Ok, I have had 5 previous miscarriages and I am currently 11 weeks, 3 days pregnant. I always thought I would be safe if I made it to 12 weeks and then I was on here yesterday and read about ladies losing their babies at 17 - 24 weeks. HELP. I am sooooooo paranoid now. I can't sleep and this is all I think about now. I am sick to my stomach because of this. I have had several ultrasounds so far, they all show a good heartbeat etc. I know this is not good for my baby for me to worry like this, but I can't help myself. Any words of wisdom?!
2007-02-13 00:12:06 · 9 answers · asked by princess 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Please try not to stress too much. Like you said, it isn't good for you. Yes it is possible to have a miscarriage up to 24 weeks, but your chance of miscarriage decrease significantly after 12 weeks, and the further along you get the less likely it is to happen. All you can do is try to relax and take each day as it comes, and each day that goes by is another day closer to the birth of your beautiful baby.
Good luck x x
2007-02-13 00:47:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know there is a safe zone. I am not sure the weeks you have to be. My sister had one child 5 years ago and had been trying since then to have another, It was a similar situation. She had I think a little over 10 miscarriages and finally got pregnant 2 years ago and had a healthy boy full term. I would ask your doctor, because miscarriages wear on all of your female reproductive organs. Each specific case is different. You are being realistic about it, but you will receive tons of different situations from here. If you count your days based off of a story you read from here you could be causing a lot of stress for your baby especially if yours is a high risk pregnancy. Go to the doctor so you can take the right steps for a healthy pregnancy and possibly put your mind at ease.
2007-02-13 00:31:18 · answer #2 · answered by trey6z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know your feeling. My first pregnancy was a miscarriage and every baby since has scared me to death. I am 14 weeks with my third baby, 4th pregnancy and they found the heartbeat yesterday and I just wanted to cry. It was so calming to hear. Keep faith that this one will be OK. That's all you can do and when you get further along, you can buy one of those things that you put on your belly to hear the heart beat to help you know that everything is OK. I think they work at 11-12 weeks. Say a prayer and try to fixate your mind on it or you will go crazy. Good luck to you and I hope everything goes well!!
2007-02-13 01:19:43 · answer #3 · answered by kristin h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe this means something to you maybe not but, my mother had 4 miscarriages then she had my sister, another miscarriage and then she had me, then my brother. I just want to say that it is possible for you to have children. I know the feeling myselfe firsthand because i have lost a child of my own. mine and all 5 of my mothers were in the 10-12 week range. It may be something with genetics because my family has has multiple problems with child birth. Worring is the worst thing to do but I know that is easier said than done. Keep you head up, go on with you day, and whatever happens, happens for a reason. You cannont stop a miscarriage from happening because it is your body rejecting the baby fetus. Good Luck to you and your baby and God Bless!
2007-02-13 00:31:55 · answer #4 · answered by Jessi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first thing you need to do is relax. Most miscarriages happen in the first 12 weeks. After that, the chances go way down. But relay your concerns to your OB or nurse practitioner. I'm sure they've counseled a thousand women in your same position.
2007-02-13 00:26:40 · answer #5 · answered by mamasquirrel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your doctor....I know not really what you were hoping to hear, but miscarriage risk significantly reduces once you get to 12 weeks. Your doctor can give you the numbers if you'd like to know. Most likely everything will go very well for you.
Congratulations on your pregnancy.
2007-02-13 00:47:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a mom of three, and my best answer would be call your OB! Thats what they are there for, or if they have a nurse practioner in office, speak with her about your concerns. You need to try and stay calm, I know easier said then done but you really do need to relax. Every body is different so try not to compare yourself to others.
2007-02-13 00:22:59 · answer #7 · answered by luvmatthew2002 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all i can say is have faith think positive and every thing will turn up fine,just be extra cautious of anything and everything will turn out fine goodluck
2007-02-13 00:18:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hang in there. take each day as it comes. It will be fine. take care.
2007-02-13 02:26:27 · answer #9 · answered by cmf242004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