Anxiety

ebropez

Hey all! Very newly pregnant FTM here. I’m approximately 4 1/2 weeks along with a due date of 3/29. My husband and I are so excited and can’t believe this is real! Just when I thought the 2 week wait to take a test was tough, I’m realizing the wait to the first sonogram/appointment is so much tougher. My first appointment is a little less than 4 weeks away. How do you all deal with this? I feel like every symptom I notice, I google and pray that everything is normal/okay. Any tips to manage this?

kwill18

I was the same with my first pregnancy, a boy that is now close to 3 years old. I was riddled with anxiety. I am now pregnant a second time and am still pretty filled with anxiety, although not as bad. I try to pray and trust in God's plan. But I can't lie, it is very tough waiting. Hang in there momma! Congratulations!!

bbrahmbhatt

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