15 weeks & don't feel pregnant

DavidandMaddie · December 2014

I am a little thrown off.... I didn't experience ANY morning sickness I'm my 1st trimester, I haven't gained more than 2 lbs since finding out I was pregnant and I just don't feel pregnant. My "showing" could honestly be just a little fat.... makes me a little sad being a ftm I want the bump, the kicks and right now it all just doesn't feel really. My next appoinement isnt for a week and I dont know if i can wait till then. Anyone else in this boat/been here? Looking for some hope....

musictchr25 · December 2014

What you're experiencing is completely normal, and actually you should consider yourself lucky that you haven't had any morning sickness. First trimester is a time when you won't experience much weight gain, if any at all. The baby is just too small to contribute to gaining weight. Your showing is probably bloat - constipation, gas, water retention, and the movement around of your other organs to make room for your expanding uterus.

You'll get to the point that we all dream of soon enough - in a few more weeks, you may start to feel flutters and random movements by your baby, and depending on your body shape and uterus position, you may even start showing actual "baby" even though it will just be your uterus.

There's no reason to stress out about not feeling pregnant - and no reason to call your doctor for an affirmation appointment, especially if you already have a normal appointment scheduled for next week.

finchfeeder80 · December 2014

We usually have a daily symptoms thread where you will find lots of people who aren't having many symptoms as well. It's completely normal. I don't really have many. The intermittent tender boobs/nipples, some tiredness, little twinges here and there. There are definitely days that if it wasn't for the continual missing period, I wouldn't know I was pregnant at all! Keep your eyes out of the daily symptom thread, you can get lots of great advice and support, as well as the opportunity to give it out there.

Here's the link to today's, it's a little more hodgepodge than usual, but we're having fun with it nonetheless:

https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12499629/welcome-to-todays-episode-of-wtf-wednesday-go-for-u-o-symptoms-and-bitchin-too-if-you-like#latest

blu-eyedwife · December 2014

That was me last pregnancy. By 16 weeks I had absolutely no morning sickness or fatigue, and I'd only gained 2lbs.

MJMum524 · December 2014

Just be glad!!!!! Seriously!!!!

DavidandMaddie · December 2014

Thank you all a lot. I like that phrase "don't borrow trouble". Will stay positive minded and reaffirmed next Friday

hopefully finding out the sex Jan 8th as well

ombradellarosa · December 2014

poohbearlove123 said:

Compragging for sure. Bragplaining sounds like it could be explaining.

In any case OP, thanks for being a good sport. I tend to freak out as well, I haven't felt very pregnant the whole time, even with morning sickness. Most people, especially FTMs, won't be showing or feeling kicks yet, so you have nothing to worry about, you're not behind. I'm with you though--I can't wait to have a bump and have everyone be nice to me!

leenziepops · December 2014

I'm very much in the same boat. No MS, light nausea and had only some bad headaches around week 12-13. BUT be grateful! So many ladies on this board are having an extremely hard time so your thread might not be received all that well to those who are suffering all sorts of symptoms. There's nothing to worry about. Keep looking after yourself and good health to you and your LO

Oh and PS: I also freaked out at the beginning from lack of symptoms but my OB said everything is fine!

rissy8398 · December 2014

I have been sick everyday for almost 14 weeks. I can't sleep, I pee every 45 minutes, my back and whole body hurts, I've had acne and headaches for weeks. Please be grateful you aren't me. I wouldn't wish what I've gone through on my worst enemy. I'm just thankful I have a healthy baby growing inside me and nothing else matters. Good luck!!!

