Pregnant & Anxious

[WingingIt101]

I’m currently pregnant with second dc. Much wanted and follows a very straightforward pregnancy with our lovely first dd.
I have no obvious reason to feel worried that this pregnancy will be anything other than also straightforward (eg no experience of loss, no real difficulty conceiving, no indicators there is a problem)

But I’m so so anxious. It’s like last time I didn’t really realise quite how lucky and amazing it all was. And this time I really appreciate what’s at stake. I’m only 6weeks so a way off a scan but I’m just convinced something will be wrong.

Has anyone else experienced this sort of anxiety and how did you manage it?

I’m nearly 6 weeks (5 + 4) and have really struggled with anxiety this time round. Have you got a history of anxiety? My GP has been very supportive. Maybe worth speaking to them if it’s affecting your day to day.

I could have written this post. I am 5 weeks with second pregnancy, and although had difficulties conceiving with DS it was an uncomplicated pregnancy and there is nothing to indicate this one will be any different but I just can't relax. I have booked a scan for 7 weeks just to get some reassurance and don't think I will accept I'm pregnant until I actually see the heartbeat.

I had the same with my 1st pregnancy, and although costly, I booked 3 private scans but the price was well worth it to settle my nerves.

I feel the exact same way, this is my first and I believe im between 5-6 weeks I have a scan tomorrow to see as I've had really irregular cycles.
I thought because we was trying for quite a while I would feel nothing but excitement but honestly I just feel anxious all the time thinking of the worst.
I've told a friend because she told me early and I feel like speaking to her has helped and I'm excited to speak to a midwife as I think that will help too. Trying to think positive thoughts xx

@cra994 I hope the scan eases your anxieties a bit x

@wegoagain thank you xx

Thank you all - it’s comforting to know others have experienced similar!

I had a private scan around 7/8 weeks with my first and that did help. We are having the NIPT at ten weeks this time but I’m wondering if I book something for 7.5 weeks just as a scan it’ll help me a relax a bit!

Good luck to you all and congratulations on your pregnancies - sounds like we will all be due around the same time!

@WingingIt101

Thank you all - it’s comforting to know others have experienced similar!

I had a private scan around 7/8 weeks with my first and that did help. We are having the NIPT at ten weeks this time but I’m wondering if I book something for 7.5 weeks just as a scan it’ll help me a relax a bit!

Good luck to you all and congratulations on your pregnancies - sounds like we will all be due around the same time!

Who are you booking the NIPT with? We had an awful experience with my first pregnancy (combined screening, invasive testing etc) so always thought I’d do a NIPT next time round but now I’m here I’m just not sure.

We’ve booked with a clinic locally who are very well regarded. It’s costing £500 so that’ll be a stretch 2 weeks before Christmas but I have friends who have had it there and said it was very good. The clinic is a one off rather than any sort of chain but it’s the Harmony test and so the reputation of that combined with the reputation locally of this clinic it felt like the right option.

I felt exactly the same OP! I went through a period around 9/10 weeks where I felt so low and just not myself. I just kept reminding myself that it was most likely my hormones and it would pass!

Whoops logged in and replied to the wrong thread sorry 😂

Thank you OP. What is their turnaround time? I’m based in the South East so will have a google!

@PittaMyBread 7-10 days. Not sure if that’s working days or includes weekends but that’s pretty standard I believe.