Keep thinking I’m not pregnant.

[GreenAventurine]

Is this normal? My symptoms fluctuate, my boobs were super sore a few weeks back, now they are a lot better. I was very sick in my last pregnancy, just a little nauseous in this one. According to my midwife this is no cause for concern.

This pregnancy was very unplanned, and I’m having a very hard time processing it (I am neurodivergent and I feel this is affecting things in a massive way). I just feel I’m struggling a lot, and wondering if anyone feels the same.

triggering Just to add, anytime I read a bad story on here or anywhere really, I automatically think ‘that’s happening to me’ For example, a miscarriage, a disability, still birth. I know this is my anxiety, I just want it to stop.

I forgot to add I am 8 weeks 5 days

@GreenAventurine well I see where you're coming from. I'm 6+6 and it only feels real today after an early scan seeing the heartbeat. It didn't appease all my worries of course as I have a tendency to focus on the worst than can happen. Like you reading bad experiences makes me think it will happen to me. I think anxiety is part and parcel of pregnancy. Have you had a scan? That would help you processing it.

I did have a scan at 5+5 and it helped for a day or two but then I was back feeling the same. I’m seeing the midwife for first app on weds so maybe it’ll help 🤷🏻‍♀️.
Im just really unhappy atm and worried it’s perinatal depression…

Yes definitely talk to your midwife about how you feel, she should be able to help. I have already booked another scan in 2 week time as I know the reassurance won't last. Is this your first pregnancy?

It’s my second pregnancy, but it was almost 15 years ago now, and it wasn’t a good experience. I guess pregnancy is a worrying time isn’t it. Just really want to be able to enjoy it 😞

I had an early scan today at 5 weeks and 1 day and there was a gestational sac but no yolk sac yet. Was told it's probably too early to see a yolk sac but worried sick :( keep thinking it won't work out

That must be worrying - though if they’ve said it might be too early it could be normal? Is there a chance you could be earlier than you think?

It’s such a strange time because you can’t see inside to see if everything is ok. I’ve thought about getting another private scan, but I know it’ll only make me feel better in that moment. I’ve thought about buying another pregnancy test, though I’m not sure what that is going to achieve!

@GreenAventurine doing another pregnancy test is useless as it won't tell you anything. Discuss your worries with the midwife this week is probably the best course of action. I had never realised how worried I would get once I finally manage to get pregnant. My main worry is my age so until week 12 I don't think i will be able to really enjoy it. At the same time however all that worry can't be good for the baby.

Hi, I am exactly the same time along as you, I'm not neuro diverse but I understand some of the anxiety around having no symptoms as I've felt the same. I had slightly tender boobs and I feel a bit bloated sometimes. This week I've felt more tired but also had a rotten cold so, some of it will be down to that. I actually wouldn't know I'm pregnant most of the time.
This is my first pregnancy so I don't have anything to compare to, it must be hard for you if you had a pregnancy before that was a struggle and you are extra anxious about that happening again.
I have found some very useful stuff on here but I also think it can make me over research possible complications. I keep trying to balance that by thinking about all the pregnancies that I've been around in real life friends etc, which have all been fine.
I don't know if it's an option for you but I had a private scan yesterday for £75 and found that extremely reassuring and it broke up the wait for the 12 weeks one.
Lots of luck to you for your pregnancy I hope we can both relax and enjoy it soon!