I am pregnant and a little scared Help!!?

Question

I just found out I am pregnant been trying for 2.5 years I am so excited but scared too. So many people I know in the last 5 months have had so many mis-carries that I am a little worried I dont think about it 24/7 but I will think about everyonce and a while any advice to avoid or thing I can do or not do?Just found out wens. not sure how long I go to baby doc.next wens. I am guessing no more than a month Did I mantion I am so happy this is my first

Answer 1

Hi - that is all totally normal - i am 11 weeks and fell pregnant after 3 years and countless cycles of fertility drugs - in the end it happened naturally.

I was scared senseless when i saw those two red lines but i have gotten so used the idea now.

Yesterday i had a few drops of blood and the Dr even told me she thought i was miscarrying - i cried for about 4 hours straight until i was able to have an ultrasound and then i saw my 11 week old baby (foetus) and it was UNBELIEVABLE. I couldn believe how easy it was to see its little beating heart and arms moving around.

Dont be scared - it is the most natural thing in the world and like me you will appreciate it all the more because it was such an up hill battle to become pregnant in the first place. Take care of yourself.

Congrats

Answer 2

Congratulations!!! I just had my first as well, and let me tell you, your emotions will be running in high gear for the next 40 weeks. I don't know what you can or can't do to prevent a miscarriage because a lot of reasons someone miscarries just aren't preventable. I would say, relax!! Stress is something that is a possible cause early on, but you would have to be really stressing all the time. When I found out I was in the same boat as you. It took me about 4 to 5 months to actually accept that I was pregnant because I feared miscarriage and I didn't want to get attached....yet. As long as you are eating right, getting rest, and relaxing instead of stressing you know you aren't doing anything to harm your Lil babe. Enjoy being pregnant! This is a wonderful time for you!!

Answer 3

I'm in exactly the same boat you are. We have been trying since January of 2004 and two days ago I found out I was 5 weeks along. At first I was beyond thrilled, but then all the worries began to catch up with me. Miscarriages, as I have read, are almost all the time, for the best. It's hard to think about, I know, but just know that as long as you take of yourself and do as the books and doctors say, you're chances are very very VERY good that this baby will be born nice and healthy.

But above all, the best advice I can give is just keep calm and have faith (whatever you wish to have faith in, of course) and know that you aren't the only one in this situation.

Hope that I helped and good luck at your Dr.'s appt!!!

Answer 4

just go have fun with your friends and family now. this is a time to celebrate. you will be fine. eat some ice cream and pickles as a joke to the baby's father. stay away from foods and drink that make you nervous. take a walk in the park. i am sure you will see at least one baby being pushed around in a stroller like you will be doing this time next year. that is what i thought about. in a couple months you will feel life for the first time. think about nice things like the daily growth of your sweet baby inside you and what it is doing and how it is changing. it is normal to be a little scared, Lord knows I was but every thing turned out as intended. The same is going to happen to you. You just wait and see. The waiting is the hard part. Just think positive. Lord Bless!

Answer 5

I think you should stop worrying about the possibility of a miscarriage, you do not want to cause yourself more stress:-) Try to enjoy it, live in the moment. Congratulations and try to focus on the positives! I think what you are going through is normal, every mother worries about miscarrying. So from one mom to another, DON'T! :-) I wish I could tell you that at some point you stop worrying, but I can't. It's what makes you a great mom-to-be. One thing that helped me to worry a little less was "BeBe Sounds." It's a listening device so you can hear the baby's heartbeat in the womb. It was very comforting to me, I think you can get one at Babies R Us, maybe even Toys R Us and if not there's always the Internet. Lots of luck to you!

Answer 6

Congratulations, at this stage in the pregnancy there really isnt much you can do to stop a miscarriage, other than avoiding alcohol caffiene and roller coasters. Early miscarriages generally are due to fetal abnormalities or genetical defects. There are things that you can do to give your baby better chances, like taking your vitamins eating a healthy diet and avoiding stressful situations. Just try not to get too worried and focus on what a blessing it will be in8 months to finally meet your baby.

Answer 7

I think it's great that you are excited about having a baby I'm happy for you and the only thing I have to say is take care of your body and and eat well and go to your check on a normal basic and every thing will be o.k and good luck on your new baby I wish you all the luck in the world

Answer 8

Read, What to Expect When you are Expecting. It has really good advice in there. And it has a diet that is helpful. Really just don't over do things and you should be fine. Also, just to let you know. I miscarried (early), but then got pregnant within a month (even though we were trying to wait). You are apparently very fertile after miscarrying. So it's not the end of the world if, God forbid, you do miscarry. But I'm not trying to scare you.

Answer 9

I think it's completely normal to feel a little scared. I have 3 completely healthy kids, but I remember always thinking in the back of my mind that something could go wrong. Just remember that whatever is meant to be will be...don't stress yourself out, because more than likely things will work out just fine. Just be normal...you are still you, just will a little extra :) I'm sure everything will be great. Your doctor will be able to let you know how things are going, until then just be happy knowing there is a little one growing inside you!

Answer 10

Just make sure you do all you can to take care of your body! Prenatals, no smoking or drinking, great nutrition, light exercise, rest more, etc., because this will give you peace of mind. If something does go wrong, you will be able to rest easy knowing you did everything you could and not beating yourself up with guilt or wondering if you could have prevented it!!

Miscarriages aren't the norm, though, so good luck and congratulations!