My first pregnancy I missed my period, took a pregnancy test that came out positive, went to the doctor to make sure- again positive test result- I had no symptoms of pregnancy other than my missed period- I did end up miscarrying at 7-8 weeks- my second pregnancy , no missed periods AT ALL- no swollen breasts, no nasuea, nothing- I had just gotten married and bled for the next 6 weeks, I went to the doctor to find out why I was bleeding so much- she took a pregnancy test and said I was pregnant (it was determined I was about 10 weeks at that point) so long story short- I have never had a typical by the book symptom" of pregnancy- I think every pregnancy is different- My second pregnancy resulted in a beautiful full term little girl-
tell your co-worker to just take it easy- try and limit the stress she is under- put your legs up when she can- and pray. I'm sure everything will be fine.
Hope this helped a little.
I would tell her not to worry and to make a doc appt.
When I got pregnant the first time I had a miscarriage and when I got pregnant the second time we now have a healthy baby boy and both times, I felt exactly the same. On the second pregnancy, I didn't have sore breasts until further along and I didn't get morning sickness until about 8-9 weeks and then it lasted until 22 weeks. I was tired later on in the pregnancy. So everything could be just fine with her. Tell her just go to the doctor and tell them her concerns.
Good luck I know how it feels to be worried about that.
I did not have any signs except for a miss period. In fact I never felt better until the 7th month. I also had a friend who had sporadic periods and did not know she was pregnant until she was 4 months along. Your coworker should talk to the doctor if she is really worried but I think it sounds normal. Good luck!
Hi Nicole! I experienced the same thing with my second pregnancy. I am currently 5 months along, but had no idea until my period was 2 weeks late. I was about 6 weeks along at that point but had no symptoms. So it can be normal too! I didn't get the soreness till about 8 weeks along this time, where as my first one was on day one I felt sore breats. Tell her her body has been thru these changes before and her body doesn't react as dramatically now! I hope that helps!
Kirsten
I would just be supportive - in my third pregnacy I didn't feel right about it. I was constantly afraid something was not quite right and I was never at ease - even though everything was progressing as planned and seemed to be ok. I confided in a good friend the scary thoughts about possibly having a miscarriage and she - said I was being nuts and that I should just calm down and yada yada ya -- I tried that and -- I did eventually lose my child - her heart just stopped beating one day. It was very sad -- I would support your friend as best you can and encourage her to go to see a doctor if she is concerned something is not quite right... Good Luck and I will pray for you and her.
Tell her every pregnancy is different...With my second, I was SURE I was NOT prego, had no signs (but tiredness looking back) and VOILA! Had a beautiful baby boy...Tell her worrying will do absolutely nothing for the health of the pregnancy...Good luck!
When I was pregnant with my son I knew right away that something was up - I had the breast swelling/tenderness, but no other signs. No mood swings, no tiredness, no nausea, nothing. I have talked to several moms who were sick as a dog with pregnancy #1 and had nothing with #2.
Either way, your coworker can't do anything about it, so she might as well stop worrying and just take good care of herself.
Every pregnancy is different! If's she's freaking out so much tell her to see a doctor and get all her questions answered.
Hi Nicole,
Tell your friend not to worry. I just had my first baby 5 weeks ago and for the longest time I did not "feel" pregnant. If I hadnt seen the actual ultrasound with the baby I would have never guessed that I was pregnant. No sickness, tender breasts nothing other than having to go to the bathroom more but again that happened later I think after 5 weeks. I didn't even really start showing until after 5 months.
Cindy
They are each different, and after the first pregnancy she may not experience the nausea and vomiting, so there is absolutely no reason to panic. She should rest and make sure she is getting enough folic acid, preferable by natural sources like apricots and spinach, but an organic prenatal is wonderful insurance. Encourage her to eat yogurt or take acidopholis supplements. She may be having less nausea because her body is in wonderful balance right now, not because she is having problems. I have heard doctors say that nausea and vomiting means a strong pregnancy, but I don't buy that. My "strong pregnancies" often resulted in minor issues like vision problems, orthopedic issues, allergies, etc. The ones with little symptoms were a Godsend.
I was in her situation, I had a couple of miscarriages before my daughter and when I finally got pregnant I had no signs. My Breasts weren't swollen or sore, no sickness no nothing.. My pregnany was perfect, my levels were going up and the doctor said not to worry, that alot of pregnant women would love to be in your situation. Best of luck
Joelle
I am at the end of my second pregnancy and with both of them my breasts didnt start to swell until about my third month. I have not vomited once during this pregnancy and my first one i only vomited twice. Just tell her that every pregnancy is different and she shouldnt put herself under any unnecessary stress (easier said than done, right)just tell her to consult her doctor if any concerns...he/she would be the best to answer those questions.
Hi Nicole,
My first pregnancy was absolutely wonderful! No nausea & I had more energy and never felt so great my entire life. I kept taking the home pregnancy tests, because I didn't believe that I was pregnant either. Nothing was tender on me at all. The only thing was that I couldn't stand anything around my waist. My Mother was the same when she was pregnant with all of us kids.
My second was ok, but not so great. I had the nausea & tiredness & everytime I brushed my teeth or coughed, I threw up in the sink, shower, etc... It was horrible & very unexpected, almost to the embarrassing point.
When I called my Doctor's office the first time I was pregnant and told them that I needed to make an appointment for a blood test, or whatever they did to make sure that I was pregnant, they asked me if I took a home pregnancy test. I told them yes, several, and they told me that that was good enough for them because that was all that they did was dip a strip into the urine to test it & that if an ept test showed positive, then you definitely are.
I hope this helps you.
Danielle
My coworker had her 8 week doctors appt, and everything is great. The baby is measuring exactly right and she heard the heartbeat. Thank you for all your words of advice for her.