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11-19-2012 at 6:35 AM
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When does the worrying let up!?!?

I am a FTM, almost 20 weeks. We have had a flawless pregnancy as far as LO is concerned. We have beautiful ultrasound pictures to remind us how perfect and healthy she is, but I am CONSTANTLY worried that something is wrong. I hope this feeling goes away once I feel her kicking. But is anyone else out there feeling the same way? I almost can't enjoy talking about the pregnancy to people because in the back of my mind I think there will be something wrong that we have to tell everyone.
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11-19-2012 at 6:41 AM
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To be honest... Never. It's part of Mommyhood.
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11-19-2012 at 6:42 AM
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I don't think the worrying ever goes away completely, you just learn to deal with it.  Welcome to motherhood!  You will be forever worrying about something.
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11-19-2012 at 6:49 AM
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Ooglybear:
To be honest... Never. It's part of Mommyhood.


This. DD is 2 and has a horrible cold and I keep freaking out that its worse than just a cold or that she's going to choke on phlegm or something. The worrying changes form but never ends.
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11-19-2012 at 6:52 AM
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It's my second....I'm almost in the 3rd trimester and I still worry a lot too.  Once you feel the baby move it does help, but then it's.....why isn't the baby moving as much today??  I feel your pain.
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11-19-2012 at 7:18 AM
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The worrying will never stop. I've been worrying since 2003. 
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11-19-2012 at 7:19 AM
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Well...you all at least make me feel like I'm not the only one! :) My husband acts like I'm crazy for saying the things I say and always being worried. Thanks!
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11-19-2012 at 7:26 AM
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Ooglybear:

To be honest... Never. It's part of Mommyhood.

This. I found it to be really intense the first year - baby was no longer safely inside of me and I would fear all kinds of things, especially if the baby was temporarily in someone else's care. I'd hear about somebody's tragedy and make myself sick worrying that I couldn't prevent that from happening to us. We all have to learn to accept/let go in our own way...it is definitely a part of parenthood. These days when I find myself fretting I simply redirect that energy into positive visualization - while you are pregnant it could be visualizing holding your healthy baby.
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11-19-2012 at 7:33 AM
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Ooglybear:

To be honest... Never. It's part of Mommyhood.

Yep.
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11-19-2012 at 7:38 AM
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amberandtroy19:
Well...you all at least make me feel like I'm not the only one! :) My husband acts like I'm crazy for saying the things I say and always being worried. Thanks!

That'll end up being a good dynamic for your child in someways (albeit stressful for you sometimes).  Mommy is the protector, wanting to keep baby safe, and Daddy is the one who pushes to try new things, take risks, and not be afraid.  At least, that's how my husband and I are in certain situations.  
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11-19-2012 at 7:49 AM
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Worry doesn't ever go away it just transfers to worrying about something else about LO. It is part of being a mom. Once you start feeling movement you will probably feel less like something is wrong or could be wrong but there will always be something.

If you are not already talk to your DH or a friend about it. I find that both my DH and best friend are helpful in different ways with my mommy worries.

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11-19-2012 at 7:55 AM
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I have never been a worrier and I thought it was just me.  Good to know I am normal.
 
11-19-2012 at 7:56 AM
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I told my husband this exact same thing last night...I just want to enjoy everything about being pregnant...I am hoping after the a/s that I can breathe and begin to enjoy!  Good luck!
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11-19-2012 at 7:58 AM
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Ooglybear:

To be honest... Never. It's part of Mommyhood.

Yes  
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11-19-2012 at 8:05 AM
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amberandtroy19:
Well...you all at least make me feel like I'm not the only one! : My husband acts like I'm crazy for saying the things I say and always being worried. Thanks!

They don't understand. I cried yesterday because I don't want him to come out because I feel like I can keep him safe in there. SO looked at me like I had three heads when I told him why I was crying.

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11-19-2012 at 8:17 AM
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The worrying should let up a bit by the time your child is in .. their mid-20s, maybe.  Graduated college, en route to a career, falling in love, etc.  Let up, not go away.
 
