First Trimester Anxiety

Faith · Jul 1st, 2008, 08:53 AM

Hi ladies!

I found out about a week ago that I'm pregnant. I've got my first Dr visit this afternoon. I think I'm about 6 weeks along. I'm a nervous wreck. I'm so worried- I almost don't want to get my hopes up just in case something goes wrong.

Does anyone have any advice for me? I would appreciate it so much!

sosti · Jul 1st, 2008, 10:08 AM

I was the same way, still am b/c I am only 10 weeks but still am a little weird about telling everyone just in case. my advice is don't let anyone force you to tell anyone anything until you are comfortable. Good luck at the dr. today!

everything posh · Jul 1st, 2008, 11:17 AM

Good Luck at the doctors office! I was the same way with both of my pregnancies. The only advice I can give you is to enjoy this time! Don't tell anyone until you are ready and CONGRATS! Let us know how your doc appointment goes!

Sternchen · Jul 1st, 2008, 11:34 AM

Congratulations Faith!!

I know what you mean about being nervous, but try not to be and try your best to enjoy your pregnancy

ms.fashionista · Jul 1st, 2008, 11:38 AM

Hi Faith!!

You and I are in the same shoes! I missed my period a week ago, yesterday I took a home pregnancy test and it came out positive and I am having my first Dr.'s visit this afternoon. I took another home pregnancy test again this morning and those 2 pink lines appeared in like 5 seconds! I am quite positive I am preggers and I want to shout it from the mountain tops

but I don't want to jinx it. Congrats to you and your DH and good luck on your Dr.'s appt today! I am nervous for mine too!

Mrs. MC · Jul 1st, 2008, 11:47 AM

Congratulations and best wishes. I would just follow your instinct with things, do some reading about things to avoid, things to do etc but don't go too much on the internet because it can make you crazy with worry about possible complications etc so just do what you need to do so that you can be informed but don't drive yourself crazy !

Korilynn · Jul 1st, 2008, 12:08 PM

Congrats Faith!

I am just getting out of the first trimester...and thank God for that! I was absolutely scared to death that something would happen. I honestly was so worried all the time I had to just stop..and say this is out of my hands...all I can do is my best to feed the baby and take care of myself.... So I did just that and crossed the days off on the calendar until it was time for an ultrasound. Try not to worry...only worry if there are signs you need to worry! No blood...no worrying!

lanasyogamama · Jul 1st, 2008, 02:12 PM

It's so hard not to worry, just try to have faith that everything will be ok, that your body will take care of this baby. Good luck!

txngo · Jul 1st, 2008, 02:30 PM

Congrats! I was really excited too when I find out and I was about 5 weeks as well. I'm now about 10 weeks and I'm still worry although the DR said I should be fine. All the test results came out fine. I think the best thing to do is just take good care of yourself and you & your baby will be fine. Congrats again.

Sarsi · Jul 1st, 2008, 02:39 PM

YAY! Faith!
Congratulations!
felt the same way too the first time coz we've been trying to get pregnant for a year.
Just relax and keep the good thoughts flowing...
Its the most wonderful feeling when your doctor finally tells you the good news you already know!
Hugs!!!!

bagaddict44 · Jul 1st, 2008, 04:16 PM

congrats!! good luck at your appt.... I was the same way when I was pregnant I think it is totally normal to worry in the beginning, I know I will be the same way next time I get pregnant... Just take it easy and take care of yourself and everything will be ok.. just take it one day at a time.

princessDD · Jul 1st, 2008, 05:23 PM

i'm on the same boat as you. i'm seven weeks and have not seen a doctor yet. i'm scheduled for next week, but i've been a nervous wreck since my take home pregnancy test was positive. i had all the symptoms (sore breasts, exhaustion, and hungary at all hours) of being pregnant but because i have not received official confirmation from the doctor, i've been so anxious and having random thoughts about what is going on in my womb.

everything will be ok...just think positive!

ive_flipped · Jul 1st, 2008, 06:32 PM

congrats and it is so normal to worry but try not to worry too much

Faith · Jul 2nd, 2008, 09:35 AM

Thank you ladies for the advice- I am doing my best to try to relax and take it one day at a time. I know these are all normal feelings. The Dr reassured me that everything is as it should be right now, so that made me feel better. We are not going to share the news for a while. Hopefully until I'm finished with my first trimester. If I can wait that long, LOL!

And congrats to sosti, ms. fashionista, Korilynn, txngo, princessDD, and all the other moms-to-be!!!

Virgo · Jul 2nd, 2008, 01:31 PM

Congrats!! I am so happy for you and based on your pic, you are a newlywed!

My friend just told me she is pregnant - 10 weeks. They haven't started telling everyone yet; she is waiting until she is done her first trimester. She "had to" tell me cuz I wanted her to come to a fair and she said I would figure it out when she didn't go on any rides. She is a ride freak :)

Good luck!

Jul 1st, 2008, 08:53 AM	#1
Faith He makes me smile! Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,844	First Trimester Anxiety Hi ladies! I found out about a week ago that I'm pregnant. I've got my first Dr visit this afternoon. I think I'm about 6 weeks along. I'm a nervous wreck. I'm so worried- I almost don't want to get my hopes up just in case something goes wrong. Does anyone have any advice for me? I would appreciate it so much!

