5 weeks pregnant and no symptoms

[Kjl840610]

Hi all,
I am new to this Web page and just seeking some advice. I am 38 years young and we have recently found out I am expecting (5 weeks 2 days). I am very anxious due to my age and history of not having the best health. I have barely had ANY symptoms of pregnancy since we found out the lovely news, other than tender nipples and bloating. Is this normal and is there anyone else out there of a similar age that hasn't had any symptoms and feels no different?
I am awaiting my first appointment with the midwife but as we are keeping our news hush hush until 12weeks I feel like I have noone to talk to! This is my first pregnancy.
Thanks in advance for any feedback 😊

[SirChenjins]

Congratulations! 😃

No symptoms for me until around 7 weeks when the morning (aka all day long) sickness kicked it - lasted for months, wasn’t nice at all. Other people get little or no symptoms, every pregnancy is so different. I remember the anxiety so well - I really feel for you, and won’t tell you not to worry because of course you’ll be worrying! Hope everything goes well for you 💐

[Echobelly]

That sounds fine - TBH my first pregnancy was barely symptomatic the whole way through; I could have forgotten I was pregnant until I looked down!

[Kjl840610]

Awww thank you 😊
That is reassuring.
I worry a lot though because of my age and also previous health issues, but your reply has put my mind at ease, bless you.
I have an early reassurance scan on Thursday (I'll be 6 weeks then) so fingers crossed 🤞
Thank you! 😊

[Michellebops]

Congratulations!
I was 37 and had zero symptoms until baby started kicking around 28 weeks.

I had no bump either

[LBFseBrom]

I didn't have any symptoms (except of course for not having periods), until my baby started moving at 16 weeks. I grew a little bump but there was nothing much else.

[Kjl840610]

Thank you so much everyone for the reassurance. Means so much. I guess it feels really lonely as i dont want to tell friends and family just yet and obviously its that build up of anxiety and excitement for first midwife appt. Have a great weekend all and thanks again xx

[Lucyloocket]

Hi! I’m in exactly the same position as you! 37 and a half with first child and I’m 5 weeks 2 days. Overthinking every damn thing! I have a reassurance scan at 7 weeks booked x

[birdywillow]

I had my first child earlier this year at 37. Apart from a strange taste in my mouth and being a bit more tired I didn't have any symptoms. No morning sickness, breast tenderness, nothing.

[Lucyloocket]

How did they treat you being 37? I’m expecting judgy attitudes . Do they make you consultant led as you’re over 35? X

[Pollywoddles]

I was 42 and had no symptoms at that stage. My breasts got sore later on but I never had any sickness or nausea.

[birdywillow]

They treated me just fine, I don't remember my age ever being mentioned and the only dr/consultant I ever saw was at the end of my pregnancy when they thought I was having a big baby.

[Lucyloocket]

Thats reassuring . I’ve got some sort of unjustified shame over my old maternal age for some reason x

[HoHoHowMuch]

I posted this issue when pregnant the second time as I had been sick the first time round and was worried. Was sick as a dog from week seven! I hope you stay symptom freeand congratulations.

[birdywillow]

I think women having babies in their late 30's is much more common these days. As long as you and baby are healthy and ok that's all that matters. Anyone with judgy attitudes about it can bog off 😆

[Lucyloocket]

Spot on!!! Rather be older than do it younger in the wrong circumstance x

[GemBee91]

Hi all

Any mums up for making mummy friends?
I stay in Scotland :)