This is my first pregnancy and of course as soon as I found out I told EVERYONE I'm 10 weeks, and I have the biggest fear of something happening I can't even sleep most of the time, both our partents took off work near the due date the whole nine yards...what's getting to me is that my step-sister and I got pregnant two days apart and she lost her baby last week i'm just horrified it will happen to me, I heard the babys heartbeat a couple days ago and they said the chances drop dramatically, what did you guys do to start thinking more positive and to keep your mind off of it? I appreciate any advice, Thank you.
2007-08-30 18:42:03 · 13 answers · asked by Mommy2B 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
This happens to all mothers, especially when you find out someone recently had one! But worrying about it will only make the chances of it higher, and the chances of it now aren't very great. I'd say you're ok, just relax!!! Enjoy it cause you'll only be pregnant with this baby once!!! Don't spend all that time worrying or you'll miss out on the joy of it all. Eat well, and take care of yourself. You'll be fine. Good luck.
2007-08-30 18:47:25 · answer #1 · answered by boo kitty 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are ALMOST at the 12 week mark. I thought about it a little because I miscarried at 7 weeks, but the way I made my self feel better is I reminded myself to trust my body to do what is best. If you heard a heartbeat then you are in good shape... Stress and worry are two of the worst things you can do to yourself right now. One thing to think about is that even if by chance you do miscarry 1) you now know that you can in fact get pregnant (which is a huge step) and 2) you are most fertile the three months following a miscarriage. I got pregnant again before I got my next period... so even if something happens (and again your chances are slim) don't say anything and keep trying, chances are you will be pregnant again right away.
2007-08-31 02:02:11 · answer #2 · answered by katiebug 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my first ultrasound yesterday I am 5 weeks 5 days amnd am no longer worried about miscarrying as I heard the babys heart beat yesterday.
I had a miscarriage the pregnancy before this one and when I had my 5 and 6 week scan there was no heart beat thats why I know this baby will be ok.
Now you are 10 weeks ansd have heard the babys heart beat I would try not to worry. My Dr said to me stress is not good for the baby.
Best of luck
2007-08-31 02:04:06 · answer #3 · answered by TTC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 6 weeks pregnant w/ my second and can't help but think of the big "m" once in a while. I try to stay positive and do my best to stay occupied with other things. I'm sorry for your step-sister. You're already 10 weeks so I would say you're in good shape. I'm not telling anyone for a while too but with my first I told everyone at 6 weeks and started shopping for baby stuff. I believe in prayer and it works! Good luck and God Bless!
2007-08-31 01:47:47 · answer #4 · answered by Precious 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had that fear, too. It got even scarier when I started spotting so I went to the doc and they did an ultrasound... I was having twins! To relax I played very soft music and sang to my belly whenever I got a little stressed. I also turned down the lights when I was at home. My favorite baby music was Kenny Loggins: Return to Pooh Corner. It was good for my girls and better for my stress level.
BTW, my daughters are 8 now.
Many blessings!
2007-08-31 01:56:24 · answer #5 · answered by bethcoughy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best advice that I heard and I have yet to use this is.. Worry only about today. Don't overwhelm yourself with things that haven't actually happened yet.
Mark Twain said "I have been through some terrible things in my life, some of which actually happened."
We get scared and put ourselves through so many things that haven't even happened and may never happen.
I wish you the best and good luck.
2007-08-31 02:17:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in a similar situation but I lost my baby. I've been told that more and more women loose their first baby before the second trimester. If I were you I wouldn't worry because you heard the heart beat. You got past the first trimester. Just take it easy and don't worry.
2007-08-31 01:47:17 · answer #7 · answered by dbrandydtaylor 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good and positive thinking will only bring positive things to your life. The same thing happens to negative thinking.
You should imagine your baby in your arms when you're breastfeeding... Imagine you having the baby already if you.
Have you heard about the Law of Attraction? It's true!
Avoid bad feelings. Don't forget that your baby's feeling everything that you're feeling. I'm sure evrything's gonna be fine.
Good luck!
2007-08-31 01:55:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Honey- congratulations and CALM down. I am sure your baby will be fine, but the healthier and happier you are, the better the chances your baby has.
Good luck. Get regular check ups and study pregnancy.
2007-08-31 01:46:20 · answer #9 · answered by Renesme 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take good care of yourself. Worrying won't make your pregnancy healthier. Just relax. Eat well and sleep. Pamper yourself. You deserve to take some extra time to rest and put your feet up.
For me 20 weeks for the first pregnancy. I started to relax. And, for the other two. I wasn't worried.
2007-08-31 01:44:53 · answer #10 · answered by 354gr 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