First off, I just want to say that I am 5
weeks pregnant. It was unexpected, but I
was going to start trying in the fall
anyways. One of my problems is that I am
constantly worrying that I will miscarry
this baby. I want it so badly and I pray
everyday I will deliver a healthy baby.
I know there is a safe point of having a
miscarriage. At what week is it? And is
there a website that shows at what week
you are most likely to miscarry?
Secondly, I need to tell my manager about
this, but I hate her and I know she will
jinx me and my baby if I do. Should I
tell her now or wait until I am 3 months?
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pooky77
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 27 Mar 2005 Posts: 18
I Can't Help It1 Posted: 08-19-05 05:57am
I know I should stop worrying because I am
worrying over something that I have no
control over. I am trying to not think
about my pregnancy, but I can't. I am so
overjoyed and if it's taken away from me I
will be devastated. I hope and pray this
baby is healthy and I deliver her or him.
For all of us anxious mom's I hope you
all deliver happy healthy babies. May
god be with you all.
As for telling my boss/manger, when should
I tell her. Any suggestions?
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3kizz
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 04 Jun 2005 Posts: 308
Posted: 08-19-05 09:25am
First off don't worry. The risk of
losing your baby is really if you or your
doctor suspect you to be high risk. Have
you seen a doctor as of yet. If so ttey
would of done a series of blood work to
detect the amount of pregesterone and hcg
leels in your body. If you don't know
what those are the first is the hormone
that helps your body carry your prenancy
to full term and the other is the hormone
that shows there is a pregnancy in your
body. Most octors will not not see you
untill you are around 7-8 maybe nine weeks
pregnant . The reason behind that is they
want to be able to see the fetal heard
beat on an ultasound. I think I covered
your concerns if you need more help email
me
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3kizz
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 04 Jun 2005 Posts: 308
Posted: 08-19-05 09:27am
Oh the boss thing you don't need to tell
them anythin untill you are confortable.
Wait the 3 months you are not breaking any
laws by waiting. Good luck and remember
email me you you need to
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Sarah1978
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Sep 2005 Posts: 123 Location: NZ
Posted: 09-19-05 20:48pm
The chance of having a miscarriage drops
substantially every week till it gets to
1% at 12 weeks (i read this I a pregnancy
book). I was worried about the same thing
but just relax and enjoy being pregnant,
if it happens it will happen and no one
can do anything about it. You'll be fine.
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JuneBugzMamazExpectin
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 03 Jun 2005 Posts: 73 Location: Rohnert Park, CA
Posted: 09-21-05 15:34pm
Don't worry!! And don't try to not think
about your pregnancy! You will be fine.
Have you started prenatal vitamins yet??
If not, then get some asap. (good
nutrition supplement for baby)
as far as your boss goes, I would wait
atleast until 16 weeks. If you can't
contain it, try 12 weeks (3mos). The
only reason you should wait it because
it's a pain when everyone knows your
business at work. My job found out when
I was 8 weeks. Ugh... It drove me
crazy everyone knowing what was going
on..
And as far as miscarraige goes
sarah1978 is right. Week 12 is
the the beginning of the safe zone.
I have had many miscarraiges, and once I
passed the 12 weeks mark with this one, I
thanked god! And worrying is normal right
now. Just don't stress yourself out too
much, and read about your baby. what
to expect when you're expecting is a
great book! You should get it and read
up.
Make this pregnancy out to what it should
be.... A happy blessing! :wink:
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babycrazy22
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Jun 2005 Posts: 9 Location: Detroit, MI
I Feel the Same Way... Posted: 09-24-05 13:58pm
I heard an even better statistic. I
heard that once a strong heartbeat is
heard (ususally btwn 160-175bpm) that the
odds of miscarriage drop significantly.
I would guess that the safest bet is the
12wk mark like all the books say but I
asked the ultrasound tech about the other
statistic and she said it is absolutely
true. Even if you aren't at exactly
12wks, if there is a strong heartbeat the
chance of miscarriage drops down to about
7% instead of the normal 20% that they say
until the 12wks.
I hope this helps. Have you had a
gestational ultrasound yet?
Also, you are not required to tell your
boss at any specific time. I personally
would have preferred to wait until 3
months but you can tell her at any time.
Think good thoughts and hang in there.
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angel6932
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 07 Aug 2005 Posts: 788 Location: US
Posted: 09-24-05 14:05pm
. what to expect when you're
expecting is a great book! You
should get it and read up.
I live by that book and I am 8 and 1/2
months pregnant
it really does help you I promise
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crystina_
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 30 Sep 2005 Posts: 3
Posted: 09-30-05 23:11pm
Congrats! I am 5 weeks pregnant too.
Don't worry as long as you eat right and
talk to your doc about what you should and
shouldn't be doing yu are fine. Make sure
you are taking prenatal pills, folic acid,
and iron
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Rasberry Ripple
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 Jul 2005 Posts: 175 Location: uk
Posted: 10-15-05 06:56am
Don't worry about telling your boss until
you are in your second trimester. That
way, you have got over the scary bit and
will also feel a little bit better in
yourself too.
Good lucka dn I hope everything works out
for you.
Xx