FINALLY!!! BUT ...

[Janus]

I am amazed to be able to say that after a miscarriage in September 2005 and trying for more than 18 months now I am FINALLY pregnant again!! I can't tell you all how exciting it was to finally see that BFP, we were beginning to feel that our time had passed.
HOWEVER, I am now totally terrified. I am imagining every single twinge in my tummy to be some awful sign. I am only 5 weeks, I cannot imagine how I am going to get through to the magic 12 weeks. Does anyone have any ideas on how to relax and is there anything to do to prevent another mc? I'm seeing my GP next week and think I should try and get an early scan. I also have accupuncture on Monday so maybe this will help me relax. Any ideas though, please?

HOW FANTASTIC!

Congratulations on your pregnancy!!

Acupuncture will help. Try counting it in days rather than weeks, I found that helped me. Esp. as by next week you will have less days to go till twelve weeks than you have already had (IYSWIM?)

Congratulations. Let's hope it's twins!

fingers crossed for a happy, healthy and full term pregnancy x
there is nothing you can do to stop yourself having another m.c. eat well, take your folic acid, no booze, certainly for first trimester, rest and rest , and hope all is well x

congratulations!! Doubt anything will stop you worrying, but perhaps lots of nice massages wioll help

I agree with all of this. Take this time to pamper yourself - massages really help me to truly switch off. In terms of getting through the weeks ahead, I found that having things to look forward to at the weekends gave me something to aim for and took my mind of things a bit. Have friends to stay, or go out for the day. It won't stop you thinking of it totally, but it'll dilute the thoughts!

FABULOUS news by the way - sorry to mention that!!

Meant to say 'FORGOT to mention that'! Oh dear, you see my brain's gone now I;m a mum of 2!!