Calm my nerves ladies

Mommy2Max

I don't remember being this nervous when I was pregnant with Max.  I assume its all because of what we went through to get Max here alive. 

All I think about is that something is wrong with this baby.  My first appointment is still two weeks away and its going to be the longest two weeks of my life.  I just want to know if there is a heartbeat. 

Thankfully we have to be out of our house my next Monday, so I have packing to keep my mind off of things for at least a few days.

Am I the only one who is this nervous this early in pregnancy?!?

stillwaiting12

I was nervous my entire 18 weeks and I am sure that as soon as we are lucky enough to get pregnant again I will be a MESS! I think it's completely understandable that you would be nervous.  

tiffyr0se

The doctors have told you that Max's condition is in no way hereditary, so there is no reason that anything should be wrong with this baby.  And look at your healthy wonderful boy now.  In the (extremely) unlikely event that this baby does have a medical problem, you have proven that your family can survive and overcome it. 

Worrying doesn't help or solve any problems.  But I think positive thoughts and believing can go a long way.  I'll send some your way.

PirateGirl04

I totally understand.  I'm still nervous every.single.day.  I'm still puking almost daily so u think that would be assurance enuf but its not!  Easier said than done but try to relax!  Its good u have something to keep ur mind 1/2 off it for a few weeks!

Traycee1242

You know it is so very normal what you are feeling. I felt the same way.. I just stayed away from google and the bump and every time I had a negative thought I pushed it out of my head and made myself say something positive.
Worrying won't help.. I know easier said than done. Positive thinking goes a long way. Just breathe and tell yourself everything is alright!

addslove

tiffyr0se:

The doctors have told you that Max's condition is in no way hereditary, so there is no reason that anything should be wrong with this baby.  And look at your healthy wonderful boy now.  In the (extremely) unlikely event that this baby does have a medical problem, you have proven that your family can survive and overcome it. 

Worrying doesn't help or solve any problems.  But I think positive thoughts and believing can go a long way.  I'll send some your way.

This!  Hang in there!!

Missbollinger

I have been for every one of my pregnancies because my first pregnancy resulted in a mmc and D&C 1t 16 weeks so I am always nervous in the 1st trimester and early 2nd.  I know it's easier said than done but try to relax

JLPT830

The second time around I was a nervous wreck most if the first tri.  Ditto PP to try not to worry.  Easier said than done, I know!  I did feel little better once we heard the heart beat the first time.  I talked to my OB about my anxiety at my first appt and he strongly encouraged that I call the office if at any point I felt like the anxiety was consuming my thoughts to the point that it was affecting daily life.  Hang in there!!

johnandkristin

You're definitely not alone. I felt the same way for all 3 of my pregnancies. I think it just stems from the deep love you feel for your little bean already:) It's so much easier said than done to try not to let it consume your thoughts, but sometimes you just have to let go and trust that it will be okay. Hang in there:)

Jessica&Brett

Definitely not strange. I was SO nervous for almost my whole pregnancy. I hope the next two weeks go by quickly!

Denise2005

With Evan I was a complete wreck worryied about everything!  I wouldn't put my arms above my head bc I once heard that can get the cord tangled up, I didn't eat much lunchmeat at all and if I did I zapped it in the microwave.  I continued to exercise and do everything I thought you were suppose to do and not do.  I still continued to worry and I would think 'I just can't wait till he comes so I know everything is ok'.  I rented the doppler so I could listen to the heartbeat every night and that calmed me down enough to get some sleep.

Sometimes I wonder if all that worrying, stress, and my thinking of just wanting him to be born so I know everything is okay is what made me deliver so early.   So while you have every reason in the world to worry (and I think it is only normal for mothers) try not too.  I know WAY easier said then done!  The good news is, it's not heredity and Max is doing awesome, good job mama!

*NOTE to Evan, next baby and whoever else: By my thinking of just wanting him to be born so I know everything is okay, I was not meaning 25 weeks! I was just wishing my pregancy to fly to 40 weeks.   

I am rambling but I hope I made a little sense.

Also congrats to you, I must have missed the big announcement.

asphire

Your worry is completely understandable. You have been on a whirlwind/stressful ride for the past few years. I calm my own nerves by saying what will worry accomplish?? I pray everything goes smoothly for you the entire pregnancy and deliver a healthy bundle of joy!

Jscaggs

I freaked out when PG with O.  I ended up having an ultrasound at 4 and 5 weeks b/c I had implantation bleeding and convinced myself it was something else.  Keep busy and hopefully it will keep your mind off of it some.  

SKM1111

Our due dates are almost exactly the same, and I've been a nervous wreck, too! With my previous miscarriage, and the 18 months it took us to finally conceive again, I just keep thinking that something is going to go wrong. My first appt is March 1st, and I'm sure this week will move so slowly. I just keep reminding myself it's in God's hands.

I hope these two weeks go quickly for you! Our October babies will be here before we know it!

doodlebug914

I was really nervous until we heard the heartbeat.  My bp was high at my 10 week appt and I'm hoping that was just because I was anxious about them finding the heartbeat!!  Hang in there mama!!  Try not to worry.  I totally agree with Amanda.