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Deep breaths and make sure the hospital staff knows about your worries so they can provide support. You definitely aren't the only one who is really worried. This is my first baby and I've just been trying to focus on the baby at the end of the scary part. Just remember that your body knows what to do - both in labor and with breastfeeding. Its only doing what comes naturally. You can do it!

I am a mother of a five year old and have another one on the way. I felt the same way you do. All I can say is that it's one of those things that you can think about all of the time and try and play the different scenerio's out in your head, but when it comes down to the time(labor) you'll be so excited,scared, and happy that you'll just go with it. Your mind will be too busy thinking about other things, you don't have time to worry. One thing that I do if I start to feel anxious is try to think of how and where I'll go into labor- in a good way. Like being in a public place and having your water break-doesn't sound to funny now-but it is something you'll remember and be able to share with everyone. I think the anticipation of how and where you'll go into labor is great! Remember that it's a good thing! Labor is something you can only understand completely if you've been through it. When the time comes you'll be sooooo happy that everything will come naturally. I never breastfed so I don't know about that! Alot of women do it though, so it can't hurt that bad! I guess if it hurts then pump. Seriously though, don't worry about labor!

JB - practice breathing.. you are going to be okay. I was in the same boat with my first baby.. very nervous about labor. It wasn't that bad and I didn't get any drugs with my labor (that part wasn't planned by the way..). I didn't love breastfeeding because my child had sucking problems.. but it didn't hurt that bad either. I stuck it out for 9 months... so it isn't something you can't survive and it does get better. I think the hardest part about bringing home a new baby is the changes it brings to your family -- how you interact with your husband, expectations, new schedules, etc. That takes some time.. and you are really tired from lack of sleep. HOWEVER, remember that there are lots of babies born every year and that all the parents survive! I think 3-4 months everything gets a lot easier.. it is just the first few months that are tough. ~ Best of luck.. When is your due date?

Thank you everyone. I am due 2/15! I go from being so happy and excited to freaking out about it. I know i will survive, I am just nervous about the whole thing. Thank you all for the encouraging words.

Just some advice about the painful breastfeeding. I am also terrified of this so I at my last birthing class that was the topic. The instructor told us that the pain does not come from the baby sucking it comes from being in the incorrect posistion. She said to gently take baby of the breast and to try a more comfortable position. Just a thought. Good luck!