I am 17 weeks pregnant and I worry about my baby all the time...so far I have had 2 prenatal visits, one I saw my baby and the other I heard my baby's heartbeat so I know everything was fine but in between my visits I worry so much that my baby is okay cuz I am still too early to feel my baby moving...is this normal?
2006-08-26 02:50:24 · 14 answers · asked by Chacacon 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It's not normal to worry this much. Have you had problems in the past? Try to relax, it sounds like there is no reason to worry. Stress is not going to help your health or the baby's. Just enjoy being pregnant, eat healthy, go to all your doctor visits. This is a happy time, try to RELAX!
2006-08-26 02:57:06 · answer #1 · answered by TigerLilly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have heard this before, I am sure, but you need to focus on other things. When you catch yourself worrying, you need to distract yourself. Get up and move around, call a friend, start doing a chore, turn on music that is uplifting and focus on the joy of being pregnant. If your two visits showed you and baby are fine, then you are but worrying could stress you and the baby. I do understand, as I had lots of complications and miscarriages but all the worrying did not change what was meant to be. They can do so much now and you probably would have had signs by now if things were not going well. A strong heartbeat and a clear ultrasound are the best of news. Try to hang onto that and keep busy. Write in a journal every day about the two good visits and how you are feeling every day. Write down the happy thoughts and even write about morning sickness if you have that. Write directly to your child. It will be a nice thing to read to baby later on. (My grown kids still love to hear about my carrying them.) Some people do not like to write and if you are one of these, get a calenday and just jot down something quick every day. Worry does not add to your life. If you teach yourself to worry, then how will you be when the child is born? You would not want to worry all the time and it is not fun for the child and makes for a very complicated and unhappy household. Focus on the joy of carrying your little one and be grateful for each day with him or her. You will feel kicks pretty soon, if it is an active baby. My son did not kick but he rolled around and made me seasick. My daughter kicked so much that she almost broke my ribs.
Here is an idea. When it is really quiet in the house, lay on your back, relax and you may feel "butterflies". It will almost feel like (sorry) gas but it will be fluttery instead of pressure. When you do feel the first movement, write it down.
If you journal now, then you will develop the habit to journal later. I have several that I wrote when the kids were younger. They love to read them. Go on a little shopping trip to specifically buy a calendar and journals.
Even when they are grown, you will worry some but you have to remember that most of us grow up and live long lives. Only the Lord God knows how His gift of life to you will play out. Trust in Him and try to take joy in what you have. Every day is a gift. Enjoy your life and the life of this little one. You can do it!
2006-08-26 10:27:02 · answer #2 · answered by Barbara 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sweetheart you are only about 4 1/2 months along. You won't feel your baby move around for at least probably 2 months. If you have been to your doctors and they tell you everything is fine. Then you should be ok. Unless you are bleeding or having severe cramps. Everything is good. Stop worrying cause that doesn't do anything for you. If you are that concerned go to the doctors more often. Stop worrying and enjoy your new baby. Congrats!
2006-08-26 10:07:57 · answer #3 · answered by blueyegurl0283 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be more concerned if you weren't worrying. As a parent or a to be parent that really is one of the most important jobs worrying about your children. Just relax and think happy thoughts about all the amazing things your about to experience. Letting your worrying take over your life is not a good thing and then it is time to talk to someone. Congrats and Good Luck! By the way if you are concerned call the doc or you can buy one of those fetal heart monitors that you can hear the baby's heartbeat in between ultrasounds.
2006-08-26 10:00:57 · answer #4 · answered by natmys333 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes at 17 weeks its too early to feel it move but stop the worry or your baby will be born a total wreck it will have bad nerves.Your baby picks up on your moods and senses how you feel so please dont worry be happy play calming music alot as they can hear this while in the womb.I was upset when i was pregnant with my son hes 20 and has always been nervous.
2006-08-26 10:33:38 · answer #5 · answered by acr_lover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really need to calm down, If you are worrying too much that can be worse for the baby than anything..You wiil feel that bundle of joy that you are so excited about very soon. So wait CALMLY al things happen in order when you are pregnant. I had 9 so I have a little experience. Good Luck God Bless and enjoy you rpregnancy and your baby before you know it.
2006-08-26 10:01:05 · answer #6 · answered by wolfy1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coming from a mom of 2, yes. I'd say don't worry and relax, but you won't. Just know that these are very normal feelings. Make sure you maintain a healthy lifestyle, keep up with your dr appointments and if it gets that overwhelming...talk to a therapist.
2006-08-26 10:32:07 · answer #7 · answered by breeziewmkg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont worry about not being able to feel the baby yet. It will happen soon enough, just wait when your 34 weeks like me it seems like that is the only thing you can feel. If your doc says everything is fine trust him now it is just a waiting game soon enough though. good luck!
2006-08-26 10:11:04 · answer #8 · answered by Courtney G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having had five,all I can say is relax and enjoy the ride, put your feet up and eat the most grottiest food out..oh! and yes..the baby can move around at 17 weeks..
2006-08-26 10:05:15 · answer #9 · answered by mayhemdownunder 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop worrying, its normal to not feel your baby yet, especially with the first. I didn't feel mine until around 20 weeks.
2006-08-26 09:57:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