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Q: Pregnant And Scared
asked by: alwaysworried2320 on May 29th, 2005
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I've always wanted to be a mother. I've been pregnant before, but with out success. I'm pregnant again now. And inside I feel like i'm drowing in my fears. I want this baby, it wasn't planned, but I want it anyway.
Only problem is I can't fight this depression. This is surpose to be the happiest moment of my life. I was a heavy smoker before I got pregnant and quit cold turkey. I had one slip over the weekend.

I'm so scared of whats in store for me. Am I alone in feeling like this
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sandyallen
replied on May 29th, 2005
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This is somewhat normal but you might want to talk to the doc about this. Most pregnant women fear of losing or having a not normal baby, have you always been anxious or depressed, these are things that you should talk to the doc about.
Sincerely,
sandy
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lil_blaze2004
replied on May 30th, 2005
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My pregnancy was unplanned too and I was so paranoid at the begining about miscarriage as I had 2 previously. Once I reached my 2nd tri, I felt better. Now I have about 3 1/2 weeks left before my due date and am super paranoid again that something will be wrong with my son and about sids. It is completely normal to be scared and unsure. If you are with the baby's father, talk to him, talk to your doc/nurse. They will reassure that it's normal feelings/

good luck
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lil_blaze2004
replied on May 30th, 2005
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jlee77 wrote:
blaze said it all so.......**ditto** on what she said.
The most important is talking about it. Don't keep your feelings in, that is not healthy for you. This stage should pass. It did for me. I had the depression too. A child is a big responsibility so of course your going to feel anxious. Mine was unplanned and now he is 5 weeks old and nobody makes me happier than him. Good luck hun.


jlee!!!! Hey girly! You haven't been on here in a while! By the way jr's pics are adorable on our other forum!
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justacanadiangirl
replied on May 30th, 2005
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Unplanned or not, if u love ur child, that's all the matters :) I know if I get pregnant (i'm not ttc or anything) but if I do, i'll be there for my baby no matter what.
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jessamyn
replied on May 31st, 2005
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Can you get a perscription for zoloft or something?
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NICKIESBABY
replied on May 31st, 2005
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Jessamyn suggested zoloft..... Do not do that!!!!! I have been reading a lot of studies on anti-depressants and anti-anxitiey meds and they are harming the babies before and after birth. The baby can have a dependency to the med after birth and it can cause their seretonin levels up majorly. We are here for you to talk to and your docs. And nurses are just a phone call away also. This in time will pass I have been through the depression and I have had days that I was afraid of getting out of bed for fear of doing something that would cause me to have another miscarriage but I am doing fine now... I still worry but it is normal and you will come out of the constant worry. It just takes time
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