My husband and I have been together for about 2.5 years, married for just under one. Both 30 y.o. He really wants kids, and I also want a family, but only rarely have I felt deep down that I *want* kids. I've never felt that biological urge or longing for a baby.
We'd initially thought to start trying for a baby this coming fall around our 1 yr anniversary, but sort of on a whim I decided in July that I was ready. And I got pregnant on the first try after years on birth control.
I've been more emotional than normal, but - I still don't feel as excited as I perhaps should. What's making it worse is that we just went on a vacation including our lovely 3 y.o. niece, and I didn't feel particularly warm towards her. Spending time alone with her was pleasant, but sort of boring. I could think of about 15 other things I'd rather do than watch her. I literally cannot think of anything to say when I'm with her alone.
I feel terrible, in a "what are we doing?" kind of way. My H and I have such a nice life together right now, and I'm aware of how much you give up (traveling on a whim, sleeping in, having your time to yourself) when you start a family. My H is so nice about it, keeps telling me that he'll do so much of the child rearing, etc. That I can go out by myself whenever I need and he'll be home with the baby, etc, etc...
I'm hoping this is partly pregnancy hormones, but I'm starting to feel like we made a big mistake. Please tell me anyone else sometimes feels this way.