What's a normal level of anxiety/nervousness

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NC as I'm embarrassed about this even on an anonymous forum (which I realise is ridiculous, but here we are)

DD2 is 7weeks now and I'm feeling really anxious about certain things. She's not a fan of her car seat, usually screams an entire car ride. But now if she doesn't cry - instead of being pleased she finally was okay/fell asleep, I spend the car ride worrying that something is seriously wrong with her and that's why she's quiet. Is that normal?

When I'm rocking her to sleep I often have really terrible thoughts too. Like what would happen if my arms give out and I drop her, or as I'm walking around I knocked her head. Not that I'm thinking about doing these things - but worrying that they are a potential thing that might happen.

I have my 8wk check with the doctor this week, and feel on one hand I should bring it up - but honestly embarrassed to say it out loud

Aw I think it’s pretty normal to be honest just no one says out loud because it sounds messed up. I always imagine the buggy getting hit by a car or trapped at the train gates when we’re out and about. I wouldn’t worry unless it’s making you actually want to act on your thoughts x

I think these 'intrusive' thoughts are really common from speaking to friends and my own experience. Even now when I'm walking downstairs with baby I have visions of what would happen if I fell down the stairs/how would he land etc. My friend said when she had her baby she wouldn't have her windows open upstairs because she was paranoid she would trip and throw her baby out of the window! So I would say it's common but of course if it concerns you or it's having a real impact it wouldn't hurt to mention to the GP x I'm sure they'd reassure you x