Irrational pregnancy fears

mflowers929 · April 2014

I know we all have em, so out with it!

I'm totally irrationally afraid of sneezing while I'm sitting on the toilet. I can just visualize little bean shooting out of my vajajay from the force of my sneezes lol

emsrdh03 · April 2014

I'm afraid of sneezing too. But not because I think the baby is going to come out, because I'm legit afraid I will pee myself. Kegals ladies. Start now, it's not a joking matter.

LaxMOM44 · April 2014

It's not entirely irrational but i am worried I am having twins. Mostly it's superstition and coincidences that have suggested twins to me. We don't have a US until 10 weeks so I'll have to wait to find out.

MaggieN2028 · April 2014

I'm worried about pushing too hard going to the bathroom, haha. I'm nervous about doing anything strenuous, and of course I'm worried that something will go wrong but that's not so irrational I don't think.

blessdtxas · April 2014

I'm afraid to have sex! Mostly because the potential for bleeding afterwards...kinda freaks me out. I'm an extreme worrier

My dh is just as scared as I am. Counting down till next Monday for our first u/s and hopefully feeling ok to celebrate!

Edited bc autocorrect

JunkieBrewster · April 2014

Everything. Absolutely everything. We fought so long and so hard and have invested so much money into failed cycle after failed cycle and pretty much everything is freaking me the fuck out.

rshamos · April 2014

Afraid of everything. Pushing too hard while constipated, picking up something heavy, using my cell phone too often...

LaxMOM44 · April 2014

kayhold said:
Everything. Absolutely everything. We fought so long and so hard and have invested so much money into failed cycle after failed cycle and pretty much everything is freaking me the fuck out.

Oh I want to give you a virtual hug.

Duckie419 · April 2014

I refuse to use my cell phone or iPad without a pillow or something on my lower stomach.

JunkieBrewster · April 2014

LaxMOM44 said:

Everything. Absolutely everything. We fought so long and so hard and have invested so much money into failed cycle after failed cycle and pretty much everything is freaking me the fuck out.
Oh I want to give you a virtual hug.

Aw, thank you. I know it's irrational. Todays irrational fear is that this is an ectopic and I am going to lose my only working tube. I swear, May 7th can't come fast enough. I just need to see a heartbeat so I can calm my tits.

mflowers929 · April 2014

kayhold said:

LaxMOM44 said:

kayhold said:
Everything. Absolutely everything. We fought so long and so hard and have invested so much money into failed cycle after failed cycle and pretty much everything is freaking me the fuck out.
Oh I want to give you a virtual hug.

Aw, thank you. I know it's irrational. Todays irrational fear is that this is an ectopic and I am going to lose my only working tube. I swear, May 7th can't come fast enough. I just need to see a heartbeat so I can calm my tits.

*huge hugs*
I'm going for my first scheduled u/s tomorrow (which is really my 3rd because of er visits). I'm terrified that they're not going to see the hb. Of course, when I told hubby this he just said "well, it could happen". I told him he was an asshole. I sometimes regret falling in love with a pessimist v.v

Duckie419 · April 2014

I worry I don't have enough maternal instinct and that my DH will be a better parent then me.

SummerLove21 · April 2014

I'm afraid I'm being too lax this time around and it will irretrevibly hurt my child. I'm not sure what I am doing differently, but I feel like I should be more stressed out.

ColeyCannoli · April 2014

thdpr said:

I'm afraid that it's all in my head. No baby. Just feeling like ass for no reason. I need to see that heartbeat ASAP. I also check for blood every time I wipe. Every twinge, I get worried.

I'm SO glad I'm not alone on that one. I haven't had an ultrasound or a blood test (other than just the basics like STDs, anemia and such which is just how my current doctor rolls) so I have this stupid fear that I'm not actually pregnant and I'm making it all up cause I really really really want to be. Especially when I had to get my time off from school and sign paperwork to make it all official which was pretty scary to do this early.

I've tested positive on four tests, haven't had my period since February and I've been sick as balls for weeks. Clearly, I'm going nuts.

