I'm beginning to go crazy waiting for the 12 week mark. At my last appointment, my OB let me know that I was too early to hear a heartbeat which is an important indication (obviously!) that everything is okay. That was at the end of December and my next appointment when we'll finally get some answers isn't until the end of January. I feel like I'm twiddling my thumbs waiting and I have no idea if this baby is okay. I just heard from a friend who lost her baby at 12 weeks because the baby stopped growing at 8 weeks. It's driving me nuts wondering if that could be happening to me. Ugh!
Re: Hate the Waiting Game
the best thing to do is relax... think about what it was like in the old days when women didnt have the luxury of hearing h/b's.
if something is going to go wrong, you can't change what IS. if your little is in there, surviving... the best thing you can do is relax and enjoy it.
i miscarried in 2007 and in retrospect, i'm glad it happened. it'll make me appreciate my future kid more, and it made me realize how fragile life is. i wouldnt take back what happened, as awful as that sounds. you just have to embrace what happens and deal with it the best you can. stop worrying!! :>
yesterday i had my first appt. and heard a heartbeat for the first time. it's a huge weight off BUT there is still a chance it wont be viable, so i'm just going with the flow... whatever happens, will happen. it's just a part of life. dont let it drive you nuts.