Just wondering if one ever reaches a stage in pregnancy where they are no longer so worried about the well-being of their unborn child?
I'm 27wks and still worry about baby - is baby alright in there? Is baby growing properly? Is baby staying away from the umbilical cord so as to not cause any injuries? Will baby be alright for another 13 (or so) weeks - etc.
I don't worry as much as i did in the first trimester (prob cause baby kicks all the time which is reassuring) but i still freak out from time to time - worrying something is wrong EVEN THOUGH i have absolutely no reason to think otherwise (Ob is always happy with baby's progress and never said there was any cause for any concern).
Does the worry and anxiety ever stop?
2007-01-15 13:40:39 · 27 answers · asked by Smiley One 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
not even after you have the baby. not even after the baby starts school. not even after the baby turns 18. not even after the baby gets married and has babies of his/her own. not even after the baby had grandbabies. you never stop worrying. welcome to motherhood!
i got grounded from watching the discovery channel while pregnant - i started thinking my baby had every problem they showed on tv. also, don't watch the movie aliens. you'll have nightmares about the baby popping out of your belly and killing everything in sight.
remember that if there was something wrong with the baby, the dr would tell you. he/she is required to by law in the u.s. they have to tell you what's going on.
seems to me like you are a very lucky woman, and will be a great mom to be so concerned. just take it easy, and try to focus on the great time you'll have once the baby is born. best of luck, and congrats.
2007-01-15 17:26:05 · answer #1 · answered by sinaka23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you will not stop worrying and stressing. You will continue, as any normal mother-to-be would, to worry straight through the time of birth. You will go from worrying if baby is alright during the pregnancy, to worrying about delivery during your labor. Then, once the baby is born, you will STILL continue to worry through the baby's upcoming growing years. But, this is normal and is something that all mothers go through. Some days the fear will be worse than others. You will also suffer through some depression after giving birth. This IS normal to a lesser degree, but if at any time it feels overwhelming DO seek out your doctor/OB or a counselor. They CAN help you through the depression and it should be short-lived. Congrats on your pregnancy and rest assured that things are fine!!! I worried through ALL of my pregnancys (10 pregnancies, 6 of them resulting in birth, 4 of them early first trimester miscarriages) and STILL worry as the kids are growing.
2007-01-15 15:20:37 · answer #2 · answered by craftizast 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think most parents, expectant or experienced, find that, the worrying NEVER goes away! That is part of being a good mom/dad! Just educate yourself well...and try not to give yourself physical stress because that is not good for either of you & can actually slow labor! It is great to be concerned & to do all that is in your power, but sometimes you have to let go & just know that things will work out the way God intended! You sound like you are very normal, just try to relax!
2007-01-15 14:18:01 · answer #3 · answered by Boppysgirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's totally normal to worry. I had a healthy pregnancy and healthy daughter 2 years ago, now I'm back to worrying again with this pregnancy. I'm a Christian, too, and try to trust God with this, but I am still coming up with new things to fret about. I think we all just need to take a deep breath! Statistics are on our side; most pregnancies go well and most babies turn out healthy!
2007-01-15 13:53:46 · answer #4 · answered by mommy-to-one 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The worrying never stops. Even when the baby is born. You are still going to worry over the petty things. But its all about being a parent. Its what we do. Congrats on your pregnancy. Good luck
2007-01-15 13:44:07 · answer #5 · answered by michaellandonsmommy 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
you will never completely stop worrying, but at a certain point, you will begin to reassure yourself as soon as a concern arises. I'm 35 weeks, and still have pointless, unreasonable concerns. "He flipped and then stopped moving...I bet the cord is wrapped around his neck!!!" or "I forgot my pre-natal vitamins this morning... i bet he's anemic and weak and its all my fault...."
Just reassure yourself that women have been having healthy babies for thousands of years, and we are much better equipped to handle problems than Einstein's mother was, or Beethoven's, or Benjamin Franklin. Also, it may sound awful, but at some point, you'll be so concerned with getting him out of there, that you will hardly think of possible problems.
2007-01-15 13:49:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No not really u worry about the last month the most because the baby could pop out any second
2007-01-15 13:45:15 · answer #7 · answered by Jonathan L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not even if you've done it before, no. It's normal, it means you care about the health and well being of your baby. It either prepares you for the worst, or most often just makes that great sense of relief even better when you see everything is ok, and it keeps you on your toes making sure you keep yourself healthy during the pregnancy.
2007-01-15 13:45:02 · answer #8 · answered by Bored Enough To Be Here 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am 35 weeks and i still worry. but my biggest worry now is delivery of the baby is he be to big, will i get a hold of mu husband, will i know what to do. And am i ready to handle a baby. I worry all time. sorry i couldnt give you a better answer. GOOD LUCK!
2007-01-15 13:52:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...it does, when you see your baby after being born and can physically touch him/her and see that he/she is okay! Sorry I'm 36 weeks pregnant with my 2nd one and I am still freaking out. Oh yeah and after that initial worry is over, you will constantly worry about your child until the day you die.....that's just being a parent!
2007-01-15 13:46:35 · answer #10 · answered by jule9104 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