PTL paranoia…help calm my fears

taberbtb · September 2014

I have this completely unhealthy fear of preterm labour. I don't know why but this has been my biggest fear since the beginning and now PGAL brain is getting the best of me. I have been feeling great up until the past couple days, but now the combination of a sinus cold, being too busy, and (finally) coming out publicly about this pregnancy on the weekend has me almost in years and double guessing every twinge and little ache.

How am I supposed to know what is normal pregnancy symptoms and what is signs of an issue? Is anyone else panicked about this? January cannot come quick enough at this point…

rox825 · September 2014

I went through a phase from V-day through about 30-32 weeks when I was really terrified of pre-term labor and PGAL brain was on overdrive. No good reason for it, but it was a constant worry and every little symptom change made me think, is this OK?? I gave myself a rule- if I felt something weird, I'd wait it out for an hour or 2 to see if things changed. So like if I had cramps or something I'd drink a lot of water and either rest for an hour if I had been active, or take a walk or change positions if I had been resting. And it always improved. So that was my rule/test! But yeah, I totally get the fear. It calmed down a bit for me as I got further into 3rd tri, hope it gets better for you too.

taberbtb · October 2014

@rox825‌ your 1hr rule sounds like a good one. If nothing else it will give me a bit of time to relax and think rationally. Glad things calmed down for you eventually and to know I am not the only one with this irrational fear. I thought by the time I hit half way (or more) things would ease up not get worse.

KMW08 · October 2014

I think it's normal love. I've learned that PGAL is such a mindfuck no matter what stage you're in.

Of course 1st trimester was awful. I felt fairly confident from 12-15wks, but when we told our families and went public at 15-16wks, I was a train wreck. I finally calmed back down during 19-23wks (had 2 a/s which helped ease my mind). Then my bmb and IRL peeps had some PTL & early births and that freaked me out for a couple weeks. Now at 31wks I'm doing well and am just trying to accept what's going to happen is going to happen (hopefully for the best of course!)

blackbird818 · October 2014

Big ((((HUGS)))) friend!!! I don't have any advice to offer you. Just want you to know that I have and will continue to keep you & sweet baby girl in my T&Ps!!! :x :-*

dragonfly1809 · October 2014

You and I are just going to find a cozy loveseat and sit our pregnant butts down and not move until January.

It's so hard to not worry. Impossible really, for ladies like us.
You're not alone. HUGS

peggels24 · October 2014

Can I join you and @dragonfly1809 on the loveseat?

((hugs)) and many many calming peaceful vibes

luciddreamer106 · October 2014

I've been having those fears, too. We've passed all the milestones without issue, but the fear keeps changing to something new.

Edited: oops. Hit post too soon. You're not alone in these feelings. (( hugs))

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