thread: I hate the first trimester

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  1. #1
    Registered User

    Nov 2008
    Melbourne
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    I hate the first trimester

    I had forgotten how much I hate the first trimester. The constant worry that something is going to go wrong, the running to the toilet checking for bleeding, and all the other fears etc.

    Anyway, I'm trying to relax and just enjoy this pregnancy and have done fairly well so far. How do u avoid stressing

  2. #2
    Registered User

    Oct 2008
    Victoria
    4,601

    No advice here mate! I was exactly the same, a complete basket case!
    You're almost half way through the first trimester now. Pretty soon you'll be seeing your healthy little bub on your first ultrasound.

  3. #3
    Registered User

    Jan 2008
    Central Coast NSW
    2,160

    I know just how you feel add constant morning sickness to the equation as well! Bring on the second tri I say!!!

  4. #4
    Registered User

    Jan 2006
    The Hawkesbury
    4,505

    Its funny.. i always missed being pregnant until i was! lol. Sorry you are feeling this way. But only positive i can give about the first trimester is, its better than the second for sleeping
    Hope it goes fast for you.

  5. #5
    BellyBelly Member

    Jul 2010
    Brisbane
    673

    I hear you!!

    I hated the first trimester and I'm a first time mum! I haven't forgotten any of it like people said I would and I still sit here today thinking "People go back for seconds and thirds of this??" lol

    I dont have any advice on the "avoid stressing" because I did it! I'd just try and take each day as it comes and everytime I checked for blood I'd think 'Phew Still going okay in there' and tried to think "as long as Im not bleeding its all okay". Easier said then done though.

    By the way... LUV the name Cupcake! Thats what DH and I call our bubs!

  6. #6
    Registered User

    Feb 2009
    Brisbane
    1,070

    For some reason I just assume everything is OK, because I have no reason to think otherwise? I don't check for blood... is that weird? The only real reason I don't tell people I am pregnant earlier is because it is expected that you keep it to yourself for 3 months.
    I guess I sort of figure that if something goes wrong there isn't a lot I can do except go to the dr if/when it does. There is no point worrying constantly about whether it will happen, I have a life that needs to continue irrelevant of what bubs is doing in there for the first 12 weeks. It probably helps that both pregnancies so far have been completely worry free (except for unnecessary worry created by medical professionals )
    I do hate the first trimester though. I hate feeling so tired and hungry. I hate waiting to look pregnant and be excited about the pregnancy with other people. To me it is just the long boring stage of the pregnancy.

  7. #7
    Registered User

    Oct 2010
    14

    waiting

    I guess it is a big waiting game...I was wondering though I have have breast soreness for the first 4 weeks and just today they aren't really sore anymore...is this ok? I know everyone is different in pregnancy...just wondering what others have felt...any sore stretchy tummy feelings? thanks!