Getting nervous... psyching myself out?

[BanditaMamacita]

I think all the reading and research I've been doing is actually making me more nervous, not making me feel more comfortable and at ease like I hoped. I'm starting to get really nervous that something is going to go terribly wrong! Every time I think of something new to look up, I end up reading a dozen comforting things... but its the one scary story that stays with me. I want to be focusing on being positive right now ( can't hurt, right?) I don't want to bring all this negativity with me to the birth... Hard to relax and let your body do its job when you're nervous! And the whole point in UCing was to be as relaxed as possible, instead of on the defensive the whole time, kwim? Anyone else dealing with nerves? Any tips on letting go? Or maybe just a few supportive words

[MsBlack]

Sounds pretty normal to me

Maybe at some point soon, you can lay aside the books and studies, and just finish gestating in peace. Let the info sink in, let your thoughts and feelings come to rest....and just give birth when it's time.

[Happiestever]

I agree with the pp. We all need to stop reading at some point and just give in to ourselves.

[BanditaMamacita]

That's probably the best advice I've heard.... I need to just let go and relax

[gossamerwindweb]

Once I had the supplies I felt were necessary, then I just tried to relax and not think about problems. When I was in labor, I reminded hubby of the things that could happen and what he would do if they did. It was all very calm. I also made a list of what supply / tincture was for what condition and what to do. It was a way of feeling prepared and calming myself. After that was done it was just waiting Someone recommended to me watching an entire tv show on DVD while I waited. I got through Weeds... which was entertaining and took my mind off birth ENTIRELY *giggle*

[Happiestever]

Watching a TV show dvd sounds like a great idea. I will love doing that too.