Why am I so convinced this pregnancy won't last?

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I am 5 weeks pregnant.

This will be DC2. For some reason I am absolutely convinced I am going to miscarry and it is making me really miserable. With DC1 everything was fine and I was thrilled when I found out I was pregnant, but this time round I just feel empty and convinced it won't last :( This is probably because I've had no pregnancy symptoms, like last time I had morning sickness but I've had none this time.

Any advice/ideas how to improve my mood? TIA :)

I think we've all been through it. Just an irrational feeling like you say. Just try to trust your body. It's quite early for symptoms, you'll probably get them soon and regret having wished for them!
Good luck x

thank you vanillacremebrulee :)

God I feel so stupid!!! :(

You're not alone. I'm in the very early stages too and for some reason I just can't imagine that I'm actually going to have a baby. I know it's irrational and negative; I think in a way I'm trying to protect myself from getting too attached to the idea yet. With DD I felt better about it once the pregnancy went on and I started showing, feeling her move, seeing her at the scans etc. It's hard in the early stages because you have no idea what's going on in there, you just have to trust that it's all ok.

I'm sure it's not an uncommon thing to feel, please don't beat yourself up over it.

MissPenteuth I am exactly the same! I honestly can't imagine ever having this baby right now.

I think I'm also crazier than last time because I am so tired due to looking after DS (10mo)- exhaustion does that to a person :)

Thank you :)

I have been there!! (Still am to some eextent)

I keep thinking I'm not pregnant and the 4 tests I did to confirm (I was amazed!!) Were wrong!!

Just keep telling yourself you are being irrational and explain your worries to your MW and maybe she will book you in for an early scan just to make sure you're ok!

I felt exactly the same but went for my 12 week scan this morning and to my amazement they found a baby so its obviously working so far

If its any consolation my morning sickness didn't start for a few weeks after a found out I was pg when I was 5 weeks so I'm sure you've got some lovely symptoms to look forward to. In the meantime enjoy not having them

Oh and many congratulations

Thank you sasslejaney84 and faintpinkline :)

You have all helped me feel a lot better :)

My crazy, gorgeous, almost 2 year old is testament to the fact that my own instincts - which are usually pretty spot on - were wrong. I had an underlying feeling of concern all the way through but ds2 thankfully was fine. Hope this helps you to feel a bit better.