Here we go again!

[Lucy1973]

Hi, just wanted to know if anyone has any advice on how to chill out when newly pregnant after a few MC's. I am ok at the moment, but I am sure the panic will set in soon. I will probably get a scan at 7/8 weeks, but until then it's FXed and hope for the best!

 

[#1onway]

First of all congrats on BFP !!

Its so hard to relax, i've just tried to forget i'm pregnant to be honest and booked two private scans which helped x I think its natural to have a few meltdowns along the way but fingers crossed its third time lucky x

 

[mislaww]

Aww, Lucy hon, I'm so sorry you're stressed. I know I went through something similar - I couldn't stop the panic until we got past the point of our mc. I think for us PAL, ironically the stress of a bfp is unbearable! Fingers crossed for you.

I had a few moments of reprieve. My sister (who's a gp and my armchair quarterback doctor) recommended massage. I went for one, and it really helped. I had about a full day of significantly reduced stress. My sister said there's no mc risk from massage, but for your own peace of mind, keep the rmt away from your abdomen.

DH and I keep reminding ourselves that one way or another, we are one step closer to our baby. That really has helped us.

Good luck Lucy! We're always here to chat if you need.

 

[Lucy1973]

Thanks mislaww and 1onway. I thought I better find some girls going through same thing, we all need that bit of extra support right now!

Right now I am just looking to the 7/8 week scan and seeing a heartbeat, I have never seen one before! Hope you girls have happy and healthy pregnancies, heres to lovely babies next year for all of us!

 

[Tulip]

From what I've seen among my lovely friends, there's no failsafe way of controlling the panic But I always advise that each day that passes is a success - you are pregnant. Treasure every moment Feel free to join us in Spring Babies there are some lovely ladies in a similar position x

 

[Beadette]

It's hard to be positive. I have good days and bad days. I'm sure I'll be carted off to the loony bin before I hit 12w! But it's the constant and unconditional support from the girls here that helps! Good luck! I too have had 2 losses this year, both mmc's. I've had an early scan and saw a hb for the first time ever. It was amazing xxxx

 

[Lucy1973]

Thanks Beadette, I would love to see a heartbeat in a few weeks, it would be a first! You must have found that amazing!

 

[Amos2009]

Lucy- I SO wish I could give you advice on how not to panic, but as you've seen from my posts, I can't even talk myself off the ledge LOL.
This board is amazing when it comes to those days where you just feel like you are going to burst with uncontrollable panic. There is always someone there to say a kind word or even tell you you are nuts for thinking the way you do.
Just know you are in my prayers, and we can get through this together!!!

 

[mislaww]

Oh, yes, I echo Tulip - one day at a time. Today you're preggo! HURRAY!

 

[Lucy1973]

Thanks girls, it's so nice to know there is a place to go and panic when necessary! Amos I have watched you freak out and gradually start believing in your bub.....I am sure your scan will be great!

 

[Tulip]

Amy! Get off that damn ledge! It's out of bounds until 24 hours before your scan

 

[Amos2009]

Aww....but I was only out here visiting. lol