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2 Apr 2024

Challenge Your Negative Thoughts

Challenge Your Negative Thoughts
Negative thoughts can often creep into our minds, impacting our mood, confidence, and overall well-being.
During pregnancy, it's essential to foster a positive mindset and embrace the journey with joy and excitement.
Challenge those negative thoughts and replace them with empowering, positive affirmations.
Here are some strategies to help you shift your perspective and cultivate a more optimistic outlook:
Recognize Negative Thought Patterns
  • Pay attention to your thoughts and identify negative patterns that may arise, such as self-doubt, fear, or worry.
  • Be mindful of triggers that lead to negative thoughts, such as stress, fatigue, or external influences.
  • Acknowledge that negative thoughts are normal but remember that you have the power to change your mindset.
Practice Positive Self-Talk
  • Challenge negative thoughts by actively replacing them with positive affirmations and self-encouragement.
  • Remind yourself of your strength and capabilities as you navigate through pregnancy and prepare for motherhood.
  • Instead of focusing on what could go wrong, shift your focus to what you are grateful for and the positive aspects of the journey.
Surround Yourself with Supportive People
  • Share your thoughts and concerns with supportive friends, family members, or a pregnancy support group.
  • Engage in meaningful conversations with people who uplift and inspire you, promoting positivity and empowerment.
  • Surrounding yourself with a strong support system can help you overcome negativity and foster a more positive outlook.
Practice Mindfulness and Meditation
  • Engage in mindfulness practices or meditation to become more aware of your thoughts and emotions.
  • Take time to center yourself and embrace the present moment, focusing on the here and now.
  • Through mindfulness, you can gain better control over your thoughts and redirect them toward positivity.
Celebrate Small Victories
  • Recognize and celebrate even the smallest accomplishments or positive moments during your pregnancy.
  • Embrace the changes and challenges as opportunities for growth and learning.
  • Give yourself credit for the incredible journey you are undertaking, and remember that every step forward is an achievement.
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Going on almost 8 weeks without my period but again pregnancy test came back negative still to this day and bloodwork has still come back negative. What are your thoughts?

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wow thats weird! have u talked to ur obgyn?
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For my fellow rainbow baby Momma’s how do you combat the intrusive negative thoughts? I say three positives and remind myself my baby is healthy and alive

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Girl it never stopped for mr
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Tomeishia
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I wake up this morning to this 😞💔 I’m onnny way to the hospital but wtf all negative thoughts are running through my head right now

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Shymaine
Same thing happened to me in my 1st trimester i was panicking when i finally got seen at the ER they said i had a subchronic hematoma and that it should pass , in a few days it did and the bleeding stopped. Just try to remain calm and positive. ❤️
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Tomeishia
I’m really trying it hard , I’m in a lot of pain right now
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Shae
16 Jun 2023

Need opinions here, ladies... I'm waiting on AF, I'm 2 days late, which isn't typical for me. I tested, and it looks negative to me. What are your thoughts?

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AshaBaby
Yess it’s negative you need to wait
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Erika
Are you using a light
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Breanna
27 Feb 2023

My biggest fear is that I’m not ready to be a mom.. I can’t stop thinking what if I’m not a good one why are all these negative thoughts running through my head??

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Amber
Ya but as soon as baby gets here ur mothering instincts will Kick in an you’ll be doin best u can an if u have questions that’s what your pediatrician is there for
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Kay
You’re going to do just fine. I worried about that too, I’ve never been motherly. Then I had my son and it’s like everything just changes. Never be afraid to ask questions, it will naturally come to you, and you will learn as you go
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Jasmine H
18 Feb 2023

Lord grate me the strength over my mind I’m aware that this has been my challenge to watch my thoughts, but this pregnancy has made me feel more alone help me Lord I don’t want to deal with depression pregnant let alone postpartum I have to be strong for her she need a healthy mindset mother

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Jasmine
I had it real bad with my now 3 year old n this pregnancy with twins has me feeling like I’m going crazy . We got this tho sis
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Bren 💙BOY MOM💙
24 Aug 2022

Negative tests. I hope this is just stress related and nothing serious. I really hope to become pregnant next time. Making an OB appointment in the morning To see if there is something serious going on with me. Keep me in your thoughts.

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Natasha
What app is this? Praying for you baby dust
27 Mar 2024

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Bren 💙BOY MOM💙
This app is called Glow
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DeDrah
3 Aug 2022

I Am 5 Days Late Which I’m Always On Time & I Tested This Morning & It’s Negative... What Are Your Thoughts?

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Beautiful Queen ❤️
Stress or it could be to early
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Aj
22 Jun 2022

Y’all ngl , It is so hard to not have negative thoughts about my pregnancy when I scroll and see people having stillborns and babies 32 weeks+ passing away😓 How do y’all keep those negative thoughts away !!

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Christen
It’s really only 1/160 chance to have a stillborn, it’s just those are so devastating that we shed a lot of light on them and have natural mama worries. Just keep sending strong vibes to your baby and I just pet my belly and tell him to be strong in there that ought to do it right haha
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Marissa
1 Feb 2022

Who else determined to have a good day not gonna let negative thoughts bring u down already cried once today not gonna cry no more 🤣

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Miranda
Awww it's okay girl I struggle with that daily 🥺
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