Hi Sisterhood,
I'm 15weeks pregnant (high risk due multiple cyst on my ovaries) I have a few questions its my first pregnancy so most like just being a worry wart but better safe then sorry right?
first one is well I'm 15weeks and don't look pregnant at all I have no belly I haven't seen a doctor since 6weeks and don't get to see a doctor until 16weeks, I have called and asked a few question myself but always just get "its normally please don't call unless you cant move because of pain or unless your bleeding) honestly I dont find this very professional but not much i can do about it.
my second question is over the past 4weeks I haven't felt pregnant all symptoms have gone No more sickness no more sore boobs, no hunger and I've had major stomach pains when I called my doctor I got told its normal I asked when should I go to emergancey and she said only if I'm bleeding but something just doesn't feel normal, I haven't put on any weight since 11weeks I haven't felt flutters and I don't have any of my symptoms and I still haven't got a baby bump I'm so worried I've had a silent miscarriage
Thank you in advance.
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Symptoms of pregnancy often ease after 12 weeks, so it's normal not to feel symptoms, and I never felt flutters until 20 weeks plus
I always felt nervous in the 2nd trimester (5 babies) because I felt better, more energy, not sick etc, but didn't look pregnant, couldn't feel baby for ages, it really is normal ok
But you should have had a scan/ nuchal testing at 12 weeks, and you'll be due for next scan very soon
I didn't feel either of my bubs move until about the 20 week mark (37 weeks pregnant with my second). Some people feel it sooner, some feel it later. I was also a lucky one that never really had pregnancy symptoms. I didn't think I was lucky though, I was so paranoid it meant that something was wrong the first time around!
I'm surprised you didn't have a scan at 12 weeks though. If you're at all worried though, book an appointment with your doctor and go in and see them, don't just talk to them on the phone. If you're concerned about their attitude find a new doctor! You need to feel comfortable with the person that is going to deliver your baby x
Yes i also felt that nothing feeling, didnt feel baby until after 21 weeks. There was a second time like that around 30 weeks when i could forget i was pregnant and it seems surreal.
You will feel reassured when you start midwife visits, which don't start until 16 weeks. But if youre concerned go in and see them theyll probably let you listen to the heartbeat just to reassure you.
Or go to your gp to get your referral for your 18 week scan and get them to check you while youre there.
You can make an appointment to see your GP if you are worried. Which is probably far more helpful for you, than phoning anyone. But by what you say you have a doctors appointment next week, so not really anything they could do for you anyway.
But honestly I didn't look pregnant until well after 15 weeks. I also didn't feel flutters until way after that either.
Have you got a book at home you can refer to about pregnancy?
At 15 weeks they would be able to find the heartbeat on a Doppler so just go to your gp and make them check baby's heart so you can put your mind at ease.
I never felt Bub until 19+3 so that's not a big deal and morning sickness is known to calm/stop around 12 weeks. I'm sure all is fine but I would definately say go to the doctor instead of calling. I was also dealt with like an overcautious first time mum and I'm glad I trusted my mummy senses :-) she had stopped growing and was delivered early at 34 weeks. You need to be confident and assured that all is going fine. Best of luck mumma :-)
Both are normal, BUT you should of had a 12 week scan and blood test!!