Worried something is wrong? am i just paranoid?

[first_time_mummy]

Okay, so it may just be paranoya here, however.

Im at that lengthy wait between 12 week scan and 18 weeks scan.
I just dont feel like much is happening. I dont feel much cramps or any kicks as of yet, I dont seem to be putting on much more weight, im not that hungry or urinating as much. And im just getting over a severe case of the flu.

Is something wrong? is it normal for bub to be so quiet between 12 and 18 weeks.
Also, if anything (did) go wrong, would there be noticable signs by now?

[mogsy]

Hi there im only in my first trimester and i know not to expect to feel bubs at around 8weeks but in my second trimester with dd1 i didnt feel anything till really late was past 18weeks and after that she didnt seem to kick alot. Try not to worry im sure bubs is fine. also i have been off my food too and i havent been urinating much at all really the same maybe a little more at night goodluck hope alls well

[~Trish~]

I'm sure your bub is just fine. Everything you have described sounds so normal and it is SO normal to worry about your bub! I have my moments all the time.

With my first pregnancy, I didn't feel my bub move until just after 20 weeks, so don't stress that you aren't feeling movement yet. Your cramps, nausea, hunger and need for frequent toilet trips will have settled down after the first tri, it is very normal to feel next to nothing at your stage . The weight gain usually kicks in later in your second tri, but will REALLY kick in during your third tri (not fair!).

After I got through the first trimester in this pregnancy, I honestly would forget I was pregnant because I felt so normal LOL. It was at around 22 weeks that I really started feeling it again (tummy really popped out, waddling, etc )

Try and relax, your bub will let you know of his/her presence non-stop very soon

[NaeNae]

Sounds pretty normal to me. You generally don't feel bub moving until you get to 18+ weeks even then sometimes its not until you reach 20+ weeks.

If you are worried then see your GP or Ob and ask for another appointment to ease your mind.

Some people also buy their own doppler you can get them on ebay but the downside to that is it can be difficult, particularly when you are not sure what you are listening for, to locate bubs HB which may cause you more stress.

I am sure things are ok,

every body and every pregnancy is different so don't think something is wrong with you just because others in your Due date group or other people that you talk too are experiencing things that you are not at the moment.

Nae x

[first_time_mummy]

oh thanks so much for the calming words.
I have days where i literally forget im pregnant cause im not feeling or seeing anything out of the usual.
Im sure evrything is fine, and i guess theres no point worrying, cause thatll end up doing more damage than good.

thanks so much for your help ladies

[Jellyfish]

Sounds pretty normal -- especially the stressing about everything part

The 2nd Trimester is a bit uneventful. Enjoy it while it lasts because the 3rd can be a bit of a killer!!

[first_time_mummy]

thankyou

[Arimeh]

I think its very normal to worry simply because we know the odds of having something happen!! We can't avoid it, and its always in the back of our minds if we seem too "normal".

FWIW - I felt DS kicking at around 16 weeks. I didn't feel DD until around 22 weeks because my placenta was at the front.

This time around - I feel so obscenely normal that DH has to remind me that I can't do this, can't do that, can't eat such and such - because I am pregnant - cos I keep forgetting!!! I'm not showing (got too much fat on my belly hehe) and don't get morning sickness, and its too early for kicks and stuff - so yeah - I'm just cruising hoping everything is going along ok in there!!!!

I'm sure everything is fine