Probably Being Silly

MrsP · Mar 5th, 2008, 14:20 PM

Hi girls,

Really need a moan and only mummies to be would get it.

Been feeling low the last couple of days which is probably just the hormones, but I'm 5 weeks pregnant and keep worrying about my little bean, wondering if its ok and growing ok.

I'm sure everything is and there is nothing at all that would make me think other wise - it's just probably my mind doing over drive.

Just wondered if anyone else felt like this and how you manage to keep your chin up. I'm worried I'll worry so much and end up causing my self problems.

Sorry for the moan x x

Mervs Mum · Mar 5th, 2008, 14:28 PM

I felt exaclty like that at about 5 weeks. I think its totally natural. I got in a pickle worrying so much. My first midwife appointment seemed ages away and so did my scan so I booked in to my Dr's and told him how I felt. When I was talking I was practially wringing my hands and getting wound up and he was 'Whoa!'. I asked him about checking my HCG levels to see if they were rising as they should. He was great and sent me to have that checked plus B12/iron as I'm borderline anaemic and the results were back in 2 days and I felt LOADS better.
It worked for me so if you felt it might why dont you suggest checking your levels??

x

Samantha675 · Mar 5th, 2008, 14:29 PM

Oh lord yes love. I worry every single day about my baby. It is the nature of the beast I am afraid. My midwife told me early on that worrying will not cause anything to happen, but nor will it stop it. So I take each day at a time, and if I really start to worry, I divert my thoughts best as I can. I also made a calander, and would highlight my week milestones, ie. getting to 6 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks, 20 weeks, and so on.

MrsP · Mar 5th, 2008, 14:31 PM

Thanks for the reply.

That's an idea.

My doctor is rubbish but the nurse there is excellent and being a woman she might get it too.

I'm actually in the process of looking for a new doctor not sure I feel comfortable with him being responsible for the health of my and my baby.

CAn I just ask for it to be done and they should go ahead?

Doodles · Mar 5th, 2008, 14:51 PM

I too felt the same at 5 weeks ; at my first appointment with the midwife I hardly listened to her because I was terrified that she would 'jinx' me and I'd miscarry (I'm blaming my irrational hormones for that one)

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In fact I was so paranoid I threw away my home pregnancy test and didnt dare look at the leaflets and booklets the consultant gave me. Looking back I feel really silly and wish I had been able to relax and enjoy the first trimester.
I'm sure your anxiety is natural, must be that maternal instinct kicking in. Samantha675's calandar sounds like a great idea, would give you something positive to focus on

Mervs Mum · Mar 5th, 2008, 14:53 PM

I actually asked for it out right and told him I thought that it would reassure me. The Dr is in the business of caring for you and your baby's welbeing and if this will make you feel better then he'll get it done for you. If he's crap then be insistent!

anita665 · Mar 5th, 2008, 14:54 PM

I'm the same. All the way through my pregnancy I've been worried about something. Most often it is just whether he is growing properly. I think it's unavoidable during pregnancy. Who knew it could be so stressful!

**Vickie** · Mar 5th, 2008, 17:08 PM

I felt the same way at 5 weeks, worried about absolutely everything, wondered if the test I had taken and somehow been wrong. Completely normal

gde78 · Mar 6th, 2008, 08:31 AM

I've been exactly the same. Watching every little symptom. Worried about cramps then worried when they went, then worried boobs weren't as sore, or I didn't feel as tired, or I didn't want to cry today. It's never ending. The scan I had last week has reassured me a bit, but this week I'm now worrying whether it's still growing and healthy. I think we're all the same, but I'd try Mervs Mums advice and try and get your hormone levels checked if you can. Hope you find something that puts your mind at rest a little bit.

wickedstepmum · Mar 6th, 2008, 09:00 AM

Hi MrsP. I am 5w+3days and feel exactly the same way. Just this morning i was freaking about the fact that i havent felt any real nausea yet and my boobs arent as sore as they were 3 days ago. i twitch at every little twinge and worry it is a sign that something is wrong.

my husband has actually had to hide the vial of HPT's i had becuase i was compulsively peeing on sticks to reassure myself that i was still pregnant.

it is insane. the rational part of me knows that but the paranoid part is shouting louder at the moment.

good to know i am not the only nut case.

