Crazy paranoid pregnant woman here, please talk me down...(long)

BeckyS1211 · October 2009

I have been doing really well with this pregnancy. Aside from our 22nd week (which was the week we lost Noah, and yes I made 2 trips that week!) I have not made any extra trips in to the OB, which I am very proud of. I think that I have handled my anxiety way better than anyone ever expected me to.

Hearing about Irishbaby having her baby early has brought my fears and paranoia back to the surface. I haven't felt like myself lately. Sunday I was nauseaus, yesterday I was a poo machine and since Sunday I've been having more BH and they are more uncomfortabe, but not painful. I have upped my water intake already. I can still feel him moving but I don't know if it's my head playing games with me or if I actually feel him less. I've had an increase in discharge, but no pink, red, or brown.

Crazy me called the on-call OB this morning and explained all that. He just sounded annoyed and said he's had so many calls like that throughout the night, that I just needed to up my water and call tomorrow if nothing is better. I felt like I got blown off. When we found out about Noah the on-call OB (a different one) thought it sounded like nothing, but suggested that I go in and get checked out anyway.

Well, I just called the office again and spoke to a nurse and re-told her my story. She offered to have me come in just to ease my fears. I know that if I go in everything will be fine, but I have this weird irrational fear that if I don't go in something is wrong.

I'm sure I'm just playing headgames with myself, but please talk me out of crazyland, I don't want to be here anymore!

MelissaAB5579 · October 2009

(((((Beck)))))

Just remember every pregnancy is different. I'm sure your LO is doing just great in there. I worry about things too, and my OB office has been wonderful with letting me come in to check on things. Now that I am down to weekly appts I am better...Heck, if the nurse is ok with you coming in, why not go get a listen of your little guy? Wink

mrshutch · October 2009

Oh, hon. It'll be okay. We' all get in crazy mode here and there. I do have to agree that if the nurse is offering for you to come in, they don't think you're totally crazy

You may just want to take advantage and go in to hear your LO. Given your history, I'm sure they understand and want to help ease any fears.

VanessaRae9608 · October 2009

Becky - I am with you 100% - just go in and be reassured...it doesn't hurt to go in, that is why they are there and then you can relax and it will be better for you and Baby S.

Big Hugs - I am sure EVERYTHING is fine!

xoxoxo

ibis · October 2009

I hear ya 100%. I've been having lots of BH and went to L&D over the weekend. I have to admit that Mary's story threw me for a loop too!

If you think it might make you feel better you could do more kick counts. My OB had me do them for 30 min 3x/day when I thought I noticed less movement. If you lay down with a hand on your belly 3 times a day you will notice a lot more movement than when you are just going about your day.

BeckyS1211 · October 2009

Thanks guys. I don't know what I would do without you! I'm sure everything is ok, but you know how it gets. I had her schedule me for 8am tomorrow, but she had a 1:45 today. I might call her back and go today. I just feel silly, that's all.

MrsGhappilyeverafter · October 2009

That on-call doctor sounds like a jerk. I'm sorry he blew you off like that. I think it's totally normal to feel paranoid. I feel that way from time to time and I have no reason to feel that way. I think you should definitely go in to get checked if it will help ease your mind. ((HUGS))

mrsmiller06 · October 2009

Hey Becky! I wouldn't worry too much about feeling paranoid or what not- I think it is totally to be expected! And yes Mary's situation has us all second guessing things now too- but I'm sure she and baby will be great! I think that if you are worried about things, or think that it might make you feel even just the slightest bit better to go in and be seen, then do it. Don't let them make you feel like you are crazy for doing so!! I spent several days last week in the hospital also, and now I have to watch out for early labor signs too- so now I am being a lot more paranoid too!! I am experiencing many of the things you have described too though, lots of bh, more/different discharge, kinda crampy, and the baby at times isn't moving as much (which is harder to notice the movement if I am busy with other things, mostly only really notice it when I sit and focus on it). (((Hugs))) To you sweetie, go to your appt, either today or tomorrow, keep us updated and remember you are so far from crazy it's not even funny!!

JenyM · October 2009

((Hugs))

fellow crazy lady here as well. In my opinion, you need to do whatever it is you have to do to ease your mind and get thru this. We are paying these docs to be there. So, they should be whenever you need. I have even told my doc I will pay out of pocket if need be.

That said, just breathe. Like pp siad every pregnancy is different. I find that I have been staying away from the bump alot so I don't read stuff and get all crazy.

So take it easy and txt or email me if you need anything :-)

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