Staying off Google... Not listening to negative Nancies

arobertson072409

So, I have decided to block google from my computer (as I keep wanting to look up information and receiving negative information) and when people start speaking in a negative fashion about miscarriage and the first trimester scare tactics? I have decided to cut them off mid sentence and walk away? putting my fingers in my ears and singing a tune of, ?la la la? I can?t hear you? la la la.? I am already freaked out enough due to having had a missed miscarriage back in December. My doctor said that the risk goes down after hearing the heart beat and to not stress (which is easier said than done). However, when people bring up negative and scary situations? decide to tell you of someone who is going through the trauma, or a loss, etc. It just makes me want to cry. I am trying my hardest to be excited, elated, and over-joyed about this pregnancy and I cannot do that with negative Nancies and google.

Zooropa10

Amen Sister!

catch2010

I had the information overload problem, too.  Now, I try to keep myself in the mindset that nothing is leading me to believe anything is wrong (no bleeding, still have plenty of symptoms, etc) so things must be going right.  Even if in the unlikely chance that something did happen, there's nothing I can do to change it.  The universe will reveal that to me when it's ready. 

Emphasis on "try" -- DH calls me "Dr. WebMD" because I'm always on there.  I hope you are able to enjoy yourself!

spacey281

Good for you!  I've been trying very hard to stay away from Google since I already know the risk factors, and it doesn't help me either way to dwell on them.  I know when I had my first u/s, my jelly bean was jumping around with a good heart beat and I haven't any reason to think that tomorrow won't be the same at my second u/s.  I'm nervous and anxious enough without frantic Googling

arobertson072409

Seriously... best thing I ever did... block it from the computer. You just can not get on it... IF you need it for another reason then you have to make that tough decision and make sure not to get wrapped up in it.