How do you know everything’s ok if you feel nothing?

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Hi I am 6w6d so far. Found out I was expecting at 3w4d and went for blood test and scan at 5w to check location to ensure it’s in uterus. Now waiting for 8w scan for heartbeat and edd etc. The thing is I have almost no symptoms (I know I should be grateful, and in a way I am cos I can still continue with my workouts). I don’t have morning sickness, no headaches and giddiness, no food aversions, sense of smell is regular, no cramping, no more than usual discharge.. Just swollen boobs, very mild backache once, higher body temp, and fatigue that is easily cleared when I go for a run/walk/cycle.I can’t help but feel like nothing’s happening.. other than the fact I know I’m pregnant because of tests. So this makes me worried, like how do I know if the pregnancy is still going fine if I feel nothing..? Some days I feel like all I can do to reassure myself is to take another home pregnancy test.

Raven Tan · Accepted Answer

I totally understand how you feel. You can read up about the warning signs to look out for - smelly discharge which may indicate an infection, bleeding, sharp pain, that's when you may need to actively seek out a gynae help. Otherwise it is pretty boring and there is no milestone to look out for until the next scheduled appointment. I always go into the appointment mentally prepared for the worst as I feel uneasy like you do, although I'm actually low risk, the growth is on target and heartbeat is strong. I think I'll be more at ease when I can start counting kicks. I've had no puking, no bloat, cravings or constipation throughout, just lethargy certain days and a bump that started showing at W14. It's a long 9 months, let go of control and don't overthink it, a lot of things going on in the tummy is on autopilot and beyond our control. I think the best we can do is have faith in baby and don't sabotage his/her growth with a bad diet. Hang in there!