How did you survive the worry of your pregnancy

irishbaby0708

I just can't relax this time.   I guess after 2 MC that's normal.  I am comparing every symptoms and wondering why they don't feel like the symtoms of my 1st pg.   I have very little MS compared to my 1st pg that we losses (Missed MC) where I was sick 24 hours a day. My boobs don't hurt as much nothing seem the same as my 1st pg.  I know every pg is diffrent but, I can't help but, comapre. 

 How did you get through it?  I have my 1st US on monday and I'm scarred to death of another missed MC or slow heart beat.   I don't think I can bare to go through a third loss. 

AB&TB

One day at a time.  That is all I can say to answer your question.  I remember those early weeks, actually I am living them again with my current pg.  I guess do the best you can to think about other stuff.  Try to stay distracted, and try not to compare pregnancies.  Then, once you get a little farther on, you can get a doppler at home, and that should help in those weeks when you aren't feeling movement yet.

Hugs!

~*Jamie*~

I know how hard it is after going through 2 m/c's. I had two missed m/c's and was absolutely terrified. Those first few weeks were horrible. Honestly, the only thing that helped me was talking to my ob. He let me come in to have my betas tested up until an early u/s at 6w. I think I had 6 beta tests. It really gave me mini-milestones to look forward to before the first u/s. Although, I was still a wreck before the u/s. However, everything turned out great and I had a perfectly healthy pregnancy, and I now have a perfectly healthy baby. I know that you will too!

 Sorry I don't have much advice, but I understand what you are going through. ((hugs))

cluiss1

First, big hugs and congrats!  Second, what you're feeling is normal and the first tri is so nerve-racking.  Before I got pg again, I told myself that I would enjoy every moment no matter what.  I just kept repeating the mantras everyday.  I didn't have any m/s and very little nausea.  My boobs weren't terribly sore.  It didn't seem real until I saw that little hb.  Just remember - you ARE pregnant today!!

ncsubride

Honestly I worried until they were in my arms, I just took it one day at a time and the SAL board was a huge help.

LawLove08

Ditto PP - I just focused on getting through each day, one day at a time. ?I tried not to think in terms of weeks, or months, etc. ?Even doing things that way, it still seemed like the first trimester went so slowly. ?Once I hit that 13 week milestone, I relaxed a little, but was still pretty nervous. ?

For me, feeling the baby moving around consistently (which happened around 19-20 weeks) was the turning point. ?Not that I didn't worry after that (you never stop worrying) but that movement let me know that things were okay in there.

I wish you all the best, and hope your first US goes well. ?Hopefully you'll be holding your little baby in December. ?You are in my prayers - keep us posted on how everything goes.?

kelly&marty

One day at a time. "Today I am pregnant and I love my baby." And all the rest of the mantras, and the support of everyone on SAL. It gets easier as you reach different milestones, heartbeat, kicks, etc. Best of luck to you!

rowanthefrog

((hugs)) and CONGRATS on your BFP. ?I know those early days are so so scary. ?I don't think I relaxed at all until I had a good NT scan. ?Until then, remember the mantras and recite them whenever you need them (which for me was over and over all day, "today I am pregnant and I love my baby.) ?Just take it one day at a time....focus on short term milestones: a successful 1st u/s is a great one, then find another short term goal to get to.

?Hang in there, the early weeks are rough. ?Sending you lots of sticky dust!

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