Anyone else share my anxiety?

rkisty

Hey all... New to discussion boards!

I am 12 weeks pregnant. I have (had) absoultely no symptoms besides some sore breasts. I'm not showing, not gaining weight. I had US at 9 weeks and saw heartbeat and was told everything was fine. Tech told me I should be thankful I have no symptoms! The problem with that is that I don't feel "pregnant", so I keep thinking something is wrong. I won't have another US for a while. I made the mistake of downloading the My Baby's Beat app and I can't find the heartbeat. I'm not overly concerned with that, though, because it's so early in the pregnancy.

How do docs determine that all is well at your routine prenatal visits if they don't do an US? What should I expect? Am I crazy and worrying too much?  

lrobi13

Hang in there!  Apparently you will fell pregnant in the next few months!  Be happy that you have had good check-ups and no symptoms.  Doctors can tell a whole bunch just by the babies heartbeat.  If they say you are ok then you are ok.

I actually got my Doppler off of ebay for $50 and can easily find the heartbeat,  I have not heard of anyone using an app.

Around week 20 you should start to feel the little one move and that will be a relief to all of us!

Mommy2Boys09

I've heard about that app and they say you can only hear the baby's heartbeat during 3rd tri. I understand about being worried though, I am too. 

Emerald27

I don't suggest buying a Doppler. They're meant to be used my medical professionals and can give you more anxiety if you can't locate baby, etc.

How do docs know all is well between u/s? They use the Doppler at every appt to listen to baby's heart! If the heartbeat is strong and regular, they send you on your way. They also look at your health.

Your body is amazingly capable of growing and nurturing a little human. Try to have confidence in your body! Pregnancy is such an empowering time. It's ok to feel nervous, but don't let that emotion rule your pregnancy and steal away the joy of this exciting experience.

nightowl1989

I've been having some moments like this. It's hard not to, especially since I noticed yesterday my clothes weren't fitting so tightly. Well today seems totally different but still it's always there in the back if my mind. I'm beginning to think maybe it's normal?

Arctic_Seal

I wouldn't worry. Some women have no first trimester, etc symptoms, others have tons.  It doesn't mean you won't have a healthy baby.  

Besides, at 12 weeks, you are missing your third period so you do have one symptom.

Saragoeswest

Sounds totally normal but the best thing you can do is relax. Trust your body and your doctor. Pregnancy is a place of surrender, and that's not fun for those of us with anxiety.

ladybug0088

I didn't have very many symptoms either. Sore bb's, but only at night when I slept on my stomach. Lost of food aversions..hardly anything sounded even remotely appealing.

Around 12 weeks I started "feeling" pregnant. I'm more bloated every evening, etc.

Jennip85

I wouldn't worry. I get such bad anxiety as well, but if it makes you feel any better...I'm 12 weeks tomorrow and this week I feel like my morning sickness disappeared. I have sore breasts and some slight nausea but nothing like the past few weeks. So I called my dr. today for appt. today and I heard the heartbeat! It was going strong at 170 bpm. I asked my dr. why I'm not showing yet, and she said that everything is fine, but I won't be showing just anytime soon. I guess what I'm trying to say is try not to worry but if you are really nervous speak with your dr. because once I did, I felt so much better.

pinkshades05

I didn't start showing until 14 weeks with my first pregnancy but you could barely tell. A lot of ladies on here that are showing are second-time moms who tend to show much quicker! Or expecting multiples. I understand being nervous. Once you can feel the baby moving around, the whole experience will start to feel real