I am really terrified?

Question

I will be 6 weeks pregnant tomorrow and cant get over being nervous about miscarriage. It just seems like so many peple have them. This is my first pregnancy, Im 31, and my husband and I really want this baby. I get my first ultrasound at 6.5 weeks, will they be able t hear the heartbeat by then? Has anyone out there not ever had a miscarriage?!

Answer 1

Calm down, pregnancy can make people crazy! I've had three pregnancies and three beautiful children (and I'm very thankful). At 6.5 weeks, they will not "hear" a heartbeat, but you should be able to see a very tiny flashing light on the ultrasound that would be your baby's heartbeat. It's so exciting! Relax and enjoy!

Answer 2

your chances are higher of having a healthy pregnancy then losing the pregnancy. YES miscarriage can happen but, don't worry about that untill you have a reason to worry. I have been pregnant 4 times 2 kids age 10.5 8.5 and one miscarriage i'm now 29 weeks with #4. The one pregnancy i lost was at 10 weeks. Your chances are very low of miscarriage once the heart beat is seen on ultersound. After 12 weeks miscarriage rates are only 3% - 5%.

Answer 3

I felt the same way until I reached the 12 week mark (we found out at 7 weeks). I didn't feel completely safe until I reached 16 weeks. No, at the first ultrasound they cannot hear the heartbeat yet, and to be completely honest with you, it's hard to really make anything out on the screen other than a blob with a flutter in the middle of it (heartbeat). Just take care of yourself and you will be fine. Eat well, get LOTS of sleep, drink tons of fluids, and try to stay in a positive frame of mind. Before you know it you will have a big round belly and you will be busy getting the nursery ready. If anything does go wrong (don't worry, it wont) just know that it was out of your control. Don't waste your time worrying about what COULD happen, just focus on what you want to happen and put all of your energy into making it happen. Good luck, I'm sure everything will turn out just fine.

Answer 4

I've had three kids and no miscarriages; my mother had two, one before me and one after. So, if there is a history of miscarriage in your family that is making you nervous, put your fears aside. No matter what, listen to your doc, eat healthy, no smoking/drinking, etc. If a miscarriage were to happen, dont blame yourself. It would be hard, but you could survive. Most of all, try to stop worrying about something that will probably never happen. Odds are, you aren't going to have one. A good book to read might be 'The Law of Attraction' by Losier. It has nothing to do with pregnancy/miscarriage but everything to do with perceptions and getting what you want. Also, it's never too early to pray for your little one, even if he/she isn't completely formed yet.

Answer 5

Hey sweetie, i already see alot of good answeers to your question,but i still feel the need to tell you mine! It is totally normal for you to feel this way. It's so hard when you know you can't control what could possibly happen to your baby. My advise to you is to try to relax and enjoy your pregnancy.This is your first so i know it's hard but remember as long as you eat healthy, and take care of yourself and just do everything that you can to keep your baby safe like not smoking etc.. then try to relax and be at ease with the thought that you are doing everything you can tohave a healthy baby.Of course miscarriage is possible,but do not think of this ,you will do nothing more then stress you and your baby.Your baby can feel the affects of your emotions.At your first ultrasound they may not be able to see and hear the heart rate.Since you are so early your baby is so very tiny. Please just keep a positive outlook on a healthy pregnancy and baby.I wish you much luck,and congratulations to you and your husband. You will be just fine.

Answer 6

I know a few people that have had miscarriages but if you just stop stressing over it things will be good to go.I am sure that you are just over reacting.Just pray that you want and there will be nothing to worry about and if you still do maybe now isnt the right time.If you want this baby really bad and that's what you have been longing for then one day you will be watching this baby's first steps,then soon or later it will go to school, graduate,then well you know the rest of the story.Just stop worrying things will turn out fine.Good luck to you and your family.

Answer 7

You shouldnt worry your going to stress your body out, I have never had a miscarriage and I am on my second pregnancy, I was nervouse when I was pregnant for the first time and everything turned out great, this one I was very scared at first also and I ended up thinking about it a ton and when I went to the bathroom one time out of many to see if I was bleeding I was I went to the hospital and they said I am stressing my body out too much so make sure you relax and tell yourself everything is going to be just fine, I know it is hard but it is worth it.

Answer 8

I have never had a miscarriage, but I do have 4 children and it is was always on my mind...I am sure at your ultrasound they will be able to tell if everything is OK and they should see the heartbeat through the ultrasound.

Answer 9

Lots of us have experienced miscarriage, but honestly there's nothing you can do about it either way so stop worrying! On the ultrasound you'll see a sac and a tiny tiny spot that might have a flickering light that's the heartbeat. I just had my ultrasound today at 7.5 weeks and saw a seahorse! lol

Congrats, and if you stop worrying you'll enjoy this experience 100 timesmore!

Answer 10

You need to deal with that obstacle when/if it were to happen. You will make yourself sick with worry. I had a miscarriage once before and you have to come to terms that it is just the facts of life. Although the pain will always be there, life does go on. Hope you have a beautiful, healthy baby in 7.5 months time.