5 weeks in and anxious!
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Topic: 5 weeks in and anxious!
Posted By: G-squared
Subject: 5 weeks in and anxious!
Date Posted: 25 June 2008 at 9:21pm
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Hey everyone. I only found out I was pregnant on Monday and I'm only 5 weeks into it. This is my first pregnancy and I'm feeling really anxious about all the things that could possibly go wrong and are outwith my control. I'm sure things will be fine, but there's so much to think about it's all a little overwhelming! (And I never imagined i'd be so tiiiiiiiiiiiired! )
Is it normal to feel so apprehensive? 
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 25 June 2008 at 9:23pm
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Totally normal.
Being tired is a good pregnancy symptom.  ------------- 
 
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 25 June 2008 at 9:33pm
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Sure is! Baby #4 is about to arrive here and I am STILL apprehensive! But I've found it gets easier the further along you get.
Best of luck! -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
 (02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 25 June 2008 at 10:02pm
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Oh so totally normal. And tiredness is a really good sign. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 25 June 2008 at 10:11pm
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Its soo totally normal, dont be suprised if you become a compulsive loo paper checker too.
Happens to the best of us.  -------------   
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Posted By: cat007
Date Posted: 25 June 2008 at 10:49pm
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Very normal - just try to relax and take up a hobby to distract you from over thinking.
One peice of advice - dont read too many books - they only make you more anxious and nervous about what could happen. Instead get a good mw and just go with the flow for a while. Unfortunately the tiredness is very normal - it does ease during the pregnancy for a while but then comes back. Enjoying resting and using it as an excuse. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  [/url http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Snickerdoodle
Date Posted: 26 June 2008 at 7:23am
Congratulations! 
The tiredness is out of this world, huh? It's totally normal to feel anxious! Pregnancy and mummy-hood bring on so many anxieties you don't quite know what to do with them all! (I keep mine in a jar under the sink) Exciting times
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Posted By: Danaj
Date Posted: 26 June 2008 at 7:48am
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MelNel, I know what you mean. I used to read the undie checker posts and thing you were all weird LOL
Now, everytime I go to the loo I close my eyes and just hope there is no blood. Talk about paranoid before the 12 week mark LOL!!!! ------------- http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wyI1oWn/"> 
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Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 26 June 2008 at 7:55am
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Congratulations!
As mums we start worrying about our babies the minute we find out we've concieved, it never stops. In the early days of my pregnancy I was really anxious too about all the things that could go wrong. My mum reminded me that there are billions of people in the world and every single one of them made it through pregnancy. It is overwhelming but as you said these things are out of your control so try and focus on other things..... like sleeping (you are growing a little human inside you, that takes a lot of energy).
All the best for the next 8 months.
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Posted By: VannesaD
Date Posted: 26 June 2008 at 9:24am
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Congratulatuions! And yes VERY NORMAL to be apprehensive and especially tired.
I agree with everything the ladies have said above and especially MrsMojo. Try to think happy positive thoughts and focus on the good times and not what "could" happen. Best wishes. -------------  
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Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 26 June 2008 at 1:23pm
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Danaj, now who is weird huh???? -------------
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Posted By: mummy2ella
Date Posted: 26 June 2008 at 1:54pm
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I am feeling the exact same way. I am 8 weeks into it and have only just found out. ------------- 
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Posted By: Natalie_G
Date Posted: 26 June 2008 at 3:23pm
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I was very worried till i hit the 13 week mark, im still very tired which is annoying I have so much to do. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: G-squared
Date Posted: 27 June 2008 at 2:01pm
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Thank you so much for all your kind words of wisdom! I'm already counting the days until the 13 weeks are up!!!
And i've quite frighteningly nearly outgrown my bras already!?!?!  Instant boob job 
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Posted By: charliea
Date Posted: 21 July 2008 at 6:55pm
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melnel, I'm so glad I'm not alone on that!! I thought I was just super paranoid!! This is my first one and I'm only 6/7 weeks in...Ah, I feel a little more normal now!!
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Posted By: LittleBug
Date Posted: 21 July 2008 at 9:56pm
My boobs getting bigger was the thing that made me test with my first pregnancy!! LOL 
And this is my second pregnancy, I think I am more apprehensive than my first! And I totally forgot how tired you get... it's exhausting work growing a little person.  ------------- Chloe (4 years) and Oliver (3 years). |
Posted By: kiwikid
Date Posted: 21 July 2008 at 11:53pm
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I found a couple of drops of Rescue Remedy took the edge off the nerves and anxiety in the early pregnancy days. We fell pregnant more or less the week we decided to start trying so it was a bit of a shock, there were a few times when I felt seriously overwhelmed so I'd recommend the RR to get you through some of the more stressy times x ------------- 
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Posted By: Natalie_G
Date Posted: 22 July 2008 at 9:45am
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Littlebug - I am now down to 2 bras, trying not to buy more cause im just going to have to buy more and more and more, but its got to happen anyway. Might have a look this weekend for new bras. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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