Is anyone else nervous of getting pregnant again?

[craftymum01]

I had a miscarriage at 15+2 weeks at the start of this year and so desperate to have another baby. We are doing everything we should be but in the back of my mind I am also scared and nervous of getting pregnant again. I don't think I will enjoy it and will be worried about every twinge and side effect. Has anyone else had this when pregnant following a loss? I already have a DS so I know we are so much luckier than most.

Yes, I had two missed miscarriages last year and the fact I never bled or had any pains during my miscarriages has made me even more anxious during this pregnancy. I wouldn’t let myself be happy or even fully accept the fact I was pregnant until after the dating scan at 13 weeks. I even got to a stage where I convinced myself I had miscarried again and was fully prepared for bad news at the scan. I couldn’t believe it when she showed me the screen and there was a big ol’ baby hiccuping . It hasn’t ridded me of my anxiety entirely, I am 16+5 now and still get fearful if I don’t feel movement for a while even though I rationally know I shouldn’t feel constant movement at this stage. I have a Doppler which has helped me a little.

I was terrified when I got the positive pregnancy test and literally said out loud “here we go again...” but I also knew I needed a baby, I was desperate for it.

Good luck OP .

Oh and sorry for your loss

So sorry for your loss, that is devastating I have suffered 2 early MCs this year and feel exactly the same as you. At a time that is mostly happy and exciting for most women, I will certainly be amongst the ones who will be racked with anxiety for most of the next pregnancy and have that joy completely taken away! Who knows, it might be different but, I have this worry too.

Just make sure you are mentally ready and give yourself all the time you need. And then...go for it superwoman! Good luck and baby dust x