TTC after 35

BFP, now at 5 & 1/2 weeks, but not really feeling pregnant.

Hello All,

Does anyone else feel this way? I guess I'm trying not to set myself up for disappointment again & since I don't go in for an ultrasound for another 2 weeks I'm imagining that this isn't real, especially because there's absolutely no nausea yet. I feel subtle changes though...breasts are tender & I seem to be easily gaining wait, but not in the lower abdomen!   I guess I'm just looking for reassurance & hearing how others in the same situation are doing. 

 Thanks, and I wish the best for everyone on this board!

Me: 42, DH: 43. We are so grateful to have a 2yr old daughter, conceived naturally after 3 miscarriages & no treatments (our Dr. gave us 1 more month to try on our own before advacing to IVF, & we conceived her naturally in January 2010)! Trying since April 2011 without sucess....MD said we were both "fine" & that if it wasn't happening, it was a chromosomal issue. Finally started Follistim 225mcg injections with an Ovidrel trigger November 2012. Bleeding 11 days post Ovidrel on November 25th. Starting the whole lab/Ultrasound/Follistim cycle again on November 27th...

Re: BFP, now at 5 & 1/2 weeks, but not really feeling pregnant.

  • Hey there,

    Congrats on your pregnancy! Perhaps try posting this on Pregnant After 35...you might get some responses.

    Most of us around here are still trying, though for sure there are a few ladies that are on their second and might be able to comment.

    GL.

  • Thanks, I guess I'm not mentally ready to move over to that board.  Thank you for the congratulations...it helps it feel a little more real, and good luck to you!
    Me: 42, DH: 43. We are so grateful to have a 2yr old daughter, conceived naturally after 3 miscarriages & no treatments (our Dr. gave us 1 more month to try on our own before advacing to IVF, & we conceived her naturally in January 2010)! Trying since April 2011 without sucess....MD said we were both "fine" & that if it wasn't happening, it was a chromosomal issue. Finally started Follistim 225mcg injections with an Ovidrel trigger November 2012. Bleeding 11 days post Ovidrel on November 25th. Starting the whole lab/Ultrasound/Follistim cycle again on November 27th...
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  • imageamalloy1:
    Thanks, I guess I'm not mentally ready to move over to that board.  Thank you for the congratulations...it helps it feel a little more real, and good luck to you!

    I wish you the very best! I have seen the same post on 1st tri many times, so I think it's just one of those things at that early stage.

    Stick around all you like - just wanted to make sure you found some answers :)

  • Yay for the BFP!!  Congrats!!!
    TTC #1, Cycle 22 - Jan 2009 IUI , Femara & Follistim: 7/21/09: BFN Multiple rounds of Clomid June 2012: Decided to move on to IVF after 3 more rounds of Clomid Sept 2012: Got a call from a friend asking us to adopt her baby
  • Congrats on your bfp!  Early on I just felt bloated and a few cramps here and there.  I actually didn't really have any other symptoms other than these.  Never had morning sickness or any of the other things and I know I'm not the only one out there who experienced this.  Besides they often say symptoms and morning sickness don't really start until sometime in the 6-8 week timeframe.
    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker TTC #1 Cycle #18 m/c Jan. 9, 2007, chemical pg May 4, 2007, methotrexate shot Oct. 5, 2007--m/c Oct. 9, 2007, IUI Nov. 17, 2007 It worked! beta 11/30 & 12/6 TTC #2 Cycle #5 IUI July 20, 2009 -BFN 8-3-09 Cycle #6 IUI August 17, 2009-BFP! 8-31-09, beta 9-1-09, 9-8-09, saw the H/B 9-22-09 EDD 5-10-10
  • I've had three pregnancies (only one carried to term) and I've never really had early symptoms.  I usually only have symptoms when I am trying to convince myself that I am pregnant. :-)  I am sure you are fine.  Enjoy not feeling like crap.
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  • Congratulations!!

    Can't answer your question, but I have seen this asked a lot so I think it is normal not to be feeling much.

    By the way, I live very close to you in West Rogers Park.

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  • Congrats!  H&H 9 months.
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    Congratulations, H&H 9 months to you!
    TTC since 3/08 DOR, High FSH, Hypothyroid, Uterine Polyps, blocked tube, MFI, 5 rounds of clomid, 5 IVF attempts, 2 hysteroscopies, 2 natural conceptions=2 losses (Methotrexate, D&C) Successful DE cycle twins born 10/7/11 Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
  • Congratulations!
    10/27/07
  • imageMDBeachbride:
    I've had three pregnancies (only one carried to term) and I've never really had early symptoms.  I usually only have symptoms when I am trying to convince myself that I am pregnant. :-)  I am sure you are fine.  Enjoy not feeling like crap.

     

    Yes. Enjoy not feeling like crap. I was pg once, though it didn't go term and I only had pain in my breast and some weight gain. Some people never get morning sickness and sometimes it takes several weeks for it to start.

  • Thank you so much for all the responses. This board is so helpful because we haven't told anyone yet and I don't want to load all my insecurities on my husband's shoulders & squash his excitement.  I really appreciate all of your comments!
    Me: 42, DH: 43. We are so grateful to have a 2yr old daughter, conceived naturally after 3 miscarriages & no treatments (our Dr. gave us 1 more month to try on our own before advacing to IVF, & we conceived her naturally in January 2010)! Trying since April 2011 without sucess....MD said we were both "fine" & that if it wasn't happening, it was a chromosomal issue. Finally started Follistim 225mcg injections with an Ovidrel trigger November 2012. Bleeding 11 days post Ovidrel on November 25th. Starting the whole lab/Ultrasound/Follistim cycle again on November 27th...
  • Congrats!  I hope that someday...oh about 6-7 months from now...you can re-read this post and laugh about how you did not feel pregnant.  By then you will be so looking forward to the end and the beautiful baby that will be in your arms!  Hugs to you and remember that you can always come to the board with all your crazy insecurities....we love to listen and offer a shoulder!
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    Congrats!  I hope that someday...oh about 6-7 months from now...you can re-read this post and laugh about how you did not feel pregnant.  By then you will be so looking forward to the end and the beautiful baby that will be in your arms!  Hugs to you and remember that you can always come to the board with all your crazy insecurities....we love to listen and offer a shoulder!

    That's so funny- exactly what I was going to write!  I didn't feel anything until about week 7-8 and then---boom--- it hit like a ton of bricks- morning sickness until the day I gave birth, total exhaustion, breasts sore, etc.  Enjoy not having any symptoms and don't panic- everyone is different when it starts.

    3 IUI's and 2 IVF's later- Brady arrived. Born at 36 weeks after PUPPS and pre-e/HELLP.
    IUI- BFN IVF #1 -BFP! Allie is our 2nd IVF baby. Born at 36 1/2 weeks after pre-e again
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  • I didn't get nauseous until 6 weeks, so don't worry. And some women don't get m/s at all. Good luck!
    Me: 44 DH: 42. DS born healthy at 40 weeks 8/24/09. TTC since then with no luck or ART. Surprise BFP 8/6/14... MMC @ 8 weeks 4 days... Miss you everyday sweet baby angel.
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