Stress and worry in early pregnancy

[BristolDolly]

Hello lovely people,

I'm currently 5weeks2days pregnant with my miracle ivf baby. Due to some family matters I've spent the past 4/5 days really stressed out, tearful and angry. My poor fiance is worried about me and frankly I've been a bit worried too. I'm worried that this anxiety and stress will be affecting our little one. My question is this, can this really cause damage to little bean? I'm calmer now thankfully. My viability scan isn't for 10 days so I've got to hold out until then just praying everything is fine. I've had the occasional mild cramping on my sides almost like period pain and clearly my moods are all over the show. Did anyone else feel like this in early pregnancy?
Thanks all xx

Really try not to worry about this.
Thousands of women have successful pregnancies under life or death situations, women are pregnant in war zones, under intense emotional and physical pressure.

I was also under immense pressure during my first pregnancy whilst my brother was terminally ill. My pregnancy was smooth.

Please try not to let this worry you, easier said than done I know, but it will only be another thing you're worrying about.

Hi,
I understand your concern - I'm 5+2 as well and have a really stressful and physically demanding job - which has been causing me a lot of stress recently

Like others have said, the odds of the recent anxiety and stress are unlikely to be affecting anything moving forward. Tommys website is clear about that concern - I've found their website helpful if you've not visited already.

I've had some mild twinges/nearly cramps but hoping that is nothing more than usual sensations for early pregnancy - easier said than done to 'not worry'

Try to take time for you to rest - if you're anything like me, anxiety is exhausting!

Positive thoughts for you and your partner xx

Please do not worry! I have had two pregnancies in the past year. Last June I lost my son at 33 weeks (genetic condition passed from myself so don't let this worry you!) I then fell pregnant again 6 months later. Because of the loss of my son I had an agonisingly anxious 9 months carrying my little girl. I wish I could tell you the number of panic attacks I had, but I couldn't even count! My anxiety was through the roof and I was also terrified it would harm her. She was born 9 weeks ago and honestly everyone comments on how chilled she is! She is also a very happy baby and very alert and intelligent already! Worrying that it's bad for the baby will only make your worry worse. Give yourself some credit for the times that you're not anxious, and remember, growing a little human is hard work! Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy 😊

Oh my goodness, congratulations on your new little family. I'm so sorry for the hardship you went through, I can't imagine how traumatic that was for you. Thank you so much for sharing your story with me, it honestly just made me tear up (pregnancy hormones!). I'm doing everything I can to be calm from here on out, I went for a lovely walk in nature on my own today, kept putting my hand where the little one is growing to feel more grounded and connected.
I feel so much calmer having read your response to me, you're so right, growing a person is hard work!!
Take care and enjoy your new little one. I really appreciate the time you took to reply. Xx

Oh goodness I'm so sorry you went through all this during your pregnancy. Thank you for sharing your story, I'm doing my best today to be calmer. Xx