11-19-2012 at 8:34 AM
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Ooglybear:

To be honest... Never. It's part of Mommyhood.

I'm afraid Ooglybear is right. There's ALWAYS something to worry about: will I be able to get pregnant? Will the baby stick? What if there is something wrong with my baby? Cord incident? SIDS?... it never ends - you just learn to live with it.
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11-19-2012 at 9:02 AM
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This is our second baby and not only am I worried about the new baby inside, hoping that everything is OK but I worry about our 2 year old.  You will always worry, it's normal!  Trust me though, being a mother is the greatest gift you could ever receive!
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11-19-2012 at 9:05 AM
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I'm a FTM and yeah.... I still worry all the time. But, whenever I feel LO kick it makes me feel better. My pregnancy has been pretty flawless except for a couple of car accidents (hit both times) and food poisoning this last weekend that landed me in the hospital for a day getting IV fluids. But every time LO's heartbeat is strong and I still feel him. 

I still worry a bit when it takes a while for him to start kicking, but once I do I feel a little relieved. Until he falls asleep and I worry as to why he isn't kicking anymore. It's the motherhood emotional roller coaster. 
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11-19-2012 at 11:19 AM
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I worry a lot too!  I think it's natural.  It's a scary world but take care of yourself and think positive.  Everything will be fine!!
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11-19-2012 at 11:46 AM
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tiff012982:
It's my second....I'm almost in the 3rd trimester and I still worry a lot too.  Once you feel the baby move it does help, but then it's.....why isn't the baby moving as much today??  I feel your pain.

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11-19-2012 at 12:23 PM
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Ooglybear:

To be honest... Never. It's part of Mommyhood.

This.

It was really bad for me when DD was a newborn and I was worried about SIDS.  Now it's less constant worry and usually just in certain situations but I don't think it ever goes away.
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11-19-2012 at 1:05 PM
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My DD turned 5 on Friday, and this LO is already at 33 weeks in this pregnancy and from my experience it never goes away.  

With this pregnancy I am constantly worried that LO is not getting enough nutrients, that her amniotic fluid is to low/high, or that her cord might wrap around her neck. With my DD I worry that she is struggling in TK, or that she will have trouble socially, or that she will have nightmares or come home with whooping cough.  
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11-19-2012 at 1:13 PM
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Ooglybear:

To be honest... Never. It's part of Mommyhood.

Yep. Something new always comes up, but you learn to roll with the punches until something comes along to shake you.  When my son had bronchitis I was one very worried mama because my poor baby sounded horrible.  
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11-19-2012 at 1:52 PM
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when you die....part of becoming a mom....
 
11-19-2012 at 3:52 PM
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Worrying comes with the territory of being a mommy! DD is almost 3 and I am constantly worrying about everything with her, and now expecting #2 I am a just a constant worry wort!
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11-19-2012 at 4:00 PM
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I don't want to say oh, just don't worry!, because I know that's easier said than done... but I worried all the time in the beginning of my pregnancy, and now I've just stopped. It helps that I've had three ultrasounds and all my test results have been great, but I just found that I would rather enjoy the ride. Having said that, I'm pretty easy going and I know some people are natural worriers. I'll probably worry WAY more once the baby is actually born!! But try to take some deep breaths, remember how great everything looks and how lucky you are, and enjoy it!
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11-19-2012 at 6:00 PM
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Never. I realized that during my first pregnancy. I thought if I could just get through my first tri I'd feel better...then it turned into getting through my second trimester...then I realized that as long as I am a mom the worry will never stop!
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11-20-2012 at 1:12 PM
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Well welcome to motherhood.  Always worry no matter what.  I too am a worry wart and worrying about this 3rd time around.  Also I worry about the boys who are already here.  I worry when they go on the school bus and when they ride their bikes to their friends and when they have sleep overs at grams.  Worrying never stops but just try to breathe and relax when you can.   
 
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I have a 21 year old. You never stop worrying. Ever.
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