worried, no symptoms.. sort of

[incomplete]

I'm roughly 6 weeks today. Had an IUI last month and it worked.

I had a miscarriage last year after a spontaneous conception. 11wks 4 days, down syndrome. I didn't have the "common" symtoms - sore breasts and nausea. My OB said I was lucky, about the nausea but I didn't mention the breasts.

Well when I got the call to say I was pregnant I was happy and confident and thinking yep it's going to work this time. Well I've come crashing down the last two days and and all the fear of something going wrong has washed over me, I keep thinking my boobs should be sore. I've got no nausea again, is this a sign that something is going to go wrong?

I do have insomnia and bloating and cramping so I feel something is going on down there, but I guess the sore boobs things is the most worrying, from what I read that's one of the first things to feel.

anyone had no symptoms and it's all been okay? I have my first scan at our fertility clinic on 7 April.

[megs]

I know how you must be feeling, the worry of not knowing is so hard.

I have never really experienced nausea with any of my pregnancies. I had a slightly stronger sense of smell, but could still handle cooking meat etc. Re my boobs, I really wouldn't say they are sore. It is hard when for many being pregnant is defined by how bad your morning sickness is. But I wouldn't worry too much at all (easier said than done I know)

I'm currently 5 weeks pregnant, my breasts feel slightly fuller (but this is No 4) but other than being more tired than usual and having really weird dreams I don't really feel that much different.

Good luck for the 7th of April, I'm sure all will be fine.

[nickle730]

With my first two pg's I had absolutely no symptoms at all (apart from the absence of AF!). I now have an 8 yo and a 5 yo.

This last pg I did suffer All Day Sickness for the first 14 weeks or so and very sore boobs. So, I think all pg's are different!

Good luck on the 7th, I'm sure everything will be perfect.

[helle]

My experience.
My first pregnancy I felt crook 24/7. Like a constant hung over feeling, my boobs killed, the works.
My second pregnancy I didn't even feel pregnant, not until I started getting a belly!
My first preg didn't end well, my second is currently attached to my boob as I type this.
Please try not to dwell on what the books say you should feel, every person and every pregnancy is so different.

[onthefly]

Congratulations!
Most fertility clinics will do an early scan at 6-7 weeks to confirm viability - yours doesn't do that? If you're really worried, why not request one to put your mind at ease.

I don't think I ever had sore boobs, and the nausea didn't set in till 7-8 weeks maybe (can't really remember). Every pregnancy is different, feeling a bit 'off' is a pretty good sign though

[incomplete]

thanks everyone. yeh my scan at the fertility clinic should make me 7wks 6 days. But I'm confused because they seem to date me about 3 days further than my GP did, when I told her the date of my LMP.

My husband says stop worrying, what will be will be. I know I can't change anything, and worrying won't help or get me anywhere, I just can't bear the thought of losing this one as well.

the waiting game is hard. I am tempted to ask for a scan now, but I know finding a heartbeat today doesn't guarantee it will be there tomorrow.

[Aimee]

oh incomplete I can understand your worrying esp when you've lost a baby in the past (sending hugs)

with my first 2 DD's (after IUI's) I was terribly sick vomitted everyday like clockwork and incredibly sore bb's too!

With this baby I have often woken up completely upset thinking I should be feeling the same but I've had very minor and intermittent ms (here some days not others and no vomitting) my bb's are not sore at all! I'm 18 weeks now.

I have some friends too who don't have barely any symptoms and everything is fine!

All the best!

[onthefly]

THere's often a difference in EDDs based on LMP, transfer date/O date (depending on type of AC) or early scan. Don't worry about it.

[HotI]

I had blood tests to check that my HCG levels were still increasing- maybe you could ask for this if you couldn't get in for an ultrasound or didn't want to have one at this stage.

[MummaSue]

Incomplete It sounds like you're having a difficult time.

Requesting a scan sounds like a good idea, it would put your mind at ease certainly in the interim.

The first trimester can certainly be stressful, especially after previous miscarriages and LTTTC.

For what it's worth, my breast tenderness went away at around 9 weeks and never returned. And the nausea came and went too and all turned out well.

[Aimee]

hi incomplete

just checking in to see how you are going and hope all is well.

[AJC]

Big hugs. I hardly had any symptoms with DS, in fact so few symptoms that most people had no idea I was pregnant (even my Mum) and DH and I kept the pregnancy a secret until we got to 12 weeks and we were safely in the second tri. It was stressful especially as I didn't "feel" pregnant but everything was ok and he is now a very active 2 yrs and 3 mths old. Hope everything is ok for you, its so hard not to stress. Set yourself small goals each week to get you through e first tri. Plan lots of outings to keep your mind on other things too. Good luck.

[incomplete]

my insomnia is quite bad. I'm so tired and grumpy which is causing problems at work. my boss is giving me grief about my lack of enthusiasm and wanting to know what's wrong. last year I ended up having to tell him about my pregnancy before I told some family and I'm determined not to let that happen again, even if it means getting in to trouble for my attitude.

scan is this Thursday, it's all I can think about.

[MummaSue]

Well, your symptoms sound very promising babe! Can't wait to hear how your scan goes. Keep us posted. xxxx

[incomplete]

the scan was all good. we were both nervous and I was looking for that little flicker of the heartbeat but couldn't see it at first so I thought the worst but it was there. so I'm 8 weeks today. another scan on Tuesday with the OB. still scared that it will be bad news that time.

[MummaSue]

That's awesome news babe! Try and stay positive, I know it's hard but just take one day at a time