To worry about no pregnancy symptoms at 8 weeks?

[RoseGoldEagle]

Am 8 weeks into my third pregnancy. With the first and second- I had sickness from 6 weeks, and extreme tiredness. This time, so far, I have no sickness and feel pretty normal energy wise (I mean I’m tired, but always am a bit running around after a 3 and 1 year old, nothing out of the ordinary). Worried the pregnancy isn’t progressing like it should be. Should I be worried? Did anyone else have no symptoms in a later pregnancy when they’d had them before? Sorry posting in AIBU but posting for traffic as can’t help worrying, thank you!

Symptoms or lack of them don't mean anything. I didn't have any early symptoms with either of my pregnancies and have a 3 year old and am 31 weeks with number 2. I'm sure you'll be fine! Congratulations!

I Had no typical symptoms until c 20 weeks- very easy pregnancy though- nothing wrong with that. Be grateful whilst it lasts.

It's not unusual not to have any symptoms and it doesn't mean there's anything wrong. It's more worrying to start off with symptoms which then stop but that's not what's happening with you so I wouldn't be concerned. Having said that I think most people feel anxious till they've had a scan. I wish you well with your pregnancy.

Are your first 2 girls?

Thanks! I guess I’m just comparing it to the first two. Hammeringinmyhead - no, one girl and one boy. The sickness was different- I was sick quite often with DD, whereas I just felt very nauseous but wasn’t actually sick with DS, but this time nothing. Will try not to worry, it just feels forever until the 12 week scan!

I don't think you can read much into it - as others say it's more worrying if they start then stop. You could always see about a private scan around 10 weeks or so if you are still worried.

I don't think it's even worrying if they start then stop, and the sex of the baby doesn't make a difference either! Your body's reaction to pregnancy hormones can be similar or different and it doesn't signify anything about how your pregnancy is progressing. It's completely normal to worry, but unless you have bleeding and/or cramping then most likely everything will be fine

Yeah I might book a private scan. Had one with DD because I’d had a miscarriage before her and was so anxious. Thought I’d be super chilled with number 3 but guess it doesn’t work that way!

I also didn’t have any symptoms at 8 weeks other then an ultrasound with the midwife that confirmed I was pregnant. I threw up twice during my entire pregnancy both after eating too much/ too spicy foods.

Thanks ‘AlmostAlwyn*. No bleeding or cramping. I need to just appreciate it I guess!

Hi I completely understand how you feel. I have had two miscarriages where morning sickness started and then stopped earlier than my healthy pregnancy.

With the last pregnancy I mentioned lack of symptoms to my midwife and she gave the response all pregnancy's are different and then joked had I had a positive (yes each week I got a positive).

So I don't think anyone can reassure you but a private scan is worth the cost to put your mind at rest.

And remember maybe focus on the lack of scary symptoms like spotting.

Good luck and I am sure everything will be fine!

I don't have any sage advice but I'm in the same boat! This is pregnancy no. 3 and I feel absolutely fine. I'm 5/6 weeks (irregular periods so not entirely sure) but I feel a bit of a fraud!

With my first pregnancy I had no symptoms apart from heart burn when I was quite far along. I recently had a miscarage at 12 weeks, I had symptoms like sickness and full breasts with this pregnancy from a few days before I did a test, symptoms stopped around 8 weeks but I knew something wasn't right from the beginning, can't explain why just had an overwhelming feeling.

I had every symptom going with my DS’s but absolutely nothing with my DD’s, just didn’t feel pregnant at all. No symptoms can be totally normal, it’s when they suddenly disappear before about 11-12 weeks you should worry.

Just wanted to update in case anyone reads this thread with similar concerns- had an early scan today and so far all is well, one perfectly sized baby with strong heart beat . Guess I just have to try and appreciate my lack of symptoms and fingers crossed all stays well! Thanks for all the advice x

Congratulations! Wishing you a smooth pregnancy!

Hi @RoseGoldEagle how are you doing now? I just came on here to check if anyone is experiencing the same as me. Im 6+3 today and other than the odd random symptom and a general stomach uncomfortable-ness I've had nothing. Did you get symptoms yet? I hope all is well :)

Hi gingerninja85 all is fine thanks, just had 20 week scan and everything going as it should . I just haven’t had any symptoms at all this time around! With my first two pregnancies my sickness was worse with DD than DS (though I had it both time), so I’d thought maybe this was another DS, but it’s a girl, so clearly that doesn’t mean much either! Could be worth getting an early scan just for reassurance? 6 weeks is still early though, so it could be you do get some symptoms in the next week or so!

Ah thats good to hear! I have an early scan booked when Ill be 7+6 as i didnt want to go too early and then worry because they couldn't find a heartbeat. I have all my fingers and toes crossed!

I had 2 pregnancies and zero symptoms in first trimester for both. One sadly ended in MC at 12 weeks, the other is now my 9 year old daughter!

Firstly, im sorry to those who have experienced loss. Its so hard and something I wish didnt happen to people.

I know this post is older but I always promised myself I would do this and not forget just because my baby arrived.

I frantically searched symptomless pregnancies and read every single mumsnet thread about it...anything to give me hope. I hope this helps anyone doing the same, but I was completely symptom-less for the first 12 weeks. It was really scary and as someone who went on to develop bad PGP, "persistent vomiting" and then hyperemesis late in pregnancy, I can 100% say the lack of symptoms was harder to cope with. Its a draining time. Any very mild symptom (?) I did have would come and go suddenly and it was just horrible. I cant even count how many private scans we ended up having.

Symptoms or lack of do not indicate strength of pregnancy. I'm currently feeding my 4 week old on the nightshift. I desperately looked for stories ending in "my baby is in my arms right now" so hope this helps anyone. Good luck all xx