Unnecessary worrying?

nynenet322

I was wondering whether anyone was experiencing any unnecessary worrying lately?  I tend to be a worrier by nature, but lately I've been fretting about whether the baby will turn out healthy and normal.  I had a genetics test earlier in the pregnancy and everything came back normal; in fact, all tests have come back normal and OB has been saying that things are looking great and that baby is developing nicely.  

I've been trying to stop myself from "imagining the worst"; I think it'd be helpful to know if anyone else is experiencing anything similar.

mrssburnison

I too am a worrier by nature, and I have found myself in panic attack mode since July!!!!!  No matter how much I'm reassured that everything will be fine I freak out none the less!!!!  Hopefully its a fast last 90 days for me (and probably less for you)  and our worries can be put to ease! 

mrsgail

I'm generally a worrier but try to combat those thought with positive thinking.  If I start to think about something scary, I quickly change my thoughts to those about seeing her and holding her for the first time.  It doesn't do any good to worry and stress is bad for you and the baby. 

msmaplemae

right there with you ladies...i am also a worrier by nature

recently i have been thinking about birthing and the baby's safety and mine....though i have decided it is time to let go of the worry as i think it will eat me alive....i have been so emotional the past couple days...anyone else crying at little things?

selby.nippert

Wow, this is me EXACTLY right now. All my genetic risk assessment stuff came back fine, but I am still FREAKED out that something is not ok. I don't know, but it really has gotten worse this last week. I am a huge worrier by nature and pregnancy has amplified my worried times 1,000!! Glad it's not just me!

veronica2447

Lately I've been worrying alot about DH... Like I hope he doesn't lose his job, no this has never been discussed, it has not been something even DH is worried about, it's just me... I don't know why... or what if DH is in a car accident? or what if something happens to me, and DH has to raise LO on his own... I hate all of these thoughts... 

laurashaffner@gmail.com

Lately whenever I am driving or riding in a car I worry I will be in an accident. I am also a worrier by nature and since starting 3rd tri been having weird worries and nightmares - have dreamt that several of my friends died, etc. Very weird stuff. 

seastar77

I worried about everything during my first pregnancy trying to game plan for all sorts of bad outcomes, and then when I finally relaxed half way through, I got blindsided by pre-e (which I hadn't spent time planning for : P). Ended up having a horrific hospital experience - worse than anything I had imagined when I was worrying about it beforehand. This time around I worry even more because now instead of just imagining what might go wrong, I know what could go wrong. All that said, I try to combat it with exercise, massage, reading, and just knowing that I did it before and I can do it again. I find I'm able to put it out of my mind for a bit if I stay busy with one of these things.

I hope you can find a way to relax (even if it's just for an hour at a time while you do a favorite activity) and worry less. If all your tests have been great so far, probably you and the baby will be fine : )

nynenet322

Thanks for all your responses ladies.  It's definitely comforting to know that I'm not the only one.  I'm focusing on being positive and enjoying this last trimester.  Taking care of myself and spending time with loved ones has been a tremendous help and remembering how excited we are to meet this LO.  Thanks for all the advice and support.