u/Dizzy_Frog_Rider001

How do you deal with health anxiety while pregnant?

I get so anxious over what I am eating, what I am doing etc and constantly worry I’m going to cause a defect, miscarriage or something

I take my prenatals, I am exercising, I am trying to eat healthy.

Currently I have the cold from hell where I cannot stop coughing. It’s making my head/face/teeth hurt, I keep losing my breath and ended up with a high fever last night

I took Robitussin and Tylenol but I didn’t take it during the night and woke up with another fever, sweating and feeling like I’m on fire. Ended up taking a cool shower and some more Tylenol.

I’m just afraid of everything. Colds, medicine, food, activities… I fear I am messing up my baby.

Not seeking medical advice, I’ve already reached out to my doctor.

I’m 5 weeks today and might be obsessing with taking pregnancy tests just to keep seeing a confirmation.

I don’t have an appointment until 8 weeks so 3 more torturous weeks to go 😭

I get excited when my breasts are sore, when I get nauseous. I’m exhausted beyond belief.

My husband is so so so caring and happy but is also extremely superstitious and does not want to tell anyone until we’re further along.

I just want to shout it to the roof tops but trying to respect his wishes. So anonymous people— I AM PREGNANT!!!! And so fucking excited.