My MIL commented today that she's worried about me because I seem to be wearing myself out with my never ending to-do list and I appear so anxious all the time. She also said that I am always so gloomy at the moment, when she would expect me to be excited because we are about to have a new baby.

I was diagnosed with pre-natal depression and anxiety at 5 months pregnant and have been receiving some really good support from a therapist (my MIL knows this but doesn't seem to accept that it's a real condition). But I don't think the way I'm feeling is over and above what any second time parent feels......

Did you feel anxious or stressed before the birth of your second child? What kind of things were you worrying about? Did the reality live up to your fears?