Are all pregnancies really different?

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Many people say all pregnancies feel different. I'm currently 5 weeks following IVF treatment. Had two miscarriages, an ectopic, and a baby from IVF before this. I won't have a scan for another week and I'm beside myself (over)analysing every twinge. I can't remember exactly what my previous pregnancies felt like and am always looking for signs that this pregnancy feels like the "successful" one and unlike the others. But somehow, this one feels different and somehow reminds me of the ectopic, but I don't know if this is just my worry or if I have any reason to trust my intuition. (I should say my ectopic had no symptoms of pain or bleeding but was found because there was no sac on an early scan). Have you experiened this? I'm not sure how I'm going to make it through the next week. Thank you

Mine were different and One didn’t make it, so I can understand your over anxious about every little thing.

My third pregnancy I bleed from about 9 weeks till 23 weeks, but she fine. So even if things look like they are going wrong it doesn’t mean they will

Both of my pregnancies felt completely different. To the point I was convinced DS2 was going to be a girl, because I put it all down to hormones. I can't really remember the early stages with either pregnancy though. I was quite nauseous with DS1 but don't remember that with DS2.

I’m very sorry for your losses OP and understand your concern. I’ve never had to experience it but I can tell you that my two ‘successful’ pregnancies felt very similar, to the point I (stupidly) appointed it to sex of baby. This was also incorrect, they’re as different as the sun and the moon. The symptoms however were similar, that’s just how my body responds to pregnancy.
Wishing you all the luck in the world.

All of mine were different. I did get progressively more sick with each pregnancy. Two I had heartburn. One I didn't. One I had insomnia, two I didn't. All different.

Thank you all, this is reassuring to hear. I reckon I’ll just be on tenterhooks until the scan and can only hope for the best.

can you book for a private scan nearby?

my dd1 had a miscarriage and 2nd pregnancy had a private scan before NHS scan for reassurance

Yes all very different as they progressed, though interestingly I never had any sickness with any of them. Felt it, but never physically sick and the same foods got me through each one (salt and vinegar crisps, apples and Cheddar biscuits!). I never had sore boobs either or really any of the early pregnancy symptoms you read about.

Sorry for your previous losses OP and good luck with your pregnancy, hoping this one all works out for you.

Thank you, yes, I will have an early scan due to previous losses but it’s still too early to see anything! Driving myself mad wondering. It’s too bad how loss robs you of so much of the joy of pregnancy.

@CornishGem1975, I’m having similar symptoms, just mild nausea and lots of salt and vinegar crisps. Hopefully a good sign.