u/EspressoBarbie

Hi everyone,
I’m currently pregnant with my second baby, and I don’t know if it’s because I know more this time around, but the anxiety has been so much worse.

My first pregnancy was honestly amazing. I had a healthy pregnancy, a healthy baby, and no major complications. Yet this time, I can’t stop worrying that something is going to go wrong before my first ultrasound. The wait feels endless, and not knowing if everything is okay is really hard. I found out super early. I am about 5 weeks today.

I keep thinking, “What if I’ve miscarried and don’t know?” even though I haven’t had any bleeding or anything particularly concerning. I know that worrying won’t change the outcome, but my brain just won’t let it go.
How did you get through this waiting period? Is there any way to know sooner that everything is progressing normally, or is it really just a matter of waiting for that first scan?

Also, for those who’ve had one healthy pregnancy already, did that help ease your mind at all? I know every pregnancy is different, but I’m wondering if having one uncomplicated pregnancy generally means the odds are more in my favour this time.

Thank you so much. ❤️

Age: 35
Weight: 135lbs
Height: 5,5”
Medications: Prenatal Vitamins and 250mg Zoloft

I’m about 4 weeks pregnant and today I’ve been getting this weird pain on my left side, kind of high up in my groin area.

It’s hard to describe-it feels kind of crampy sometimes, but then I’ll randomly get a sharp, almost shock-like or zapping pain that only lasts a second before it goes away. It comes and goes throughout the day.

Of course I’m freaking myself out because it’s so early and my dating ultrasound isn’t for another four weeks. 😭
Has anyone else experienced something similar in very early pregnancy? Did everything end up being okay?
(There’s no heavy bleeding or anything like that—just trying to figure out if this is something others have experienced.)

I just found out I’m pregnant and I’m about 4 weeks along. My dating ultrasound isn’t for another 4 weeks, and I honestly don’t know how people make it through this wait without worrying every second of the day.

I feel like I’m constantly analyzing every symptom (or lack of symptoms), Googling everything, and convincing myself something is wrong. Then five minutes later I tell myself everything is probably fine. It’s such an emotional rollercoaster.

How did you cope with the waiting? Did anyone else feel this anxious in those first few weeks? What helped you stop worrying so much before you finally got to see your baby and hear the heartbeat?

I’d love to hear your experiences because right now these next four weeks feel like forever. ❤️

I just found out I’m pregnant and I’m about 4 weeks along. My dating ultrasound isn’t for another 4 weeks, and I honestly don’t know how people make it through this wait without worrying every second of the day.

I feel like I’m constantly analyzing every symptom (or lack of symptoms), Googling everything, and convincing myself something is wrong. Then five minutes later I tell myself everything is probably fine. It’s such an emotional rollercoaster.

How did you cope with the waiting? Did anyone else feel this anxious in those first few weeks? What helped you stop worrying so much before you finally got to see your baby and hear the heartbeat?

I’d love to hear your experiences because right now these next four weeks feel like forever. ❤️