This wait is killing me...

CTbride79

My first u/s is still 11 days away…and I think I may drive myself crazy before then!  

With DS, I already had my first u/s by this point due to an irregular cycle.  My symptoms with him were extremely different as well and I actually felt bloated and pregnant, and my skin was really broken out.  

This time, no bloating at all and my skin is actually clearer!  I had nipple/boob soreness last week, which seems 99% gone today, and I've dry heaved a couple times in the morning this week, but today I feel more on the normal side.  I was experiencing exhaustion around 4-5 weeks this time, but that seems better now and in fact has been replaced with semi-insomnia in the MOTN.  

I guess the bottom line is…I don't really FEEL all that pregnant and thought I should by almost 6.5 weeks.  Not knowing if things are ok has been making me feel depressed and irritable towards others.  And my DS's birthday is the day after my u/s, and his party is 2 days after, where we are expecting 30+ people so the more unconfident I feel about things, the more I'm stressing about his birthday and having to entertain people and put on a happy face if we don't get good news.  

I don't know what the point of posting this is other than to vent and get some anxiety out hopefully…I am tempted to ask my OB to check my betas this week at least (they checked them very early on to confirm the pregnancy), but don't know if I'm being too crazy about that.  I know some people don't feel strong symptoms right away, but this feeling 'normal' most of the time is way too stressful for me and weirding me out!  

BookitBoo

I'm sorry you're stressed out, and yeah I am going crazy too because how far away the first ultra sound is. I think it might help to focus on other things (like maybe the birthday party) and try to let it take a back burner. If it keeps bugging you, maybe you could contact your doctor with your concerns and see what they have to say.

I'm considering it a blessing I don't have many symptoms and try not to get too worried about it. I had morning sickness so bad with my first and it hasn't hit me yet, so I'm just enjoying being vomit free!

CTbride79

I know I NEED to let it take a back burner, and I probably will have to this week as I try to plan his party, but I'm a bit neurotic to begin with so I am finding it nearly impossible!  I think I may call my OB tomorrow just to discuss the way I'm feeling with them.  

I know I SHOULD be grateful for few symptoms, but at this stage I feel like no symptoms is more of a curse than a blessing because of all the uncertainty.  Wish I could just hit the fast forward button!

lesleyn21

I have been feeling like that tr past few days. All my symptoms just went away. Do of course I prayed to god to give me a sign everything is good. Today, I can't move I'm so sick.

Smallllmin

I feel the same way... Hardly any symptoms, and many of the ones I had have gone away. Especially because baby was measuring small on the first u/s. I'm just doing my best not to think about it until next week's u/s... I know it's hard, just try to stay positive until the doctor tells you otherwise! I have my FX for you!

JSS1002

I've had all these same thoughts over the past several weeks... but last night and this morning (7.5 weeks) feel like I want to hurl... and the level of exhaustion is sort of ridiculous (I feel asleep sitting straight up waiting for SNL to start last night).

Hang in there!

lesleyn21

I have been feeling like that tr past few days. All my symptoms just went away. Do of course I prayed to god to give me a sign everything is good. Today, I can't move I'm so sick.

AnyMax

I think it can become very disheartening to see all of these posts about symptoms and the comments some have made that they are signs of a healthy pregnancy.  It is very important to remember that every pregnancy is different. I hope sharing my experience can put your mind at ease a little.

With my third miscarriage, I had every pregnancy symptom you could imagine, even after they confirmed my betas were declining. I could barely function, my morning sickness was so bad right from the start, I was so tired, and my breasts were so sore that they hurt when I was walking.

This pregnancy, my betas have risen appropriately over the last two weeks, my progesterone is staying high, and I had an early u/s on Friday (5w3d) which showed everything is progressing appropriately so far.  The only thing I have noticed is that I get tired a little more easily that normal.  It takes some serious groping for my boobs to feel even remotely sore. 

It is still early for me, and there is still plenty of time for symptoms to set in, but I just want to hopefully help point out that symptoms are not necessarily an indication of viability.  And I think there is nothing wrong with calling your doctor and talking to them.  

Try to hang in there Mama.  And have fun party planning!

CTbride79

AnyMax said:

I think it can become very disheartening to see all of these posts about symptoms and the comments some have made that they are signs of a healthy pregnancy.  It is very important to remember that every pregnancy is different. I hope sharing my experience can put your mind at ease a little.

With my third miscarriage, I had every pregnancy symptom you could imagine, even after they confirmed my betas were declining. I could barely function, my morning sickness was so bad right from the start, I was so tired, and my breasts were so sore that they hurt when I was walking.

This pregnancy, my betas have risen appropriately over the last two weeks, my progesterone is staying high, and I had an early u/s on Friday (5w3d) which showed everything is progressing appropriately so far.  The only thing I have noticed is that I get tired a little more easily that normal.  It takes some serious groping for my boobs to feel even remotely sore. 

It is still early for me, and there is still plenty of time for symptoms to set in, but I just want to hopefully help point out that symptoms are not necessarily an indication of viability.  And I think there is nothing wrong with calling your doctor and talking to them.  

Try to hang in there Mama.  And have fun party planning!

Thanks everyone, and thank you so much for sharing your experience AnyMax!  That does make me feel a bit better.  I think I am just having a hard time accepting this is real on the days when I don't have symptoms, which seems more often than not.  I think I will call my doctor tomorrow.  Thanks again!

LilyASF42

Seeing posts like this definitely make me feel less crazy lol  I just found out I was pregnant last week.  When I called my doctor to set up an appointment I was surprised how far out the first appointment will be!  I'll be over 10 weeks by then!!  They will set up an ultrasound and blood work before then, but no actual visit.  Seems so strange to me but I guess it's the norm.

Just extra anxious with this being my first pregnancy and basically not feeling any symptoms other than sore boobs and occasionally bloated.

Best of luck to all!

CplusJ=S

You aren't alone. I got my BFP almost a month ago and my appointment is still 2 weeks away. I will be 9 weeks. This pregnancy has been so different. By this point with my last I had all day sickness, exhaustion and out of control acne. This time I have been exhausted, only feel sick if I don't eat and my skin looks clearer than it does when I'm not pregnant. Although I have no reason to suspect something is wrong I just want to confirm everything is okay. Hurry up, Feb 6th!

GlitterMuffin914

I totally know how you feel. I still have about two weeks till my first US, and the wait is killing me. I'll be 9 weeks at that point, and I just want to know everything is okay so far!  Also MIL and FIL will be visiting a few days afterwards, so I'm hoping everything is just fine for sake of everyone's sanity the following days.

But seriously, every pregnancy is different. Just because you experienced something last time doesn't mean you'll experience it this time too. Stay positive!