Mar 5th, 2008, 14:20 PM	#1
MrsP Other BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hornchurch, Essex Posts: 4,205	Probably Being Silly Hi girls, Really need a moan and only mummies to be would get it. Been feeling low the last couple of days which is probably just the hormones, but I'm 5 weeks pregnant and keep worrying about my little bean, wondering if its ok and growing ok. I'm sure everything is and there is nothing at all that would make me think other wise - it's just probably my mind doing over drive. Just wondered if anyone else felt like this and how you manage to keep your chin up. I'm worried I'll worry so much and end up causing my self problems. Sorry for the moan x x

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Mar 5th, 2008, 14:28 PM	#2
Mervs Mum Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: somewhere over the rainbow..... Posts: 21,347	I felt exaclty like that at about 5 weeks. I think its totally natural. I got in a pickle worrying so much. My first midwife appointment seemed ages away and so did my scan so I booked in to my Dr's and told him how I felt. When I was talking I was practially wringing my hands and getting wound up and he was 'Whoa!'. I asked him about checking my HCG levels to see if they were rising as they should. He was great and sent me to have that checked plus B12/iron as I'm borderline anaemic and the results were back in 2 days and I felt LOADS better. It worked for me so if you felt it might why dont you suggest checking your levels?? x
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Mar 5th, 2008, 14:29 PM	#3
Samantha675 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 8,123	Oh lord yes love. I worry every single day about my baby. It is the nature of the beast I am afraid. My midwife told me early on that worrying will not cause anything to happen, but nor will it stop it. So I take each day at a time, and if I really start to worry, I divert my thoughts best as I can. I also made a calander, and would highlight my week milestones, ie. getting to 6 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks, 20 weeks, and so on.

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Mar 5th, 2008, 14:31 PM	#4
MrsP Other BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hornchurch, Essex Posts: 4,205	Thanks for the reply. That's an idea. My doctor is rubbish but the nurse there is excellent and being a woman she might get it too. I'm actually in the process of looking for a new doctor not sure I feel comfortable with him being responsible for the health of my and my baby. CAn I just ask for it to be done and they should go ahead?

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Mar 5th, 2008, 14:51 PM	#5
Doodles Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: warwickshire, uk Posts: 319	I too felt the same at 5 weeks ; at my first appointment with the midwife I hardly listened to her because I was terrified that she would 'jinx' me and I'd miscarry (I'm blaming my irrational hormones for that one) . In fact I was so paranoid I threw away my home pregnancy test and didnt dare look at the leaflets and booklets the consultant gave me. Looking back I feel really silly and wish I had been able to relax and enjoy the first trimester. I'm sure your anxiety is natural, must be that maternal instinct kicking in. Samantha675's calandar sounds like a great idea, would give you something positive to focus on

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Mar 5th, 2008, 14:53 PM	#6
Mervs Mum Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: somewhere over the rainbow..... Posts: 21,347	I actually asked for it out right and told him I thought that it would reassure me. The Dr is in the business of caring for you and your baby's welbeing and if this will make you feel better then he'll get it done for you. If he's crap then be insistent!
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Mar 5th, 2008, 14:54 PM	#7
anita665 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 2,689	I'm the same. All the way through my pregnancy I've been worried about something. Most often it is just whether he is growing properly. I think it's unavoidable during pregnancy. Who knew it could be so stressful!

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Mar 5th, 2008, 17:08 PM	#8
Vickie Mum (Mom) Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 75,703	I felt the same way at 5 weeks, worried about absolutely everything, wondered if the test I had taken and somehow been wrong. Completely normal

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Mar 6th, 2008, 08:31 AM	#9
gde78 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Harlow, Essex Posts: 1,599	I've been exactly the same. Watching every little symptom. Worried about cramps then worried when they went, then worried boobs weren't as sore, or I didn't feel as tired, or I didn't want to cry today. It's never ending. The scan I had last week has reassured me a bit, but this week I'm now worrying whether it's still growing and healthy. I think we're all the same, but I'd try Mervs Mums advice and try and get your hormone levels checked if you can. Hope you find something that puts your mind at rest a little bit.

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Mar 6th, 2008, 09:00 AM	#10
wickedstepmum Pregnant (Expecting) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: London Posts: 4	Hi MrsP. I am 5w+3days and feel exactly the same way. Just this morning i was freaking about the fact that i havent felt any real nausea yet and my boobs arent as sore as they were 3 days ago. i twitch at every little twinge and worry it is a sign that something is wrong. my husband has actually had to hide the vial of HPT's i had becuase i was compulsively peeing on sticks to reassure myself that i was still pregnant. it is insane. the rational part of me knows that but the paranoid part is shouting louder at the moment. good to know i am not the only nut case.

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