Don't google anything when you have PGAL brain

InATizzy1601

I cannot relax. My anxiety is through the roof and I feel like I can't breathe. Everyone, even the doctor said that what we saw yesterday was normal and expected but online half the sites say that by 5 w 4d and 5000 hcg you should at least see the sac. I feel like I'm going to cry any second and I feel like I'm fighting a panic attack at all time.

I know that there is nothing I can do if this not a viable pregnancy but I can't help but be so scared and nervous all the time. The messed up thing is my loss wasn't even an early loss, it was a mmc at 16 weeks (baby stopped growing at 12, within days of seeing it on the u/s at 12 weeks). I just feel so sick, like I'm losing it.

JessicaG220

I totally understand where you're coming from. Try to take comfort that your doctor isn't concerned. Try to relax and know that worrying won't make things better. Just take things one day at a time. Sending you lots of hugs!

jess123456

Hugs to you. Like PP said take comfort in what your doctor said and stay off Google. It's not good for PGAL brain or anyone really. It's still very early and most doctors don't even have you come in that early because there isn't much to see just yet. My RE had me wait until 6.5 weeks for a first ultrasound and even then she wasn't expecting to see too much.

Is there an activity that calms you like yoga, journaling or taking a long walk or going to the water? I know it's hard to distract yourself when your mind is occupied with PGAL thoughts.

Please know that you aren't alone in feeling this way. Those first few weeks are especially tough. Are they having you come back next week to ease your mind a bit?