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1. Tootiefrootie Said,

   What can you do to overcome extreme fear of miscarriage?
   I’ve gone through a ton of infertility treatments and through those, recently been pregnant twice, and miscarried twice. I’m finally pregnant again after 2.5 years of trying, and I’m now 15 weeks, and everyday I keep thinking something’s going wrong. I don’t think its normal, and was wondering if any of you have gone through this and know what to do to relieve these thoughts. Honest answers are appreciated.

2. juliaj Said,

   Hi! Congratulations on you pregnancy. I too am pregnant, and am worried about everything under the sun. It is taking the joy out of this experience for me. What is wrong with me?? I am CONSUMED with fear/ anxiety. :o(
   My only advice to you is to remember that SO many people have perfectly, healthy babies everyday, so why shouldn’t we?? Maybe we just need to think positively and pass along some happy-vibes to our growing babies. Best of luck to you. I literally am feeling you pain. <hugs>
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   I’m right there with you, sister!

3. Angie Said,

   we tried for over a year to conveive also, and we also fear miscarriage. I think its because we tried for so long and we finally have what weve been trying so long for. I am 17 weeks pregnant and the baby is growing amazingly and his/her heartbeat is so strong. The doctors always tell us that the baby sounds and looks amazing. If your doctor assures you that everything is OK then you should believe them, it always helps when I hear the babys heartbeat. You can buy a doppler on ebay, we have checked into it and are going to save up money and buy it for ourselves for christmas =] maybe something like that will help relieve your fears, the stress isnt good for the baby so try to relax hun. Good luck and god bless honey!
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   17 weeks pregnant
   nurse aide and medical assistant

4. impavidsoul Said,

   I’m sorry for your previous losses first of all. Secondly, the best thing to do to relieve this anxiety is to keep yourself informed and educated about your condition at all times. Keep in close contact with your doctor - share anything and everything you can with your doctor, and your significant other. Keep positive people around you. Inform yourself of success stories, and avoid things that are harmful, both mentally and physically.

   I know you’re scared (I can’t empathize, but I can sympathize), and you’re going to have to just remain positive. The mind has a HUGE effect on the body, and keeping positive is half the battle.

   What will be will be, and hope what will be will be a healthy little one for you to love, but if the ultimate tragedy happens again, rest assured that you did everything you could to take care of yourself and your little one, and don’t blame yourself. This happens every day. May not be any words of comfort to you at this point after suffering so many losses, but you’re not alone, that’s all I’m saying.

   Prayers and best wishes are with you.
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   37 weeks along with a son.

5. rainyday Said,

   I totally empathize. I, too, had a miscarriage after almost a year of trying, and while I understand that my situation was not as challenging as yours was, I still suffered from a constant fear that my body was not able to carry a child. There really isn’t much that I think you can do except wait it out. It does get better as each month passes, especially when you can feel the baby kick at about 20 weeks (or longer depending on the person). I’m 27 weeks now, and there are days that the baby is not that active and I get so worried that he died or something. One thing I recommend if you’re really worried is to read more positive stories about people who’ve had multiple miscarriages and gone on to have healthy babies. Also, if you choose to, you can rent a fetal doppler and listen to the heartbeat when you get worried about how the baby is doing. I rented one from heartones.com and started hearing the heartbeat at 11 weeks. It greatly helped appease my fears. After I started to feel the baby kick, I didn’t listen in as much anymore. Try to relax, I know it’s hard, but too much stress hormones will do you and the baby no good. And you know what, at the end of the day, what is meant to be is meant to be. If you’re religious, prayer really helps, too. Good luck, I am sure you will continue on to have a healthy, happy child.
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6. ????? Said,

   If this is your first time, Just relax . Its in natures hands .
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7. ranabanana77 Said,

   I know excatly how you feel. My last 2 pregnanciues have ended in miscarriage and luckily I’m 10w 3d pregnant now. With this pregnancy I was having my hCG levels monitored weekly. They were going up every week but not doubling every 2 to 3 days as they should. I started thinking the worst and how I was gonna probbaly have another miscarriage. At 9 weeks my level dropped and my doctor told me to have an early ultrasound to check the baby. I was in tears and though that I was losing my baby again for the 3rd time. I expected bad news and then the lady said "there’s your baby and heartbeat". Everything is fine. I had another blood test done this week and my levels had dropped again. Again I started to stress out. I saw my GP yesterday and he told me not to have anymore blood tests done as the levels do start to go down in your 3rd month. We even heard a heartbeat with the doppler. So now I’m through with worrying and just taking it easy and enjoying being pregnant. Just try to relax as the stress doesn’t help you or the baby. You’ll be fine. Good luck and hugs to you.
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