I am probably worrying too much- but do you ever feel like you are NOT pregnant anymore?

[slippinandsliddin]

I am sure I am over worrying- but I don't feel bloated- my boobs aren't hurting me anymore ... the only think I get still is faintness. But other than that- I DO NOT FEEL PREGNANT. I should be 9 weeks tomorrow. My uterus is SEVERELY retroverted and I think somewaht twisted so I can't feel my uterus above my pelvic bone- which will be awhile ...

I had a missed miscarriage that went to 18 weeks before. AND IT was very tramatic. (Baby had passed at like 6-7 weeks. Well- I did feel horrible that ENTIRE time- with huge back pain (labor).

I go for my ultrasound in about 10 more days- so I am sure that will be able to tell what is going on in there.

Has anyone else felt like their symptoms are disappearing- or is it taht my body is just "getting used to" all these hormones?

Thank you :)

[rubyinparadise]

Good call Amanda, I didn't get mine until about 13 weeks.

[adgal]

I bought mine off of ebay for about $100.00 and it works great.  A bit of advice...take it to your OB to teach you how to use it properly.  Also, wait until at least 13 or 14 weeks.  I put myself through even more stress trying to use it too early, and not knowing how to properly find the baby.  Other then that, best investment I ever made!  Good luck and so glad your feeling a bit less stressed.  

[slippinandsliddin]

Thanks so much! I was looking into the doppler thing. I see Amazon.com actualy sells them- I ahve to research. Thanks all. :) Feeling a little less stressed. :)

[rubyinparadise]

Yes, I lost symptoms several times during my 1st trimester. I even showed DH my boobs once and he confirmed that they looked "back to normal" that day.  A few days later they were huge and sore again. Please try not to worry too much. And think about renting a fetal doppler!! For only $15-$25 per month you can rent one for the rest of your pregnancy and listen in to the baby's heartbeat whenever you want. I generally check in about twice a week, and I've gotten really good at locating his heartbeat now so I only need a few seconds to check. SoOOoOoOOO worth it. :)

[rjoshua]

Same with me.  I lost my symptoms ~ 12 weeks and really started getting nervous cause I didn't really have a baby bump.  I'm now 16 weeks and just starting to show a bit, but don't really have very many symptoms.  Like adgal said (she also comforted me as well:), it is quite normal as you transition from 1st to 2nd trimesters.  

I do understand you concerned.  I was a nervous wreck, and think I will be till I give birth.

[Victoria01]

I agree with adgal, it is very common. I lost all my symptoms at around 12 weeks and didn't feel pregnant at all. I was worried every day that something was wrong. I have just now, at 15 and a half weeks, felt flutters. I went to the doctor yesterday and heard the heartbeat again and everything is fine. I still don't really 'feel' pregnant, though I am beginning to show, so that does make it feel a little more real to me. I'm sure it's just your body getting used to everything, so try not to worry too much, though I know that is easier said than done. :)

[adgal]

I had so many days like that in my first trimester.  Used to scare the heck out of me.  The early days of second trimester were the worst.  All my symptoms went away for good and of course your not feeling any movement yet, so my home doppler got a pretty good workout.  I suspect we all have those days, especially if you have experienced a previous loss.  Chances are all is fine.  I look back on those symptom free days and look at as "baby was taking a break".  Even now that I feel daily movement I worry...I think it comes with the territory...preparing us for motherhood I guess.