Jul 1st, 2008, 11:17 AM	#3
everything posh Member Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago, Athens, London, San Jose!! Posts: 644	Good Luck at the doctors office! I was the same way with both of my pregnancies. The only advice I can give you is to enjoy this time! Don't tell anyone until you are ready and CONGRATS! Let us know how your doc appointment goes! __________________

Jul 1st, 2008, 11:34 AM	#4
Sternchen We're having a boy!! Joined: May 2006 Location: Beauty RAOK Posts: 11,077	Congratulations Faith!! I know what you mean about being nervous, but try not to be and try your best to enjoy your pregnancy __________________ My 2 wonderful girls, Nicole (5) and Julia (1) will be big sisters soon! My pregnancy blog Come join the Beauty Bar's Secret Santa 2008 RAOK! Click here to sign up!

Jul 1st, 2008, 11:38 AM	#5
ms.fashionista H-Happy! Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,573	Hi Faith!! You and I are in the same shoes! I missed my period a week ago, yesterday I took a home pregnancy test and it came out positive and I am having my first Dr.'s visit this afternoon. I took another home pregnancy test again this morning and those 2 pink lines appeared in like 5 seconds! I am quite positive I am preggers and I want to shout it from the mountain tops but I don't want to jinx it. Congrats to you and your DH and good luck on your Dr.'s appt today! I am nervous for mine too! __________________ A Wish Come True...

Jul 1st, 2008, 11:47 AM	#6
Mrs. MC Member Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,775	Congratulations and best wishes. I would just follow your instinct with things, do some reading about things to avoid, things to do etc but don't go too much on the internet because it can make you crazy with worry about possible complications etc so just do what you need to do so that you can be informed but don't drive yourself crazy ! __________________

Jul 1st, 2008, 10:08 AM	#2
sosti bag obsessed! Joined: Dec 2006 Location: New York Posts: 663	I was the same way, still am b/c I am only 10 weeks but still am a little weird about telling everyone just in case. my advice is don't let anyone force you to tell anyone anything until you are comfortable. Good luck at the dr. today!

Jul 1st, 2008, 12:08 PM	#7
Korilynn Honey, What’s this? Joined: Oct 2007 Location: UK, But from FL,USA Posts: 597	Congrats Faith! I am just getting out of the first trimester...and thank God for that! I was absolutely scared to death that something would happen. I honestly was so worried all the time I had to just stop..and say this is out of my hands...all I can do is my best to feed the baby and take care of myself.... So I did just that and crossed the days off on the calendar until it was time for an ultrasound. Try not to worry...only worry if there are signs you need to worry! No blood...no worrying! __________________ ITS A GIRL!! The wisdom of Karen Walker: "I’m sorry, you must have mistaken me for somebody else. My name is Anastasia Beverhausen. Anastasia like Russian Royalty, Beverhausen, like……….where the beaver…live."

Jul 1st, 2008, 02:12 PM	#8
lanasyogamama Member Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 919	It's so hard not to worry, just try to have faith that everything will be ok, that your body will take care of this baby. Good luck!

Jul 1st, 2008, 02:30 PM	#9
txngo Member Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 682	Congrats! I was really excited too when I find out and I was about 5 weeks as well. I'm now about 10 weeks and I'm still worry although the DR said I should be fine. All the test results came out fine. I think the best thing to do is just take good care of yourself and you & your baby will be fine. Congrats again. __________________ HAPPILY MARRIED SINCE 7/7/07

Jul 1st, 2008, 02:39 PM	#10
Sarsi Member Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Bay Area CA. Posts: 1,880	YAY! Faith! Congratulations! felt the same way too the first time coz we've been trying to get pregnant for a year. Just relax and keep the good thoughts flowing... Its the most wonderful feeling when your doctor finally tells you the good news you already know! Hugs!!!! __________________ SARSI

Jul 1st, 2008, 04:16 PM	#11
bagaddict44 Member Joined: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 218	congrats!! good luck at your appt.... I was the same way when I was pregnant I think it is totally normal to worry in the beginning, I know I will be the same way next time I get pregnant... Just take it easy and take care of yourself and everything will be ok.. just take it one day at a time. __________________ LV Wish list-2008 mono keepall 55 mono batignolles vertical-purchased 7/08 mono zippy coin purse- purchased 9/08 mono key and change holder-purchased 6/08

Jul 1st, 2008, 05:23 PM	#12
princessDD impatiently waiting Joined: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 4,261	i'm on the same boat as you. i'm seven weeks and have not seen a doctor yet. i'm scheduled for next week, but i've been a nervous wreck since my take home pregnancy test was positive. i had all the symptoms (sore breasts, exhaustion, and hungary at all hours) of being pregnant but because i have not received official confirmation from the doctor, i've been so anxious and having random thoughts about what is going on in my womb. everything will be ok...just think positive! __________________ ~DD~

Jul 1st, 2008, 06:32 PM	#13
ive_flipped innie or outtie lol? Joined: Jun 2007 Location: eh!! lol Posts: 1,244	congrats and it is so normal to worry but try not to worry too much __________________

Jul 2nd, 2008, 09:35 AM	#14
Faith He makes me smile! Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,844	Thank you ladies for the advice- I am doing my best to try to relax and take it one day at a time. I know these are all normal feelings. The Dr reassured me that everything is as it should be right now, so that made me feel better. We are not going to share the news for a while. Hopefully until I'm finished with my first trimester. If I can wait that long, LOL! And congrats to sosti, ms. fashionista, Korilynn, txngo, princessDD, and all the other moms-to-be!!!

Jul 2nd, 2008, 01:31 PM	#15
Virgo Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,545	Congrats!! I am so happy for you and based on your pic, you are a newlywed! My friend just told me she is pregnant - 10 weeks. They haven't started telling everyone yet; she is waiting until she is done her first trimester. She "had to" tell me cuz I wanted her to come to a fair and she said I would figure it out when she didn't go on any rides. She is a ride freak :) Good luck! __________________ Virgo