Anxiety over blood test results

[baby number 2]

First of all, I'm new on here, so hi!

Just looking for some comforting words I guess and other experiences so I don't feel so much like a stresshead/mental case.

Now i suffer from GAD and panic disorder without pregnancy hormones being thrown into the mix, so I do tend to fixate and obsess over things until it takes over and makes me a bit crazy, so I probably don't have much perspective on things at the moment anyway.But I m basically stressing over the results of the maternal infectious disease tests. Now I had a little boy 5 years ago so i had all the same tests, HIV etc back then and everything was fine, but this time around Ive become convinced they are going to find something! I broke up with my sons dad before he was even born and in that time( 5 years) Ive been with 3 people. One of which we always used protection (except for one condom mishap!) and the other 2 are boyfriends of at least over a year including my current partner. Neither of which are high risk, promiscuous people.

I know I m technically low risk for HIV but I cant get that niggling possibility out of my head. Did anyone else have the same fears/anxiety related to these tests? I ve even convinced myself that maybe they got a false negative the first time around and Ive had it all along!

Also, how long did your test results take? Ive heard they get processed pretty quickly and I had mine done Monday the 30th November (4+ working days ago) so I wonder if they would have already contacted me if something were amiss. Ive been jumping every time the phone goes!

I realize a lot of this is down to my GAD and panic disorder and the fact I'm off meds, which normally help control OCD thoughts, but some advice,/ stories from others might help make the next week bearable. Ive got an appt in a week with my midwife to discuss my anxiety issues and whether I should be under the care of a GP throughout the pregnancy and shell prob just give me the results then I guess. Then I'm sure my anxiety will find another outlet! probably at the first scan! Urgh, I just wanna get past this first trimester and start enjoying the pregnancy. Sorry for long post!

Thanks so much in advance x

 

[Charliebump3]

I'm sorry I don't really have any advice but I too suffer from anxiety and I wanted you to know your not alone! I worry constantly about every niggle and every symptom, I've woken with palpitation due to anxiety recently. It's terrifying this pregnancy business!

Stay strong hon xxx

 

[Elfs Mummy]

Does your midwife know about your anxiety etc ? I'm sure everything will be fine this pregnancy this is tough work ! Xx

 

[sammielou]

You should let the person who gets your results first (the mw?) know how much this is worrying you. They probably won't contact you when they get them and everything is fine, and you'll be left wondering longer than necessary.

Sounds like you and your partners have been careful and I'm sure you are absolutely fine.

 

[baby number 2]

Thanks guys.

Sorry to raise such a depressing subject in the forum. I eventually spoke to my partner about my fears last night and he made me feel a bit better about things. Suppose I should have done it sooner! Tomorrow will be a week since I had the tests so I'll ring the doctors and see if I can request a call back from the midwife regarding the results. Then i can get onto worrying about the next thing...the dreaded nuchal fold test! At least OH will be with me for that so we can worry together!

Charlie, sorry your going through anxiety attacks. They are hideous aren't they and usually always at night. Sometimes I feel like I'm drowning when a big one hits and I have to watch something silly like family guy or Big Bang Theory until I can breath normally! Ah the stresses of pregnancy!

Elfs mummy, I have an appt with the midwife Friday to discuss whether or not I should be under the care of a GP and/ or go back on my meds at some point of the pregnancy. I guess they want to way up whats worse on the baby...constant anxiety and panic attack and loss of appetite, or a low dose of anti anxiety medication. Maybe just having the consultation will make me feel a ton better anyway.

Anyway, thanks again guys!