I guess nobody really has an answer to this but how did any of you know that things were progressing well in early pregnancy?
I'm 6 weeks plus 2 days, after a very early miscarriage (5 weeks) at the end of August. I want to be excited about this pregnancy but I can't stop worrying that something is wrong.
I was really surprised that the GP didn't confirm my pregnancy with blood tests, and just took it on trust that I'd had a positive Clearblue test (which came out 2-3 weeks when I took it 5 days after missing my period). I had some spotting when my missed period was due but that cleared up.
What has surprised me is that I feel totally fine. My boobs are a little sore and I have some mild cramping but that's it. I'm the sort of person who normally gets hit hard by every illness going, so expected to have my head shoved down the toilet bowl by now and I'm really shocked that I feel so well. I can't help worrying that things aren't progressing as they should be.
My first midwife appointment isn't until 10 weeks, and obviously the scan at 12 weeks. I just feel that I was expecting more medical support/reassurance at this stage, esp after a miscarriage. OH and I had been trying for a year before I conceived the first time in September, so this baby is much wanted and longed for. Neither of us are spring chickens (me: 34, him: 46) so I just can't help worrying.
Did anyone else go through this? Any advice? I feel like I'm driving myself mad when I should just be enjoying being pregnant and feeling well!!!
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How do I know everything is OK in early pregnancy?
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soontobeamum1982 · 08/12/2016 10:45
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