I have one child and have just found out i am expecting my second. Problem is, now i am impatient to get past that magical first trimester. I need to take my mind off the pregnancy for a while because i have 7 months left and i cant stop thinking that something might go wrong. Is that normal? And how can i think of something else and stop panicking that something will go wrong because i thought that you were only supposed to be so terrified when it is your first?
2007-01-21 18:56:53 · 28 answers · asked by Fluffybean04 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
When i was pregnant with my 1st child i was the same i just wanted to get past the "safety barrier" and i thought once that had passed i would be able to relax and enjoy the rest of my pregnancy but no, i was worse because the bigger my baby grew, the more i felt it kick the more paranoid i got about every twinge.I think people assume you wont be so worrying second time round because you know what to expect, but at the same time its knowing what to expect that makes you worry more!! I think as you already have a child you should just try and keep yourself busy giving that child all your time be it playing games, watching their favourite films, just doing as much as you can because as your bump gets bigger you wont be able to do as much and when the second baby comes along your 1st child wont be getting as much of your undivided attention it will have a sibling to compete with!! Good Luck with everything hope all goes well!
2007-01-27 23:47:18 · answer #1 · answered by Dani 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every pregnancy has worries that something might go wrong. The first trimester is the hardest because you can't feel the baby kicking yet and sometimes it takes weeks before you get to hear the heartbeat. As you draw closer to your due date you will be more at ease since you will have that reminder every time you feel a kick that the baby is still fine. The first trimester holds the greatest chance of miscarriage and the most uncomfortable symptoms (don't know about you but feeling like I am going to puke constantly is quite annoying).
It will get better, it is totally normal to dread about the pregnancy with subsequent ones. I just found out that I am 9 weeks with my second child and I am terrified about how I am going to go about raising these two kids so close together (20mo right now with the first one). Just concentrate on preparing your first child for the new baby. Good luck and don't worry. It will probably be fine.
2007-01-28 18:28:09 · answer #2 · answered by MOMMY585 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I panicked more with my second because i knew what things could go wrong as i had learned from the first time round.
I had somehow ended up with blood poisoning after my first and found out i had strep b, so all the way through pregnancy i was worried sick.
I shouldnt have worried about it at all - in the end it was something totally different, he came 6 weeks early instead! All was fine though so it showed me what a waste of time i spent worrying about something that was never going to happen.
Take things one step at a time, enjoy your pregnancy and start looking forward to the good things, like your first flutter, kick wriggle, heartbeat, scan. Focus on all these things and hopefully it will take your mind off the bad things.
2007-01-21 20:01:07 · answer #3 · answered by peachy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This one is tricky, most pregnanciescause worry. Do something else, happy distraction stuff. If you can, focus on the child you already have and plan to make the most of the last of your only child time. If the feeling persists, honestly i would take it to a doctor and be like i Want a battery of basic tests and then i want you to run the Odd tests. And an early sonogram. If theres something wrog it should present if not then you should just feel better because now you Know you're ok.
2007-01-28 17:51:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had my second child in June 06.
My daughter was born in 2004 and that was a pretty awful experience.
So when i found out i was pregnant again, i cried for days (not all all time though) and panicked about the birth and how i could love this baby as much as i loved my daughter!
I was so scared about the birth and all that, when it actually came to that birth day,it was so quick(painful) and instantly changed how i felt!
I spent the next 6 months wishing i didnt panic through the pregnancy because i didnt enjoy it because of all my fears!!!!!
Try and enjoy, because you might regret it like i did afterwards!
If anything happens deal with it when it crops up!
Good luckxxx
2007-01-24 10:54:07 · answer #5 · answered by cgiggler3010 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its totally normal to worry. you find out you are pregnant you love your baby and just want to do whats best for it. When you are pregnant there seems to be so much you can worry about to. I was always worried when i was pregnant and i had a miscarriage with my 3rd baby so i thought how am i going to have another baby i would be so worried but when i got pregnant the forth time i think i was a bit more relaxed than the first 3 because i realized all the worry didn't help me last time it doesn't really get you anywhere. I know its hard but try to relax and enjoy your pregnancy. look after yourself and you are doing whats best for your baby.
2007-01-21 21:14:12 · answer #6 · answered by bulldogfish 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was terrified when i was pregnant. mainly because i'd had a miscarriage the previous year. i didn't calm down until i reached about 32 weeks. the only thing u can do is try to keep your mind busy on other things. do u have a hobby ? every time u feel yourself starting to worry about it too much, find something to distract yourself. i love art, and making jewelry, but everyone's different. another simple distraction technique is to put some music on, and sing along. lol - sounds silly, but it works ! i'm sure that everything will be fine hon, just keep counting off those days, and before u know it, u'll have your baby in your arms ! good luck. x
2007-01-21 19:17:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should talk to your doctor about your concerns. You may be having some kind of warning or something. I am not trying to scare you but if you are this afraid there maybe something you are doing wrong in your pregnacy to bring on this worry. Do you want the baby? Is there some medical condition going on now? Speak with your Doctor so your mind can become at ease. Good Luck.
2007-01-21 19:12:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-12-21 18:41:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very normal to be worried about the baby. But try not to stress yourself out about it, that will just make you sick and more stressed. Enjoy your pregnancy. I thought just like you when i had so much longer to go. Now i only have 3 weeks till my EDD. And this is my second baby also, i was scared for awhile in my 1st pregnancy and this one, and everything is ok. Sit backl and enjoy, for it will soon be over!!!
Good Luck!! ;)
2007-01-28 10:39:07 · answer #10 · answered by Amy L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