Newby - 5 weeks pregnant?

[ToddlingAlong1]

I am 38 and trying for number 1. On this cycle, I pretty much thought I was pregnant. I had IB and AF type cramping 10 dpo approx. Had headaches and mild nausea leading up to AF due date. I tested 1 day after implantation bleeding and got my Bfp (1-2 weeks). I tested 5 days later and got another bfp saying 2-3 weeks. The last 2 weeks, I was having AF type pains, on off mild nausea and constipation. I also had occasional sharp left ovary pain when I sneezed or stood up quickly. The last few days, I have not had any symptoms and no bleeding. Does this likely mean I am miscarrying or hormones settling down? Should I take another CBD test to see if I am now 3+ weeks? Has anyone else had loss of symptoms, but continued with a healthy pregnancy? Sorry, for all of the questions. Never thought I would be worrying as much, getting through the first trimester!! Thanks

Hey Toddling I came on here to ask the very same thing! and I've also done the same thing as you with the tests :). So, although I don't know the answer I'd take that as a good sign.

This is my 3rd pregnancy and I have one DC, with him I'm sure I had barely any symptoms other than very painful boobs and extreme thirst, right up until about 8/9 weeks. Then I felt sick and dizzy for ages. I don't think it's unusual to have nothing about now but I've had period type pains which last time were due to being dehydrated. This time, I've only been drinking water and loads of it. I still have very light cramps but I think that's because I'm not dehydrated like last time. My boobs were painful but today they're not unless I prod them.

It's such a worrying time, I honestly think that a lack of symptoms is nothing to worry about unless it's accompanied by bleeding or spotting. In that situation I'd get checked out. I'm planning on taking another digital just to get the 3+, when I've read things online before it's not very accurate in terms of telling whether anything is wrong but I think it will put my mind at rest.

My midwife doesn't see people until they are about 8 weeks, it seems forever away! Congratulations on your BFP :).

Hi Blink.

Thanks for your reply. I am generally really laid back, but feel time is not on my side and just want everything to go well. The internet is not a good thing!! I think if I continued to have symptoms or had no symptoms from the beginning, I would feel a bit happier. Think I will try CBD and see if 3+ or going backwards. May see if I can get a scan at 8 weeks, if I get that far to put my mind at rest.

Congrats on your bfp. Fingers crossed all goes well for you.

Hi Toddling. 38 is not really that bad as far as "time on your side" goes. I got pg and had my DD the year I was 38, my pregnancy was almost symptomless (except sore/enormous boobs from about 7 or 8 weeks) until I was 10 or 11 weeks, and then I started to get a bit of dizziness but that was it; apparently, my mother was the same, she "carried very easily" in her words. Would it be possible to check with your mum whether she can remember anything along those lines? I'm currently (at 40) 5+0 and feeling nothing at all and although I am having the urge to test again (just to check), I am also trying to enjoy this while it lasts, as I expect I'll feel very, very pregnant soon enough, as you quite possibly will too. and I know it's a very, very worrying time.

Hi Freshstart.

Thanks for your reply. I know 38 is not that old these days, but I definitely don't have the energy I used too!! Congrats on your new bfp. I haven't told any family that I am pregnant, let alone trying, in case we couldn't have children for some reason. Family, have been nagging about potential children for years, but we never felt our situation was right to have children until now. I know my older sister, who had a baby at 38 had one miscarriage, but not sure what her symptoms were, if any.

I am sure I will be wishing for no symptoms soon enough!

I know the family stuff can be complicated, I have been NC with my mother for 10+ years but fortunately remember her telling me some stuff about her pregnancies when I was much younger. When the time comes, pump your mother and sister for as much information as possible, I really missed not having a female family member to discuss stuff with, when you do start feeling pregnant some weird and wonderful stuff happens, and only another woman who has been through it is any good at all. Of course, we now have MN to fill part of this gap, which is something I will be eternally grateful for!