Normal to be scared?

Question

I had an ectopic earlier this year. Both tubes saved by methotrexate. I just found out I'm pregnant and every little cramp or burst of pain I freak out. Is it normal to be this scared? I go back and fourth between being positive and worried

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I think it's totally normal and inevitable following a loss to feel scared. I lost a baby in March at almost 18w and I am now 15 weeks-every ache and pain scares me to no end and I worry about every little thing! I heard the heart beat last week and my worries went away for about 5 minutes and came right back... I get so sad sometimes because I spend more time being afraid than excited and most of the people in my life just don't understand- they have been showering me with gifts and talking about how wonderful it's going to be to have another baby around and I'm like just never feeling that same positivity. Unfortunately after a loss, a woman becomes so aware of the possibility that things can go wrong 😔 it changes you forever. I try to just keep telling myself all will be okay and what will be, will be. Wishing you so much luck! Just try and take everything one day at a time.

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How soon will/did you ladies go to your first ob visit?

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I'm scared to death! Cramping I can deal with, except for the quick, sharp pains. Those scare me. And every time I go to the bathroom. About 1,000,000 times a day. Every time I wipe, I have to check to make sure everything looks normal. I get it. I miscarried in April and have endometriosis so I'm shocked it was even this easy. Only been ttc since February. So yes, I'm more terrified than excited. I'm only 7w3d. Then there are times I catch myself talking to our baby like everything is fine. I understand scared.

Normal to be scared?

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