LaxMOM44 · April 2014

thdpr said:
I'm afraid that it's all in my head. No baby. Just feeling like ass for no reason. I need to see that heartbeat ASAP.

I also check for blood every time I wipe. Every twinge, I get worried.

That's how I felt first time around and I didn't get an ultrasound until 11 weeks!

ColeyCannoli · April 2014

thdpr said:

thdpr said:

I'm afraid that it's all in my head. No baby. Just feeling like ass for no reason. I need to see that heartbeat ASAP. I also check for blood every time I wipe. Every twinge, I get worried.

I'm SO glad I'm not alone on that one. I haven't had an ultrasound or a blood test (other than just the basics like STDs, anemia and such which is just how my current doctor rolls) so I have this stupid fear that I'm not actually pregnant and I'm making it all up cause I really really really want to be. Especially when I had to get my time off from school and sign paperwork to make it all official which was pretty scary to do this early.

I've tested positive on four tests, haven't had my period since February and I've been sick as balls for weeks. Clearly, I'm going nuts.
****************** Not nuts, sister. We're in this together. Sounds like we are in the same place. First timers, etc. I didn't even get a blood test. Just a faint line on the docs pee stick. Took one more at home the next day. I've kept myself from testing again but I might just to reassure myself. I keep squeezing my boobs to make sure they are still sore. I just need my appt on may 7 to get here already and it will allllllll be better. I'll hold your hand through this if you hold mine. ((creepy internet hugs)) ETA: fark you TB quotes!

People here are so awesome. ::Creepy internet hug:: right back at ya

RosieB0514 · April 2014

My doc called Thursday and said my progesterone was a 13 and they like to see it an 18+ and he wanted me on meds ASAP. We have seen the heartbeat and everything looks great and is going fine, but when they called with that news I felt like this was going to be the beginning of the end. No spotting, bleeding, or cramping but I can't help but be freaked out. Since they called I've become Inspector Vag-it every time I go to the bathroom.

Duckie419 · April 2014

RosieB0514 said:
My doc called Thursday and said my progesterone was a 13 and they like to see it an 18+ and he wanted me on meds ASAP. We have seen the heartbeat and everything looks great and is going fine, but when they called with that news I felt like this was going to be the beginning of the end. No spotting, bleeding, or cramping but I can't help but be freaked out. Since they called I've become Inspector Vag-it every time I go to the bathroom.

Lol Inspector Vag-et. I love it! And I'm sorry you're so worried but have faith that everything will be okay

you caught it early and everything else looks great!!

rvandiver0705 · April 2014

I am so scared that I'm going to have another loss. Today we got to go to the ER because I had some spotting (my OB told me to), and we basically wasted the whole day because I'm too early to see anything than a thickened lining.

At least I get another beta test on Tuesday.

mflowers929 · April 2014

thdpr said:
I'm afraid that it's all in my head. No baby. Just feeling like ass for no reason. I need to see that heartbeat ASAP.

I also check for blood every time I wipe. Every twinge, I get worried.

I'm not saying this in a mean way,but you'd probably shit yourself if you had what I've been dealing with (passing clots half the size of my hand). Honestly, I'm a bit surprised I'm not freaked out about more stuff, but I suppose I still have time lol

mflowers929 · April 2014

thdpr said:

mflowers929 said:

thdpr said:
I'm afraid that it's all in my head. No baby. Just feeling like ass for no reason. I need to see that heartbeat ASAP.

I also check for blood every time I wipe. Every twinge, I get worried.
I'm not saying this in a mean way,but you'd probably shit yourself if you had what I've been dealing with (passing clots half the size of my hand). Honestly, I'm a bit surprised I'm not freaked out about more stuff, but I suppose I still have time lol
I have no freaking doubt. I am such a nervous Nellie right now, I'm impressed that you have been dealing so well. Way to rock it, momma!

