6 weeks and scared

Sat Mar 02, 2013 2:40 pm

I am just wondering if anyone can give me some insite on how I am feeling. This is my second pregnancy. I miscarried the first baby in June of 2012 when I was 5 1/2 weeks. My husband and I have been having a hard time getting pregnant. Now, everytime I feel a little cramp, or I feel the least bit funny, I think I am going to miscarry again. Everyone tells me what I am feeling is normal, but I am a natural worrier! I have been trying my hardest not to worry because I know stress is bad for me and the baby. I always thought this would be so easy for me to get pregnant, but all I have done is obsess that something is wrong. Is this normal?

Sat Mar 02, 2013 9:08 pm

I am just wondering if anyone can give me some insite on how I am feeling. This is my second pregnancy. I miscarried the first baby in June of 2012 when I was 5 1/2 weeks. My husband and I have been having a hard time getting pregnant. Now, everytime I feel a little cramp, or I feel the least bit funny, I think I am going to miscarry again. Everyone tells me what I am feeling is normal, but I am a natural worrier! I have been trying my hardest not to worry because I know stress is bad for me and the baby. I always thought this would be so easy for me to get pregnant, but all I have done is obsess that something is wrong. Is this normal?

Hello RachelSummers7586 and welcome to BabyZone! We are so happy to have you here with us.

In my opinion it is normal to have those thoughts. You already know about stress not being good for any pregnancy, so I know it is easier said than done but try and relax. Do you have any hobbies, maybe like to read books, paint, sew, etc.? I think it would be great to take your mind of things. You also came to a great community, the ladies here are all super nice and very supportive.

Best wishes,

Pia

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Mon Mar 04, 2013 8:49 am

The worst thing you can do is get worked up about it. You need to try to relax (I know thats easier said than done). If you are truly worried then call your doctors office and talk to one of the advice nurses.

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Mon Mar 04, 2013 4:57 pm

I have been trying to relax and take it one day at a time. My doctor said that it is completely normal to have period like cramps because my body/uterus is getting used to a baby being in there. That is what they told me last time though to. So far I have had zero bleeding which I know is good so that is basically the only thing making me calm. It seems everytime I go to the bathroom, I look at the toliet paper praying there isn't blood. I have been going to sleep earlier and trying to stay off my feet as much as possible, which is easier said than done working 40 hours a week. I just want my doctor to tell me everything is ok. I guess I will feel better after my first U/S on the 12th!

Tue Mar 05, 2013 8:04 am

I am sure you will have some peace of mind after the u/s. Let us know how it goes and how you are feeling then

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Mon Mar 11, 2013 3:33 pm

I am at 24 weeks, and this is my first pregnancy. I have gotten cramps since the day I got pregnant. I was a worrier too, especially at first, because I bled at least once a week for the first 14 weeks. I think if you are really worried, call your doctor. I thought I was driving my doctor crazy, but they were really great about hearing from me at least twice per week! I always feel like if you are worried enough to be scared, get reassurance from your doctor. Everyone who is or has been pregnant has an answer, but you have to listen to your body and your instincts.

Mon Mar 11, 2013 5:01 pm

Rachel,
Lol you sound exactly like me. My husband and I lost 2 pregnancies last year. One at 8 weeks and the other at 4.5 weeks. Now we're pregnant again (about 6.5 weeks) and I check the toilet paper every time I use the bathroom. I was calling my doctor every time I had a cramp or discomfort or felt sick etc. because I am terrified to lose this baby. I know how you feel, you just want to be a mommy more than anything. My doctor said that there is a nerve that runs down from your uterus all the way to your vagina and that any pain from abdomen to vaginal area is most likely the uterus stretching because there is a baby in there and it pushes on that nerve. As long as there's no blood we're looking great, and even if there is a little spotting don't freak out it doesn't ALWAYS mean miscarriage. Our pregnancies are pretty close in gestation. I'll keep my fingers crossed for both of us and I'll keep you, your husband, and baby Summers in my prayers. I think everything is going to be okay. ;-)

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Wed Mar 13, 2013 5:40 pm

Please just don't stress yourself yourself too much or worry. I'm sure everything will be fine. I'm 16 weeks pregnant with my first child. I haven't had any cramps or spotting but my doctor told me if I do have small cramps and a little spotting that it's normal. So most likely it's just your uterus stretching.