make the worry end

eileenm21

ok so I know that first trimester worry is the begining of lifelong worrying (and I am a worry wart to begin with yikes)  but I can't stop worrying about m/c.  Even though i have been assured that since we have seen the hearbeats, my risk goes down to 5%.  but then I feel like with multiples it goes back up, and I have hypothyroid.  I am not stressed out, B/P very low and feel calm, I am just constantly worried about what is going on in there.  please any advice to make it less.  I already tried knitting ; ) 

sfitz0711

All you can do is take 1 day at a time.  If I had magic words that made it easy, I'd be rich.  You will worry throughout the whole pregnancy most likely, but it'll be about different things.  Appreciate the u/s, they are the most calming part of pregnancy.  Good luck.

bearfootz

Just try to remember that it's useless to worry about things you have no control over.  That's what I kept telling myself.  I know it's easier said than done though.  I really tried to keep myself distracted, but it's hard. 

Sweets2005

Well I'm 26 weeks and still worry like crazy. It is hard for all mom's but I think it is worse for MoMs and even worse if you did IF treatments. I can't help but think something will happen. *knock wood*   But, just take it 1 day at a time and enjoy the time as much as you can. Be positive and try to stay away from the horror stories. HUGS and congrats!!!!!

boshi799

Unfortunately I don't have any good advice for you except that it is normal and get used to it : ) I am almost 37 weeks, have a c-section scheduled for a week and a half, and I am still worried. Look forward to the milestones - all the ultrasounds, reaching each new week, etc. Keep yourself busy and try to enjoy some parts of the pregnancy!!!

macchiatto

Ditto the pp's. It is hard not to worry but it can help to do progressive muscle relaxation, breathing exercises, remind yourself of the odds being in your favor even if the risks are relatively high (for most things they're still less than 50%), know that you're doing everything you can (e.g. read and follow Dr. Luke's guidelines! ), pray if you believe in that or other spiritual exercises, etc.

crazy4u624

It is impossible not to worry when you are pregnant with twins. I was so sure that something was going to go wrong: preterm labor, premature babies, gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia.....you hear about all of the things that can possibly go wrong, especially when you frequent message boards like this. All I can say is that while there are certainly more risks involved with twin pregnancies, just look at how many moms on this board have beautiful, healthy babies. The odds are in your favor, although at times it may seem like they're not.

I may be alone on this one, but I came to really, REALLY look forward to my appointments. Once I started seeing my perinatolgist in addition to my OB, I was having an appointment every 2 weeks (they would each see me every 4 weeks). It was such a RELIEF to see the ultrasounds and hear the heartbeats and know that my babies were still fine and things were still looking good. ONce you start getting more ultrasounds and having more frequent appointments, it will definitely help ease your worry some.

Good luck and wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy