Kristin, I am 11 weeks, too. My symptoms seem to be leaving as well. I have weekly US and everything seems to be going great. I've had 2 early mc's so I totally understand your fears. My re explained that by this time your symptoms will start to disapear....the 2nd trimester is supposed to be a time of enjoyment before new 3rd trimester symptoms reappear. Remember about this time your baby is the size of a plumb and to find a HB with a doppler is extrememly tricky. I it is a good thing that you are starting to feel better...enjoy it before the other symptoms kick in.....good luck!!1
11 w, 3 days question
August 11, 2008
Hi ladies and Dr. Q,
I know I have innundated you with so many of my worries. I know you all understand and that is why I keep relying on your support and advice. I am driving my husband and parents mad with my paranoia! My problem is that I have had regular ultrasounds since week 7 (one per week)and I find that the u/s's reassure me for a few days and then I find something else to panic about within a few days. My previous loss of a twin 2 years ago has really affected my ability to truly enjoy this pregnancy this time around. It really stinks!
I am now 11w, 3 days and I truly feel that my symptoms have disappeared. I had an u/s at 10 w, 2 days and things were fine. However, since then, I have needed to pee less and I am not as tired. The other weird thing is that the blue veins in my breasts have become lighter and so this has me worried as I am assuming that the pregnancy has possibly terminated without the bleeding etc...I went to a walk in clinic on Saturday when I was 11w, 1 day to see if they could hear the heartbeat and it took the dr a few minutes to find it and once she did we only heard it for a few seconds before it disappeared. She tried finding it again and she couldn't. Given that I have seen the heartbeat 4 times, I know statistically I shouldn't worry a whole lot but I still am petrified. Can stress and worry cause a miscarriage? If anyone out there can offer some advice, I'm all ears. PLease be honest! Thanks so much....
I know I have innundated you with so many of my worries. I know you all understand and that is why I keep relying on your support and advice. I am driving my husband and parents mad with my paranoia! My problem is that I have had regular ultrasounds since week 7 (one per week)and I find that the u/s's reassure me for a few days and then I find something else to panic about within a few days. My previous loss of a twin 2 years ago has really affected my ability to truly enjoy this pregnancy this time around. It really stinks!
I am now 11w, 3 days and I truly feel that my symptoms have disappeared. I had an u/s at 10 w, 2 days and things were fine. However, since then, I have needed to pee less and I am not as tired. The other weird thing is that the blue veins in my breasts have become lighter and so this has me worried as I am assuming that the pregnancy has possibly terminated without the bleeding etc...I went to a walk in clinic on Saturday when I was 11w, 1 day to see if they could hear the heartbeat and it took the dr a few minutes to find it and once she did we only heard it for a few seconds before it disappeared. She tried finding it again and she couldn't. Given that I have seen the heartbeat 4 times, I know statistically I shouldn't worry a whole lot but I still am petrified. Can stress and worry cause a miscarriage? If anyone out there can offer some advice, I'm all ears. PLease be honest! Thanks so much....
Thanks Fran! I went to see my regular family doctor on Tuesday and she found the heratbeat no problem! I am really trying to relax now. I have an appointment with the psychologist at the Fertility Centre where I live to discuss my fears. Hopefully this will allow me to enjoy the rest of this pregnancy! Thanks so much for your support.
Kristin,
I know what you mean about having reassurance and then a few days (for me it's about 2 weeks) later panic sets in again! It's hard to get a previous loss out of one's mind- especially when that is the only experience they have with pregnancy.
I am sure everything is fine. Symptoms do start gradually decreasing when you get closer to entereing the 2nd trimester. I know mine did :) I am now almost 18 weeks- and I have been trying really really hard to not panic- even though at times it's impossible! But so far I have been able to FORCE myself into calming down.
I hope everything continues to go great for you!
I know what you mean about having reassurance and then a few days (for me it's about 2 weeks) later panic sets in again! It's hard to get a previous loss out of one's mind- especially when that is the only experience they have with pregnancy.
I am sure everything is fine. Symptoms do start gradually decreasing when you get closer to entereing the 2nd trimester. I know mine did :) I am now almost 18 weeks- and I have been trying really really hard to not panic- even though at times it's impossible! But so far I have been able to FORCE myself into calming down.
I hope everything continues to go great for you!
August 12, 2008