So, I'm having some trouble with anxiety over this pregnancy after my CP in November. We haven't had sex since I got my BFP on Monday and the hubs is starting to get antsy. I know sex is completely safe but I'm worried it will cause some spotting which will send me into a tailspin, even knowing what probably caused it. Anyone else in the same boat? How do you work through your anxiety?
Me: 32 & DH: 37
Married: November 2014
TTC #1 Since: October 2015
BFP #1: 11/18/15 - CP BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16 IT'S A BOY!!!! DS Born 10/16/16
So, I'm having some trouble with anxiety over this pregnancy after my CP in November. We haven't had sex since I got my BFP on Monday and the hubs is starting to get antsy. I know sex is completely safe but I'm worried it will cause some spotting which will send me into a tailspin, even knowing what probably caused it. Anyone else in the same boat? How do you work through your anxiety?
I am too. DH is feeling frisky and I'm not. I just keep reminding him how paranoid I am and how awful it would be if I started bleeding after. I promised I'd make it up to him during the second trimester. So far, he's been pretty understanding.
As for anxiety, I sound like a broken record, but acupuncture is helping me so much. I also downloaded the "Calm" app on my phone and have done a few guided meditations.
ETA: I've also been staying away from the 1st trimester and TTCAL boards (there's too much mention of loss there for me right now) and I haven't opened any thread here that I think might be about a loss and I don't plan to in the future.
So, I'm having some trouble with anxiety over this pregnancy after my CP in November. We haven't had sex since I got my BFP on Monday and the hubs is starting to get antsy. I know sex is completely safe but I'm worried it will cause some spotting which will send me into a tailspin, even knowing what probably caused it. Anyone else in the same boat? How do you work through your anxiety?
I am too. DH is feeling frisky and I'm not. I just keep reminding him how paranoid I am and how awful it would be if I started bleeding after. I promised I'd make it up to him during the second trimester. So far, he's been pretty understanding.
As for anxiety, I sound like a broken record, but acupuncture is helping me so much. I also downloaded the "Calm" app on my phone and have done a few guided meditations.
ETA: I've also been staying away from the 1st trimester and TTCAL boards (there's too much mention of loss there for me right now) and I haven't opened any thread here that I think might be about a loss and I don't plan to in the future.
Yeah, I've been thinking of going to acupuncture and yoga. I usually take hot yoga but I think I'll skip that and take the prenatal class. I know I don't need to modify positions because I'm not showing yet but I think it will be good for me to go and be with other pregnant ladies and send some good mojo to my ute. I have to be better about opening threads about loss/possible loss. I'll check out the meditation app too, that's a good idea. Thanks!
Me: 32 & DH: 37
Married: November 2014
TTC #1 Since: October 2015
BFP #1: 11/18/15 - CP BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16 IT'S A BOY!!!! DS Born 10/16/16
So, I'm having some trouble with anxiety over this pregnancy after my CP in November. We haven't had sex since I got my BFP on Monday and the hubs is starting to get antsy. I know sex is completely safe but I'm worried it will cause some spotting which will send me into a tailspin, even knowing what probably caused it. Anyone else in the same boat? How do you work through your anxiety?
I am too. DH is feeling frisky and I'm not. I just keep reminding him how paranoid I am and how awful it would be if I started bleeding after. I promised I'd make it up to him during the second trimester. So far, he's been pretty understanding.
As for anxiety, I sound like a broken record, but acupuncture is helping me so much. I also downloaded the "Calm" app on my phone and have done a few guided meditations.
ETA: I've also been staying away from the 1st trimester and TTCAL boards (there's too much mention of loss there for me right now) and I haven't opened any thread here that I think might be about a loss and I don't plan to in the future.
Yeah, I've been thinking of going to acupuncture and yoga. I usually take hot yoga but I think I'll skip that and take the prenatal class. I know I don't need to modify positions because I'm not showing yet but I think it will be good for me to go and be with other pregnant ladies and send some good mojo to my ute. I have to be better about opening threads about loss/possible loss. I'll check out the meditation app too, that's a good idea. Thanks!
Thank you both! I'm going through the same thing. Just trying to keep myself from stressing about things that really can be non-issues. I'm going to check out that "Calm" app! Also, good idea avoiding 1st Tri boards. I made the mistake of popping over there last week. I just need to live in the moment and stop dwelling on what ifs.
