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asked by: meggan on July 30th, 2006
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Ok.. I know this may be linked with the whole sleepless thing.. But im really concerned.. My husband left.. Left for navy undersea mission. He'll be gone a couple a month.. My problem now and least expected is I keep crying.. He's not gone for good. I dont get it.. Anyhow I noticed I have lost a little weight.. Im scared I can hurt my baby by crying to much.. And being alittle upset.. Im nervous.. Will I hurt my baby??? Does anyone have any info on this??
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sandyallen
replied on July 30th, 2006
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Hi meggan! You are under stress but like you said, he will be back and you are pregnant and your hormones are kicking in. I am not a dr but some pregnant females do lose a couple of lbs. You should probably got to the dr and let him/her know what is going on, you know that you need to start eating and taking care of yourself and the baby-to-be and I do not want to sound like I am preaching to you because you know what you need to do but maybe your dr can recommend you something like at gnc or at these health food stores they have these weight on drink mixes or mood stabilizer meds that you can take but I am not sure about taking them while you are pregnant, that is my concern but possibly the dr might have those answers but to let you know that we are here for you too! How far along are you?
Take care!
All the best!
Hope to be hearing from you soon!
Maybe someone else here has some better answers for you also!
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Zanny
replied on July 30th, 2006
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Hey, i'm sorry to hear about your situation, it must be difficult for you. I know what you're going through, i've lost quite a bit of weight recently and I struggle emotionally as my boyfriend lives far away and I only see him about once a month. I told my midwife about the amount I cry and how stressful I find it, and she said not to worry too much, most of it is just hormones working overtime.

Make sure you eat well and look after your body, and try to relax.. Spend time with friends, and do stuff you enjoy.. Your body will produce happy hormones and the baby will benefit from it. Take care of yourself.. I hope you feel better soon =)
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sandyallen
replied on July 30th, 2006
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Meggan
Do you have friends, family to go see? Get out, go window shopping. Just keep your mind busy and before you know it your hubby will be home.
All the best!
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meggan
replied on July 30th, 2006
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Thanks.. Yea its really hard.. I made two friends so far here and well they really arent the type of people that make me happy.. They tend to be more lazy and well not exciting.. I like them but I wish they would get out more and want to do more.. Anyhow as far as my family they are all back on the east coast.. I have no one here on the west coast.. The hardest part is I have no contact what so ever with my husband while he is out on the sub.. So that is really getting to me.. Two months without him.. It feels like he is gone.. Who knows.. Anyhow thanks for the advice.. Im going to contact my doctor soon.. Its hard to when its military care.. Thanks ttyl
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diamondsz
replied on July 30th, 2006
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Meggan im hearing you, my husband is navy(medic) and I know whats its like to be pregnant and not have them there somedays are hard and some arent but you miss them all the same. I have two kids now and hes leaving for 6 months next janruary so ill be feeling like a single mommy for awhile.

All I can honestly say is enjoy your time while being alone once a kid comes along they play abit of havoc on a marriage and can cause a few good arguments or just a feeling of weirdness having an additional member to the family...

I lost alot of weight with my son and actually was told to gain weight lost a total of 17lbs with the first two trimesters and they think because of that I had problems with my pregnancy all they told me to do was go nuts eat for double and eat more sweets lol bad idea I cant loose that weight now..
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meggan
replied on July 30th, 2006
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Thanks.. I really cant stop the upset.. Im so exhausted and cannot sleep for anything.. I really am at a loss.. Thank you though for the advice.. I think once I get back into the swing of things it will be better.. I cant wait for our little one.. In fact im hoping it will help me to feel more secure about being a mother once the baby is born.. Again thanks!
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