Am I paranoid...

Kyleigh
Please tell me I'm not the only one...
I constantly worry I'm going to miscarry, literally every pain or twinge & every time I go to pee I'm expecting to see blood. I'm literally giving myself anxiety.
Is anyone else like this or am I just so overwhelmed I finally fell pregnant that I'm super protective? 
It's driving me mad!! 
I'm around 5 weeks & 3 days (but had no scan etc, my booking app is not until the 5th, I feel like I'm going to explode waiting!! πŸ˜‚
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I'm the same way . It makes me feel crazy . I'm trying so hard to stay positive but I see so many miscarriage stories it petrifies me . It's almost like I'm expecting for it to just happen . It's making my anxiety awful .....  I'm only 4weeks

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Me too! But, I found this article that I took a screen shot of so that when I start to feel anxious about it, I look at it. Here are the facts it tells me that makes me feel better: Miscarriages happen in 10-25% of pregnancies Of those miscarriages, 50-75% of them happen within the first couple weeks of conception - before most women even know they're pregnantAfter the first couple weeks there's a 5% chance of miscarriage. If you've had a miscarriage before, it drops to  a 3% chance. Hope this helps ease your mind. It does me. Also, stay off the community posts about MC. I made that my new rule last week and it's helped tremendously. 

Me

Megan β€’ Nov 21, 2016
So I keep reading these facts to calm me. Glad it helps you too. :)

Me

Megan β€’ Nov 21, 2016
Glad it's helpful. I had a missed miscarriage before so I'm so nervous for my first ultrasound. It's not until Dec. 1st,

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Ashley β€’ Nov 21, 2016
this is helpful! had a miscarriage on my first pregnancy and now im terrified it will happen again. Thanks for sharing these

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No, I'm crazy too.  

Al

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I felt the same until about 20-25wk, then the still born thoughts set in. The only thing you can do is stay calm & pray. Wishing you a happy healthy pregnancy!

Ka

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I feel exactly the same way! I've been peeing on a stick daily just to reassure myself. 😞

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Brittany β€’ Nov 18, 2016
Same

Be

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This is my third pregnancy after two miscarriages. I'm 7 wks 4 days and feel exactly the same. I already suffer with anxiety and depression, and can't take my medication now I'm pregnant as it's not safe, so I'm going insane. I have a scan tomorrow to hopefully see heart beat so I'm praying that will put my mind at rest, because I'm making myself ill with stress and worry!! I can't take it any longer

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Becky β€’ Nov 21, 2016
It wasn't such a shock to my system. My doctor said there are some that are considered 'safer' in pregnancy but none that carry 0% risk. So I'm personally not risking it. Currently 8 weeks and baby is doing great ❀️

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Becky β€’ Nov 21, 2016
I gradually weaned off it over the course of 4 weeks so

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Molly β€’ Nov 21, 2016
I was on Zoloft but stopped taking it when I found out I was pregnant, even though I was told it was safe. Way too scared of it being bad for bubs 😩

Br

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I've been the same way also. 8 weeks today & my symptoms have eased up today- worries me!

Ke

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I've been that way for a while now. I'm 16 weeks, haven't felt the baby move and have had once incident where I had vaginal bleeding but thankfully all was okay. Just pray and leave it in God's hands! He will take care of you!!

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The fear will get better possibly the further along you are πŸ’ž knowing that you're baby is just fine is always a nice feeling and as you get bigger and can actually feel baby, I personally think it helps with the fear. You're very early and I am sure a lot of people have brought to your attention the possibility of misscarrying which doesn't help your mind and fearing it. Having a healthy baby is much more commonnπŸ˜€ try to enjoy this time the best you can and the fear will subside a little each week. You have all of us little preggos to keep you company along the way !!! Good luck and god bless in your pregnancy πŸ˜˜πŸ‘ΆπŸ»πŸ€—

Ga

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Yes me! I'm so the same. So concerned about this. I have my main 12 week scan this week and I'm worried they're gonna tell me there's no heartbeat πŸ™„ ugh.