Cuij · December 2014

I mean this in the most friendly way... I hate you..

amby90 · December 2014

I'm exactly in the same boat! I'm 15weeks now. I had very minor sickness in first trimester, by the time I was 11weeks I felt great! Iv gained about 10pounds already lol which sucks but oh well
I love food too much. I'm in that awkward showing stage where people think I look either fat/bloated or pregnant. I sometimes think and wonder if the babies stil there which kind of creeps me out, only because I can't feel anything! Lol Hopfully the kicks start happening soon. That is what I'm really looking foward too

marinamarina · December 2014

Just keep looking an your ultrasound printouts. Or buy a Doppler to hear the heartbeat.

thay33 · December 2014

I am 15weeeks & 2 days and those were my exact thoughts... I don't feel pregnant anymore. But I keep thinking positive & reminding myself that this is normal! Just wait until we get huge and the baby won't stop kicking while we are trying to sleep!

cnoelle92 · December 2014

I'm 15 weeks and 1 day now, and I am feeling much better, just tired. But in my first trimester, it was terrible. The toilet and I had a date every single day more then once a day. I was always tired, had no energy, couldn't eat, I was miserable. So be happy that you didn't have to experience any of that, count your blessings girl. You may not feel pregnant now, but just wait till you're in your third trimester, waddling around like a penguin. You'll definitely feel pregnant then.

GASuzuki · December 2014

You are so lucky!!! Feeling sick and tired all day sucks! Enjoy it before third tri, when - and @cnoelle92‌ is totally right - you feel like a beached whale waiting to be rolled back into the sea!

cnoelle92 · December 2014

You definitely feel pregnant the last trimester. With all your stretchies, your stomach looking like its going to explode because its so big, every inch of your body aching because you're stretching so much, not being able to get comfortable in bed, and those random annoying people who come up to you and think it is okay to rub your belly.

bossybluejay · December 2014

My OB and his nurse both told me that 50% of the pregnant women they see, don't have morning sickness. The nurse said she never experienced any morning sickness. One of my good friends is 19 weeks pregnant and she said she has no symptoms of pregnancy at all.

avazirian · December 2014

DavidandMaddie said:

I am a little thrown off.... I didn't experience ANY morning sickness I'm my 1st trimester, I haven't gained more than 2 lbs since finding out I was pregnant and I just don't feel pregnant. My "showing" could honestly be just a little fat.... makes me a little sad being a ftm I want the bump, the kicks and right now it all just doesn't feel really. My next appoinement isnt for a week and I dont know if i can wait till then. Anyone else in this boat/been here? Looking for some hope....

i am the same way! I haven't really had anything to make me feel pregnant. I cant wait to feel him move it will feel more real! right now its kind of shock!

DavidandMaddie · December 2014

I am the exact same way....my family is very blunt and told me "you kind of look like you may or may not be pregnant....but you also look like you ate 2 or 4 thanksgiving dinners" haha got to love this in between stage.

megron · December 2014

Ugh. I told everyone this baby was going to be an only child because I'm never going through this again. Totally jealous of the symptom free ladies!!

KarasTwin · December 2014

megron said:
Ugh. I told everyone this baby was going to be an only child because I'm never going through this again. Totally jealous of the symptom free ladies!!

Preach! I've been saying the same thing....I wish I was having twins

mathistm · December 2014

I feel off and I feel like something is wrong, I feel fine and I feel like something is wrong-so I've just been saying to myself to calm my tits so I don't panic myself over nothing. I think it's normal to feel this way. I just can't wait until I am noticeably pregnant and can feel things happening in there.

IsadoraB · December 2014

caseyathebat said:

I mean this in the most friendly way... I hate you..
Ditto

YUP.

Today I threw up in the middle of a grocery store because I saw chicken. But please tell me how much you are suffering due to your lack of symptoms in your totally healthy and normal pregnancy.

I don't mean to sound bitter, but the constant bile taste in the back of my throat has that affect on me.

TeacherMama7 · December 2014

Ok, it definitely would be worse to have horrible morning sickness still, but remember that we are all at different weeks. For those of us who are past the morning sickness but haven't felt baby kick yet, that is a very scary feeling! I want to feel more pregnant - I want to know my baby is - Alive and well. Especially after my miscarriage this last July.

cnoelle92 · December 2014

Unless you're gushing out blood out of your vagina and not cramping, I am pretty sure it is safe to assume that everything is fine. Unless you're doctor has told you something you haven't mentioned, like something abnormal with an ultrasound or blood work or whatever, I'm pretty sure it is safe to assume that everything is fine with your baby. Otherwise, feeling nothing during a pregnancy, especially a FIRST pregnancy IS NOT A BAD THING! You are more than likely NOT going to feel any sort of baby movement till you're almost 20 weeks pregnant.

cnoelle92 · December 2014

You should feel greatful you haven't had to endure some of the things other women have had to.

