Paranoid Michelle has taken over....

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Paranoid Michelle has taken over....
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Sun, 01-28-2007 - 1:05pm

Hi, girls, well, of course now that it has sunk in that I am officially pregnant, I am scared and paranoid--about every little twinge, ache, etc.

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Sun, 01-28-2007 - 1:29pm

Don't worry Michelle, you are definitely not alone!

 
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Sun, 01-28-2007 - 2:10pm

Hi Michelle!

Yes, I'm sure most of us on this board would confirm that your feelings are totally normal. I still check the TP everytime and worry and wonder about every little twinge. It's really hard sometimes. But your symptoms sound great! I had really bad back pain around 7 weeks and have continued to have it on and off since then. Honestly, I think it has a lot to do with stress (I think stress has caused the mild headaches I've had lately as well.) There are a lot of great exercises/stretches you can do for back pain in pregnancy. They are in a lot of pg books, or I'm sure you can find them online. Just try to rest, read a lot, go for walks, and pray.

Hugs to you!

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Sun, 01-28-2007 - 3:34pm
Hey Michelle,
Everything you're feeling and thinking definitely fall into the "totally normal" category. That paranoia is familiar to many of us here! I still fall into that way of thinking, even in the 2T. I had occasional backaches and achy feelings as well, so I think they're just par for the course. I know it doesn't help much but try to have faith that everything is going just fine, and take big deep breaths when you get really worried.
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Amanda
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Sun, 01-28-2007 - 10:04pm

Oh I'm SO with you on the paranoia. I really don't think anyone who hasn't had a loss before can understand. I'm definitely checking the t.p. every single time and I make sure my boobs are still feeling sore every morning. I did experience light cramping on and off maybe up until last week, but I've read that's normal since the uterus is growing. As far as backaches go, try sleeping with a pillow between your knees. Its really uncomfortable at first, but you'll get used to it after a while. I slept without the pillow between my knees for a few days last week and ended up with terrible lower back pain. I was petrified that I was cramping, but I put that pillow back in place and all is better now. Now, my back just starts getting a little achy by the end of the day. I'm in my 12th week now and its getting a little easier day by day. I do have a day in the week usually where I'm completely paranoid and just certain that I've lost the baby already, but I get past that. The women here have been a lifesaver when I need a shoulder to lean on.

*Faith
EDD 8/18/07

 

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Mon, 01-29-2007 - 10:09am

Thank you all soooo much for your kind words and support.

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Mon, 01-29-2007 - 11:45am

Hi Michelle...


Don't worry... all of that is completely normal!

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Mon, 01-29-2007 - 12:29pm

Thanks, Cheryl for your motivating words!

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Mon, 01-29-2007 - 2:01pm

Michelle,


I am sure htat you have been reassured that you are normal at this point, but I wanted to let you know that you are feeling and doing everything that a PAL does! I still check the TP for blood and I was still doing boob checks for soreness up until around week 22. Now I just check them to make sure they are still as big as they were or bigger! I did have occasional lower back pains, and I am doing well. I do not blame you for letting that scare you because I also got back pains with my M/C. Just let yourself breath and know that you are very normal and have every right to be scared. All your symptoms sound great and positive so I am crossing those fingers, toes and eyes for you!


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Mon, 01-29-2007 - 2:57pm

Michelle:

Of course you are afraid. Being pg after a loss is very scary. We all feel the same way you do. I keep overanalyzing my symptoms, testing my breasts, looking at TP, etc just like you.

I hope you have an u/s soon. I have had two so far and seeing my baby's heartbeat has really helped to calm me down.

Your symptoms sound really good!

Lots of (((((Hugs))))) and SBVs to you

Sheila
EDD 8/18/07




Edited 1/29/2007 3:04 pm ET by carpenters77
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Mon, 01-29-2007 - 4:33pm

Michelle, I just wanted to let you know you are normal in your feelings. I'm at 11 weeks and I over analyze EVERYTHING! I still look at the toilet paper after a visit. I've got a dr appt on Thursday and hopefully an u/s appt for the week after. That might ease my mind, or it might not...I think this will be us for 9 months and beyond!

At least we have each other :)

Sandra