Stories of successful first-time pregnancies?

Question

My husband and I just found out that we are pregnant with our first (4w 3d). I'm having the same worries as all mommies-to-be, especially regarding MC.

I know that MCs are common and it's heart-breaking reading the stories of so many women on here. I am so sorry to you all.

However, it's also terrifying reading about it so often. I'm not trying to negate the sadness and suffering, but are there any stories on here of first-time pregnancies that ended with a beautiful bundle of joy? This whole thing still doesn't feel real and some reassurance would be much appreciated!

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1. Congratulations!!
2. You have to understand that all those stories of miscarriage are kind of like online reviews for a restaurant. People are more likely to report the bad than the good. Meaning, someone that loses a baby at 8 weeks is heartbroken and reaching out for help. Someone who surpasses 8 weeks is just moving along without a "review" that all is well, hoping to make it to the next milestone. 
3. I know it's hard not to worry. That stress will slowly begin to dissolve the further you move into your pregnancy.

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I'm a first time mom & my pregnancy was perfect. I didn't have any morning sickness. My only pregnancy symptoms were frequent urination & sensitive breast. I was only in labor 4 hours & a few pushes later my baby was born. I didn't have any major tears that required stitches. Just 2 small tears on the inside that didn't require any stitches. Try not to worry yourself.

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My first pregnancy was perfect. I had minimal symptoms and went into labor on my own 2 days before my due date. I delivered my little guy without intervention/meds after 7 hours of labor and just a few minutes of pushing. It's okay to be worried..it's totally normal. You got this!!

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It's normal to worry. I was sooooooo worried at the beginning.  I had to stop looking at this app's forums for a week or so. My advice is not to Google symptoms, let your body do what it's doing. Trust that whatever it's doing is good for it.  If something is happening (like pain) and not  going away after a day or so, then you can make a note of it to ask your OB. And my mantra at the beginning was "Another day pregnant is another day blessed" it helped ALOT!  I'm 25 weeks pregnant with my first  and I still worry about bad things happening but I still say that mantra to myself and know that I'm doing all that I can do to help my baby grow (taking prenatal vitamins, doing aqua fit, staying calm and not stressing) and nature will do the rest. :) Now I tell myself all the time "women have been having babies forever, our bodies know what to do, TRUST!" I hope you are able to reach a point where you're able to let your body do what it's meant to, and revel in the joy that is your baby. :)

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I had a textbook pregnancy, no MCs. I did obsessively look up the finishing risk of miscarriage (it's somewhere on the net). You are is pretty good shape by 12 weeks, and may as well assume all is well. Sad things do happen, though, and that's a part of life. But most MCs are before you even know you are pregnant, so don't assume you are going to have one.

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My first pregnancy had some complications but I had a beautiful baby boy in the end of it all. I have B- blood so I had to get Rhogam shots while I was pregnant but that was the only big complication with him. When he was born he weighed 6 lbs 10oz when he was born at 19 and a half inches long. He is now getting ready to be a big brother to our second boy in less then four weeks. Everything will be fine. You just have to hold your head high and know that you have a little miracle with you. Good luck momma. Hope you have a happy and healthy nine months. If you need anything don't hesitate to ask.

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Stay strong! My  baby was my first pregnancy. We thought we lost him at 6 weeks, but thankfully it was just a subchorionic bleed and he stuck tight! The rest of the pregnancy was easy! I was nervous, but it is totally normal to be anxious throughout the pregnancy 😀

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I'm pregnant for the first time and totally understand. I'm now 7w4d and feel great. I've had no bleeding at all, very little morning nausea, mostly sore boobs. The worry for me has pretty much gone away. Goodluck ❤️

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My pregnancy went well. Just came a little early at 37w1d. Beautiful baby boy 6lb5oz. Labor was a little wonky but it wasn't bad.

I worried about mc the entire time. It's natural just try not to obsess :) congrats

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I'm a FTM and 29 weeks today. Everything has been completely fine except some morning sickness in the first trimester. I still worry about something happening to the baby, so that won't go away, but know there are a ton of "success" stories. Good luck!

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