Vanishing Pregnancy Symptoms?

Hello. Yes, I felt this way too at the beginning of my current pregnancy. My 1st pregnancy, I was exhausted to the point that I took a nap during my lunch time and more often than not had to stop during my 1.5 hour drive home to nap. This time, I had none of that. Same with the breast tenderness. I didn't even know that I was pregnant this time until I didn't get a regular period. I did have the spotting and cramping so I was sent for tests and all is well. I think our bodies just konw what is going on this time and are not making a fuss. Plus, with a child already at home, who has time to feel pregnant! Best of luck. -NancyJ

With my fourth child, the only way I knew I was pregnant, was gut instinct and a few home tests. It was my easiest pregnancy !! They didn't see me until I was either 8 or 10 weeks pregnant.

You might try taking a home pregnancy test and see if it's still showing you're pregnant.

I know this can be a scary thing. Do you have a history of miscarriages? (You say you were pregnant twice before but only list one child.) That could be reson for your doctor to do more tests.

Take care,
K.

Don't let yourself get too worried, it is not good for your pregnancy. Hopefully you are lucky this time and can have a symptomless pregnancy :-) Think good thoughts!!

It could just mean that you are carrying the opposite gender of your other child. This happend to a friend- she didn't know she was pregnant until about 10 weeks b/c she didn't have any symptoms of her first pregnancy. Turned out her body just responded better to carrying a girl than it did carrying a boy. Both children are happy, healthy and beautiful!

Hi S.:
I had 4 miscarriages and then had my daughter last year. I had mild symptoms with her until about 12 weeks. I got pregnant again this year in February and my symptons vanished by 7 weeks along. I did the same thing - panic. However, this pregnancy has been fine with no complications at all and I am due in November.

You are right that there is nothing you can do, but as I have learned to tell myself, "there is nothing wrong, until there is something wrong." Worry doesn't do anyone any good. I know it is hard, but try to focus on other things to keep your mind off the "what-ifs," and refuse to let your mind be overcome with worry. If you can, suggest strongly that your OB do the HCG levels anyway, and possibly an early ultrasound. A heartbeat can be detected as early as 6 weeks, however, unless you have had a negative history including at least two miscarriages, (I know it is barbaric), they will not usually do an early ultrasound, but it doesn't hurt to ask and/or be forceful in your request. It is your body and you have a right to know.

That being said, hang in there and try not to worry. It is not good for you or the baby.

Blessings to you,
A. F.

well, unfortunately there is nothing that you can do unless you spot or bleed. most of the time the doctor's will not do a blood test to check the hormone levels unless you have a history of miscarriage. If you do have a miscarriage there is nothing you can do to prevent it. I had a miscarriage before i had my son. If ir does happen do not blame yourself. it means that there was something not right with the baby developing inside. I hope everything will work out for you. I will say my prayers.
D.

You said "way too late", there is nothing that can be done to save a pregnancy at this point if you are miscarrying. It is a myth to stay off of your feet or relax. Don't ever compare this pregnancy to the last as a measure of normalcy. Also different pregnancies don't mean different genders...I did this and had my ob as well as myself convinced that my son was a girl....SURPRISE!!!

Please go see a new dr. I had a similiar issue and they told me the same thing.I actually called my Dr. from NY and he ordered the test. I needed to take hormone pills because my levels were too low.(progesteron and estrogen)to raisemy levels I would have lost Connor otherwise.I also had to have blood work eeryday and than every other and then 1x a week to make sure everything was ok to my levels were in the normal range. I was so glad I did because my oldest son was 16 and I never got pregnant until connor. So please ee someone else.
Good Luck and I will say a prayer for you and your baby.
L.

Hey there- I'm pregnant with my first and I worried (though I tried not to) until THURSDAY (at 12 weeks!) when I heart the heart beat and had an ultrasound. I kept saying to my husband...what if all 3 pregnancy tests at 5 weeks were wrong? It's silly- but pretty common.

I would say the same as what the others have said- try to relax. It goes pretty quickly for the next few weeks until you have a more concrete proof :)

That happened to me my second pregnancy and finally at the 10 wk checkup when they didn't get a heartbeat, they sent me to ultrasound and I lost the baby. It never progressed past 6 wks. All along I thought how great I felt and that I didn't feel pregnant. When I went my 1st checkup the nurse practitioner who did the exam commented how I felt less than 6 weeks (internally) but said that I am a petite person and that was probably why. Then 4wks later is when I found out.

I never felt pregnant until I was well into my second trimester and I delivered a beautiful baby girl in June. Don't panic and trust your doc. I know it's not easy, but try to relax. The stress wont do you any good. Good luck. I wish you the best.

maybe you're having a girl? when I had all those problems my first pregnancy every one teased me that I was having a boy lol. Tada!

You should seriously calm down and let whatever happens happen. You have to remember that even at this point is is very common to lose the baby just because its not forming correctly.

I have been pregnant 12 times that I know about and I have one son. Sometimes they just don't carry and are viable.

Just let go :) if it happens it will happen.

I hope this gives you some peace of mined, you can't worry about something that isn't under your control. I'm sure your Dr. has told you that every pregnacy is different,so count youself lucky you don't have all the same symptoms you had with your first pegnancy. Eat right, get plenty of rest and get ready to have 2 bundles of joy.

