Anxiety

[samjacklogi88]

How are other pregnant woman coping with what going on in the news and pregnant women being on the vulnerable list for 12 weeks I'm not due to give birth til August but hope this is better by then feeling rather anxious anyone else feeling the same be good to hear from you

Hey,

I'm feeling anxious too. I'm due in 12 weeks so don't think I'll be seeing many/any people apart from DH until our little one arrives. I'm really hoping that the worst is over by then as I'd be gutted if my parents couldn't meet their first grandchild straight away.

I'm also due in 12 weeks and my anxiety is through the roof. To be fair I've had a pretty difficult pregnancy and I think this has just added to it. I'm working full time at home with 3 yo DS who has just decided to become the biggest pain in the bum... is not easy! I'm trying to do a few things a day that make me happy, Bath, read a book, coffee in the garden etc. I'm hoping in 12 weeks thins will be better. Here if you need a chat x

Hi all. I hope you're all well. Very anxious too! Due in 9weeks and was really hoping I could have my mum there as well as my DP. Also have had a very tough pregnancy. Baby has a lethal condition, so that plus the recent news has made me very anxious and upset. I can't believe my close family might not meet my little boy in his short time with us 😢😢💔💔

All the best ladies. Keep strong 💪

@MisssC3025 what a terrible position to be in! I really hope that by then, your mum will be allowed to be with you when you have your little one 🤞🏼 things are changing so quickly, who knows what the next few weeks will bring x

@MisssC3025 sending positivity, unfortunately it's all I have to give! I'm sure it'll be a different situation in 9 weeks and we'll be able to see a bit clearer x

I am due in just 8 days and so terrified!
I have had covid symptoms since Tuesday night (fever) and am self isolating. I'm convinced that I have it. It cannot be flu as I have been vaccinated; and it's not a cold as I don't have any other symptoms except the fever.

I am praying that I recover before the baby comes, and that my husband doesn't develop any symptoms in the meantime or he won't be allowed in the hospital with me!

Thank you @Camouflage & @StayClosePooky

All the best for you both!

@Bookworm83 gosh I'm so sorry you feel so poorly and think it's CV! I really hope it isn't and hope your DH doesn't get it. I couldn't think of anything worse than not having my DP there ☹️

Praying for you, DH and baby 🙏💙💖

I'm actually enjoying having time to be calm, be indoors, make sure the house is ready, meditate and do yoga. We have no control over what is going on except for protecting ourselves where possible and worrying will not be good for the baby.

Very sorry to hear that @MisssC3025 , sending love to you and your family.

I guess the silver lining is definitely having time to make sure house is ready etc 👍👍 wish I was limber enough for yoga! I tried it once and omg 😣😣haha. I've been in my house since 17/1, as been off sick because of our awful news! It's been so hard in the house that my anxiety has gotten worse! Went for a walk today away from people and felt alive again! Let's hope we can continue doing these walks and the weather stays sunny!

All the best for your pregnancy and thank you

Thanks ladies lovely to hear from you all I'm not due til August 3rd but al this is making think about a home birth I also have a 2 and half year s little boy who has suddenly become hard work since we haven't been able to go anywhere my partner works long hours and my mum and dad live 5 minutes away I was hoping I'd still be able to see them my anxiety will be even worse if I can't see a single person trying remain calm but it is very scary I don't being on the vulnerable list I'm such an Independent person normally this is just so hard appreciate all your responses

Do you think midwife appointments will still continue as normal if we are supposed to be isolated for 12 weeks

Hi @samjacklogi88 I know it's hard being alone at this time but it really is best that you don't visit anyone you don't have to (for their sake as well as yours). My parents stay round the corner too and I usually see them 4/5 times a week but haven't done since last Sunday and won't for the foreseeable. Give them a all, I've had many long chats with my mum and brother recently over the phone. It does help.

I was at my midwife last week and she said that, going forward, routine antenatal appointments may be done via telephone/Skype (although she couldn't confirm that at the time). Obviously that would mean not having BP or urine samples checked but she made it clear that they are always on the end of the phone if we have any queries or concerns. The risks of GD and PE increase later in pregnancy so maybe the midwife would see patients in person if they are in their third trimester?! I'll be 32 weeks at my next appointment.