i am struggling w/daily panic attacks ever since i found out i was pregnant. it's making me wish i weren't pregnant even though i tried so hard to get pregnant. i know i need to focus my energies on something else. have done this program once but am now having a major setback.
sure could use some support on how to get thru this.

I was very anxious with my son. i would worry all the time about the delivery because I had my daughter natural( she came to fast before i could get drugs) I didnot want my son natural too. Anyway start to think about all the great things about having a baby. replace those negative thoughts with positive. Having a baby can be fun. and it's normal to be scared. Just keep positive. And the more active you are now the easier the delivery. And exercise is great for anxiety as we know. Good luck with your baby, and to your anxiety. JAIMEK

Karen remember that as the pregnancy progresses you'll have more progestrone and that has very calming properties. how about taking a meditation class or a yoga class for pregnant moms?

the main thing is to be Pro-Active...whenever you think up a problem...move right into solution thinking. C.

Hi Karen,

I'm just finishing week 5 of the program and don't know how much I can help but I at least wanted to let you know you weren't alone.

My kids are 9 and 14 now. I still remember how much I wanted to get pregnant and how happy I was when the test finally turned positive! Then reality hit with all the hormone changes and it wasn't all sunshine and joy anymore. At the time, I didn't have the skills I'm just learning now to have realistic expectations and turn negative thoughts into positive ones. My kids have turned out pretty terrific even if they aren't perfect and I certainly wasn't the perfect Mom I'd always dreamed of being.

Anyway, if it helps at all, know that I'm sure you'll get through this stronger than ever. The program seems to have a pretty solid foundation for us to work from. You've done it before, hang in there!

Blessings to you,
Kim