Scared to pee

mandi195 · July 2014

ok, I'm not literally afraid to go to the bathroom, but every time I do I say a little prayer. After 2 losses, I'm terrified that I'll go to use the restroom and get that tell tale sign that something is wrong. Am I nuts, or is this normal?

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lorifromwi · July 2014

I was very worried about that early on. Even after seeing the HB last Thursday, I still check the paper to make sure something isn't amiss. Honestly, I think I will be doing this for the duration.

gingerkid9989 · July 2014

Completely normal. I get anxious every now and again still and I'm 28 weeks.

carlsonbaby2014 · July 2014

Completely normal, and I wish I could tell you it goes away, but I still inspect the TP every time I go, and I'm almost 18 weeks! I hope PgAL brain eases up for you a bit. Lots of ((((hugs)))).

E&B0811 · July 2014

Normal. In the earliest weeks Id inspect the tp before using it to be sure there weren't any discolored spots on it that may freak me out - bad experience with recycled (eeewwwww!) tp at a conference. It gets a little better but I still inspect and I'm in second Tri.

CaitNMatt · July 2014

Very normal....that feeling will get better and you'll be able to pee again without having a panic attack! For me, it was around 15/16 weeks. Don't know why it was then, but I remember feeling less worried about it around that time. Hang in there!! ((Hugs))

uneek1323 · July 2014

If you're nuts, then I am too. I'm a little more at ease each time, but still traumatized by the past.

mandi195 · July 2014

Thanks, ladies! It helps to know I'm not the only one who does this. I can't wait for the day when my emotions change from 50% excited and 50% fearful to 100% thrilled without any fear... and I hope you all get to that day soon, too!

Mom2anAngel2 · July 2014

I will be 13 weeks on Thursday, and listen to the hb every night, and still fear seeing blood every time I go to the bathroom. Totally normal!

megbmeg · July 2014

I still check the TP at 18 wks, but it is almost reflexive now. I hope your worry vs joy percentages start improving soon

Hang in there!

kefttsc · July 2014

I could have written your post this morning, OP! I normally work from home (full time remote job), but today worked at my part time job and was up and running around all morning. I swear I peed 8 times in 6 hours if I peed once. I was so terrified that I was going to see blood, more than any other day for some reason.

You are totally normal

I hope some of that anxiety goes away soon! (((hugs)))

mmsweeney1 · July 2014

It's completely normal to be scared, but just remember this is a different pregnancy! Hugs to you

SamanthaLaura16 · July 2014

Definitely normal. I am still scared every time i wipe. I think once you have a bad expereince its very hard to forget.

CaraH · July 2014

So with you. I'm trying to reverse it a bit by celebrating each time there's nothing there.

rlajambe · July 2014

I inspected the TP until the day I delivered. It's completely normal.

MrsRoy07 · July 2014

I'm right there with you, I dread the TP inspection but I do it every time. I feel like I live in fear right now

Emma2370 · July 2014

Very normal, I am 31 weeks tomorrow and I still check. Hang in there it will get easier.

Danielle0311 · July 2014

I check everytime I pee, this is definitely normal for us ((hugs))

Bigboneded · July 2014

You are, unfortunately, just in the club. We all keep checking.... and breath a sigh of relief everytime :-) I had a little episode Sunday, where I had to fold over to check color for sure, d/t lighting. .. it was fine, but I had to be sure. We get it. And feel free to celebrate a little everytime you come away clean- happy dance, fist pump the air, a little "whoo, hoo!" Whatever it takes- helps me count it as a positive experience! (((Hugs))) sorry for the pgal brain, but at least you are in good company 8-}

laurenrae · July 2014

I was and still am at times the same way. I was certain I would bleed again and suffer another loss. It gets better each week. Just hang in there.

mandi195 · July 2014

I think it makes it worse that I found some horrible site that has a calculator thing that tell you the risk/rate of pregnancy for exactly what day you're on in your pregnancy... that right there is the stuff of nightmares.

larahouseman · July 2014

Super normal. At 11 weeks I've only just stopped checking for blood every time I wipe.

Just know that you are not alone!

angelsnight · July 2014

Totally normal. I always held my breathe a little everytime before I saw that there was no blood, and I always peeked slowly, somehow thinking just whipping my pants down and seeing blood would be harder than seeing it if I peeked (lol).

I'm sorry you're so stressed, I know it all too well. It's the worst feeling, but totally normal.

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Began trying for a baby January 2012
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