I have just found out that I am pregnant and I am so excited! I know that women have been having babies forever, but I was just wondering if it is normal to feel as though you will FOR SURE be the one that something will go wrong with. I am so nervous and scared that I will miscarry. Every minute I feel as though something will happen.
2007-01-31 03:59:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Yes, it's very normal for you to feel this way- even if you are 100% healthy. No one can just make those worries dissapear, but there are steps you can take to reassure yourself. I'm sure you've heard them, but here is a small list. See your doctor or mid-wife regularly, don't smoke, but if you do cut back slowly but surely until you've quit. Don't drink alcohol, and cut back on coffee if you drink it. Eat lots of fruit and vegetables and drink lots of water. Get as much rest as you can, and try not to worry or be too stressed. Avoid hot tubs, and don't even make your baths as hot as you can take. Avoid over-the-counter remedies, and tell your doctor you are pregnant if he prescribes medication. I know saying don't worry doesn't work, but try to think positively. There are more reasons why everything will be fine than not.If the baby is healthy, and you are healthy, there is really no reason why you would miscarry. I know it will sound heartless, but thinking this way got me through three pregnancies when I was so sure something would go wrong. The baby is essentially a parasite that will take from you what it needs.As long as you are eating and drinking what the "growth" needs, you'll be fine. Good luck. I'm sure everything will be fine. Ps I thought I'd add that learning some relaxation techniques and praying helped me more than I can say. And the book What to Expect When You're Expecting was a very important tool for me. It was an extra reassurance that what I was feeling (whatever it was) was normal. And I hate to tell you that if you are a worrier like me, it never really goes away; I just find new things to worry about. Try to just take one day at a time and not worry.
2007-01-31 04:26:48 · answer #1 · answered by kealey 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oh my gosh, I did the same. When I had the implantation cramping and a little bleeding I was sure it was my miscarriage nightmare coming true.
It wasn't.
The only problem I had in my pregnancy was severe dizziness which left me lying down for almost the whole of my pregnancy- I had to quit work when I was 10 weeks pregnant because of it.
I was certain though, that something would go wrong and that I wouldn't have a baby to show for my pregnancy...but she is now 21 months old and very healthy. But only now is that feeling of 'something is going to go wrong' starting to fade...
You will be fine!
2007-01-31 04:15:38 · answer #2 · answered by ♥Pamela♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is normal as a first time mother.
Especially when going to the MD's or talking to friends that have had sad or bad experiences.
Making yourself nervous will make you stressed and can cause you and the baby to become sick.
go get a full check-up from your OBGYN, request an ultrasound (if you haven't had one yet) and get all the reasurrances.Until a Doctor tells you something is wrong, enjoy your pregnancy.
Talk to your mom, grand-mother or other "mother figures" you're close to and trust (this includes friends, sister/inlaws ect) find things productive to help you along the way.
Good luck and congrats!
2007-01-31 04:10:52 · answer #3 · answered by arcticraven77 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was the exact same way when I was pregnant. I would lie awake night after night...worrying about the baby. If she kicked, I'd worry that she was too active and something must be wrong. If she didn't kick, I'd FREAK OUT and call the doctor. If I used cleaning supplies and forgot to read the lable, I was SURE I had done something horrible to the baby.
All of your worries are completely natural. It just means that you will be a caring and attentive mommy. Try not to worry so much. Your little bundle will be just fine and you'll be a great mommy! Best of luck to you!
2007-01-31 04:08:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is take very good care of yourself. Get lots of rest and eat good, healthy food, and drink lots of water (about 64 oz). Things happen but all you can do is take really good care of yourself at don't do strenous stuff. If you get severe cramping in your stomach or you start to bleed then go to the hospital but other than that just rest and let your body to the work. Congrat's on the pregnancy.
2007-01-31 04:12:04 · answer #5 · answered by tweety 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, its normal. But its also normal to at some point realize that your worrying is doing more harm than good. You need to stop, find resources that ease your worries. Such as think about good things, try to fill your mind up with those thoughts when worry strikes. As worry causes stress and stress causes chemical reactions in your body that are not good for the growing fetus.
2007-01-31 04:09:53 · answer #6 · answered by gypsy g 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know how this feels!! I am the same way. It sounds like this is your first? Mine too. I think after I got an ultrasound I felt much better, but until then, just relax. Worrying and being anxious might hurt the baby. ( I will try not to worry too :)
2007-01-31 04:06:55 · answer #7 · answered by rlrmnc 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its normal to feel insecure just take good care of yourself and be cautious all will go well good luck to you and your baby!
2007-01-31 04:05:07 · answer #8 · answered by Nicole 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