! It's unreal.

What I am scared of is when they get older! I know how to be a mom to a BABY -- but a KID? :lol:

Now, I am scared of TTC number 2 ... but again, I think that's totally normal!!

I thought I wasn't, but then I was the one who pushed the date back this time, so I guess I was. I realized there were things we couldn't do anymore if we had a baby right now, so I pushed it back about 6-7 months. We're taking a big vacation this summer, and we'll start TTC that cycle.

Yah, I was very excited but pretty freaked out when I found out I was pg. It was something we were hoping for but at that point, we realized: there's no turning back!

However, as Keri said, having a baby is so wonderful. It took me about 2 months to really get into it as I was very emotional/hormonal and still in pain from the c-section. Now, every time I look at Joshua, I just love him more [if that's possible]. He's definitely the best thing that ever happened to me.

So, yes, be scared but it's worth it!

When we decided to TTC I was excited but scared at the same time. Then once I found out I was pregnant I was petrified. I couldn't help but worry that I did something wrong but as soon as Brooke was born I knew that we did the right thing and I would do it all over in a heart beat.

I am nervous...so nervous...I think that is perfectly normal :)

Yup, I agree with what everybody has said. I am nervous and we have decided (very recently) to push back TTC to February....... we're going on vacation and just thought it'd be our last hoorah and I want to live it up and party! We're young, so one month won't kill us. But it is a scary thing that just keeps getting more real as 2004 approaches! I think we're ready, but it's a life changing event that I think should be a little scary. :wavey:

not scared or nervous -- in fact TTC time is still to far away (year) i want it to be yesterday :lol:

im scared and excited at the same time :) Fall is a long time away, so it's not that bad yet :D

I was scared when we first started trying, but now that we have been trying for nearly two years I am more then ready for it to happen. I've had a long time for the nerves to calm and get used to it. Though I can say pretty confidently that if/when we suceed and become pg, I will be scared. I think it is totally normal. How could you not be scared/nervous when you are embarking a life changing journey?

I am so excited and nervous!! I think Stephen was more scared until he spent Thanksgiving and Christmas with my newborn nephew and then the baby fever kicked in for him :lol:

Congratulations on TTC soon!!!!! :jump2: I'm not scared, but only because I already have one child.

Dh and I are discussing the possibility of TTC #3 in the future which scares the heck out of me. I am so content with my two boys but a part of me thinks we might have room for another.

Lora

Very scared! How can I manage with two?

Honestly, the thing I am most scared about is having problems getting pregnant with #2. Despite the fact that #1 was no problem.. I'm more concerned this time.

However, I'm sure that once I actually do get pregnant again, then my fears will turn to how in the world will I manage two! :lol:

Gosh, I remember being terrified when I was about 7-8 months pregnant. Maybe even 9.. everyone tells you how much your life is going to change and how you won't have time for yourself and all kinds of things... and I was really anxious about it! Could I do it? Would I be sorry?

Well, all I can say is that more people should have told me that the love I feel for my little boy makes me wonder how I ever lived without him! He's just totally amazing! And I love my husband even more as a father to my son.

Yes, it's scary! And it's good to take a look at the whole deal. Your life will change in all kinds of ways. And it's just incredible!
Good luck!!!!