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Just an anxious mind, I suppose
Hi all:
I'm about 6.5wks pg, and Tuesday is my first scan, and I'm worried sick. I have one DS (will be 23 mos next month), and I had an early m/c in March. So far, this one seems good, but of course, I have no real idea - just a hunch. I'm sick most of the time, crampy, nauseas, bloated, moody, all the usual stuff. But, I'm just nervous. And to make my anxious mind even worse, my dad just told me that he spent a bit of time in the Chicago O'Hare airport yesterday talking to a woman from Guadalajara, Mexico. AND, today, he is coughing and sneezing - tried to walk into my office coughing and sneezing, and I freaked. (I work with him, my brother). And, I share an office with my brother who rides into work with my dad. I cannot tell them I am pg and to stay the heck away from me while you all have coughs, etc... and now I'm terrified of the whole swine flu possibility. Of course, the chances he contracted it are so small, but of course, I'm terrified over everything. Good news is, I only come into the office once a week (today), bad news is, yesterday was the day my dad was in the airport. Am I crazy?
I'm about 6.5wks pg, and Tuesday is my first scan, and I'm worried sick. I have one DS (will be 23 mos next month), and I had an early m/c in March. So far, this one seems good, but of course, I have no real idea - just a hunch. I'm sick most of the time, crampy, nauseas, bloated, moody, all the usual stuff. But, I'm just nervous. And to make my anxious mind even worse, my dad just told me that he spent a bit of time in the Chicago O'Hare airport yesterday talking to a woman from Guadalajara, Mexico. AND, today, he is coughing and sneezing - tried to walk into my office coughing and sneezing, and I freaked. (I work with him, my brother). And, I share an office with my brother who rides into work with my dad. I cannot tell them I am pg and to stay the heck away from me while you all have coughs, etc... and now I'm terrified of the whole swine flu possibility. Of course, the chances he contracted it are so small, but of course, I'm terrified over everything. Good news is, I only come into the office once a week (today), bad news is, yesterday was the day my dad was in the airport. Am I crazy?
Not crazy, your reactions are very normal. I think something I have learned (although am not the best at applying...working on it) is that it's fine to be a bit anxious and nervous, but we need to control it, not the other way around. Stay busy, do nice things for yourself. I had the flu all week last week (and yep, they tested me for swine flu). I was taking all kinds of over the counter meds and my Dr. says not to worry at all....I am fine. Hang in there...and if your sick, stay home and rest!!
Day by Day - you said it! If I could have my acupuncturist and yogi come to my house daily, I'd be much better off. As it stands right now, I am feeling way too sick to be as anxious as I was earlier. I'm not sure how to handle being so sick and at work. The other days of the week (except Tues and Thur) I'm home with DS. When he takes his 2+ hour nap, I can lie down, too. Here, I can't do that! Ugh. With DS, I missed 5 wks of work in the first trimester, because I was so sick. Ah well, this too, shall pass. Along with swine flu, GD scares,etc... it's all a process, and the end result is magical. I agree worry is such a waste! We both need to follow your advice :) Try to have a great rest of the day ;) Thank you for your encouragement.
Hang in there...I worry about this and worry about that and do my best to follow my own advice. It's funny as I worried about the swine flu too...right before it became a big deal I was at urgent care for what I thought was bronchitis/asthma. I did notice I had every flu symptom except for vomiting and diarhea. Of course being in Arizona fueled my worries, but as it turned out it was bronchitis/asthma and I didn't catch the swine flu. I do hear it's not as dangerous as they believed it to be first. It's funny all i do is worry about this and worry about this and it turns out all my worrying was just a waste of energy. I know it's hard not to worry. Day by day..right!?
Yes, I am no stranger to worry during pg: I have a DS already (23 mos almost), and I am very aware of what I signed up for (DS Is healthy and beautiful). Sadly, that doesn't make the worry go away. And, fact is, I'm at my hormonal insanity height during the first trimester, which makes everything all the more amplified. Your perspective is quite matter-of-fact and pragmatic, and I appreciate that about you. My husband is similar, though it drives me crazy when I need someone to say "you're going to be just fine" (even if it's not necessarily true). Thanks for grounding me a bit. Have a great one!
No you will find that in pregnancy you will worry more about every little thing. there are no guarantee you will carry your baby to term....so it's natural to worry. I've been worrying for 25 weeks and will continue to worry until this baby is in my arms....then after that you will worry about your child for the rest of your life. This is what you signed up for.
Maybe you will get swine flu and maybe you won't....you will only know if everything is okay in time. Nothing you can do about it...just ride it out. but if you do get the swine flu, it's treatable and less severe than normal flu.
Maybe you will get swine flu and maybe you won't....you will only know if everything is okay in time. Nothing you can do about it...just ride it out. but if you do get the swine flu, it's treatable and less severe than normal flu.
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