I'm 17 weeks and a few days, and I go to the doc for my monthly checkup this Friday, and then I have my level 2 US scheduled for the following week. My fear is mostly around the fact that I still can't feel any kicks, so unless I am at the docs, I have no way of knowing that my baby is doing ok. I know the symptoms of miscarriage, and I haven't had any of them, but I still get a little nagging feeling that something could go wrong, and that I won't experience cramping or bleeding, so basically I would be walking around with my child that already passed away. Morbid, I know! I guess it's irrational, this is my first baby, and I haven't gone through a miscarriage in the past, and I need to trust that my body would tell me if something was wrong. Anyone else feel this way?
Re: Irrational fear I suppose, anyone else feel this way?
So while I don't currently share your concern, I totally understand it. Just trust that your body was made to do this and that everything is good.
DD 12/20/99, DS 12/14/12, M/C 9/2014, M/C 1/2015
This time was much sooner. I felt it around 16 weeks but only occasionally.
I'm the same way though! In between doctor appts I keep thinking something bad happened in there like if I bump a table or have bad cramping. I know it's all in my head.
I don't think it's an irrational worry, given that on this forum alone many of us have been exposed to a lot of other womens' losses. We're more aware of it than we might otherwise be without this community.
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I read this on this site a while ago when I was dealing with a sch. A poster said she repeats this to herself every morning and it has really helped me try and start the day on a Positive note:
Today I am pregnant and I love my baby.
I find it to be an affirmation that has worked for me.
I'm 17+4 and have my anatomy scan on Monday so I'm in the same boat. Just waiting to see my kiddo.