PGAL brain

Guennie

My PGAL brain is in overdrive. I keep thinking something is wrong because I don't have symptoms yet. I can't remember when I started feeling nausea last time but I thought it was pretty early. I'll be 6 wks tomorrow.

I KNOW every pregnancy is different, I KNOW a lot of women don't have symptoms in the beginning, I KNOW all this...just humor me and tell me when your symptoms kicked in and you really felt pregnant. I have another week until my next ultrasound and I'm driving myself crazy.

IndyMom317

So sorry

tlc35

Hugs, PGAL brain sucks. I started feeling queasy around 6 weeks but didn't actually vomit until 7 weeks.
Even after a good ultrasound with a heartbeat I still worry when I feel better.

anonymousmotley

PGaL sucks out loud!  It will last a while, unfortunately.

This is my 3rd healthy pregnancy (6 losses) and I still deal with it at 35 weeks.  Time has eased it a bit, but still I count her kicks and have a mini freak out if it's not as many as the previous day.

The 1st trimester, for me, was torture because while I had symptoms, I didn't have much nausea so I would have anxiety everyday.  PGaL makes you over analyze everything.

I know that probably doesn't make you feel better.  I just say this because it's normal and you're not alone.  

I didn't really start feeling pregnant until I couldn't fit in my pants anymore, around 8 weeks.  Hang in there girlie!!

When is your next ultrasound?  And how did your last u/s go?  Did they see the sac, heartbeat, etc?

MCH77

I hear you. My dr has been giving me extra appointments, any chance you could do that?

((Hugs))

Guennie

Thanks so much for the support!!! My first ultrasound was 5wks 1 day and all we could see was a tiny yolk sac. My next one is a week from Tuesday so we should be able to catch the heartbeat as I will be 7wks 1 day. Fingers so crossed.

I was nervous with my daughter but for some reason it's worse this time. I don't know why.

anonymousmotley

It sounds like they saw what is normal at 5 weeks.  The next one should be a heartbeat and that will be a very positive milestone, as they say that after a heartbeat is detected the chances of mc decrease greatly.  

I'll be thinking of you and sending positive thoughts your way as you wait out this 9 days!!  Please keep us updated and continue to post for support!! ...hugs...

ewenner

I'm sorry you're feeling this way.  I'n not sure if it will make you feel better, but I also had no symptoms early on, and never had any nausea/vomiting at all.  Best wishes at your next U/S, and as another poster said, try to take it one day at a time.  

supersarah77

I'm sorry you're feeling anxious but I'm glad you're reaching out for support. That's why we're here. I've had one suspected loss 15 yrs ago and I don't really deal with PGAL brain. However, that first 8-10 weeks of pg was torture so I can only imagine what adding PGAL brain on top must be like.

FWIW, this pregnancy my symptoms started later than last time at around 9 weeks. I might have felt a few twinges/cramping before then but no nausea or fatigue. And no breast tenderness until just recently at 22 weeks.

Hang in there until your next u/s. Until then, sending you lots of love and light.

ETA: My midwife offers heartbeat checks whenever I want. I just call to warn that I'm coming and a nurse gets out the Doppler or rolling u/s cart real quick. I did it once during first tri and it really put my mind at ease. If you think that might help, you could see if your practice offers it.

niknak1208

It is SO hard to deal with PGAL brain. I totally get it.  I try to tell myself that I nothing I do can make that happen.  It's not within my control.  Believing that makes me feel a little bit better.  It's hard.  I actually don't feel anything around 6 weeks. I usually start getting nauseous around 7-8 weeks.  But initially I feel exactly like I did before.  

Good luck to you! 

Guennie

You guys are so awesome. Thank you.

Something kicked in with my hormones last night. I suddenly had a total meltdown. I could physically feel everything going haywire. I am 6wks today so that sounds about right. I'm going to take it as good news that things are progressing. Trying to stay positive!

mum2lanabelliz

My only early symptom was sore bbs. Other than that I was fine until between7 & 8 weeks. Then it was like I was hit by a freight train. This is my 11th pg (6 losses) so I completely understand the worry and the what ifs.