Overcame ENDO, now 5 weeks PG - only minor symptoms???

[trineandjay]

Arvy Girls!

Thanks for the reassurance everyone... I’m being a little pre-emptive I know... Its just that most of my group of lifelong girlfriends, not unlike myself, are still on the career ladder and not particularly 'in the know' when it comes to pregnancy! It helps to keep in touch with you guys who are sharing these precious days with me.

I went for a blood test to check my hcg levels today. Results won’t be back till tomorrow. So will check back in then. BTW, anybody seeing it necessary to stay away from their pets (ie. toxic.... blah blah or something)? Got my blood tested for those antibodies too, will let you know what the preferred levels are for that too.

ps: May I have 'just a little' morning sickness soon!

[entreat]

Its just that most of my group of lifelong girlfriends, not unlike myself, are still on the career ladder and not particularly 'in the know' when it comes to pregnancy! It helps to keep in touch with you guys who are sharing these precious days with me.

Couldn't agree more! All of my close girlfriends are probably years away from motherhood! Add the lack of symptoms, and I was one frightened bunny. I didn't really think requiring 2 breakfasts a day was a symptom. But I rather that than what a woman at work told me today... went on a bike ride with the dogs in tow... and vomited on herself! EWW!!

Every scan, I held my breath all morning until I saw that little bean, barely growing (in my mind), and the tiny flicker of a heart beat.

for your test results tomorrow. I'm sure you'll be fine!

[trineandjay]

Arvy Ladiez....

Well updated HCG levels were 9000....at around 5w 5d...is that normal?

[trineandjay]

Morning Ladies
Well we should be six weeks pregnant tomorrow and symptoms are still non existent. In fact the cramping, lower back ache and constipation have disappeared altogether. No peeing, no nausea, no aversions, no cravings, no heightened sense of smell, no bloating, only mild booby tenderness. In total no evidence that I’m pregnant. Can this be at all normal? Surely it can’t be healthy?… I’ve read that the lesser the symptoms you experience, the higher the chance of miscarriage… Is that true? Words can’t express how ‘down’ and anxious I’m becoming…. xox

[entreat]

Trine - you are going through exactly what I went through, just 14 weeks behind me. Honestly chickie - you HCG is great, and unless you start getting string cramping/spotting, you should be fine.

When I MC'd just before 6 weeks, my HCG was below 100. so you're 90 times better off than I was. And if it wasn't for the fact that we've just cleaned up the house (& I'm no longer able to find anything!), I would put down my HCG levels to put your mind at ease.

I know exactly how confusing, frustrating, and confidence-destroying it is to have no symptoms, but all I can do is offer you kind words of confidence that everything should be fine. I started out the same way, and now I'm 22 weeks. And I still haven't had much of the list you described. Except boob tenderness - that kicked in after about week 8, and one craving for tomatoes from week 14. And consipation has only been recent, and even then more of a one day on & one day off experience.

I don't agree that the less symptoms you have, the higher chance of MC, as with my 6wk MC, I had way more symptoms. Some times, the embryo just isn't right & there's no other path than MC - but your body reacting to pregnancy hormones & causing symptoms is not linked to that at all, IMO.

Hang in there sweetness. I know it's hard. I was in tears a lot thinking that nothing was working, and that tomorrow might be the day it all goes wrong. But by week 10, I realised that if it hadn't fallen out by now, it just wasn't going to. I hope you reach that confidence sooner.

When's your next scan booked? If you're worried, you can always ask for one.

I'm on holiday for three weeks, but I'll be thinking of you while I'm away. Hopefully, I'll come back & you'll be a happy 9-week pg mummy.

[trineandjay]

Beautiful Entreat,

I can’t thank you enough for your words… you are so generous for sharing your time with me. I started crying as I read them! It is a very emotional time…. And every morning brings on more trepidation. I know I just have to keep the faith, and honestly I am trying, I really am… but this cloud of ‘this is too good to be true’ – ‘we were told we could never have children naturally’, ‘this pregnancy is progressing with any normal symptoms’ kicks in.

And while I know I am over analyzing my body…. I cant help but feel frustrated that there isn’t some way of knowing (forecasting) what our fate will be...

Perhaps my negativity is just a protective mechanism in case of the worst…We have wanted our darling Baby for sooooooo long…

My first scan is on the 15th of Feb. I should be 7 weeks by then. Until then I am obsessed with going for a bi-weekly Hcg tests…. My doctor has already told me to relax, however I have no other means of self-preservation OR means to SLEEP at night (as the worry is keeping me awake).

Thankfully your experience may rest my mind somewhat to realize how unique each woman and their pregnancy is. My rational self knows this… However, something needs to tell my harpy.

Heres hoping our next communication sees me in better spirits…. Have a fabulous holiday…. Sending much love to you and your Poppy.

[trineandjay]

Whoops, double post

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I couldn't not post. I'm so glad you're here looking for help & answers. I did the opposite & hid from the forum for as long as I could stand.

I'll log back on when I can - hopefully just after your scan.

Xx PM me any time.