Sense of foreboding? Anyone else?

[MyBaby'sSmile]

I remember being worried during my first pregnancy that something would happen to the baby, but this pregnancy I just have this overall sense of foreboding. The baby doesn't move as much, is extremely low. From my u/s they say that the baby is a bit small and I have to go in on Friday for another u/s as the baby's belly was quite large last time and they want to make sure there aren't any blockages.

But even without that I just feel worried all the time I guess. I don't even really know what I'm worried about happening. Does anyone else have these feelings?

Oh, and I'm crying a lot. Ds loves country music and I can't listen to it without breaking down into tears. :o

[MamaTaraX]

I am a firm believer in listening to your inner feelings. They speak volumes and your baby may be trying to tellyou something. It's not always true though but, we collectively, tend to push aside those types of feelings, brush them off with a wave and a "oh I'mjust being silly!" then if something happens, we say "I should have listened to those feelings!" I don't say these things to scare or anything. You just need to figure out how best for you to listen to them to learn what the feelings mean. Chances are you arejust apprehensive about a new baby coming/birth/what have you. Talk to your baby, have him or her help you understand what you are feeling sincethey knowmore about themself than anyone right now. Best wishes, I hope you can find some peace soon.

Namaste, Tara
mama to Doodle (7), Butterfly (2), and Rythm (due at home 1/06)

[Wugmama]

:hug

~Tracy

[dogmama]

I feel for you, and I'm with you. In my last pregnancy I never had one moment of doubt- I knew my baby was strong and fine, even when the docs tried to scare me. She was- and is- perfect.
I guess their scare tactics worked better this time, because I'm afraid. Nothing can shake this fear that I won't be holding a living baby in my arms. I pray this is just my irrational mind at work. I'm sure lots of women have fears and wind up with perfectly healthy children, and vice versa.
All we can do is hang in there.
Peace,
Mary

[Camellia]

I agree with the pp about talking to your baby and listening to your inner feelings. BUT, I would add that with the combo of anxiety and crying that you might benefit from taking some Vit B-6 and some amino fatty acids. Both can help combat depression and anxiety. Are you resting well? Eating well? Getting enough fresh air?

It could be that your mind/body picked up on some worry and its become hard to let it go because you are suffering some mild depression and or anxiety. What will be will be, but there isn't a lot of sense in suffering with it constantly. I really think some supplements and exercise could help you to feel better.

:hug's mama. I'm sure everything will be just fine.