Tell me why I should or shouldn't buy.....

[Arcadia]

My main issue with any form of monitoring like that is that it feeds into anxiety and creates an environment where you're not trusting your body or that things will be okay. I understand yours is a unique situation so I hope this view doesn't offend you.

[onthefly]

With DS our OB used the stethoscope from a little later on in the pregnancy, so maybe it won't be too much longer till you can just use that. Baby's movement is probably a better indicator
I agree with Arcadia about feeding anxiety. I understand why you need the extra reassurance, but that may be better gained through close contact with a caring and understanding caergiver, as well as taking time to care for yourself.
I hope you're doing well adn baby is kicking up a storm soon

[blessedatlast]

Yeah, I'm not that paranoid. I'm doing quite well actually. I don't think I'll bother. I am closely monitored anyway, at least every 2 - 4 weeks I'll have an appointment.

My main issue with any form of monitoring like that is that it feeds into anxiety and creates an environment where you're not trusting your body or that things will be okay. I understand yours is a unique situation so I hope this view doesn't offend you.

Not offended, but ROFL at trusting my body and that everything will be ok. Once I passed 12wks with the twins I thought things would be ok. Then once I got the stitch in at 19wks I thought things would be ok. When my babies were born alive at 24wks I thought things *may* be ok. They weren't and I don't trust my body. It failed my babies. They were perfect, it was my body that couldn't hold them which is what caused their death.. In my case increased monitoring doesn't make me more anxious, it makes me less anxious. The fact that I have the option to be closely monitored makes me see the need for it less. However I also had 2 big bleeds at 10 and 12wks, which increased my anxiety. I think I'm coping quite well though.. It's just going to be a long 9wks to get passed 24wks.. Lots of milestones to focus on in this pregnancy..

[Ozziehoffy]

Abs, I think you are indeed doing a brilliant job with your coping!! love ya heaps

[blessedatlast]

Thanks, I'm a big brave Mummy! Being at the hospital is hard. Lots of triggers that make me feel right back where I was 2 and a half years ago..

[nattyfred]

If you think anything will give you peace of mind, then you should do it You have good reason to stress and to recognize that and try to alleviate it is probably the most comforting thing you can do. So if you want one = pro, if you dont = con lol

[Arcadia]

BAL...I didn't know your full story and feel a little sheepish now...