Hi
Congrats on your preg....as scary- no terrifying it can sometimes be - the reward at the end is definately worth it.
I have suffered from a great deal of anxiety with this preg and am actually seeing the hospital psychologist with my DH to help us work through it all. Our reasons are different in some ways to yours - but all our concerns/fears are valid no matter what they are.
At 34weeks i had a placenta abruption and was minutes from losing my baby's and my own life so my DH and i carry a lot of fear for this preg. But fear can be a good thing because it can make us act to educate ourselves further and speak to others for assistance.
My advice to you is do some reading on pregnancy - you will find it'll put a lot of concerns at ease and help you to focus on the wonders and joys of the experience. Be open with your DR/OB about your anxieties - they can be very supportive and provide you with invaluable information. Finally share your feelings with your close friends and family - particularly those who have experienced pregnancy before.
You will know when the right time is to share this exciting news with your parents - you never know - your mother may surprise you and become a tower of strength for you as she may wish to protect you from the same anxieties she had to deal with????
I wish you the very best for your pregnancy - this anxious time will pass and you will eventually be overjoyed by the growth of your belly, the feelings of your baby's movements and the excitement of becoming a mother to the precious child you have created.
Hi everyone
Thanks for your supportive and kind words.
Went back to dr last night, she was v good, answered all of my questions, provided more information, went through blood test results which seem to be fine (although had not tested for HCG levels when I queried this she indicated she would take the levels in the next tests in a couple of weeks - in meantime was happy to rely on 3 urine test results).
I have my referral to an ob and feel more set to go now.
I have settled more into the idea of being pregnant. I feel pretty good today too which helps.
DH will probably tell the families in the next week or two!
Cheerio
Belinda.
Anxiety is a tough one. I have to be on medication for my condition, which DH was concerned about, but it's a low dose so I'm not worried.
They say that if you're depressed and anxious throughout your prg and not medicated, this is actully worse for your bonding with bubs than the drugs!
I think it's a great idea to buy or borrow a book. i did this when preg with Patrick and also bought "Up the Duff" which is hilarious and not as confronting as some of the other books can be. You and DH can read it week by week as well and follow the progress of the baby that way. It helps to get you into the whole thing as you'll find that the author was a bit sceptical herself and it's written like a diary.
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