Anyone else riddled with anxiety about miscarriage?

Since finding out I was pregnant, I've had this constant fear I'm going to miscarry or have an ectopic pregnancy, or something is going to go wrong. I don't know how to shake this fear. I have a healthy 18 month old little girl, and I don't remember having this level of anxiety with my first. In my head I'm telling myself it's because my gut knows something is off. Last month I had what the doctor thinks was a chemical, however I think it was faulty tests because the positive tests, although multiple of them were spread over 8 days, with negatives in between, which to me doesn't seem like a chemical. I went to the doctor because I had sharp pains on my right side, and had a couple of random pregnancy tests, and someone advised me it could be an ectopic pregnancy. I believe I could have cystic ovaries causing the pain though, as I struggle to ovulate more than about twice a year, despite regular periods. But I don't know if the doctors telling me this has put the fear of God up me. I also had pre eclampsia with my first, and I am terrified of having this again, both because the birth was awful, and because my partner and I have agreed if I am to get pregnant eclampsia again, this will be our last baby. I want 4 children, so this will break my heart, even though I know it would be the sensible decision. Sorry for the long post, I just needed to get it off my chest and see if others are also stressed to the max.
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Hello my love. Gosh with all those factors going on it’s SO normal that you’re feeling anxious. I feel anxious and I have half as many factors to consider! Be kind to yourself, and remember worrying just means you care a lot. I don’t think you’ll get rid of the anxiety but I’d say maybe in these early weeks before the 12 week scan try and distract yourself (easier said than done!). And also reach out to your GP or if not, a mental health charity as they’ll always take the time to talk through anxiety with you. Also try to remember despite your recent challenges, you have delivered a healthy baby girl, so your body knows how to do this ❤️ Sending a big hug xx

@Frankie thank you lovely ❤️

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