Hi,
I don't normally post on here (although I read with avid interest) but I have been moved to post as I am getting really fed up!
I am currently 25+1 with my 2nd child. Towards the end of my first pregnancy I had the whole racing heart thing to the extent the midwife sent me for tests - everything came back fine.
A couple of weeks ago I started experiencing what I can only describe as panic attacks - can't get enough breath, heart racing, feel like I'm going to die etc. I have suffered mild panic attacks on and off for years so I know what it feels like but the thing with these is that I don't feel like its psychological. I feel perfectly calm. I'm not worried about the baby, I'm not worried about the birth. It just happens at random, usually in the evenings when I am relaxing in front of the TV.
I'm tired from working full time and looking after DS1 (21 months) and DSS (8yrs) but OH is amazing and does a lot of the childcare, bathtime/bedtime stuff so I feel totally supported and am generally really happy. So is it a panic attack or is it normal pregnancy symptoms and more importantly is there anything I can do about it?! Its such a horrible feeling and it got so bad last night that I do feel anxious this morning that it is going to happen again at work.
Anyone experienced the same and what was it and did anything help? Thanks!!!