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July 2016 Moms
Vgallo831
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Every little thing scares me
Vgallo831
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hello ladies, I'm new to this app..anyway I'm a 32 yr FTM 22 weeks along with a boy. I'm so terrified something bad will happen. I have been having cramps and whenever I get another symptom I think the worst. I constantly look up things on the Internet and all that! I'm always thinking something is wrong. I'm driving my DH nuts as well as my mother and Drs. So far I had every appt every US go normal. My LO is right on track. Except during anatomy they couldn't see his heart right and they need more pics of it and of course I think they are lying and something is wrong and they don't want to scare me!! Now my problem is because it took me forever to get pregnant that it scares me that this baby is my one and only chance to be the mom I always wanted to be. I keep thinking something is going to happen weather it be I go into labor super early, or something is wrong with him or something with the placenta. Uggg idk!! I'm going nuts!! Idk what my problem is. I'm already a worry wart and I feel pregnancy made it 1000000x worse!! I went out at 20 weeks to buy clothes for him and the entire time I was thinking horrible things!! I couldn't enjoy it! I can't enjoy anything about this pregnancy bc of my mind!! Idk if anyone else feels this way or not but please someone help me! And I know the mind is a crazy thing , mayb I'm making myself crampy and all that I'm feeling..but it's hard to believe bc il be sitting here watching tv and I get cramps. Uggg like I said I need help!!
Re: Every little thing scares me
Cramps are normal. Your uterus is housing and growing a tiny human that needs increasingly more space each day. Trust your body knows what it's doing.
Your doctor is not lying. Ethically they cannot do that.
Find some coping skills and get a therapist. I'm a FTM too, but from what I know from friends and family, the anxiety and worry about your child doesn't go away when they're born. You just become anxious and worried about other stuff. You need to figure out a way to deal with it now, because it's going to be around for a long long time.
Married: October 2014
TTC #1 since September 2015
TW-Brief mention of miscarriage
Hi... first things first... this community is really awesome and supportive and we like our fair share of "snark" here... I really urge ya to lurk a little bit... read through some threads and get a general idea about the sense of community here... a lot of us have been on this forum since finding out we're pregnant and a lot way before that so it may feel like you're trying to join into the cool kids club... we just ask that you participate and give support as much as you get support.
That aside... yes I think we can all relate to your worry and anxiousness. A lot of us have had a long road to get where we are today... it doesn't get much easier! When I first found out I pretty much held my breath through first trimester knowing the chances of miscarriage are the highest. When first tri lead into second of course there's the worry that baby will have a deformity. I've had a lot of u/s and the worry is alleviated for a little bit and of course there's always that concern in the back of my mind. I think it's called being a parent
And youre in for the long haul!!
Does this worry disrupt my daily life? No. Does it keep me up at night? nope. Am I able to think about other things and focus on other tasks? Yes. If I start to feel panicked am I able to calm down by telling myself everything is perfect for today? Yes.
If the anxiety is starting to disrupt your day to day activities or you can't focus on anything else and if it's becoming a major concern from your husband and family... it may be worth mentioning this to your doctor and perhaps look into talking with a professional. You mention that you were a worry wart before this... that could mean you just tend to worry or perhaps you have a general anxiety disorder that could easily be addressed by seeking some outside help.
Also, the cramps and general feelings of crappiness are all mostly normal. If you're doubled over in pain then I would contact your nurses line but if its mild it's most likely because as PP, you're growing a human
We've had a lot of other mama's on here needing to go back for another a/s or more pics because the tech couldn't get a good shot... it's truly nothing to be concerned about. And most will probably tell you that their tech or doctor was upfront with them if there was a cause for concern.
Try and take a deep breath and find some things that relax you. And keep in mind that everything so far has been perfect!!
