Does the worrying ever stop?

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Just wondering does the worrying ever stop? We had our 10 week scan last weekend and got the all clear and everything looked perfect. I thought after that I would start relaxing more and stop stressing about the possibility of something going wrong but I'm still worrying at every little cramp or sicky feeling! When did everybody start relaxing a bit more and start enjoying the pregnancy?? Am I being crazy?!

I'm 29 weeks pregnant with our first and I haven't stopped worrying yet. Initially I was worried about miscarriage, then possible defects along with stillbirth or preterm labour. I'm not normally and anxious person but it seems that pregnancy brings it out in me.
Don't get me wrong, I don't worry every minute of every day but in the back of my mind it's there.

I began to relax a bit more after my 10 week scan but felt better again last week at my 13 week scan. It's completely normal try and relax though

I’m afraid it doesn’t stop! Welcome to parenthood 😄 the worry may reduce a little in c30 years.

Currently 12+4 with our second and I don’t remember worrying first time round. However this time we paid for an early scan at 11 weeks and convinced my self it would stop me worrying having peace of mind. Then I’ve been worrying since that something has happened and I haven’t got my nhs 12 weeks scan until Friday when I’ll be 13 weeks. I honestly think it’s going to be constant worry until I have a bump and can actually feel baby move.

Nope once you're past scanxity you start movement worries ... and the they're born and you spend your whole life worrying about various things!

It never does 🙈. There is always something to worry about. Even when their born a whole load of new worrying starts 😂

I've always felt like it's the secret that all the baby manuals and anti-natal classes forget to mention - that from the moment you see the 'positive' line (possibly even before then) you will NEVER EVER not have a little bit of worry. Forever more. When you're pregnant, when they're born, when they're toddlers, starting school, as they become teenagers, when they're 45...... you get the drift.

Sometimes you'll worry a lot, sometimes it'll be a background little tiny worry. But it never totally goes away.

So no, you're not crazy, all is well & congrats to you on your pregnancy!

I have a two year old, a four year old and am 29 weeks pregnant - I've been worrying for pretty much the last five years! I'm afraid the worry just changes but it's always there.

35 +2 with 3rd baby and no the worrying never stops unfortunately lol

No, I’m afraid not OP. As soon as you get that BFP a switch turns on and that’s it! It’s your motherly instinct and completely normal. Just shows what a lovely mummy you will be.,
As a Mum to a 4 year old and being 30 weeks pregnant I can tell you that the worrying just changes. I had a m/c last year so the worrying over this pregnancy has been off the charts. Yesterday I was worried that DS had blood in his pee (it was red fluff off his jogging bottoms - phew!) and today I am worried that he won’t like the dinner at school) happens to the best of us but it’s all worth it - trust me!

My worry was unbelievable for the first few months but stopped once I felt movement and after the twenty week scan. As I finally had some daily solid proof he was moving around in there, and having had a good scan I knew he was clear of any abnormalities that they test for. It got a lot better for me, I’m now 26 weeks and just enjoying and loving it instead of worrying constantly!

Not for me. Baby arriving next week and I still check toilet paper every time for blood, panic when he has had a sleepy morning (always more active in evening), my mind goes into overdrive at every pain and it’s been a very painful pregnancy. I was over 30 weeks before I started buying any baby stuff or decorating nursery. I’ll be fine when he is in my arms but this has been an anxious pregnancy

I'm reliably informed by my MIL that it never stops, ever, and that she worries about 40yo DH as much as she ever did. Welcome to motherhood

If the worrying really starts to negatively impact your life, though, speak to someone.

I’m nearly 37 weeks, still worrying...