Can't stop worrying

[CathyandHeathcliff]

I'm absolutely terrified I'm going to have a miscarriage.
I'm 14+2, I had my 12 week scan two weeks ago and it was all fine, everything perfect and heart beating away in the chest.
I had my Downs, Edwards and Patau screening tests and they all came back low risk.

I had a tiny bit of spotting this morning and have had cramping for a week or so, now including back pain and sciatica. I keep reading it's normal for this time because of everything stretching etc. But I'm still really worried.
We've told everyone now, because all was well at the 12 week scan. Everyone at work keeps talking to me about it and how excited I must be, congratulating me etc.
My parents and DP's parents are excited, his mum and my mum are knitting blankets and other bits and pieces for the baby.
I'm so scared everything is going to go wrong I can't let myself feel excited or buy anything.

Have you had sex recently? That could be the cause of the sporting.

The risk of miscarriage now is extremely low. I know it's hard not to worry but if you're concerned, speak to your midwife.

@GreenMeerkat We didn't have sex yesterday but we did 'other things' I seem to have spotted after orgasm (sorry tmi) since I conceived. But apparently it hadn't caused any probs so far (hence the healthy 12 week scan)

Its perfectly normal to spot after sex and 'other stuff', it's just a bit of irritation that's all. Please don't worry. You've had a healthy scan and screening has all come back low risk so the likelihood you will continue a healthy pregnancy and go on to have a healthy baby is extremely high

@GreenMeerkat Thanks, I need to put it into perspective.
I'm checking the toilet paper and my knickers every time I go to the toilet! I can't wait until I can feel he or she move. I'm not even showing yet either as this is my first.

I'm exactly the same as you! I'm 14 weeks I'm constantly worrying I check the toilet paper every time I go to the loo then worry about every pain. I'm so frightened if anything was to happen so I'm not enjoying my pregnancy at all xx

I can understand your worry hun, I was a wreck before my scan. I'm 14 weeks too and I must admit I've calmed down a lot but even with every new twinge I have a little wobble. Just try to remember the stats at this stage, everything points to baby being ok now.