Thursday, February 28, 2013

24 weeks

I am 24 weeks pregnant today, and so thankful to be able to say that. Baby is moving around regularly, and it's something that I subconsciously pay attention to day and night these days. The mid/late second trimester is a tough phase for me. It brings up a lot of anxiety and grief. I've had a couple of nights where I have woken up suddenly because the baby had not been moving and it put me in a near panic. Having had the successful pregnancy of my rainbow baby I didn't expect to feel quite this way. However, our bodies really do have a memory of their own. I have engaged a therapist to help work through this anxiety that has hit me lately. I am confident that in time and with the effort, I will be feeling more calm and confident soon. I am looking forward to reaching the viability milestone in about a month.


9 comments:

  1. Yay for 24 weeks! I'm sorry you're having anxiety, but I imagine it is very normal after what you've been through. I hope your therapist is helpful in relieving it so that you can enjoy the rest of your pregnancy. Hugs, Mama.

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  2. I'm so happy for you, but I can understand how difficult this time in your pregnancy must be for you. Glad to hear that you're meeting with a therapist. When I was pregnant with E, it was so helpful to have someone to work through my fears with. xo

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  3. Congrats on 24 weeks!!! I think the anxiety has to be normal. My heart goes out to you, and I'll keep you in my prayers.

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  5. Yea for 24 weeks! Here's hoping that the rest of this pregnancy is uneventful.

    I think your anxiety is completely understandable, but I'm sorry you're experiencing it. I hope the therapist helps.

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