Hi Archie,

I started browsing this site for a week now. Looking at your response for several queries without any self motive, I have build lot of respect and regard for you.

I am 24 weeks pregnant. During early period of pregnancy (when pregancy was not detetcted) I took few medicines which were doubtful.... later doctors confirmed that there is nothing to worry... In the meantime sequence of events happened like changing residence which have resulted in very high anxiety levels. Sometimes anxiety level is so high that I even find it difficult to sleep specifically during last one month period. I try keeping myself busy but sometimes it doesn't help. I am worried more about child than myself.

Please suggest what else can be done to get rid of this situation.

Thanks in advance,
-Annu archie replied. Annu,
Thanks for appreciation.

Lets say anxiety with different degrees for millions of couple. Sometime the anxiety during ttc (trying to conceive) time works against the process. However one must try to keep anxiety at bay. This is because getting anxious is never ending process, today you are concerned abut fetus well being and later after birth you will have different reasons. Soon in a few more weeks you are going to get anxious to hold your baby and at times you will also be worried if that's going to be C-section or vaginal. Trust me you are not alone.

What is most important is vent out your feelings with us here or at home with spouse/family and elsewhere with your close friends. If there is something bothering deep in heart will get relief from what's suggested above.

At the same time try not to worry on things not in hand or ahead of time. Everything will fall at right place and you will have wonderful experience with pregnancy and brining up baby.

The anxiety and worries could sometime lead to hypertension and may show up in the form of elevated blood pressure, which often is a concern in later stages of pregnancy and can be forcing an early delivery. To be able to provide best environment for fetus and enjoy life within you at the same time you should trust in God, and team of Drs. you have got.

24 weeks gesation is beyond half of the journey and still in enjoyable phase of pregnancy. You will have to enjoy baby movements, think of your baby and how your life will be changed positively soon after baby is home. Leave the worries to Dr. and God to take care of, let them not pester you a lot.

Try to take brisk walk and keep occupied with the things you routinely enjoy. Listen to soothing music, and read some innovative stuff. YOur baby will sense a few of the things you do and listen today.

Moving from a place to another and working can be stressful at time but that should not rule you and your pregnancy.

Is there anything you specifically wanted to ask or share with other girls sailing boat at same stage as yours,if so then tell us.

Archie