Dear S.,
While it may be nothing, you know your body best. Try to stay positive, but if you can't seem to shake the feeling that something is wrong in about a week or so, I would insist on some explanations from your doc or find one who will take you seriously. I will say from experience that if I am ever pregnant again, and have a doc who doesn't take me seriously, I'll be finding another one. My pregnancy with my son was pretty normal, except that it ended with an emergency C-section, because his cord prolasped. With my daughter, my last six weeks of pregnancy were TORTURE! For those last six weeks, every time she moved, I was in agony. I told my doc & her nurses repeatedly that something was wrong & they blew me off completely. Well, I guess that's not entirely true ~ they did non-stress tests at every visit to placate me, but it was clear that they weren't taking me seriously. I can't begin to count the number of times that I heard the words "every pregnancy is different". When they did the C-section for my daughter they discovered that the closure from my first C had been done incorrectly or sloppy ~ not sure which. Anyway, apparently all of the muscles were shifted & had been "put back together" right, which was the reason for all of the pain when my daughter moved.
As I said, it may be nothing, but you know your body best & don't let doctors make you second-guess yourself! You are your best and ONLY advocate! I'll be praying for you.

S.,
I never had early symptoms of pregnancy. I have two children that in the early stage I could not have said if I was pregnant or not. Try not to worry to much. They say every pregnancy will be different. I hope this helps alittle.
L.

Hi S.,

I had a pregnancy with almost no symptoms after the initial nausea, even into labor. I knew I was pregnant, but I'd had such good nutrition that I remember telling the doctor while I was in labor that I STILL didn't feel pregnant.

Hang in there. I know how scary it can be to wonder how that baby is, especially when it's way to small to be noticed, or to kick or anything. I also had a pregnancy that failed to develop, and it was wierd, because all along I knew something was wrong, and the doctor kept telling me everything was fine, but I KNEW. SO when I started spotting, I knew it was over, and then within 2 days I did miscarry; and frankly, I was relieved, because I was so sure the pregnancy wasn't healthy. Somehow I just knew.

So, for now, do what you need to do. Eat healthy, get the rest you should, and moderate exercise. Do good things for you, and for the baby inside you. No doctor in the world can look in her or his crystal ball and tell you whether you will miscarry or not, they can only tell after the fact. And, hey, don't complain if you aren't sick to your stomach. That's a GOOD THING. (and frankly, my miscarried pregnancy was the one in which I felt the sickest) Those signs or symptoms or their lack may make you wonder, but don't rely on them. Time will tell, and you already know that.

And I side with the doctor on unnecessary tests. Hormone levels probably fluctuate anyway, and if they were decreasing, what good would it do? Even if you were going to miscarry, that, too, would only happen when the body is ready to do so.

For now, you will worry -- there isn't much any of us can say that will take that from you. So keep yourself occupied having fun with your "only child" because he won't be an only child for long. Try to relax about it, and wait and see. It's very hard. It's downright difficult. But worry won't add anything good to your life. Another idea? When you find yourself worrying -- do some floor exercises. They'll be good for you, and a great inducement not to worry in the future cuz they aren't fun ! (ha ha)

Funny you should bring this up. My sister just found out recently that she is pregnant for the 2nd time. She was just as concerned as you when she went into her 7th week with yet no symptoms. Unlike her first, which was nausea and vomiting every day from 5 weeks on, this baby decided not to cause any symptoms until she was in her 9th week. She is now 11 weeks strong and is as sick as ever. Soooo, I would definitely say that you can not compare this pregnancy to your last. Every pregnancy is different and 6 weeks is still so early. And who knows... maybe you'll be one of the fortunate ones to not have morning sickness at all; it does happen.

Hope this eases some of your worry!

As long as the doctor had you tested intially and it was positve and you have had a check up then I would say that you are fine and consider yourself lucky. My daughter I knew I was pregnant but with my son, I only noticed that I had missed my period by about two weeks. I didn't really get tired with my son or anything like that. My cousin didn't know she was pregnant until she was a little more than 4 months along. No belly, no vomiting, nothing. Congratulations on your pregnancy and I hope everything goes well.

It is very early..i didnt know til 8 weeks i was even pregnant so dont worry enjoy not feeling bad...you could always say you are cramping and have them check you..give it a week or two stay calm ...hopefully it doesnt all come on at once lol...

Hi S.,
I think you are worrying too much. All pregnancies are different. With my boys I had morning sickness, sore breasts, etc. However, with my daughter, I was never sick a day. I was never sore, etc.
Relax and enjoy.
-L.

My symptoms disappeared early in my pregnancy with my daughter which was especially disturbing to me as I had miscarried my first pregnancy.

It concerns me a lot that your doctor would not send you for an HcG quant count at your request. For me, that would be a definate signal to find a new doctor who is willing to listen to me and to work with me. It just doesn't bode well for your relationship.

As awful as it is to miscarry, at 6 weeks, there is nothing they can really do for it. They can supplement with progesterone if you are low, but that would require a blood test to check those levels.

I wouldn't worry yet. There's just too much to think about.
Best wishes to you.

S.

I had this happen when I was pregnant with my oldest daughter. Early in the pregnancy the only symptoms I really had were some breast tenderness and a metallic taste in my mouth. Then one day I woke up and didn't feel those any more. I was really scared that something was wrong. I know it's hard not to worry, but try to keep busy and think positive. In my case everything was fine, and in fact within a few days I hit with some serious morning (all day) sickness. If things still don't feel right by Monday, I would call the doc again and insist on bloodwork. They'll most likely do 2 blood tests a couple days apart to see if your levels are increasing as they should. Best of luck.

I would try not to worry too much, it can't help. The stress will not be good for you or the baby. Try to relax and you will know soon enough if something is wrong. I'm sure everything is fine. As you know symptoms change throughout pregnancy and from one day to the next. I hope everything works out for you.