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by HasntBeen on August 12th, 2009
I'm not a woman, but I would not be a bit surprised to hear that pregnancy and childbirth are frightening for you... pregnancy produces huge changes in a woman's body, and childbirth has a reputation for being uncomfortable.
But most women seem to "connect" with the baby at some point during their pregnancy, and that connection provides a comfort and joy that helps them cope... they see their baby as a gift, as a special person they want very much to meet and care for, as an opportunity to love absolutely. I think love is powerful medicine against fear, and a mother's love is perhaps the purest form of that medicine.
Iv been trying to concieve for over 4 months but no luck, its getting me rather stressed! Any advice, anyone had the same problem?
by EMCx on March 17th, 2011
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what is the best way to get pregnant fast???
by margaret2539 on February 26th, 2011
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My husband and I want to get pregnant fast, I was told I would have difficulty with sists and retro verse uterus...any suggestions????
by Nicole_T6210 on January 30th, 2011
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Ladies, have you ever wondered why we can't be like hens and lay eggs and sit on them til our children hatch?
by Marisa on February 22nd, 2011
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how soon can i get pregnant after stopping the use of birth control pills?
by mj850 on January 31st, 2011
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You're reading I THINK I MAY be pregnant, BUT I am scared about being pregnant & childbirth,is this normal? Me & hubby have been trying since we married in May, we both VERY much want to be parents.Is there anything you can say to comfort me in this regard?
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Well, I DO hope that I am able to connect with and cope with pregnancy and childbirth when the time comes. A former coworker here was VERY excited when she learnt she was pregnant. My cousin says that she feels joy in her heart whenever she looks at her year old daughter, so I hope I can feel this same joy someday. Pray for me.
by Ice Chick on August 12th, 2009
I told my hubby that I was going to take a pregnancy test at end of July but on the advice of my mother, I decided to wait till I miss my period at the end of this month to see. Hubby asked if I wwas scared to take ept, I did not answer him. I wonder if he was the woman in our marriage if he would be this gung ho about pregnancy and childbirth??
by Ice Chick on August 12th, 2009
Well I can't see waiting to take the test -- to me, it's always better to be able to face the facts, even if one is afraid. It's about taking charge of your life... to hide out under the covers is far more stressful than to look under the bed for the boogeyman.
by HasntBeen on August 12th, 2009
I was thinking that too, but I am stalling, but in most cases you have to miss your period, I could have even taken test a few days BEFORE my period too, but didn't, so I will see IF I miss my period this month then go from there, I am terrified, my life could change for the better in a matter of seconds.
by Ice Chick on August 12th, 2009
Do you think I am a SCARY person? When my fiance asked me to marry him, i was terrified then too, I kep stalling on the whole issue, I even stalled on telling my parents, but I did eventually.
Do you think this is acceptable behaviour for a 36 yr old woman?
by Ice Chick on August 12th, 2009
It is what it is. I see nothing gained by labeling it as 'scary' or 'unacceptable'. Human development is a very complex topic, and there are many different aspects to it. Some people develop very quickly in one area, and much slower in another. Sometimes developmental arrest occurs in some area, such that somebody gets 'stuck' with a particular kind of problem.
It's possible that you've gotten stuck with regard to your ability to process fear as an emotion. I think you're better off relating to it somewhat as a technical matter, like a scientist or therapist might... i.e. "do I have developmental delay in my ability to deal with negative emotions?". That's something you can do something about. You can't do something about 'I'm unacceptable'.
by HasntBeen on August 12th, 2009
So do you think i need to get a move on taking the ept? Or just wait till I miss my period as my mum suggests? My mums says that even if I am NOT pregnant that me harping on it will further hamper the process, so she says just not to worry till I miss my period. I WILL BE SOOOOO NERVOUS on the day I take the ept. CAn you say anything to ease my mind? Or should I just think of it this way: after all the hormonal discomfort & pain are gone me and hubby will have baby.
by Ice Chick on August 12th, 2009
I think you should go to the store now, buy the EPT, and use it. If it comes back negative, try again in a week, etc.
Life takes courage. Courage is not the freedom from fear, it's just taking the actions that need to be taken whether your afraid or not.
by HasntBeen on August 12th, 2009
I acutally have one at home, but I will wait about a week after I have missed my period. I just needed to hear some comforting words such as the ones taht you offered me in your first response.
Thank you.
by Ice Chick on August 12th, 2009
AS you say life takes courage, it took courage to get married I was terrified to do this but I did. If test comes out positive I REALLY should consider my self lucky..some women cannot have children.
by Ice Chick on August 12th, 2009
There you go!
by HasntBeen on August 12th, 2009