Hi everyone! I am currently 5 weeks pregnant (LMP: September 18th). I did a few Beta-hCG tests and the numbers are doubling perfectly: Oct 13th - 58.8, Oct 15th - 121.1, Oct 19th - 611, and today's result came back at over 2800. My first ultrasound is scheduled for November 4th.
I have two questions/concerns:
- I am experiencing extreme bloating. My stomach looks so big already, it feels like I'm much further along! Is this normal so early on?
- Today I had a physical therapy session (cervical and thoracic massage). The pressure was moderate, not painful. I spent most of the time on my back/sitting, and only a very short time on my stomach, but I kept my elbows underneath me to avoid any pressure on my abdomen. I have no cramping or bleeding. Should I worry about this? I informed the therapist about the pregnancy in advance.
Thank you so much for your answers