Sudden thoughts of not wanting baby

I am pregnant with baby number 2, it’s a planned pregnancy and we thought long and hard before even trying. Over the passed couple of weeks all I’ve thought about it how I don’t want a new baby, though I was so happy when I got a positive test. I don’t know why I’ve had a sudden switch and I’m really scared. Has anyone experienced this or got any advice?

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I think its fairly common to think "what have I let myself in for" a mix of hormones in overdrive and knowing what's up ahead (long days/ sleepless nights) but you will want and love this baby just as much as your first 😊

I had moments with baby 2 like “have we made a mistake”, “how can I love another like I love her”, “will she feel left out”, “how will i have time for both of them”.

I promise, that happiness you felt at that line will hit you full force when you hold baby 2 or they meet their sibling for the first time. After he was born, i never felt that doubt or regret again xx

I am in the same boat as you. I feel too scared of handling two kids. I am also feeling guilty of not being able to be excited about the second baby. I have been so sick in my first trimester that I couldn't take care of my toddler. I was also googling a lot if it is normal to feel that way. I think many moms go through this phase. It is all lots of hormonal and emotional roller coaster that our body go through.

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