Is this always this difficult to figure out? (I'm the husband)

[MrsKChicago]

Waiting for my first ultrasound seemed like it took an eternity, even though I only had to wait a week between seeing the midwife for the first time and going in for a scan. I'm not quite as impatient for the second scan in two weeks, but I'm sure I'd be losing it if I had any uncertainty about dates.

 

[GFGuy]

This question is really out there, but, I don't really know who else to ask this to... Is it normal to be thinking/worried about the baby not being healthy? My wife and I have been so excited about all of this but out of nowhere, I've all of a sudden been worrying that the baby isn't going to be healthy and wife isn't happy with me for thinking this way...I'm not either. I want to just be psyched about this... Is this normal??

 

[Eidson23]

This question is really out there, but, I don't really know who else to ask this to... Is it normal to be thinking/worried about the baby not being healthy? My wife and I have been so excited about all of this but out of nowhere, I've all of a sudden been worrying that the baby isn't going to be healthy and wife isn't happy with me for thinking this way...I'm not either. I want to just be psyched about this... Is this normal??

It's completely normal to be worried about your baby's well being! That's what being a parent is all about. It sounds like you have a better natural instinct than most men do. Most men it doesn't really hit them until later in pregnancy and sometimes after the baby is born!

I know I'm obviously not a man, but I'm basically in the same predicament as you where my wife is carrying our baby. She can feel the symptoms, she feels pregnant, whereas I don't feel anything. I'm constantly worried about her and the baby and ask her probably 15 times a day how she's feeling and how she's doing. It's a good, normal thing you're feeling

 

[RaspberryK]

I think it's normal, I'm a bit of worrier, and I do prefer it if my dh can be positive but also realistic and supportive.
Xx

 

[GFGuy]

So today was pretty much the best day of my life. And my wife's life. We heard and saw the heartbeat today. Baby is 8 weeks. DD is 3/31. When the ultrasound tech gave my wife tissues to wipe where the wand was, I thought they were for me and the tears running down my face. it finally feels real... So happy


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[Eidson23]

So today was pretty much the best day of my life. And my wife's life. We heard and saw the heartbeat today. Baby is 8 weeks. DD is 3/31. When the ultrasound tech gave my wife tissues to wipe where the wand was, I thought they were for me and the tears running down my face. it finally feels real... So happy

Congrats!! Such a great feeling

 

[Stellae]

Not weird being a guy on here at all, dads to be need to vent and ask questions, and that's basically the whole point of forums!

5 weeks is really really early, try not to stress. If hcg's moving up she should be good to go!

 

[MrsKChicago]

Wonderful news! I'm so glad! There's a thread for March due dates if you or your wife wants to peek in, you can find it if you click the March-mallow in my signature.

 

[RaspberryK]

Fab! Xx

 

[Okela]

Awww GFGuy that's wonderful news! Congratulations!

 

[Aidan's Mummy]

I had a scan at 5 weeks with both my sins due to bleeding. Each time the sac was empty and a scan was rebooked for 2 weeks time. And both times there was a tiny baby with a strong heart beat. My sons are now 5 and 2 plus the HCG levels are rising all great signs. Good luck with your next scan x