Am I freaking out or is this normal?

You shouldn't be wasting your time & energy worrying about what might happen! Try instead o think about how much richer your lives will be when your perfect baby arrives!

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Yes, this is normal but not healthy to worry too much during pregnancy. Most things do work out. If you worry about the asthma issue, try to eat a lot of sardines, and small fish high in omega 3 fatty acids, and lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. Take folic acid or a prenatal vitamin before you get pregnant and have your partner take folic acid supplements also as you try to conceive.

If you can reduce stress by taking yoga, t'ai chi or pilates, and walking regularly that helps for a healthy baby also.

As for the pain, there are epidurals and also the pain doesn't last. You go through it and then it's over. Just think of it as having to pop a blister. Eventually it is over and it heals. One thing that will help is to have a doula and a nurse midwife. Also, study some books on hypnosis for birthing and talk to a counselor whose experienced in that (hypnosis) so they can guide you through a practice scenario.

Another thing is attending prenatal yoga classes when you're pregnant.

Have you considered adoption? There are plenty of one year old children without asthma that you could adopt out there. :)

There was a study that children born in fall or winter are more sickly b/c their mothers can catch more viruses (like flu) in that time period. Maybe plan for a summer baby? There are diaphragms that you can use in the meantime.

Good luck!

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Sweetheart, if you didn't worry then that would be cause for concern.There are good web sites to help. I can give you some.You will be a good mom, your already started by being concerned. Good Luck.

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It is normal but it depends on how badly you want a baby.If you truly want a child you will be able to accept the risk and love this baby no matter what medical problems he might have. For the best chances of a normal healthy pregnancy you need to see your ob as recommended, have all the screenings and tests done as they recommend, eat properly and get enough rest. As for the asthma issue, my son's father has asthma in his family and I myself have asthma as well as most of my family. Do I wish it had stopped with me? Of course but that wasn't in the cards for my son. He does have asthma but I have learned how to deal with it from the nebulizers as a baby to him learning to use an inhaler now( he is 7). I have taught him to recognize the signs of an attack and he knows how to get in touch with me at all times. He understands now that it is a serious condition but as long as he stays calm and uses his medicine like I taught him he will be fine.

I wish you all the best if you do decide that you want a baby.

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Yes .... very normal! Try to focus on the wonderful things that will happen once your baby is born. There are thousands of those! You know you will love and cherish your child right? The rest comes to you one day at a time.

Good luck to you both!

Mike :o)

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Your worry/concern hormones are increasing. It will prepare you for motherhood! ha ha. I freaked out too, during the whole pregnancy. Now that I look back, it was normal. Best to find a girlfriend or a sister who will laugh hysterically with you over every silly concern. Motherhood is really such a joy- even the tough stuff- really all so good. Congratulations on your new journey! No matter how tough or weird motherhood is, I am always soooooo relieved I decided to join the mommy club!

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