Fluctuating symptoms (I know I know!)

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I've had two mcs this year so I know it's anxiety. However, two days ago on Sunday I was feeling pretty sick and lots of aversions. Monday felt much better after lots of sleep, tired and aching boobs but not as nauseous. I'm now 5+1.

Most of the time I can reason with myself. I still feel pregnant and smells and tastes are weird but I'm just not as nauseous. Just wondering if it can fluctuate over several days. Or is affected by what you eat - we did pig out in shop bough take away on Saturday, I wonder if it made things worse the next day.

I understand how you feel. Had two mcs last year and had fluctuating symptoms... also had them this time round and was terrified of mc. But all turned out ok I'm 29 weeks and so far so good. Good luck !

Thanks, and congratulations!

Was it a few days on and off?

I know I need to quell the anxiety. I think it's as I have work today!

I also know how you feel. My anxiety got so bad that I've paid for 2 private scans (pricey but worth it) I had one at 6+1 which confirmed a heartbeat. As I got to 10 weeks I started feeling less pregnant, symptoms were disappearing day by day and I went into full on panic mode, and booked another scan which I had at 10+1. And there was little baby bouncing about in the screen with a strong heartbeat as growing as expected.
The first 12 weeks of pregnancy is an emotional rollercoaster. If you're in a position to pay for a private scan, I would totally recommend it. Just gives you a piece of mind and stops you going totally insane!
Good luck xx

And just thought I'd add, that I've had severe morning sickness and been hospitalised because it was that bad. So when my sickness stopped it was a big shock! Now I know everything is ok with baby, I'm glad to see the back of the sickness!

Ss, thanks, though it sounds like your sickness was quite apparent.

Just got myself in a tizz. I guess it's only early days though.

I know scans can help but they only show that moment in time. I guess the fact there's no spotting is something to hang on to. Though I remember feeling less symptoms a couple of weeks before I actually mc the first time.

Can totally relate OP. I had one mc and one cp earlier this year. Got pregnant for the third time in April and symptoms routinely disappeared and re-appeared (was torture!). I did have extra scans but that would only reassure me for a short while.

Am almost 20 weeks now and all is good!

I can't really offer any advice but only reassurance that how you feel is normal. 5 1/2 weeks is early for symptoms anyway, with DS I had none until about 8 weeks.

Good luck x

Thanks look - I know it's early; I think I'm surprised at how ill I was at the weekend. But it's possible it was the crispy duck. I had similar aversions (off chocolate) at this stage with ds and I know it got worse later on. But thank you, and congratulations!

Yes my symptoms were off for a few days... was so scared that when the sonographer called my name I literally burst into tears and was shaking like hell (I must admit I wasn't much better at my 20 weeks scan)... I can't tell you what the result is going to be in your case (I used to hate the 'you'll be fine' 'stress is bad for the baby') but I hope it all turns out ok for you

My symptoms all but disappeared at 7 1/2 weeks, so I panicked and had a private scan and all ok, the symptoms have been coming and going for a week or so now

Thank you - you're right, no one has a crystal ball. My gut is I'm going to loose this one. But I guess I won't know for a while.

Hope it goes ok I know how difficult it is for the time being x

Think positive. If it's really worrying you that much, maybe speak to your GP about some counselling. It might help to get things off your chest and have someone other than family or friends to speak to (sometimes you feel like it's all you talk about and you're annoying them) pregnant women quite often get prioritised for help because of post natal depression risks. I've seen a counsellor myself (not for pregnancy) but it really helped sort my head out!
Stay strong. And I wish you the best of luck with your pregnancy. A happy and healthy 9 months. x