I also suffer from anxiety due to other reasons and I am in a constant state of worry during this pregnancy. I see a therapist and it helps a lot. She helps me find ways to cope with myself (distraction being the best thing!), and helps me to realize what I need in order to stay as calm as possible (usually more information is what I need), and helps me find ways to get the info I need. I definitely suggest seeing a therapist, it helps tremendously! Good luck
*TW-Brief mention of miscarriage
I'm also extremely anxious and nervous due to my miscarriage. I found this community to be very supportive and has eased my anxiety a lot. I have recommended before and I will recommend to you that pregnancy affirmations have really helped me relax. Here is a link to some: https://www.thehealthybelly.com/healthy_body.php?sub_tab_id=13
Also, I've been practicing the secret daily and attempting to do a few minutes of meditation. It has helped me find peace and serenity. I also worried and cried about not being able to enjoy this pregnancy because I'm constantly worried. It's something I deal with day by day. Just don't be so hard on yourself and remember to be kind to yourself
July16 JULY siggy challenge
Some degree of worrying is normal, but it sounds like your anxiety is impairing you a bit. I think you should talk to a therapist about this. They can help you to restructure your thoughts, tell you to set aside some time to worry, and help you manage the anxiety with out meds!
In the meantime, stay away from Dr. Google. He is evil. When you have cramps (without blood), lightning crotch, and RLP, just remeber that those are all normal things in pregnancy. Think about symptoms and give them a realistic reason WHY they are happening. There are soooo many changes happening in your body, it is unrealistic to think that there wouldn't be times that you are uncomfortable.
Good luck!
Also, stay away from google. Most of that information is wrong or not by medical professionals.
I as as well struggle with severe anxiety and panic attacks. I honestly didn't know how I was going to make it through the pregnancy.
Once it started interfering with my day to day life I called a doctor right away. I am back on Zoloft, weekly therapy with a counselor and nightly meditation.
I feel like I have my life back. It's been 3 weeks and already feel sooooo much better.
There is is no reason to sit in the sickness of mental health. We are so fortunate in this time of age to have rescouces. Take advantage of them so you can get your life back. Xo !
I agree with all PPs..
I also deal with anxiety and almost always assume the worst. At every single one of my appointments whether it's an ultrasound or the fetal Doppler the anticipation of waiting to hear the heartbeat causes instant tears of relief. It is 100% normal to feel anxiety just try to not let it consume you and if it is consuming you don't hesitate to reach out to someone to help you.
Definitely do not worry about about needing more pictures of the heart. Our babies heart in this stage is only the size of an adult fingernail (I was told by my doctor) so If baby isn't in the ideal position it is hard for them to be able to see all four chambers along with everything else they need to check for. Therefore it is extremely common to need an additional ultrasound.
I don't suffer from anxiety myself, but I have family that does. A regular exercise routine and regularly speaking with a therapist really helps them. I really do hope you see someone so you can relax and enjoy this pregnancy like you deserve! So much congrats to you!! You deserve to be so happy about this
Also, many doctors had told me multiple times that my chances of getting pregnant were slim to none, but here I am today 20 weeks and 3 days along with only the help from mother nature! I had ALOT of anxiety during my first trimester but the women on this site and their advice have helped me feel so much stronger and empowered!
I just keep telling myself that everything happens for a reason and that my body was designed to do this. I try not to stress myself out too much these days but if it becomes unbearable I would seek some advice/help from a professional or at least my mommy lol
YOU GOT THIS GIRL!
Good luck and we hope to see you on the board!
I agree with all the PPs. While I no longer suffer from depression, my GAD likes to poke it's head in my brain every now and then, to which I tell it off. One of my best friends however had very, very bad anxiety and depression during her pregnancy. It took a lot of coaxing from me and family to get her to speak up to her doctor so she could get the help she needed. Yes, the medication she took was Class C, but she ended up delivering a beautiful baby boy. He is healthy and happy, and most importantly she is happy.
With the pregnancy, since I have no hands on control over how the baby will look or how it's developing, I get very scared and anxious because I can't really prepare for it and ease my mind!!!! Argh!!