Wedding Day Nerves

[laughwithme]

Is anyone else worried about nerves?? And by nerves, I really am meaning only one thing... one very unpleasant thing....i.e. need-to-rush-to-the-bathroom-nerves!

I know everything will be amazing once I''ve walked down the aisle - I am not at all worried for an upset stomach for the reception. However, I have a really sensitive stomach. I am worried that basically from Friday night through the moment I walk down the aisle, I will need to be making frequent restroom trips (sooo sorry for the TMI.) I feel bad for my bridesmaids, because once I''m in my dress, I will need someone to help me in the bathroom!!!

Esp. before walking down the aisle - I''ve seen friends sit in the waiting room and they are so nervous they feel sick! And once on PS a past bride said, "no one tells you how scary those minutes are, before walking down the aisle." I am so freaked out that I will just be so nervous, it will take away the joy and happiness of it.

I will try some relaxion tips, like hot tea in the morning, deep breathing, and I do plan on a mismosa or two in the morning. I just know my body and reactions well, and I am positive I will have a very upset stomach regardless of any preventitive measures I take.

Surely I am not the only one with this concern? Past brides, did you have stomach nerves?

 

[stephbolt]

Oh I definitely get the same nervous tummy symptoms. I am definitely worried about them making an appearance before the wedding. I''m not sure how I will deal with it myself other than having pepto on hand and avoiding any foods that add to the problem. I''ll be interested to see the other responses.

 

[Kelli]

Huh. I never thought of that. But I''m glad you brought it up, as it''s definitely something worth thinking about! I can''t offer any advice though. Sorry.

 

[zoebartlett]

I have a very nervous stomach! I even had medicine with me just in case I needed it. I didn't have a large wedding party, so when we were getting ready, I just had my sister (MoH) and my mom with me, well, and the photographer. If I had a whole room full of people with me, I think that would have contributed to my nerves. I was petrified of being nervous before and during our wedding, but for whatever reason, there was a sense of calm around me that morning. If you have a large bridal party, could you delegate specific things for each person to do so they're not just sitting there, contributing to your nervousness?

ETA: I like Steph's suggestion of staying away from certain foods (the night before and that morning)that may not agree with you later on. Definitely eat though! Just choose foods that you know your stomach will agree with.

 

[Sabine]

Pepto is your friend!

I wasn''t worried for myself, but I was actually worried for dh, he has major stomach issues. But he said that being around his buddies who were joking and acting normal helped...maybe talk to your bm''s ahead of time and ask them to do things that will help you stay calm.

 

[LilyKat]

If you''re worried about the runs (so to speak), have you tried Imodium? If you haven''t tried it before, I''d test it out beforehand to make sure it agrees with you. Ditto having foods that agree with you. And lots of calming deep breaths and relaxation exercises, and make sure the people around you will keep you distracted with fun and jokes

 

[Smurfysmiles]

I have the same problem and I had a very big poofy skirt so you can imagine my worries lol
In the end I got anything out of my system VERY early in the morning and stictly stuck to water until the reception. I also only ate vegetables and fruit...oh and one small turkey sandwich lol, it was just turkey and bread) I ended up peeing a ton throughout the day because of the water and at many times I had no one to help me lol so I learned how to grab a bundle of my dress and hold it up while going lol! At the end of the night when we went to the bar next door I even did this! You can imagine what a sight that was lol but I wouldn''t worry too much, I had plenty of nerves and I wonder if the adrenaline also helped to fend off an icky stomach?

 

[bee*]

If you are worried about it, then definitely don''t eat anything that would upset your tummy. I was afraid that I would be a bit nervous as I hadn''t been nervous up until then so I was waiting for it all to hit me. I''m sure you''ll be calm getting ready as it''s great seeing everything come together the morning of the wedding and all your planning put in place.

 

[CNOS128]

Just make sure to keep some stomach medicine on hand, and I''m sure you''ll be fine! Generally I have a sensitive stomach, and have issues before big exams and speeches and the like. On my wedding day I was so very nervous, I thought I might faint - I felt nauseated the whole morning of my wedding, during all the hair and makeup stuff, and I also get really overheated when I''m anxious. All the ice water I gulped down really helped a lot! And deep breathing exercises are great!

The thing that eventually calmed me completely was when we started taking photos. DH and I had photos done before the ceremony, and as soon as I saw him and talked to him, I felt just fine.

Good luck!! You''ll be great!

 

[Iowa Lizzy]

I''m a little worried about this too. I have a really nervous stomach so I feel your pain. Xanax has helped me in the past (but you''d need a prescription for that). I''ll probably take half of an Imodium. I don''t like to take them unless it''s an emergency (like if I''m going on a plane or you know, GETTING MARRIED, hehe) because they can screw up my system for a few days.

I''m having an early evening ceremony so my plan is to drink coffee in the morning to help get everything out of my system and then just nibble on bland foods for the rest of the day; crackers and such. I think I''ll be like TheBigT in that I''ll feel horrible and nervous until I see my FI. He has the most calming effect on me.