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    Margit
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    Briefly, I’m about 8wks pregnant and concerned I may have lost the pregnancy because I had some spotting and my symptoms have all but disappeared. My caregiver said we just need to wait a few weeks for an ultrasound because it’s just too inconclusive right now. I agree that’s the best course, so that’s what we’re doing.

    In the meantime, I just can not handle this uncertainty. More than ever before, my head is swirling with obsessive thoughts about every possible scenario. I want to accept life as it is – uncertain – and just wait, but I’m having a very hard time finding “now.” I’m sure hormones and the weight of the subject are at play, but I recognize this as the same pattern of wanting control, feeling helpless and living in my imaginary future that I’ve felt in other stressful situations. I’m exacerbating my own suffering by refusing to open up to my life, now. This isn’t just a pregnancy problem for me, this is a life problem.

    I think I’ll find some peace by recommitting myself to my meditation practice and just allowing time to pass, but in the meantime, I’m interested in hearing what others have done in an uncertain time like this (does not have to be pregnancy/miscarriage). Have you ever completely lost yourself in speculation and stress, noticed how you were harming yourself, and then found a way to get back to reality?

    I’ve always found it helpful to know I’m not the only suffering, and am always inspired by the strength of others. Any advice/personal stories are welcome.

    #68359
    Vhanon
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    Hi Margit,

    There are so many uncertain things in life. It is just that sometimes they pass by and we do not realize it. For example, before becoming pregnant, it was uncertain whether you would become pregnant or not. You did not stress yourself so much. Can’t you go back to that time when you were making plans to have kids, yet it was not know how soon they would come? I understand you’d like to know as fast as possible so that you can make the necessary preparation to welcome the new life, but don’t you think two-three months are more than enough to get ready? You do not have to start thinking about it now. I understand you would like to reassure your husband and all the people around you, but this truth does not harm anybody. Maybe you can explain to them that you are still uncertain like you were before getting the very first news about pregnancy. Trust the fact that you will be able to handle anything that comes, you’ve got enough time. For now enjoy your life as you once did. The kid grows more healthy when the mother is happy.

    I know it may sound silly, but every time I travel on an airplane I’m not sure whether I’ll reach the destination. I’m lucky the travel lasts just a few hours, but it is uncomfortable nonetheless. In those times I try to imagine I’m on a bus and I do not take any look outside. I look at the people around me, they look all safe and comfortable and so I relax a bit and go with the flow. So yes, these are what you may try to: imagine your situation is not that different to when you did not know whether you were pregnant, trust your doctors about the fact they will do their best and listen to people about their own experiences. I know it’s easier said than done, but also try to not look at your kid and dedicate yourself to the many other activities you used to enjoy. You’ve got time to deal with everything when you’ll arrive at the airport.. I mean when you’ll really know.

    I know my example looks silly and I was lucky to not experience that much stress in life. However there are some people out there who go on the battlefront and do not know whether they will be back, people who are diagnosed with an illness and do not whether they have cancer or not, people whose company is starting to fail and do not know whether they will still have a job in the near future. I’m not sure how they handle it, but my guess is that they preserve hope, try their best at the things they have control of, receive the support of close friends or family and look at other people that experienced the same things.

    I hope next posts will give you better insights and example.

    #68998
    Miracle88
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    I think situations can be difficult in many ways, but the pain that we all feel at times is very similar. I for one, have been unemployed for over a year in a half and am in my mid-twenties. I am really stressed out. I feel that your situations is different, but I get from the point of view of uncertainty. Uncertainty is so anxiety provoking because your unsure what will happen. I know from the experiences in my life, meditation, yoga, positive music and prayer has helped me. I am not sure if these are things you can put into your schedule but you may want to try them. Talk to your healthcare professional and sometimes talking to a therapist can help.

    I wish you the best of luck.

    Miracle88

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