No symptoms... a bit concerned (preg ment) Update

joyguide · #1 February 28th, 2011, 01:05 PM

Hi ladies -
So I thought of posting this on the Nov 2011 DDC board but realized that you all can probably understand my fears a little bit better.

So like I posted on Saturday - I had a positive test on Saturday morning and in retrospect, was having some very mild symptoms during the latter half of the week (elevated smell, slightly sore boobs, massive fatigue, which is normal becasue I'm having a flareup of my stupid chronic fatigue anyway). As a side note - I did test all week long using fmu and Sat was the first positive, so I continued to do my usual life stuff, drinking coffee, taking supplements etc, as I did not even think this month was a possibilty of a bfp.

But anyway - I have zero symptoms today. Tests are still positive (I've taken a bunch using even diluted pee!) but the lack of symptoms is freaking me out.

And since we're scrambing to find insurance, I have a self pay blood draw tomorrow to confirm the pregnancy, but otherwise, I don't even have a doctor to call. This sucks!

My husband told me that its too early to have symptoms...which would make sense except for that I did have "some" over the weekend.

Guess I'm just a little concerned about losing this one...I'm sure you all understand.

**Update 3/2**

So I got my hcg levels back from yesterday's blood draw - they're 659, which I think is ok for how far along I am. The doc is having me do another test tomorrow to see if they're rising.

I still have very few symptoms, although I was craving taco bell and chocolate frozen yogurt with bananas last night...three things that I NEVER even like, much less crave. I am probably the only female on the planet who is really not fond of chocolate. But last night? MMMM.

Will update on Friday with tomorrow's blood draw. Keeping my fingers crossed that they're rising.

Cait&AngelAbove · #2 February 28th, 2011, 01:10 PM

I completely understand your fears! Tons of woman have few symptoms and have symptoms that fluctuate. I know easier said than done but try to relax some. I hope you can get to a doctor soon. You will be in my thoughts and prayers!

Erin84 · #3 February 28th, 2011, 01:10 PM

The best I can say is that with my pregnancy with Drew, other than eating a lot, I had NO symptoms until about 11 weeks. That's when I started getting sick sometimes, which lasted through about 25-30 weeks. But there would be times even then that I wouldn't have any symptoms for days. Pregnancy is weird, try not to let it bother you, especially if your tests still look great

AZsnowflake · #4 February 28th, 2011, 01:54 PM

Being concerned is completely normal! But don't freak out just because of lack of symptoms, to me they mean NOTHING! With my first SUCCESSFUL full term pregnancy, I had NO symptoms except I was more hungry and eventually started to show. NEVER once had morning sickness, NEVER had sore boobs, NOTHING! With my angel baby, I had ALL the symptoms; tired, morning sickness, sore boobs, EVERYTHING! And that was the baby I lost, so my body is completely backwards, don't freak yourself out EVERYONE is different and so is EVERY pregnancy!

Shadeauxe · #5 February 28th, 2011, 02:12 PM

I never had symptoms with my son either.

*SamF* · #6 February 28th, 2011, 02:24 PM

Don't let the lack of symptoms bother you! Symptoms vary so much from one woman to another and one pregnancy to another.
KUP on your blood draw!

8miraclez · #7 February 28th, 2011, 02:28 PM

With this one, the only symptoms I had were cramps which worried me more than no symptoms. I didn't start getting m/s until about 6 weeks and then it would also come and go. It's normal to worry, but don't let it drive you crazy. Feel lucky that you aren't puking your guts up and maybe you'll be one of those few who have few symptoms.

jessjillmama · #8 February 28th, 2011, 02:38 PM

Hang in there!! I know its so easy to worry about everything!! I agree with the ladies, lot of people don't have any symptoms that early on. My last m/c I had a ton of symptoms and still had a m/c. So you never know. Hang in there and hopefully you can find a doctor soon.

TnPhotoMama81 · #9 February 28th, 2011, 03:05 PM

I think it is normal to not have symptoms for awhile. I didn't get m/s until 9 weeks or so with our son but then when I got it...there was no stopping it lol.

MeganMomof5 · #10 February 28th, 2011, 03:07 PM

Try not to worry....In the begining of my pregnancy my symptoms came and went, and they weren't very strong....I don't think they call with full force till I was 5-6 weeks pregnant.

ohnicole · #11 February 28th, 2011, 03:36 PM

I'm sure it is so hard not to worry but the other ladies are right- symptoms meaning nothing at this point. Sending you tons of sticky dust!

.:Shortcake:. · #12 February 28th, 2011, 03:54 PM

Hugs! I think your symptoms can vary so try not to read too much into it! But we do understand your fears. KUP on your blood draw!

joyguide · #13 February 28th, 2011, 05:11 PM

Thank you so much!

I just got back from my acupuncture appt and she also assured me that no symptoms is just fine, so I'm relaxing a bit.

I'll let you all know what the blood draw says...

JessP · #14 February 28th, 2011, 05:21 PM

Very common for symptoms to come and go. And for them to be very few in the first week or two. Your HCG at this point is only like 100

so its very likely the full force hasn't kicked in. Try not to worry. I know its hard. I hope you get the insurance figured out. You can also pop over to the pregnancy after loss board those ladies are great help as well.

ldovey83 · #15 March 1st, 2011, 08:59 AM

I am glad you are feeling better about it.. As long as your tests are still good you are still in the game.. I didn't get the majority of my symptoms until the end of wk 5 almost wk 6 so hang in there hun..