CourtneySmith1227 · December 2014

I am 13w4d and I feel nothing! People keep saying oh I am lucky not to have morning sickness and all but honestly I would love to have it just so I know a baby is in there. It would be a relief. Also I think another think is I have a stubborn kid that will move for daddy but not for mommy=( so my husband has seen all the movements all I seen was a little heart beat. Grr. Still love it though lol

Katerina&Baby · December 2014

CourtneySmith1227 said:
I am 13w4d and I feel nothing! People keep saying oh I am lucky not to have morning sickness and all but honestly I would love to have it just so I know a baby is in there. It would be a relief. Also I think another think is I have a stubborn kid that will move for daddy but not for mommy=( so my husband has seen all the movements all I seen was a little heart beat. Grr. Still love it though lol

Confused - how did your husband see the baby move but you didn't? Were you asleep during the ultrasound?

thay33 · December 2014

Katerina&Baby said:

I am 13w4d and I feel nothing! People keep saying oh I am lucky not to have morning sickness and all but honestly I would love to have it just so I know a baby is in there. It would be a relief. Also I think another think is I have a stubborn kid that will move for daddy but not for mommy=( so my husband has seen all the movements all I seen was a little heart beat. Grr. Still love it though lol
Confused - how did your husband see the baby move but you didn't? Were you asleep during the ultrasound?

I was actually wondering the same EXACT thing lol.

ombradellarosa · December 2014

CourtneySmith1227 said:

I am 13w4d and I feel nothing! People keep saying oh I am lucky not to have morning sickness and all but honestly I would love to have it just so I know a baby is in there. It would be a relief. Also I think another think is I have a stubborn kid that will move for daddy but not for mommy=( so my husband has seen all the movements all I seen was a little heart beat. Grr. Still love it though lol

Mmmm. I'm having trouble with the concept of someone who would love to have morning sickness. It is not at all pleasant and it didn't make me feel any more pregnant, just sick. Have you not had an ultrasound to see baby in there?

willowprincess · December 2014

ombradellarosa said:

CourtneySmith1227 said:

I am 13w4d and I feel nothing! People keep saying oh I am lucky not to have morning sickness and all but honestly I would love to have it just so I know a baby is in there. It would be a relief. Also I think another think is I have a stubborn kid that will move for daddy but not for mommy=( so my husband has seen all the movements all I seen was a little heart beat. Grr. Still love it though lol

Mmmm. I'm having trouble with the concept of someone who would love to have morning sickness. It is not at all pleasant and it didn't make me feel any more pregnant, just sick. Have you not had an ultrasound to see baby in there?

Yeah, my constant vomiting didn't reassure me at all. In fact it just worried me more. I didn't have morning sickness with my third and it was freaking awesome.

Also, as to the movement thing...huh?

taboullio84 · December 2014

Movements???

youstolemysoul · December 2014

I'm 16 weeks. I was exhausted and I had mild nausea until week 13/14. And bacne... Evil evil bacne. Now I just feel some stretching, and back pain. I haven't gained any weight, but I am starting to show. No complaints here, just very grateful. My best friend was miserable through her first a year ago. I'm happy everyday I feel good.

Harperdawn · December 2014

Im so greatful i dont have morning sickness. I did with my first and it was horrible and id never wish that upon anyone. I am so greatful i got nothing but sore boobs and i can start too see a little pouch poking out. Im at 16 w and 5 days, i can finally start to feel small movement here and there but enjoting having my rib cage baby free riight now! Enjoy havinh nothing while you do because youll want this back when you have third trimester pains.