Terrified of everything!?

Question

I'll be 27 weeks on Friday & I still can't shake my fears. I know it's not easy, my pregnancy was far from easy. My "morning sickness" (I DON'T know why they call it that, and I'm sure some of you know what I mean! LOL) hasn't gone away. I'm on Promethazine for that right now just to keep fluids down, but that'll end this week. I get very dizzy & vomit after every meal. I have to take Tylenol for a toothache that can't get fixed until the 29th because my dentist can't get me in, and it's not dreadful pain, just annoying, and yet I fear of it being an abscess and it going to my brain and practically killing me. Obviously, I worry entirely too much. I had my one hour GTT last week, and I go for the three hour Friday. It's my own fault--I drank Hi-C and ate BK on the way there, nobody told me to fast. Now I know. I'm scared of everything. I weigh around 240lbs, 5'5'', 27 weeks. I'm considered "obese" I guess, so that scares me. Any way I can get rid of these fears? Or at least help? Child birth scares the sh()t out of me and I don't know what to do!

Answer 1

You have to calm down! The stress really isn't good for you or the baby. Just take one day at a time, its the only thing you can do. Just follow your doctors advice as far as your diet goes, and eat foods that you can manage to keep down. Pregnancy is really scary, I've been there! But try to look forward to the new little bundle of joy on the way. Keep this in mind, you're almost 3/4 of the way there! Not much longer to go. Just try to deal the best with the problems as they come, they're just mini hurtles to have to jump over before you get to the finish line! Good luck!

Answer 2

I know exactly how you feel. I gained 80 lbs during my pregnancy. My daughter is 19 months old and I have only lost 50 of it.

I don't take medicine, so i had to go through all the pain by myself

I got heart burn for hours at a time

I was constipated non stop

I also had morning sickness all day

I couldn't sleep on my side, cause my leg and arm would fall asleep

I would just watch what you eat for the rest of the time. You gain the most weight at the end of the pregnancy. But also enjoy some stuff. Breastfeed! it's very good for the baby and it will help you lose the weight. You can only eat certain foods so you are watching what you eat without even noticing. I did it and lost most of my weight within months. Plus your b***s stay big. You will continue to worry. It's just how it is. I woke up every hour to check on her for the first 3 months cause I thought she could die of SIDS. It's how mothers are. They worry. Don't listen to anyone that is trying to worry you. You'll be fine. Just rest as much as you can before the baby comes. Thats all I can say. Good luck and congrats

Answer 3

Wow you have def. had a horrible pregnancy but the worries are always there. It sucks but they don't go away I worried about everything too but all that did was get me upset over nothing. I know its hard but try not to stress out. This must be your first right? since you are scared of childbirth. Well here is a tip for you. It may sound stupid but it works well it did for me. I only have 1 child and I was scared of the birth too but here's what I did. I took one thing at a time. For example if they said okay we are going to give you IV's and then something else What I would do is say to myself OKAY i can do this I can get IV's its not a big deal. I just didnt even think about everything else until it actually came. If I knew there was something coming up I put it in the back of my mind until it was time for it. So take one thing at a time. When you go into labor its not that bad honestly. The worst part is the contraction.,...GET THE EPIDURAL THO.... when you arrive they will give you IV's for fluids and just do little things here and there to monitor the baby. ALot of people make it worse than it is. Just believe me you can do this and try not to be scared and cry alot during labor because it will only prolong it. hope this helps and if you have any more questions email me

Answer 4

Well, one thing to do is to try some meditation. Yoga is a very calming routine.

If you are getting that sick, I would suggest some kind of healthier food than BK. The baby needs lots of nutrients. The best thing I can suggest to you is join a support group. There are many good preggo support groups in Yahoo groups. You should talk with a therapist. It really does help, and all that worry certainly is not good for the baby. The yoga site below has prenatal yoga, as well as breathing techniques. I swear once you get into a routine you will feel better. You need to get some exercise, and that will make childbirth so much easier.

You will be fine. Good luck, and have a happy pregnancy. This is a very exciting time in your life. Enjoy!