I went through some real emotional highs and lows in the 1st few months. Now at 26 wks, I do feel much better. But I keep getting this feeling come over me. It doesn't last long but it's awful! I can't pinpoint what it is, but its like fear/guilt/dread!? Yet I am really looking forward to having my baby and am otherwise happy and relaxed. I know it must be normal and I'm not overly concerned or anything... just wondered if other women had the same feelings...?
2006-10-04 05:19:11 · 15 answers · asked by miss_ruby_topaz 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
yes I have and sometimes still do....try exercising not strenuous but it releases good endorphins that make you h appy lol...plus it makes you feel better....I am currenctly reading the book what to expect when you are expecting...its a really good, useful book...takes you month by month into your pregnancy...the book calls it post pardom depression...says it is completly normal its just anxiety...the book suggest walking, stretching, eating healthier foods and being around those who love and care about you when you feel like this...but honestly the exercise pretty much nips it in the bud...as soon as I started walking...that feeling your describing went away...good luck
2006-10-04 06:16:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh yeah! That's completely normal! I had that with all of mine. With my first, it even went past when she was born until she was about 4 months old. I had the awful feeling that she was going to die someday soon. It was awful! I took hundreds of pictures of her and I would put them in an album and stare at them and sob for hours! Hormones can make you do crazy things!!!! As long as the doc says you're ok and you feel fine otherwise, try to just be concentrated on the exciting part of being pregnant. Spent a lot of time getting everything ready and be sure to eat right and still get some moderate execise. That will all help. My daughter is four now by the way and just peachy! Good Luck honey and don't worry mom, you will do just fine!
2006-10-04 12:32:30 · answer #2 · answered by glitz_and_glitter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your hormones can take a serious toll on you, physically and emotionally. I would get those feelings when I was pregnant. I was concerned that maybe it was a sign that I would have PPD(Post Partum Depression) so I went to my doctor to find out more about how I was feeling. He assured me that what I was feeling was completely normal. It is just anxiety and all of that. Having a baby is a huge life change so who wouldn't get anxiety and confusion and doubt, and all of that? It is completely normal and fine, so don't stress too much. If you are still concerned, go to your doctor, I'm sure he will fill you in more and give you some reassurance.
2006-10-04 12:30:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any one who has every been pregnant knows those feelings they are pretty normal. This is your first baby right. Well It's okay and as long as you have someone there to say (every once and a while) that no matter what you are going to be the best mommy to this baby then you will be able to get over those feelings. Horomones are crazy and they make you feel like you either are going crazy or are already there.
2006-10-04 12:24:55 · answer #4 · answered by Kimberly S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had the same feelings, I don't think any woman can go through a pregnancy and not have those worries... I am 21 weeks pregnant, this being my first child, and was always worried about the baby, me, marriage, money, ect, ect.....In my heart I think that everything happens for a reason and will eventually work themselves out, it may not seem like that, at that particular moment, but they will......if everything is going great for you and your baby so far....then thank god, everything is in his hands, this is his miracle he has given to you......Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy and the baby.....Smile, everything will be just fine...:)
2006-10-04 12:27:12 · answer #5 · answered by Shannon B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi there :) dont worry its completely normal sometimes all of a sudden i know i got a scared feeling i think it was because of the not knowing what was coming up wether it was going to be a natural birth or not or what it was going to be like having a baby allsorts of other little things too that you would think was silly to worry about :) i think it comes naturally just like after you have had the baby you will worry for ever but dont worry now you have the bestest thing ever on its way :) congratulations and takecare and relax :) xxxx
2006-10-04 12:26:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally think it's a woman's body's way of saying YOU'RE PREGNANT, BE CAREFUL! My guess is that it's just a heightened awareness of the responsibility given to us by God. Not that we would do anything to hurt our child on purpose but that we should be careful in our daily activities.
I can tell you from personal experience. When I was younger I loved to climb trees and be in high places...anything with a view. After I got pregnant and after I gave birth, I am now afraid of heights. To this day I don't like to climb ladders or be on roofs or metal balconies for that matter. When it came down to it, I couldn't do it.
I like to analyze things so I thought about that for a long time. My only outcome was that I wanted to be there for my kids and if there was a chance that I could fall and not live, I physically could not let myself do it.
The funny thing about that is there are lots of other ways to die but that one gets me every time. lol
I don't take risks that aren't calculated when it comes to my life.
My heart won't let me risk it. I love my kids to much.
2006-10-04 12:59:46 · answer #7 · answered by chance_ghost 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No not really my concerns where more of if I was going to be a good mom and how can I get my life together real fast and how am I going to get the things he needs and just stuff like that. But it is only because your time is getting closer and your getting scared but the first moment you see that baby they will all go away and everything will be ok. Just focus more on getting everything together and keeping yourself busy and you won't have time to think...................best of luck to you !!!!!!!!!!
2006-10-04 12:30:01 · answer #8 · answered by nina22583 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your doc! I had the same problem, and he treated it with medicine (some safe depression drug). Keep in mind, having these feelings while pregnant means you could have ppd or baby blues once your little one arrives. It's NORMAL! Don't worry, just treat it and talk to your doctor. I'm sure your baby will be perfect and this too shall pass.
2006-10-04 12:22:34 · answer #9 · answered by teeney1116 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is definitely hormones mixed with the heaviness of carrying a another life in your body. I remember being really volatile to people I love during the first tri-mester of both my pregnancies. Eventually the hormones settled and I found long walks quiet walks helped regulate my moods.
Congrats! and good luck!
2006-10-04 12:25:42 · answer #10 · answered by Yemaya 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