Having you ladies definitely helps ;-)

MaggieN2028 · April 2014

@blessdtxas‌ also worried about sex!!
@thdpr‌ I think to myself everyday that this is not real. Told a couple more people tonight and I swear I feel like we're lying! The 25 pee sticks you'd think would be enough, but I'm probably going to have to pee on more this week!
@ChelseaMari‌ I've thought about that too, just not knowing if I'll be good at this. Probably a worry we all have. This is such a good place for support, I'm loving how supportive all of you ladies are.

pjswife · April 2014

I'm afraid of a ten pound baby. Both me and DH were pushing 10 and we have small/average moms.

haloform · April 2014

I was super scared to have sex - I knew that it could make me spot, and I felt like if I had spotting I would irrationally freak the fuck out... so I've been avoiding having sex. That's been kind of a bummer. We finally gave it a shot yesterday.

I'm also just like... kind of anxious/worried in general - I feel like I have no way to be sure everytrhing is going correctly and is healthy, so I feel kinda worried a lot. I am a worrier. And have an anxiety disorder... so this is definitely challenging.

JohnnaG2012 · April 2014

Me too! I'm afraid I'll get hemeroids.

Mrw218 · April 2014

Afraid of seeing blighted ovum( not irrational), pooping too hard or sex will cause miscarriage or stressing myself anymore than sitting ass on couch and watching tv will cause miscarriage all irrational. Oh and I also examine tp every time I go to pee.....gross but I can't help it

JaymeeLH · April 2014

thdpr said:
I'm afraid that it's all in my head. No baby. Just feeling like ass for no reason. I need to see that heartbeat ASAP.

I also check for blood every time I wipe. Every twinge, I get worried.

I am right there with you, even though I feel like crap I keep worrying that it's all in my head. I'll calm down once I see the HB. I'm terrified of blood, FI and I did the dirty for the first time since we found out and I'm bracing myself for bleeding :-S

Duckie419 · April 2014

Ooh! Another completely irrational fear I have is I am so afraid of having another loss I can't look at the PGAL check-in groups. I get choked up if I try and I worry if I do anything loss related it'll jinx me. I know it's irrational but I just can't get the courage up to do it. It took a couple of weeks before I could read and send my condolences to those who lost their babies this time around. I still feel horrible about that but I was such a hot mess in the beginning. Still am but I'm getting better haha

Amyface813 · April 2014

Like others I check for blood every time I pee. It's good to hear that others feel like they are lying when they tell people... My husband said that the first time he told someone (on Friday) and I was like "yes! This is what I've been thinking. I just didn't know why exactly it was hard to get the words out!" He had to get a bit drunk to work up the courage to announce it.

psychbear · April 2014

I've had scary bright red spotting and clotting the past few weeks. Weirdly it is heavier in the mornings and subsides by the evening. My OB has done two ultrasounds and everything is looking fine (heartbeat detected both times) so he gave me a diagnosis of unspecified hemorrhage and reassured me everything is fine.

I haven't been put on bed/pelvic rest or anything like that but I am convinced anything as strenuous as coughing too hard or taking the stairs will shake my little guy loose!

pjswife · April 2014

ColeyCannoli said:

thdpr said:

ColeyCannoli said:

thdpr said:

I'm afraid that it's all in my head. No baby. Just feeling like ass for no reason. I need to see that heartbeat ASAP.

I also check for blood every time I wipe. Every twinge, I get worried.

I'm SO glad I'm not alone on that one. I haven't had an ultrasound or a blood test (other than just the basics like STDs, anemia and such which is just how my current doctor rolls) so I have this stupid fear that I'm not actually pregnant and I'm making it all up cause I really really really want to be. Especially when I had to get my time off from school and sign paperwork to make it all official which was pretty scary to do this early.

I've tested positive on four tests, haven't had my period since February and I've been sick as balls for weeks. Clearly, I'm going nuts.
******************
Not nuts, sister. We're in this together. Sounds like we are in the same place. First timers, etc. I didn't even get a blood test. Just a faint line on the docs pee stick. Took one more at home the next day. I've kept myself from testing again but I might just to reassure myself. I keep squeezing my boobs to make sure they are still sore. I just need my appt on may 7 to get here already and it will allllllll be better. I'll hold your hand through this if you hold mine. ((creepy internet hugs))

ETA: fark you TB quotes!

