Been Nervous This Whole Pregnancy!!

I was feeling the same way with #3. I was nervous at first because I wasn't "sick enough" or as sick as I was with the first 2. I thought for sure that I'd go to the 20 week ultrasound and see that the baby's legs would be missing or fused together or that the baby would be deformed in some way or have some sort of heart defect. Everything is fine. I'm choosing now to enjoy the rest of my pregnancy because it is my choice on whether or not I want to make myself miserable or if I want to enjoy my last pregnancy. I cannot do anything about anything now anways! I also had a lightbulb moment for why I might be feeling this way. My other 2 children are really happy and healthy and I feel so lucky about that. I think I was feeling guilty that some parents aren't that lucky - to have 3 healthy and happy children. I think I was feeling that I couldn't possibly have 3 healthy and that something MUST be wrong with this one. But I know several people with more than 3 kids where all are perfectly healthy so I'm choosing to be happy and enjoy my pregnancy. You should CHOOSE to do the same. Good luck!

Me too. my advice is to see if you can find a good therapist to unload to, and go as often as you can. It really helps and makes you more conscious of your thoughts and feelings. I firmly believe that hormones are related to anxiety, and after the birth, it's not going to just go away. The anxiety will just transfer into "baby's survival" mode and you will worry about keeping the baby alive and well. You will need someone to support you during this hormonal time, so create that relationship with a therapist now, if possible. Ask your OB for a referral.
Good luck!

If the baby is a girl, she might carry differently than a boy naturally. And I find that I relax better when I'm in a softly lighted room. Maybe that will help.

I very much recommend that you seek out some counseling. Ask your OB/GYN for a recommendation and you'll get one.

I was very anxious during my pregnany and developed PPD. Once I started talking, it got much better. It's so helpful to talk it out with someone. Preferably a female who will understand.

The best part is that counseling is not for ever. Just once a week for a few months. Then once you feel like yourself, you're done.

Good luck!

talk to the dr. and let him or her know how you feel. 2nd.. say a prayer every night before bed.. just ask God to bless you and the baby.. and ask God to make you stop worrying so much.. good luck

It is normal to be anxious or worried about pregnancy - every baby and pregnancy is different. It can also be a lack of control - 3rd baby, keeping up with household stuff and children activities can be a lot of extra stress than the first two pregnancies. I found I needed to really focus on me and learning to let go/relax. Give yourself a break. Realize that you can control to some extent the dirty floors but pregnancy is not something you can control every moment. I always suggest prental yoga - it is a great place to unwind, connect with your baby, body and other moms. good luck

In my experience, the stuff we worry about never happens, so don't waste your energy on worry! Good luck!