So, I'm having some trouble with anxiety over this pregnancy after my CP in November. We haven't had sex since I got my BFP on Monday and the hubs is starting to get antsy. I know sex is completely safe but I'm worried it will cause some spotting which will send me into a tailspin, even knowing what probably caused it. Anyone else in the same boat? How do you work through your anxiety?
I am too. DH is feeling frisky and I'm not. I just keep reminding him how paranoid I am and how awful it would be if I started bleeding after. I promised I'd make it up to him during the second trimester. So far, he's been pretty understanding.
As for anxiety, I sound like a broken record, but acupuncture is helping me so much. I also downloaded the "Calm" app on my phone and have done a few guided meditations.
ETA: I've also been staying away from the 1st trimester and TTCAL boards (there's too much mention of loss there for me right now) and I haven't opened any thread here that I think might be about a loss and I don't plan to in the future.
Yeah, I've been thinking of going to acupuncture and yoga. I usually take hot yoga but I think I'll skip that and take the prenatal class. I know I don't need to modify positions because I'm not showing yet but I think it will be good for me to go and be with other pregnant ladies and send some good mojo to my ute. I have to be better about opening threads about loss/possible loss. I'll check out the meditation app too, that's a good idea. Thanks!
Thank you both! I'm going through the same thing. Just trying to keep myself from stressing about things that really can be non-issues. I'm going to check out that "Calm" app! Also, good idea avoiding 1st Tri boards. I made the mistake of popping over there last week. I just need to live in the moment and stop dwelling on what ifs.
I only check this board at the moment and I'm very careful with what I open. I am also only telling people that were really there for me last time this way I have the major support system I had last time IF I needed it. When I start to get anxious I try to get lost in a book (I am currently re reading the Harry Potter series) or some mindless Pinterest. Crocheting also helps me a lot too.
@PeggyOlsonFTW - thanks for the recommendation on the Calm app. I'm totally going to try it.
@MRSCORKER - I am SO missing my hot yoga! It was the ultimate stress relief for me. I haven't done any yoga at all since the BFP...I've just stuck to walking. With my history, I've been scared to do anything. I am going to ask my RE at my apt on Friday about yoga and pilates.
*Loss & bfp mentioned*
me 28 (Lean PCOS, hypothyroid) dh 33 TTC #1 since early 2011 May 2011- natural pregnancy (metformin only); m/c @ 9 weeks + D&C July 2011- lap to remove dermoid cyst August 2012-current- 9 rounds of Clomid, 1 cycle of Femara, several cycles of soy isos, 1 IUI, O'd every cycle, BFN August 2014- lap to remove uterine septum. Everything else looking good. Moving onto IVF Feb/March 2016 Just kidding. Natural bfp 1/30/16. 1st beta 2/1 = 110. 2nd beta 2/3 = 332.
First ultrasound 2/19 - one baby with a heart rate of 127! EDD 10/11/2016
Re: PGAL check in 2/8
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
As for anxiety, I sound like a broken record, but acupuncture is helping me so much. I also downloaded the "Calm" app on my phone and have done a few guided meditations.
ETA: I've also been staying away from the 1st trimester and TTCAL boards (there's too much mention of loss there for me right now) and I haven't opened any thread here that I think might be about a loss and I don't plan to in the future.
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BFP #4 1/2016, DD born 10/2016
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
@PeggyOlsonFTW - thanks for the recommendation on the Calm app. I'm totally going to try it.
@MRSCORKER - I am SO missing my hot yoga! It was the ultimate stress relief for me. I haven't done any yoga at all since the BFP...I've just stuck to walking. With my history, I've been scared to do anything. I am going to ask my RE at my apt on Friday about yoga and pilates.
me 28 (Lean PCOS, hypothyroid)
dh 33
TTC #1 since early 2011
May 2011- natural pregnancy (metformin only); m/c @ 9 weeks + D&C
July 2011- lap to remove dermoid cyst
August 2012-current- 9 rounds of Clomid, 1 cycle of Femara, several cycles of soy isos, 1 IUI, O'd every cycle, BFN
August 2014- lap to remove uterine septum. Everything else looking good.
Moving onto IVF Feb/March 2016 Just kidding. Natural bfp 1/30/16. 1st beta 2/1 = 110. 2nd beta 2/3 = 332.
First ultrasound 2/19 - one baby with a heart rate of 127! EDD 10/11/2016