Early pregnancy anxiety

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Hi all. I’ve recently found out I’m pregnant. It’s very early days - I’m only about 5 weeks. I’m really anxious though since finding out as I obviously want everything to be okay as it’s still early days. Is this normal to feel like this? Is there anything that can help feeling like this?

Just thought I would pop in and say from what I read a lot of women feel the same. I found out last week and I’m around 8 weeks now and I question everything! I’ve read a lot of posts on here with women saying similar! I don’t think the hormones help I just try and stay calm, do not google anything! It was a huge shock finding out I was pregnant but also a massive blessing and I think it’s completely normal to want everything to be okay xx

Yes it was a complete shock to me, but also a massive blessing. Thank you for getting back to me, it puts my mind at ease to think a lot of people feel the same at this stage! Hope you’re finding your pregnancy okay. I just want to get to that 12 week bench mark! 🤞 X

Everyone feels the same and it doesn't really ease up until you've had your 12 week scan i'm afraid..... and then it starts up again before your 20 week scan..... and then q whole new world of growth scans and charts and checks and worries opens up until you give birth! So it never really goes away lol.

Congratulations on your pregnancy. Try to relax and look after yourself as best you can, that's all you can do at this stage.

Omg me too! I'm nearly 5 weeks 🙊 so happy but so nervous. Booked an early scan just to check everything is okay at 8 weeks 🙈 xx

Oh wow! Is that a private scan? How many days exactly are you? We’d be due around the same time! It’s nice to see someone is feeling the same x

Thank you. Trying to take it easy and do everything I can! It makes me feel better to know that everyone feels the same x

I think anxiety is par for the course I’m afraid, don’t seem to be many women who escape it. Ultimately there’s nothing you can do either way beyond not drinking or smoking and taking your vitamins, everything else is just what will be. Try not to drive yourself mad though (easier said than done)

How I found this post is searching "anxiety in pregnancy" haha I'm only around 4 weeks and had two recent losses both at 6 weeks I'm awful and Google is the worst enemy but you can help it! The way I'm trying to take my mind off things is making a Pinterest board of everything like baby outfits, everything we will need, baby shower ideas photo shoot ideas literally everything :) and you can make your board secret on there too cause I know you normally have all your Facebook friends on there! Oh and baby names, obsessed with looking 😍 xx

I turned 5 weeks today too and it’s nerve wrecking no doubt. There’s not much you can do apart from taking it a day at a time. I’m going to book a scan at 8 weeks just for some peace of mind.

Thanks all for replying. I’m 5 weeks tomorrow. (I think). I’m just trying to keep my mind occupied but makes it worse in all this lock down! I guess hearing from each other helps a lot x

Hi everybody! I'm 5 weeks tomorrow and found out 9 days ago- they've been the longest days of my life! I'm trying so hard to be positive too but I had a miscarriage in October at 10 weeks but the baby had stopped growing at 6 weeks so I'm just very afraid and nervous this will happen again. Have booked an 8 week scan to try to sooth my panic but find lockdown makes avoiding google and over thinking everything much harder! Anyway, for all those experiencing this same obsessive thinking and constant anxiety, I'm sure we'll all get through it and be smiling on the other side (-: just joined mumsnet so I don't feel alone in this xox

Hi all

@lots2020
I also lost a baby at 11 weeks. Hence the anxiety. It is crazy how slow this 12 weeks is going. However I do count it as a blessing as we are able to rest and protect our babas whilst in lockdown. Hopefully by time we are back to the real world we may have passed 12 weeks or close to.

The lack of symptoms has not helped anxiety levels at all. X

Having lost 4 babies (3 were MMC at 9 weeks and I had absolutely no warning) I am absolutely the same this time around. It's all consuming isn't it. I've vowed I'm NEVER doing this again, it's far too stressful!

@Baba11
@Frazzlerock
I'm so sorry to hear about your losses- I know that there are no real words of comfort and that only time can heal. I think the fact we're all feeling worried is unavoidable but maybe we can remind each other to be grateful for every day which passes without worrying symptoms and tell each other not to google when we feel the slightest thing! I feel as if I'm wishing my life away as every month of trying I been just waiting for the fertile window and then waiting to see if my period comes and then willing the days to hurry by so I'm fertile again! I'm going to try my hardest to just enjoy every day and try to be excited but calm about being pregnant. You're so right but that this lockdown is in many ways a blessing as we can relax more and keep safe! I do wonder whether pregnant women will still be in the vulnerable category when it comes to lifting restrictions though? Xox

@lots2020 thank hunni
I agree we are very blessed to be pregnant, so we have to try and get through these 7/8 weeks.
I think when the lockdown is eased we will still be classed as vulnerable until they are certain there will it hasn't been a second peak.
Has anyone registered with hospital? I have a telephone appointment with midwife next week!

Hi,
I’ve had some heavy bleeding and just wanted to hear whether anyone else has experienced similar.

My last period was 1 April. I had brown watery bleeding which I assumed was implantation bleeding so I took a test. Which was a faint positive. Took a digital which said pregnant 1-2 weeks.

Then Monday I wiped and saw fresh red blood which then developed in to a heavy bleed. It’s now Wednesday and I’m still bleeding, it’s a little lighter but it’s definitely more than just spotting. From Monday it mainly comes out when I go toilet and doesn’t really come through on a pad. I’ve not noticed any clots but I have had cramps which I’ve eased with a hot water bottle.

I personally think that I have miscarried but wanted to know if any one else has experienced anything similar? I’ve been told It’s too early for EPU so just see how I am in a few days.
The uncertainty is affecting me more than the potential miscarriage itself 🤦🏽‍♀️

Any comments are welcome. The good, the bad and the ugly!

@lots2020 I am 8 weeks now and still feel very anxious! But time will go fast if you just try continue like you usually would and take care of yourself! I’ve had barely any symptoms except from tender breast, and a bit of tiredness randomly! X

@Jaejae90
Have you taken a pregnancy test? That may shed die light on it. If it is a miscarriage( which I hope it isn't!) but the hog levels will be dropping quite rapidly. So a cb digi should show you that your 3+ weeks if anything lower would be worrying
Try and stay positive if the bleeding has stopped now may be a good sign. As there was also no clotting neither.
Hope it helps.

It's normal to feel anxious.

Don't Google too much, it makes you only more anxious.
Call your midwife or GP about any medicak questions if possible.
Talk to friends who already have kids, they know how you feel and can support you.

Congratulations and best wishes.

@Jaejae90
I'm so sorry that you are going through this. I know how the uncertainty feels more agonising than anything at the moment. The details you've described happened to me when I miscarried- I had on and off bleeding for 9 days before I fully miscarried. However, my sister bled throughout her pregnancy on occasions (more than spotting) and this was a withdrawal bleed and nothing sinister. I think you need to insist on going to get professional help with you Gp or in hospital to know either way as this is so awful for mental health. I hope that everything is ok and am here if you want to talk about anything either way.

My google history is looking rather wild at the moment lol. I couldn’t agree more it’s useless 😂. The same site will tell me it’s dandy and the next sentence will tell me it’s not.
I think the cramps is the biggest giveaway that it’s a miscarriage. I will wait another week and try to just distract myself and not worry. Whatever will be will be I suppose and no amount of google will change it.
If I’m still uncertain next week I will ask my GP to refer me to APU.

Thank you all for taking the time to respond. It’s really appreciated 💕