44 years old scared of stillbirth

Re: 44 years old scared of stillbirth

• Dani_Love member

  January 2015

  I just googled and apparently there is truth to what she is saying. I know that doesn't help. Did she mention additional monitoring or testing for you?
  
  I'm not in the same boat but you have my t and P's. I often find myself worrying about the possibility of something going wrong and honestly I don't know how to turn it off.
  
  My only advice would be to listen to your body and go in or call if anything feels off. Also maybe call your midwife for more information, she may be able to put your mind at ease. I'm sorry I'm not much help

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

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• kbelly777 member

  January 2015

  Is there really anything we can say or you can do to take away your stress and worry completely? No. I really don't think so.
  
  We all have some risk of things like that happening. SO MANY things can go wrong during pregnancy and delivery. Thing is- worry and stress doesn't change that possibility, it just makes you miserable. You just have to make peace that some things really are completely out of your control. Do what u can.... Call your dr if something seems wrong, go in for the early delivery, etc. Other than that though, you just got to wake up everyday and hope for the best and put it out of your mind.
  
  Peace. Be. Still.
  
  I hope everything goes well and your healthy baby is in your arms soon.

  

  

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• EAng member

  January 2015

  I start having weekly ultrasounds tomorrow because of gestational diabetes. I guess there is an increased risk of still birth there too. I was very upset at first, but honestly...what can I do??? I just have to have faith and trust in this process. I am also 39 years old, so I am up there in age too

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