Good Evening Ladies. I'm mainly a lurker - especially in the past few weeks. But, I need an outlet...or I think I may go crazy.
I have been spotting since week 5, and even with 1 ultrasound to make sure everything was progressing okay at 6 wk 4 d, and another appointment where we heard a strong heartbeat this week (at 8 wk 3 d) I am still worried sick. The spotting has never really gone away for long, and this evening I wiped and it was much brighter (more red than pink and brown) than it has been in the past. I don't know if I can handle this stress and anxiety for the whole pregnancy (or even trimester) - I am in a constant state of fear that something is going to go wrong b/c of last time and just when I start to feel positive my spotting picks up. I feel overwhelmed b/c we haven't told anyone - and I have no one to vent to. Does the worrying ever end for us PGALers? Did you start to "enjoy" your pg. at 12 weeks? I hate to wish away time, but I wish the next 3 weeks would pass quickly - and be uneventful.
Thanks for listening
Re: Does the worrying ever end?
Married October 16th, 2010
TTC #1 since October 2010
1st BFP 1-12-11
MC'd 1-22-11
2nd BFP 2-15-11
Our Wee One....**KENNEDY JO** born 10/3/11@ 36weeks via Csection
My BFP Chart
Labor Buddy to **MRS.ATCH** Welcome Quinn 11-5-11**
BFP 9/13/10- Chemical Pregnancy discovered 9/16/10
BFP 2/23/11 EDD 2nd M/C 3/20/10~ 7 w 6 d
BFP 9/17/11- Twins! Alice Nichole 5/15/12 Colette Parker 5/15/12
Thanks Ladies, I appreciate the support.
*sigh*
I have had really severe anxiety this pregnancy- it's like I keep waiting for the other show to drop. It's gotten as bad as panic attacks when I'm on my way for a heartbeat check because I'm so afraid that it's going to be bad news.
I talked to my OB about my anxiety and she gave me some suggestions, as well as referring me to a prenatal psychopharm specialist.
I hope you can find some strategies to get some relief from the anxiety. It is so overwhelming, and I am right there with you!
TTC since 10/07
11 medicated cycles
including...
4 IUIs*5 IVFs*1 FET
2 chemical pregnancies*missed m/c @8w 9/09*missed (twin) m/c @8w 5/10
Laparoscopic myomectomy 8/10
Chromosomal translocation of #2 now requires ICSI and PGD
IVF #4= success!!! G-man born 8/18/11
IVF #5 2/2013 = N born 10/10/13 at 35w3d
No, I don't think the worrying ever stops completely. Passing milestones helps, but then you worry about different things. I think I'll worry until the day my little one is born...and well into her childhood, teens, adulthood. I think it's part of being a mom.
In the meantime, take a deep breath and try to enjoy every moment you baby is with you.
Taking a deep breath...thank you ladies