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

[trineandjay]

Hi Lovely Ladies

I'm a 32 year old 1st time mummy-to-be (I hope) from Brisbane. I have come to you from the IVF thread as just before commencing injections we found out we had concieved naturally! ITS a MIRACLE!... However, I am moderately petrified about miscarriage as this all seems to good to be true... I have found myself crazed and confused about what symtpoms should be present and when more will kick in. Currently the only things I know are:
- My Hcg levels on Friday were 2020
- My bobbies are tender and swollen
- Slightly constipated
- I have been experiencing mod to severe cramping for the last week.. And now barely at all....
- No peeing, no nausea, no aversions, no scent sensitivity... NO OTHER SYMPTOMS AT ALL.

Just hoping you all could resassure me that cramping (and then its absence) may be normal... Is it ok NOT have any other symptoms yet?

[trineandjay]

Oh yeah, the reason for the IVF was due to high grade ENDO... could this be the reason for the high level cramping over the last few days? UUUUrgh but why has it dissapated? It is the only symptom I have to hold onto that makes me feel pregnant. Scared

[Mildez]

Your HCG level is perfect for your gestation.
I didn't have any stmptoms but tingling boobs from 6weeks with my 1st pregnancy. Other then baby kicks from 19weeks and extreme weigh gain I had no symptoms at all I was pregnant ever.
With no2 I got morning sickness from 15weeks till over 30weeks. I never had nausea etc until the 15th week. Other then the obvious (kicks, weight gain etc) some women don't have any symptoms of been pregnant.
As for the stretching that is normal in early pregnancy.
Have you booked for a scan or more blood tests just for peace of mind?
Congratulations too by the way.

[Loula]

Ive had no symptoms wither and am now 11 weeks! nothing at all hoping we are both just lucky GL x

[trineandjay]

Thanks for the encouragment. I know that every pregnancy is different but cant help over analyzing every little thing ..... I have my 1st US booked for 15 Feb. How frequently would you recommend getting HCG levels tested? (My doctor's secretary says its uneccessary) however, seeing them rise reassures me everyhting is progressing well. Thanks again... xox

[trineandjay]

How do you guys create those lovely little tickers etc? xox

[Mildez]

Unless you have a past history of certain things going wrong then serial BHCG is unneccessary. But like you said its reassurring to see it rising. After a certain gestation though it starts decreasing so only recommended in early pregnancy. I think it can start decreasing as early as 8weeks and this is normal doesn't indicate pregnancy loss is going to occur. It usually peaks at 8-10weeks and then starts declining.
As for the tickers you have to add them in your signature. Not good at expalining but I am sure someone else will.

[entreat]

I was so convinced that I was not pg after my 2WW due to lack of ... anything! and my first HCG was 1200! Then until about week 11, I was convinced I was going to MC because I had no symptoms still (except for excessive hunger)... Then I figured I was probably fine because nothing had fallen out.

You can usually click on people's tickers & it will take you to the site they are created on. Bellybelly has some lovely tickers - so check them out first.

[trineandjay]

Thanks for talking Loula, Emmy83 and Entreat!

All this is sooooooooooo strange. Went for a walk today to get mind off my abdomen and started to feel a little crampy and light headed... Then NOTHING! Not a damn bloody thing all afternoon / night…. I would rather feel ill for the entire 8 months than this rollercoaster of emotion. Just so I know… Is it possible that the embryo can die while still attached to the uterus and I wouldn’t know? Sorry for the doomsday scenarios… It all just feels too good to be true… Think I might go to my GP and ask for a HCG test? Need to know all is ok! xox