Anxiety during pregnancy.

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I found out that I’m expecting dc3 a couple of weeks ago. Big surprise as its unplanned but now that I’m over the shock I’m very happy. However I’ve previously had 3 miscarriages and I just cannot relax. This morning I’ve managed to convince myself it’s an ectopic pregnancy as I’ve had about 5 very brief pains on the lower right side of my belly over the last week. I’m just waiting for the bleeding to start, and dreading the first scan. I just know this isn’t helping anything and won’t change any outcome so would love to hear how other people have managed to keep their anxiety levels down as I just want to enjoy my 1st trimester

Didn't want to read and run. I am only 5+3 and absolutely sh**ing myself most of the time. But I do have occasional anxiety free days (today is not one of them which is why I'm on this board!).

What helped me was imagining the very worst that could happen and then trying to think about how I'd cope (I would) and what life would look like (my life is a nice one and we can keep trying). Also 'Mind the Bump' meditation app. Finally getting my husband to read up on early pregnancy so he can counter with informed info. Today is: 'symptoms come and go' and 'every pregnancy is different' - honestly, it's annoying but helpful...haha!

I'm sorry though. It sucks. I never imagined I'd spend so much of the early days of this pregnancy just terrified. I'm getting an early scan next week which I hope will help!

Thanks for replying, I’m going to have a look at that app. I’m around 5 weeks as well I think but have absolutely no symptoms yet which doesn’t help. Hope your scan gives you some peace of mind xx