17 weeks pregnant and scared of missed miscarriage?
I just posted this, but no one answered.. Sorry for posting again, but I just want to know if this is normal or something I should be worried about.
I can't stop worrying about my baby.. I heard the heart beat at 15 weeks... I had an ultrasound at 16 weeks weeks and my next appointment isn't until March 3rd. I haven't had any morning sickness at all, or any head aches, so I can say that I didn't REALLY feel pregnant before, either. But for a while, it was hurting when I had sex with my boyfriend and I thought that was due to being pregnant.. Well, we had sex the day before yesterday and it didn't hurt at all... And usually when I would go up the stairs I would be out of breathe and today I feel totally fine just running up and down the stairs. The only real symptoms I've had is sore breast, having to pee more often, darker nipples and really dry skin... All that stuff is still like that.
Am I worrying for nothing? It's so hard for me not to worry because I haven't felt any noticeable movement, yet. And I just feel completely fine.
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It's perfectly normal for pregnancy symptoms to disappear as you enter your second trimester - that's why they call it the most comfortable trimester! If the only thing that's worrying you is the lack of uncomfortable symptoms you have nothing to worry about, if you had miscarried there would have been bleeding or at least some pain. Just enjoy the fact that you don't have to suffer, and try to keep your mind at ease until your next appointment. I'm sure your baby is perfectly healthy and fine.
If you're really worried though, you can always call your doctor and tell him your fears, he'll probably be able to reassure you better than someone on yahoo answers :)
I think you are worrying for nothing :) Part of being a mother I am afraid. Missed miscarriages happen almost all of the time within the first 12 weeks. Bc of chromosomal abnormalities. The baby stops developing but the uterus doesn't expel its contents. The fact that you had an u/s and everything was fine, should put your mind at ease. During the second trimester it is sometimes hard to even feel pregnant. You aren't showing that much, your nausea usually disappears, you can't feel you baby moving around yet, your body has gotten used to the extra hormones so you feel much better. If you were to lose your baby this late in your pregnancy, your body would let you know with bleeding, cramping, etc. Try not to worry! We have all been there!! Best Wishes!!
Your baby is fine. I was scared around this time too bc i couldnt feel her yet, and i was feeling much better as far as the nausea and other symptoms. I was worried and searching all kind of negative things on the internet, that only made me worry more. But guess what, I got my u/s at 19 weeks and im having a girl, and she healthy, and coincedentally, i have started feeling her move numberous time a day, and the cutest thing is, that now, when i wake up to switch positions in the middle of the night, i feel her kicking and pushing, as if she is getting comfortable in my new spot also. Give it like 2 more weeks and you'll be feeling the same thing, and then you wont worry about it anymore, bc as soon as i catch myself thinking, well, i havent felt her in a while, she will punch me with her little fist. Give it a little more time.
If this is your first baby, feeling movement can take up to 24 weeks with some women, Also, given the fact that a week ago you had a healthy u/s, i would not worry. As far as the increase in energy goes, it's very normal to feel dead tired one day and like you are the energizer bunny the next! Sex w/my hubby can hurt some days, others it won't (it all has to do w/the position of the cervix).
Don't forget, the 2nd trimester is known for being the calm before the storm (third trimester). Relax and try to enjoy yourself!
I would say that you're okay. You're just worried about the baby, as expected. Once you feel that noticeable twinge in your belly, your mind will be set at ease. As for the having the sex pains, I think that's normal too. Pain might come and go throughout your pregnancy. Everyone is different, though. But honestly, I think you have nothing to worry about. If you really get concerned, call your doctor and ask. Asking is always a good thing. Especially if this is your first pregnancy. Good luck!
I think that you are worrying for no reason because I went through the same thing... all the obvious pregnancy symptoms and then they started to fade, the only think that I felt was her move every so often. I was told that it was because my body was getting use to carrying the baby around and being pregnant. Now I am 25 weeks and I feel a lot more pregnant again because I feel her move so much now!! :) Anyway, don't worry it will get easier!! Good luck!!!
i know i was really scared during that same time period thru my pregnancy. youre at that point where you arent having any more of the first trimester symptoms but u arent really feeling the baby move yet either. its the time when you dont really "feel" preggo.
but as long as u havent had any heavy bleeding or cramps then you are probably worrying over nothing (isnt being preggers great w all the worrying? lol) but if u are really worried then just call your dr and maybe they can either see u or at least reassure u that everythings just fine
i asked this same question a while ago. well right now its normal to not have anymore symptoms. im 22wks and sometimes i dnt even feel pregnant. i also dont feel her move all the time either. im sure your fine!! the chance of you losing the baby at this point is little to none. what i did was rent a fetal monitor like the ones in the dr offices, so now every day i hear her heartbeat! congrads on your baby! :)
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