19 weeks and so worried!!!

clsmoon · December 2011

I'm 19 weeks pregnant today. I think I might have started to feel the baby move, but I'm not too sure. We have an appointment next Thursday to find out the gender of the baby. This is my first pregnancy. I'm so worried and scared that something is going to go wrong and that there isn't going to be a heartbeat next week. I have no symptoms or anything, very scared of a "missed miscarriage." I want to enjoy this pregnancy and be positive but it is really hard when I live in constant fear. Advise? Please don't post any negative and/or sad stories in response to this, the Duggar story was sad enough to hear today.

saturdaysuiteheart · December 2011

im sure everything is fine. i have no symptoms and im 20 wks tomorrow. i had the same worries and had to get ultrasounds to ease my mind and everytime the baby was moving alot and i just didnt feel it

tara430 · December 2011

I think a lot of us have that fear so you are certainly not alone. Every time the doctor goes to look for the heartbeat I feel like I'm holding my breath. I'm so elated every time I hear that precious heartbeat. I'm sure everything will go fine at your ultrasound. I must say I am a bit jealous. I have to wait until mid-January to find out the sex. Best wishes.

Bstone07 · December 2011

Your not alone in your worries. I honestly don't think that there is any advice anyone can give you to ease your mind. You just have to think to yourself that you are doing everything you can to keep your baby safe. I also have these worries and it doesnt help to read stories like the Duggars. Keep in mind you may not of paid as much attention to these type of stories till now. It happens everyday but we do what we can to keep our babies safe!! Try not to think about it and focus on the finding out the gender

Asquared · December 2011

you've got to put your worries in check! feeling your baby move is quite likely right around then! you are just blessed if you are still feeling pretty comfortable w/ the changes going on inside your body. Drink a little orange juice in addition to the water to get the baby moving. worrying some is normal, but you have to make the choice to believe everything is fine.

Asquared · December 2011

Asquared:

you've got to put your worries in check! feeling your baby move is quite likely right around then! you are just blessed if you are still feeling pretty comfortable w/ the changes going on inside your body. Drink a little orange juice in addition to the water to get the baby moving. worrying some is normal, but you have to make the choice to believe everything is fine.

OJ before the appt- that is! :-)

Wipz · December 2011

We really didnt feel anything at all till about 24 weeks... and I had no morning sickness at all.. my first clue I was preggers was the huge burning meteors that became of my boobs ...and then the baby belly of all belly's at 8-10 weeks lol.

We all worry, specially if you have had a previous loss. Even at 26 weeks I know there is always a remote possibility something can go wrong but I refused to wait for things to go wrong again and not enjoy this pregnancy... warts an all.

enjoy your pregnancy .. even the crappy bits are an experience worth cherishing.

Nicolewinsbingo · December 2011

I felt really worried like you until about a week or two ago. I started feeling the baby move every day, and that really helped. But I also had to tell myself something. I was afraid I would miscarry in the first trimester. I was afraid I would have a late miscarriage. I was afraid I would have a stillbirth. Then I realized even if my baby is born healthy there's SIDS...or childhood illness...or accidents...and even if my child makes it to be a teenager there's all sorts of mischief and danger they can get into then...then I realized this. The worrying is not ever going to go away completely. Part of being a parent is that worry that something could happen. Part of loving ANYONE is that worry that you could lose them. But its not worth dwelling on that worry. Something could happen to anyone you love anytime, but living your entire life in fear is useless, and a waste. So try to put your worries aside, and cherish the good, warm wonderful thoughts. In 21 weeks or so, you will have a new little person to love with all of your heart.

babycatton · December 2011

One thing that has helped me was getting a doppler. I bought a sonoline B 3mgHz doppler off of ebay for $40 and I have to say it is the best thing that I have EVER bought. I listen to my LO every night (not out of fear, just that I love to hear the heartbeat). But you have to make sure that if you do get one that you keep in your mind that there are times that it takes a while to find the baby or they are positioned in a way you won't hear them. I just keep trying and move to my side and wait a bit and try again. I have not had a time that I have not heard the LO. I would recommend getting a doppler!

LilyPotter218 · December 2011

Im sure you are fine. I never had any symptoms... Ever. (Ok I was constipated but that can happen not pregnant if I eat too much cheese).

I did not show ONE single tiny bit of a bump until 20 weeks and felt NOTHING until after 21 weeks. Not even a flutter. I was in my normal jeans, with no belly band at my anatomy scan.

Sugar Doll · December 2011

Hi everyone,

This is my first post here! I just wanted to say thank you for all the kind words and reassurances.....I turned 18 weeks yesterday and have been feeling normal; it's just that the Duggar story has gotten to me today----ughhh. It's so nice to hear some rational responses and know that even though you can and will worry, there is really nothing you can do except think positive. So thank you all, and hope you are having a nice day!! Smile

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