Coping with stress while preg!

Re: Coping with stress while preg!

• mamatohne member

  July 2014

  My mother in law passed away when I was 12 weeks pregnant with ds after a 5 month battle with brain cancer. It was rough. All I can advise you is take care of yourself. Make sure you get enough rest and do the things you need to do for you and baby. I'm sorry you are going through this. Good luck with everything

  
  

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• Jatpa003 member

  July 2014

  I can relate that things for me have been quite stressful (long story short after my husband was physically assaulted by our crazy drunk neighbour a week later he threatened our lives and were escorted out of our house by police with no where to go at 1/2 am, we are moving and selling the place and finances are tough because I am out if work as well. To top it all off my husband has an unknown illness which drs have mentioned brain tumor, ms or other not so nice outcomes.) I know that here at 24 weeks I will be able to see the in clinic cognitive behavioural therapist so I am thinking/hoping that will help. I know that in some cases drs will prescribe medications as well because in some circumstances it is safer to treat than to let stress get that high. Good luck and I hope you find some relief!

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• MmmPopcorn member

  July 2014

  I got some prenatal yoga videos that have been very helpful. I tend to skip right past the meditation part of yoga, but since I've been pregnant, the meditation has been the most helpful part. You can check with local used bookstores or your library for videos that you can rent instead of having to purchase them. Physical activity is a great way to relieve stress. Go for a walk or a swim if you can.
  
  Do you think your husband may need to talk to someone about his drinking? Even if his drinking isn't a major problem, it may be worth finding somewhere to talk about your stressors. You definitely need to be able to talk about what is bothering you in a supportive environment, and if your husband doesn't have the coping skills at this moment to support you, that is something you can both work on. Are you a member of a church? Many churches offer free counseling to couples in every situation you can think of.
  
  You could probably use a social outlet as well. You could join a book club in your area, find a pregnant moms' support group, or look into some other kind of interest group. Those are usually free, and I bet you'll enjoy having a distraction as well as other people to talk to. When I don't socialize with people outside of work, I tend to be much more stressed out.
  
  Best of luck, OP.
  

  
  

       

  
  

  

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• bvanstockum member

  July 2014

  Thank you all so much for your help. The words you ladies have given bring me calmness and help me realize I am not alone in this battle. I know we all have our own stressors to deal with in life, and this too shall pass. To clarify... it IS my husband that drinks! I never really got into the whole drinking scene and would DEFINITELY not put my baby at risk if I had. I used to work out a lot and play soccer and the doctor told me none of that anymore. So I feel like I need to find a new hobby. I will take all of your advice and use it! I wish you all the best in this journey, and I hope your pregnancies have been a breeze and brought you as much joy and mine has. You are all wonderful women and I thank God to have been given the strength through you guys!

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• carafern member

  July 2014

  I'm sorry life is so stressful right now. It sounds rough. I second what others have said about exercise. If soccer is out, make sure you take walks. For me prenatal yoga has been a real help in stress relief but also exercise. I hurt my hip about a month ago and had to stop attending my bootcamp class so walking and yoga have been super helpful.

  
  

  I also recommend taking a bath with soothing music. Last night I took a bubble bath with a pandora station called spa radio. It was heavenly.

  
  

  I also highly recommend (although this might not work if finances are tight) massage and acupuncture. 

  TTC 3/2012; IUI 2/26/14; EDD 11/23/14; DD born 11/21/14!!!

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• wildflower75 member

  July 2014

  Sorry you are going through this... I agree with what everyone has said...try to find other outlets... see if you can find free counseling that you and your husband can go to together, go for walks, read books or take long baths to clear your mind. I also find comfort in reading positive blogs or quotes daily online as well!
  

          
  

  
  

  
  

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