Is it normal to panic over everything?

1stxmum

Ok so I would just like to say that I am super excited about this baby... When I was 16 I had a m/c that completely obliterated me emotionally and this is the first time that I have been pregnant since... I am 24 now. So is it normal to panic over every little twinge and pang in my abdomen?

 I automatically assume something is going to go wrong... My first Dr's visit isn't until Aug 7th and it couldn't come any sooner.

 Is everyone else expriencing this? (the twinging and panging not nessicarily the panicking) Any advice to help sooth my worries?

holly321

I try not too, but sometimes still do.  I just had a missed miscarriage in February, at 14 weeks.  I guess it sort of helped that I was still very symptomatic (wasn't so much fun being completely blind sided), so pains don't so much bother me, since I didn't have that, and when I did bleed, everything was fine.

My DH and OB are both so reassuring, so that really helps. Last visit my OB was pretty much counseling Dh on how to keep me calm (it doesn't help that I am a ocd/neurotic and decided to not be medicated during pregnancy) 

I pretty much am just trying to be happy and enjoy each day that I am pregnant.  I also realize the odds are very much in my favor, especially at this point.  GL to you!

AKWinterBride

I think it's totally normal, being pregnant is no joke, it's a huge life/body/emotional change.  And of course, our thoughts are always on the little sprout we have growing inside! 

I was cramping a lot up until last week and now I am still getting random cramps but I figure that's just part of it all and am taking it in stride.  However, I am super anxious for our appointment on the 8th.  I am super excited to share our news with our family but I don't want to share until after that appointment, it's killing me to not tell my Mom! 

brookemarie1025

Don't ask me! I panic over every little thing anyway...which is why I'm medicated generally. With that being said, I think your panic is warranted, especially bc of your miscarriage previously! Plus your horomones are whacky right now...so, try to take it easy. Even though you've had a previous miscarriage, the odds are still in your favor! Good luck

krissywave

I think what you are feeling is pretty common with anyone who has had a loss.  But my only suggestion to you isss this

" Enjoy every day as if your pregnant, and dont be neg unless a Dr give you a reason to think that way."

I promise its hard to do all the time but remember stress on you causes stress on the little one.  So take it easy as much as you can

HoolahZinger

I don't think it's possible to ever completely lose the worry if you have had a previous miscarriage. I am first to admit that. But try to focus on the positive because worry wont help a single thing. Soak in the moments you are pregnant and just focus on the little one on the way!

1stxmum

Wow thanks everyone for being so helpful! I really appreciate it! Even just hearing your advise is enough to make me feel a little bit better about everything! I am still anxious about the appointment though! I can't wait! Thanks again everyone! Good Luck to you all!