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Anxious...anyone else?

DecemberMarieDecemberMarie member
in April 2015 Moms
I'm 16 weeks 17 tomorrow and I think I felt the baby move but I don't know for sure it feels like a little bubble of gas and it'll happen again but it's not gas I don't know I guess I'm just nervous that I'll lose this baby. This is my first pregnancy after a miscarriage last year and I'm scared to death I already love my little squishy so much and I can't handle the thought of losing another baby..any ideas to get my mind off of losing the baby I want to stay chill so I don't stress too much
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  • jamiesc58jamiesc58 member
    Try to keep yourself busy even if it is doing something as simple as reading or yoga. I have generalized anxiety disorder and take a low dose of medication. You could always talk to a counselor or friend/family member when you are feeling anxious. I know it is way easier said than done but you need to try and keep stress away. :-) I totally understand how you feel. Maybe you could invest in a heartbeat monitor to hear the heartbeat anytime you want.
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  • alexis95alexis95 member
    I know how you feel, I've had 3 miscarriages and was really nervous at first with this one. But the feeling of gas bubbles without gas is the baby moving! So that should give you a little peace of mind. Just remember your chances of having another miscarriage are very slim, especially at this point in your pregnancy. Just try and relax and enjoy your pregnancy!
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  • taahirataahira member
    I'm so sorry for your loss, I know that anxious feeling, I lost a baby at the beginning of the year. I recommend buying a Doppler, anytime I start to feel a little nervous or worried, I listen to our baby's heartbeat. It's helped a lot, and stops those crazy loss thoughts creeping in.
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  • mickjoemickjoe member
    I feel the exact same way.  I had two previous ectopics and while I know that there is no way for the to spontaneously happen, the paranoia of something going wrong is a constant nagging.  I am already so in love too, and so badly want to get further along.  I've thought about buying a Doppler, but think I might overanalyze it and overuse it. 
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  • miahbellemiahbelle member
    I'm so sorry for your loss. Try to remember it is very common not to feel the baby yet at 17 weeks. I'm a STM and I felt my first sooner than this one. I'm not even sure if I have felt this one yet. I have had a few moments of "I wonder if that is the baby" but nothing definitive. It's completely normal not to feel anything for a few more weeks.
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  • ally3242ally3242 member
    snegde said:

    You can always call your doctor and check for a heart beat check. Most doctors don't mind if you pop in.

    I second this. Call over to your OB and see if they can squeeze you in and put your mind at ease.
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  • Michi1382Michi1382 member
    I'm sorry for your loss as well. I hope a call to your doctor will ease your mind.
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  • catlover790catlover790 member
    I'm sorry for your previous loss and for the anxiousness you're experiencing. It is still early to feel a lot of movement so try not to worry too much about that at this time. I try to keep myself busy by reading, doing crafts, cooking, etc. Try to find ways to keep your mind occupied! I understand that the long wait between appointments is very hard and nerve-wracking.
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  • amandamarie2amandamarie2 member

    So sorry for your loss. 

    I'll be 18 weeks tomorrow and I think I felt baby move for the first time on the weekend, though it wasn't anything definite and I haven't noticed anything since. Hopefully soon! I just keep telling myself it's still early and try to be patient. These weeks where I'm not feeling so sick but also not really feeling baby move yet are weird and it's hard to keep the anxiety down sometimes. Hang in there :)

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  • fro88fro88 member
    After 3 losses in the last 1.5 years, I can relate to the anxiety. I just try to tell myself that at this point it is out of our hands, and try to relax. It's a lot easier said than done, and I have a hard time with it myself, but distractions help. Get immersed in a really good book (or movie, or tv show), organize a closet, basically do something to stay busy. good luck to you! 
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