I think alot of people go through this the first time. The truth is, the majority of miscarriages are caused by nature (something amiss with the baby) not something you do. There's actually not a lot you can do wrong. My ob/gyn assured me the baby is well protected in there-just use common sense! And congratulations!!! But buckle up-you're in for the ride of your life!!:-) (I did it 4 times, so trust me it can't be that bad)

Congratulations! That's so exciting!

First ... don't spend a ton of time reading medical information on the Web. It's just going to freak you out.

Otherwise, all you can do is continue to eat right, take your prenatal vitamins (which I couldn't stomach, but my doctor OKed Flintstones and also adult gummy vitamins), stay healthy and get good prenatal care. And know that typically miscarriages happen through absolutely no fault of your own (unless you're participating in risky behaviors like drug use or something) and, if you have one, while extremely emotional and a horrible experience to go through, doesn't mean you'll never have a successful pregnancy.

My husband always tells me to stop worrying about it and usually I roll my eyes, but in this case, it's probably really good advice.

Keep us posted! Hope you're feeling OK!

Sarah
(site editor and also five months pregnant)

I found that I thought much less about my fears as the pregnancy moved forward. Also, be proactive and do things that make you feel good like walking, drinking LOTS of water, and prenatal yoga. I highly recommend yoga because it can help you find ways to relax when you're feeling anxious and will give you the opportunity to connect with other moms who are feeling the same way.

I also find that with anxiety, it's good to have a replacement thought. Like every time you find yourself worrying about the baby, train yourself to start thinking about the nursery instead. Get lost in thoughts of themes and paint colors.

Lastly, write down any questions or concerns you have when you think about them so they are ready to take to your next doctor appointment. Once you've written that question/concern down, don't let yourself worry about it anymore. Think, "I'm ready to ask about it," instead.

Best,
Mom to Jude

Hang in there. You can't help your thoughts, I think they are pretty natural, as I had them with all three of my pregnancies. And like someone else posted, your baby is very safe in your belly! Try to not worry, but I know that's hard not to do. Just think about the amazement and miracle that pregnancy is and it sounds like you have a great hubby there to support you!

Sherri Morris
http://www.DigiTimeCapsule.com