Pregnant after miscarriage

EmmaColeman05

I just found out last week that I am expecting and I couldn't be more afraid! In February of last year I miscarried at 9 weeks 5 days. I was completely crushed because my family and I were so excited for the new edition. I've spent every day since wanting for a second chance and now that I have it I can't help but feel things could go wrong. I am currently 4 weeks 5 days and so far everything is going well. I take my vitamins and I eat healthy and rest. But I am to scared to be excited. Everytime I go to the restroom I am looking for blood, but I find nothing. How do you deal with the fear and worry? I'm so happy to be able to try again but I don't want to get my hopes up. What do I do?

SarahfullofGrace

I'm pregnant after a miscarriage and things are going well this time. It can be so hard to trust it, and I had a lot of anxiety earlier in my pregnancy that came and went. I'm 22 weeks now, showing and feeling kicks and finally have been feeling confident. Be gentle with yourself, these feelings are normal. I got a heart Doppler for like $30 around 12 weeks and being able to hear the heartbeat between doctors visits was unbelievably reassuring. Sending you and your little one good wishes, you are not alone.

PlainJane8350

Do you know what caused your loss? Either way, it's normal to worry and be afraid. Pregnancy is scary and we all love our babies already, no matter how far asking we are. When I allow myself to feel however I feel that day, even if I cry, then I feel better afterwards. Be honest with your doctor. If they know that you've had a loss and that you're scared, then they should be more understanding. I went into the office once when the doctor wasn't there because I "didn't feel pregnant." The nurse knew my situation, so she let me come in and had the tech do a quick ultrasound. Once you pass the week that you lost your last one, you'll feel a little better. I still worry, though and I'm 23 weeks! I hear that mothers always worry, though. We just may worry a little more. My best friend never had a loss, yet still went to Labor and Delivery a lot during her first pregnancy out of worry. Thinking of you and sending you sticky baby dust!