So emotional!

Getting induced tomorrow and apart from the fact I’m super scared as my 1st was spontaneous labour I feel so sad about my first born😭just set up the owlet sock and it came up with my eldest’s profile and it completely set me off. Also tonight was her last bed time with me and her dad just solely focusing on her. Can’t stop crying!!!!

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This was me 9 days ago! I had a section for my second & my first has just turned two. I was so emotional. But honestly, he has been absolutely wonderful & loves his baby sister so much! I just put him to bed & fell to sleep with him. You still get that time! It’ll be so much better than you’re imagining. I was terrified but it’s been so lovely so far! Good luck x

I was in the exact same position as you!
First was a spontaneous labour - he is now two years old.

On Monday evening I was unexpectedly kept in over night and induced on Tuesday morning.

I was sooooo upset upset I didn’t get to stay with my son and had soooo much guilt about having another as I didn’t know how he’d react- I thought he’d be jealous and hate it!

However, induction was the best thing I could have done!
And my son is besotted by his little sister. Absolutely obsessed!! Won’t stop kissing and cuddling her etc!!

This post set me off 😂

Had a cry last night thinking about my friend looking after my 1st daughter whilst I go in hospital to be induced. I have never left her overnight with anyone else!

Had a cry today watching 1st daughters baby videos

It’s all getting a bit real - I’m getting induced Thursday. X

I felt the same before being induced with baby 2. When your baby meets your first baby it’s magical and so worth it ❤️

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