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Anxiety

adamswolfpackadamswolfpack member
in January 2016 Moms
I'm 22 weeks today and for some reason since I was around 20 weeks I've had really really bad anxiety and I worry about the baby being okay. I worry about his heart stopping beating, or the cord will choke him, or I will squish him when I turn over I'm my sleep, ect ect ect. The list goes on and on. I'm not sure if this is normal or unhealthy for me to keep stressing out about it. Most mom's are excited to have the baby because they want to finally meet the little baby they already love so much, I just want him to come so that I know that he's here and he's safe. Should I talk to my doctor about it, or is this completely normal. I literally make myself sick nauseous and crying over the anxiety and stress. Help!! Lol
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  • MssyMmmyMssyMmmy member
    I think it's normal but it never hurts to talk to your doctor. I've seen a lot of other ladies have found it helpful to get a home dopplar to hear the heart beat. Whenever I am unsure I drink a bunch of orange juice and he starts kicking. Then I know we're still hanging :)
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  • acevans1315acevans1315 member
    I would buy a home doppler if i were you. They sell them on amazon, although they're a bit pricey. Try not to let your anxiety get the best of you! :)
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  • mekaswifestylemekaswifestyle member
    I'm a worry wort normally and I'm pgal I find prenatal yoga really helps me stay calm
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  • djdawn29adjdawn29a member
    I got mine on amazon..38bux..I didn't think that was too bad.. It works great and keeps the worry down..
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  • mamakculbmamakculb member
    Anxiety is normal during pregnancy. I agree with pp about getting a home Doppler. It has definitely helped me relax and know she's still there and doing fine :) also, it doesn't hurt to share with your doctor and your husband/friend/family member. Extreme anxiety can be the flip side of depression (normal or PPD) which of course can be triggered by Pregnancy. I struggled with it a bit during my first pregnancy and ended up seeing a therapist after my son was born. Just know that you're not alone in feeling this way and find a good person to open up to.



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  • maddisonwallacemaddisonwallace member
    Take a bath or invest in learning yoga! Your coping skills from here on out will only help you, but too much stress can potentially harm you AND your baby. Just keep in mind the worrying will stay the same now that you're a mommy, but the reasons will change. First it's that, then it's SIDS, then it's college!! Learning to cope now is muy important :) good luck mama!
    - signed, a compulsive worrier
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  • ChrissyD1203ChrissyD1203 member
    I think it is normal to worry, I am sure your baby is fine (folks do crazy things while pregnant and still have healthy babies so I'm sure rolling over isn't going to do anything bad). That said, life is short, unless you are planning on being on a reality tv show, you probably aren't planning on having that many pregnancies, so you deserve to enjoy this moment and be happy. I know from having terrible OCD for 25+ years, how terrible anxiety is, and the truth is that there are ways to cope and feel better. So regardless of whether or not it's normal, why suffer. I would talk to your doctor and see what his or her recommendations are. During worsening anxiety periods in my life, a therapist has really helped me, so has being outdoors and so has exercising and having a routine.
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  • adamswolfpackadamswolfpack member
    Wow, I really appreciate all of the support, and I actually feel a little better about my stressing out. I actually opened up to my husband about it last night and he (as he always does) made me feel much better and more secure. Dopplar still doesn't sound like a bad idea! Well worth the money to take some of the stress away!!!
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