People here are so awesome. ::Creepy internet hug:: right back at ya

I hear ya, my first appt is on May 14th at 8 wks 6 days.

skidderdo · April 2014

Irrational fear that I am pregnant with a girl. Hey, no judging! I admit it's irrational

nesenotes · April 2014

I also have that weird fear that I'm on my phone bumping way too much and my baby is going to grow a third leg from radio waves or something. But dammit I need TB life is way too boring without it.

I also check every time I wipe. But then again I have been doing that since I started TTC 4 years ago! I never stopped. I don't know if I ever will it's a habit now. I guess that's an FC lol.

LaxMOM44 · April 2014

I am a STM and I am worried this pregnancy won't be as special because it's all BTDT. That's why we're going team green to pump some excitement back into it.

BootsAndPants · April 2014

I also have an irrational fear of twins- mainly because I am a fraternal twin and this is baby #2, which increases my odds. It would be totally fine if it did happen, I just know that my mom had a smooth pregnancy with my sister and then when it came to us twins it was gestational diabetes, extended hospital bed rest, emergency c-section, and we were 6 weeks early (though we were completely healthy and over 6#s each).

I guess my other fear is that DD1 was 9.5lbs at birth (5 days before her due date), so obviously we're probably looking at even bigger this time around! She's stayed at all the same percentiles (95-99) even to this day, so I guess we just have big kids! I went natural with her, so I still have confidence that the birth part would be fine, just a lot of baby to lug around!

JunkieBrewster · April 2014

Thankfully, I am not worried about twins.

My last cycle, I had 3 mature follicles and they let me trigger. I got a bfp but it was a chemical. I have no clue how many eggs took.

This cycle, I had just 1 follicle, so unless it split, there is just one bean inside me.

kayak11 · April 2014

ChelseaMari said:
I refuse to use my cell phone or iPad without a pillow or something on my lower stomach.

I was wearing a hoodie yesterday and refused to put my phone in the front pocket because it was too close to the baby.

mrsjg2013 · April 2014

RosieB0514 said:

My doc called Thursday and said my progesterone was a 13 and they like to see it an 18+ and he wanted me on meds ASAP. We have seen the heartbeat and everything looks great and is going fine, but when they called with that news I felt like this was going to be the beginning of the end. No spotting, bleeding, or cramping but I can't help but be freaked out. Since they called I've become Inspector Vag-it every time I go to the bathroom.

Brilliant name for what I do every time I feel some kind of wetness coming out down there- Inspector Vag-it!! My doctor has me on progesterone suppositories, so this is more often than I'd like to admit!

MauraLou25 · April 2014

I was worried about a lot of this with my DS (now 6 months old). I was terrified of labor and delivery, but it could not have been easier. I was so nervous about DH seeing all my bodily functions happening at once - which totally happened because DS was so low when we arrived at the hospital that they wouldn't allow me to go to the bathroom.

With this one, I'm most concerned with getting hit with the pregnancy tireds and falling asleep while DS runs around destroying the house and eating everything he can grab.

For all those worried about the hb...on our first US appointment, it took them a couple minutes to get it. Luckily, our US tech was wonderful and made us feel at ease until we heard it. Everything was great from then on.

Daneicy80 · April 2014

RosieB0514 said:

My doc called Thursday and said my progesterone was a 13 and they like to see it an 18+ and he wanted me on meds ASAP. We have seen the heartbeat and everything looks great and is going fine, but when they called with that news I felt like this was going to be the beginning of the end. No spotting, bleeding, or cramping but I can't help but be freaked out. Since they called I've become Inspector Vag-it every time I go to the bathroom.

Thanks @RosieB0514... now I have the Inspector Gadget song stuck in my head.

My irrational fear (or maybe a little rational) is that I have two very active kiddos that are constantly bumping/kicking/hitting my belly and I fear they will do some permanent damage to beh beh... maybe not yet as it is well protected in there but at some point. Hopefully once I start showing they will be more gentle around me.

MrsFaulkner2012 · April 2014

Every little cramp or leakage, I'm freaking out and headed to the restroom, as well. I just made it to 5 weeks and have no symptoms yet...I'm convinced I'm either losing the baby or just my mind and this isn't real.

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